Happy Almost Holidays

Who says you can’t celebrate the holiday season this early? According to many local vendors in the Chatham County area, the holiday shopping season is already in full swing. With the stress of all things end-of-year, get one item on your to-do list checked off. We can practically hear Santa’s workshop buzzing with excitement from here – that means it’s time to get started!

Learn more about shopping small for the holidays in the Chatham County community. Support the place that you call home for the holidays.

Christmas Magic:

A cozy holiday village of its own, Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park will be celebrating area vendors on Saturday, November 2 in their Christmas Magic event. The community of Silk Hope first made an appearance on a county map in 1870. Silk Hope Farm will take you back in time, to a place of Christmas magic and holiday spirit.

Back in its heyday, Silk Hope was home to many farmers who worked hard to produce cotton, tobacco and grains. The cotton gin and the gristmill down the road allowed many of those same farmers to sell their products. Years later, those products would extend to dairy, poultry and pecans. On November 2, experience the community of vendors that still celebrate the essence of shopping local.

This free holiday shopping event will be hosted from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park located in Siler City. Shop for jewelry and gifts and enter for your chance to win one of the many door prizes!

Mistletoe Magic:

The magic just keeps on coming! Dedicate yourself to a day of holiday shopping at this annual event located at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Hosted by Teresa Miracle, this shopping event was created to showcase local businesses for local exhibitors and for people like you to find gifts for everyone on their list.

Free to attend, stop by on Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to immerse yourself in an unparalleled collection of jewelry, handbags, beauty products, kitchen items, wreaths, soaps, woodwork, baskets, scarves and the list keeps going!

For vendor information, contact Teresa Miracle or by phone at (336) 318-5273 after 6 p.m.

Shop Small, Dine Small:

Here in Chatham County, we make a BIG deal about shopping SMALL. From November 23 to December 23, visit a variety of area eateries for a sip of hot cocoa or a discount on your favorite bottle of mead. With Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 24, the following businesses will be kicking off a month-long celebration for their treasured patrons.

Carolina Brewery & Grill

From November 23 to December 23, Carolina Brewery & Grill will be offering a Holiday Gift Card Promotion. That means, you’ll receive a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase. That’s a win-win scenario, right? In November, they will also be offering their Holiday Scratch-Off Promotion, where every card is a winner! Redeem prizes from basketball, to beer to dinner in December.

From December 12 to December 23, enjoy the 12 Days of Christmas with a different discount every day leading up to Christmas!

Starrlight Mead

Ah, the taste of the holidays! Pair your favorite holiday meal with a sweet bottle of North Carolina mead. Have a glass of warm, Spiced Apple Mead and shop a variety of discounts on mead purchases. Saturday, November 24, hear the sounds of musician Sheila Fleming from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and embark on a meadery tour at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m.!

Joyful Jewel

Diamonds are a gift giver’s best friend. On Small Business Saturday, take 15% off any one item!

For Garden’s Sake Garden Center and Landscaping

On Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., munch on a scrumptious cookie or warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.

Additional special offers on November 24 include:

• New Horizons Downtown
• Deep River Mercantile
• Oakmoss Attic
• Pittsboro Toys
• Circle City Books & Music

Learn more about these special offers.