Shop Small Saturdays presented by Fifth Third Bank is back this holiday season!
Holiday Cheer Around Every Corner.
Here's the scoop.
Shop Small Saturdays has become a South End tradition because shopping small also means supporting a big dream. Local vendors come out every Saturday during the holiday season to create a unique, open-air shopping experience. Explore the best that the neighborhood has to offer in the market filled with cheer! After all, big things happen when you shop small.
Coming Up this Holiday Season...
Shop Small Saturdays is back with four cheerful weekends of local shopping at different locations around South End, presented by Fifth Third Bank. Here's what to expect:
Saturday, November 27
- Holidays at the South End Farmer's Market: 8a – 3p at Atherton Mill
- Shop Small Saturday Market: 11a-4p, Camden Road street festival from Atherton Mill to the Design Center with 80+ small businesses
Saturday, December 4
- Holidays at the South End Farmer's Market: 8a – 1p at Atherton Mill
- Shop Small Saturday Market: 11a-4p, 30+ vendors lining the alleys of the Design Center
Saturday, December 11
- Holidays at the South End Farmer's Market: 8a – 1p at Atherton Mill
- Winter Wonderland on Winnifred: 11a – 4p at Shops at the Winnifred
Saturday, December 18
- Holidays at the South End Farmer's Market: 8a – 1p at Atherton Mill
- Nebel’s Alley Night Market: 2-8p at the Design Center
Want free swag for shopping small? Pick up a Shop Small Hero Card!
The Shop Small Hero Card encourages you to spend your money locally, with prizes in return. Here's how it works:
- Step 1: Pick up a Shop Small Hero Card at the welcome tents at each Shop Small Saturday event, or from participating South End businesses.
- Step 2: Make a purchase of at least $10 at participating businesses to get a sticker. The goal is to collect 5 stickers.
- Step 3: Once you have 5 stickers, turn in your card at Trolley Barn at Atherton Mill, Vow'd at the Design Center, Boba Boba at the Shops at the Winnifred, or Fifth Third Bank at 1800 Camden to receive a one-of-a-kind South End shopping tote bag!
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Applications for Pop-Up Markets
To apply for the Holidays at South End Market, contact Samantha DeRosa with Farmers Market Management Services at samantha@fmmscarolinas.com.
Front Porch Sundays, Nebel’s Alley Night Market and the Shop Small Saturday Markets on Camden and at the Design Center on November 27th, and December 4th and 18th, are coordinated by Esther + Elsa Retail. All 2021 Esther + Elsa Markets are currently full, with a waitlist. You can join the Vendor Opportunities list on their website to get early notification for all future market opportunities!
To apply for the Winter Wonderland on Winnifred market on December 11th, submit your application to Brown Sugar Collab and Five13 Studio here. Questions? Email DeAnna with The Brown Sugar Collab at deannadallen@yahoo.com.
The Nebel's Alley Night Market pop-up market on December 18th is also managed by Esther & Elsa Retail. Applications for this market are now closed.
Great, but where do I park?
In addition to plentiful on-street parking, there is inexpensive and abundant weekend parking available at these decks:
- Atherton Mill, 2000 South Boulevard - Free while shopping
- Design Center, 240 Doggett Street - Pay to park
- The RailYard, 1414 S Tryon - Pay to park
Check out the South End Parking Map to find more parking options throughout the neighborhood.
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