Blackduck Hosts Small Business Saturday, Local Market at Senior Center
Blackduck will host a Small Business Saturday market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 29 at the Blackduck Senior Center, sponsored by the Blackduck Area Chamber of Commerce. The event showcases locally made gift items and encourages residents to keep holiday spending in the community, supporting area businesses during a crucial sales period.
Blackduck’s Small Business Saturday market will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 29 at the Blackduck Senior Center. Sponsored by the Blackduck Area Chamber of Commerce, the holiday event features local vendors offering homemade gift items and other goods aimed at holiday shoppers. Organizers are promoting the market as an opportunity for community members to shop locally during a concentrated holiday shopping window.
The event matters for Beltrami County because holiday sales can be a significant portion of annual revenue for small merchants. For small business owners in and around Blackduck, a one day market like this can generate immediate cash flow and new customer relationships that matter beyond the single event. The Chamber sponsorship provides a local organizing structure that helps connect vendors with shoppers and reduces the organizational burden on individual sellers.
For residents, the market offers a convenient way to find locally produced gifts and to support neighbors rather than sending holiday dollars outside the county. Beltrami County has roughly 46,000 residents, and local retail activity recirculates within the community through wages, purchases, and local services. Concentrating shopping at community markets during the holiday season can help small enterprises absorb seasonal costs and maintain employment through the winter months.
The market also serves as a visibility platform for artisans and crafters who may not have year round retail space. Events like this can stimulate follow up sales online or through repeat visits to local stores, and they create foot traffic that benefits nearby businesses and services. For civic leaders and the Chamber, gauging turnout and vendor success can inform plans for future local marketing and small business support initiatives.
Shoppers planning to attend should note the date and time and expect a variety of homemade items from area vendors. The event underscores a simple economic choice for Blackduck residents this holiday season, shifting discretionary spending toward businesses that contribute directly to the local economy.
