Small Business Saturday is held each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, highlighting small, local businesses across the nation. Downtown Bellefonte Inc. strives each year to help businesses within our own community succeed on Small Business Saturday.
When you Shop Small this holiday season, you’re not just supporting the local businesses you love — you’re helping
to share joy.
Here’s what you can find going on in downtown Bellefonte on Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday shopping season.
Shop Small Crawl
Kicking off on Small Business Saturday, Downtown Bellefonte Inc.’s Shop Small Crawl is a fun way to encourage holiday shoppers to check out some of the unique small businesses in our area and maybe find a new-to-you small business.
Learn more about the Crawl here.
Alleycat Quiltworks, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
107 E High Street • (814) 883-8708
What’s here: Alleycat has quilts, quilting tools and patterns. Also: holiday gifts, t-shirt quilts, and original art printed on metal by Kimberly Schulze and Paper German Stars by Monica Ochs.
- Small Business Saturday Special: Stop in for snacks, fun, and laughter.
Art a la Carte, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
107 S Allegheny Street • (814) 355-1590
What’s here: Art a la Carte features dozens of local artists, carefully curated to showcase a diverse group of artists working in a variety of mediums. Stop in to find find jewelry, glass, woodwork, quilts, handwoven pieces, felt, marbled silk, pottery, paintings, pastels, photography, homemade goats’ milk soap, handmade cards, Bellefonte memorabilia and more!
Axemann Brewery, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
2042 Axemann Road • (814) 424-7970
What’s here: Axemann Brewery offers spacious seating arrangements overlooking Logan Branch stream in the historical Cerro Metal Factory. They have Craft beer on tap and available for takeout. Branded apparel and glassware. Food available on-site from local companies.
- Small Business Saturday Special: 25% off all glassware in our Gear Shop
Bees Knees Coffee
Location: TBD • (814) 222-0596
What’s here: Bees Knees Coffee is focused on buying local products; using honey from Spring Creek Honey in Bellefonte, milk from Meyer Dairy, and the coffee is fair trade and organic, locally roasted by Cafe Lemont.
- Small Business Saturday Special: baked goods, hot coffee, and espresso drinks.
Belle Mercantile
135 S Spring Street • (814) 353-4751
What’s here: Belle Mercantile is a collective marketplace featuring local artisan, handmade, vintage and unique finds.
- Small Business Saturday Special: Pop-Up Vintage & Retro Sale: Men’s and Women’s vintage clothing, shoes and accessories from 1950-1990. Many of the items have the original tags. Retro clothes from the Chicago area will also be available.
Bellefonte Art Museum, 12 to 4:30 p.m.
133 N Allegheny Street • bellefontemuseum@gmail.com
What’s here: Fine art exhibits and hand-crafted items. Twiga, the museum gift shop, rotates an inventory of hand-crafted items and fine art created by our museum registry artists, along with a select group of artists from outside the area. From wall art, jewelry and pottery, to wearable art, cards and books, you can find most anything for every occasion.
- Small Business Saturday Specials: Raffle for two handmade quilts by local quilter, Doug Marme. No purchase necessary; just visit the museum to be entered!
Big Spring Spirits, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
198 Match Factory Place • (814) 353-4478
What’s here: The Tasting Room is open for dine-in and takeout. Stop by for handcrafted cocktail and delicious food from Nomad Kitchen. Dine safely indoors or outdoors on the patio with views of Talleyrand Park.
Bonfatto’s Italian Market and Corner Cafe
401 W High Street • (814) 353-3330
What’s here: Bonfatto’s offers delicious espresso drinks, coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pastries. Try the authentic Italian dishes or the famous Bonanza sub.
By A Thread Boutique, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
135 W High Street • byathreadboutique@gmail.com
What’s here: Hand selected clothes and accessories that effortlessly fit into your life and match your style.
The Cakery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
105 N Potter St. • thecakerybellefonte@gmail.com
What’s here: A wide variety of sweets and treats, such as cakes, cupcakes, pies, bread, scones, french macaroons, cookies, and more!
- Small Business Saturday Special: New products and flavors will be launched!
CO2 The Unique Boutique, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
104 N Allegheny Street • (814) 353-4258
What’s here: Ladies accessories, purses, fashion jewelry, gifts and more! Free Vera Mask with any $50 Vera purchase.
Confer’s Jewelers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
100 N Allegheny Street • (814) 355-8836
What’s here: Confers has the most gorgeous selection of jewelry for any budget.
- Small Business Saturday Special: Special Gift for coming in the store! Storewide Sales and Fun and specials on Pandora products.
Creekside Rocks & Gems, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
110 N Allegheny Street • (814) 355-7625
What’s here: Raw and hand-cut gems, stones tumbled smooth, geodes, fossils and jewelry. Quartz, celestite, amethyst and opals available in custom mounts as rings, necklaces and earrings.
Good Intent Cider, hours TBD
167 S Potter Street • (814) 355-1654
What’s here: Good Intent Cider is a family owned and operated cidery located in the heart of Pennsylvania apple country. We strive to make the best cider and set ourselves apart by adding no water and very little sweetness to our ciders.
- Small Business Saturday Special: Open for bottle pickup
The Great Mish Mosh
128 S Allegheny Street • (814) 353-4226
What’s here: Mish Mosh has a great selection of new, used, & antique furniture, estate jewelry, glassware, art, handcrafted and home decor.
Happy Wraps, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
216 W High Street • (814) 954-5383
What’s here: Fresh and healthy wraps and finish up with a fruit smoothie or hand-dipped Hershey’s ice cream before or after your shopping adventures.
Helen Foxx and Co., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
122 S Allegheny St • (814) 548-7847
What’s here: Helen Foxx carries a wide selection of ladies boutique clothing and accessories, for all sizes and budgets.
Hello Social Co.
Hello Social Co. is a social media marketing agency that works with clients nationwide to manage social media on their behalf; or teach their existing team how to manage social media more effectively. Based in Bellefonte, the agency developed the Focus on Local Approach, which helps businesses connect more with their local communities using social media.
Through December, post your photos on social media using #FocusonLocal to be entered to win a $100 gift card to the Bellefonte business of. your choice.
Jabebo Studio Store, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
213 E Bishop Street • 814-353-1022
What’s here: Jabebo Earrings made in-house, plus other hand made and fair-trade items including jewelry, bath and body products, Christmas ornaments, purses, and home decor.
- Small Business Saturday Specials: Buy 2 pairs of Jabebo Earrings, get a 3rd pair free. 10% off everything in the store.
- Hate parallel parking? Jabebo has a own parking lot! Stop into our store first and get a parking pass to allow you to stay in the lot while you explore the rest of Downtown Bellefonte!
Lock Boutique, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
136 W High Street
What’s here: Fashionable clothes and accessories and gifts made by local girls in the PA Girl Gang.
- Small Business Saturday Specials: Featuring gifts made by girls from #pagirlgang – stickers, mugs, wreaths, and more! Also, exclusive “Support Your Local Girl Gang” sweatshirts and masks made by a local veteran. All proceeds will be donated to the FaithCentre Food Bank.
My Cafe Buzz, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
325 West High Street • (814) 810-2341
What’s here: Coffee, teas, baked goods, breakfast and lunch, local art and vintage and festive decor
- Small Business Saturday Specials: 10% off coffees, teas, breakfast and lunch.
Our Fair Lady Bed and Breakfast, open 24 hours
313 E Linn Street • (814) 355-1117
What’s here: Our Fair Lady is a beloved Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Historic Bellefonte. Enjoy warm hospitality, quality comfort, and a rich historic atmosphere in this meticulously-maintained 19th century home. It’s the perfect weekend getaway, or place to call home for an extended stay. Enjoy a full breakfast in the morning.
- Small Business Saturday Special: Stay one night in January get second night 50% off (must mention this special Small Business Saturday promotion)
Plumb’s Card and Gift, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
105 N Allegheny Street • (814) 355-3225
What’s here: Plumb’s offers beautiful seasonal home decor, gifts, cards and stationary.
State Burger Co., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
101 S Allegheny Street • (814) 424-7494
What’s here: Build your own burgers, fries, shakes, desserts, and more.
T&T Events Bar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
High Street by the bridge
Small Business Saturday Special: T&T Mobile Bar will be selling hot cocoa, hot cider, and baked goods by the DBI tent on High Street, across from Talleyrand Park. Grab a hot beverage and a Shop Small Crawl tote before heading out to support your local businesses.
Twisted Scissor Dezigns, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
126 S Allegheny St • (814) 355-2787
What’s here: Full service salon, specializing in color services. Twisted Scissor is a Paul Mitchell Signature Salon and also carries Aquage and BioMega products, Youngblood Cosmetics, and Keratherapy products.
- Small Business Saturday Special: 20% off all retail products, and for every $100 in gift card purchases you get $20 free in gift cards.
URBN Flavourhaus, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
141 W High Street • (814) 355-1178
What’s here: The newly renovated downtown URBN Flavourhaus has delicious milkshakes, sandwiches, and coffee drinks, or visit the drive through at Park Place for a full menu.
Verizon Wireless Made Simple, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
141 S Allegheny Street • (814) 880-5353
What’s here: Wireless Made Simple is a locally owned Premium Retailer for Verizon wireless products, offering the latest smart phones, tablets, portable internet and home/office phone service, and can probably save you money over your current services.
Victorian House Antiques, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
121 S Allegheny Street • (814) 404-1565
What’s here: Higher-quality antiques and collectibles, fine jewelry, home decor in all eras and styles.
- SBS Special: 15% off storewide and gold & silver items 5%.
Woodring’s Floral Gardens, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
125 S Allegheny Street • (814) 355-4771
What’s here: Family owned and operated, committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.
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