UPDATE: Et Cetera Shop will have extended hours, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 27.
Saturday, November 27 is Small Business Saturday, a “shopping holiday” that supports local businesses. In a village the size of Bluffton, you might say every day is “shop small” day. But it’s still a great time to say “thank you for being here” to our local merchants and to enjoy the Blaze of Lights festival.
Many shops will be open later than usual for the Blaze of Lights. Some note that they’ll stay open “as long as there are shoppers!” (noted here with “?”).
Here is a sampling of Bluffton shops and their wares.
Bike Crazy LLC, 127 N Main, (419) 659-2916. All kinds of bicycles, gear, and repairs. Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or later on Nov. 27.
Black Lab Trading Company, 121 N Main St, (419) 358-1155. Gift shop including re-styled furnishings and spirit wear by Riley Creek Sportswear. Open 10 a.m.-?.
Blended Roots, 246 Cherry St. (567) 226-1099 “Made for us, by us” crafts and workshops. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays.
Bluffton Lantern Nutrition, 142 E Jefferson St, (419) 236-5568. Smoothies and healthy fruity energy drinks. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N Main, (419) 358-8971. Handmade rugs and crafts, peanut brittle and hickory nut brittle. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Book Reviews, 123 S Main, (419) 358-6999. Nonprofit, second hand bookshop. Open until 7 p.m. for the Blaze.
Boutique 415 and Polished, 415 N Main St., (419) 358-0001. Women’s clothing and accessories. Nail and body salon. Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Dough Hook Meat Market, 117 S Main. Baked goods, deli meats and cheeses, fresh meats including Hereford beef. Saturday open 8 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-?.
Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main, (419) 358-2866. Stocks Bluffton Slaw Cutter.
Et Cetera Shop, 327 N Main St, (419) 358-4201. Nonprofit thrift store. Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
The Food Store, 103 S Main, (419) 358-5411. Open until 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
Fresh Modern Fabric, 103 ½ Vine, (419) 358-0233. Online shop at https://freshmodernfabric.com/ with occasional in-person shopping events.
Gallery 323, 323 N Main. Fine art and artisan gifts. 25% off on November 27. Special hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Kibbee’s Carry Out, 140 County Rd 313, (419) 358-0338. Wine, craft beer, seltzers, malt beverages, snacks, deli. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Roots by Strattons, 111 S Main. (419) 615-8005. Celebrating its 2nd anniversary. House plants, home decor, holiday decorations, gifts. Open until 7 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company, 117 S Main, (419) 230-7606. Open until 9 p.m.
Springfield Fireworks, 490 SR 103, (419) 358-3490.
Studio Silhouette, 103 N Main, (419) 306-6888. Women’s formal wear and alterations; men’s formal wear rental. Closed Nov. 27.
Ten Thousand Villages, 115 S Main St, (419) 358-7233, Open until 7 p.m. for the Blaze.
Town & Country Flowers, 124 N Main, (419) 358-4040. Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-? for the Blaze.
Twisted Whisk Cafe, 101 S. Main St. (419) 358-9622. Blaze special: Chicken and noodles. Open late for the Blaze.
