First of two Bluffton Discovery Days Saturday
Bluffton Discovery Days July 25 and August 22
Bluffton Merchants are rolling out the red carpet for shoppers during Discovery Days on Saturday, July 25, and again on Saturday, Aug. 22. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than a dozen shops will have special activities and sales.
“In February, our merchants held a hugely successful Chocolate Walk and this is a similar cooperative project,” said Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
“Saturdays are always a fun time to be in Bluffton, and Discovery Days will build on that energy.” The events will include sidewalk sales, demonstrations, BOGO and other discounts, and new products.
Participating shops include:
Bike Crazy LLC: BOGO 1/2 off specials
The Black Lab Trading Company: sidewalk sales and giveaways
Bluffton Senior Center: rug weaving demo and sale
Book Reviews: everything half price except chocolate
Boutique 415: free gift with $25 purchase and design your own jewelry
with Rustic Bendz
Dough Hook Meat Market: spend $50, get a $5 gift card
Et Cetera Thrift Shop: dollar day, most clothing $1
PromoHits; gel hand sanitizer, masks and more
Roots by Strattons: $2 succulent plants
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co:. BOGO free large bags, limit 2
Ten Thousand Villages: 75% off clearance, 20% off entire shop
Town & Country Flowers: sidewalk sale and 20% off one in-store item
Twisted Whisk Cafe: Expresso yourself and fun surprises
Visit the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce at ExploreBluffton.com, and Facebook. For more information call 419-369-2985 or email [email protected]
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