Small Business Saturday is the perfect time to slow down after Thanksgiving, enjoy the start of the holiday season, and show some love to the small businesses and local creators who make Chemung County shine. Our community is filled with incredible makers, artists, bakers, growers, and entrepreneurs who pour their hearts into their work. When you shop local, you support your neighbors and help keep our region vibrant and creative throughout the year.
This year, there are many festive markets and pop ups happening across Chemung County and nearby communities. Whether you are searching for handmade gifts, holiday treats, vintage treasures, or unique finds, we invite you to explore these events and celebrate the talent right here in our backyard.
Small Business Saturday Weekend Markets
Friday November 28 through Sunday November 30
Sage Grove Pop Up Market
Friday November 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM
311 East Water Street in Elmira
Start parade day with a cozy morning pop up at Sage Grove. Enjoy locally made goodies, warm cocoa, and a friendly holiday atmosphere inside the studio. Santa photos will take place after the parade.
Vintage Market at Wetlands Brewery
Saturday November 29 from 8 AM to 12 PM
Wetlands Brewery at 469 State Route 224 in Van Etten
Small Business Saturday begins with vintage charm at this curated pop up hosted by North New York and Wetlands Brewery. Explore secondhand treasures, handmade goods, fiber arts, holiday greenery, photography, woodwork, and vintage home decor. Sip shaken espresso drinks or enjoy house brewed beers, handcrafted cocktails, and cider mimosas while you shop.
Elmira Handmade Market
Saturday November 29 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Chamberlain Acres Garden Center and Florist
The beloved Handmade Market returns for Small Business Saturday with a carefully curated lineup of local makers. This market has grown from a tiny pop up in 2015 to a seasonal tradition that uplifts fine artisans through a juried process. Shoppers can browse handmade jewelry, ceramics, home goods, candles, and gifts. Food will be available from Something to Taco Bout and Heidi Ho’s.
Small Business Saturday Craft Fair at the Arnot Mall Event Center
Saturday November 29 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Former Macys space at the Arnot Mall
With more than eighty vendors all in one place, this is one of the largest Small Business Saturday markets in the region. Shoppers can browse handmade items, seasonal decor, home goods, accessories, treats, and gifts from creators across the Southern Tier.
Small Business Saturday and Sunday Market at 360 Aurora
Saturday November 29 from 1 PM to 5 PM
Sunday November 30 from 11 AM to 3 PM
360 East Fourteenth Street in Elmira Heights
This two day market fills the entire venue with more than twenty five small businesses across both floors. Different vendors appear each day, so visitors will find something new every time they stop by. The weekend includes raffles, food and drinks, and a celebration of the venue’s fourth anniversary. Sponsored by Lawley Insurance and 360 Pronoia.
LECOM Event Center Small Business Saturday
Saturday November 29 during the Elmira Aviators hockey game
155 N Main St, Elmira, NY 14901
Vendors will be set up along the concourse during the game, offering visitors a chance to shop while cheering on the Aviators. Featured businesses include Mystery Unicorn Magic Art Studio, Twinkle Toots, Legendary Super Sauce, The Mad Pickle Company, Tiny’s Creations, Cadwell Creations, Knights Three D Prints, Budgeted and Bougie, and Wrapped Up In Crystals.
Pine City Post Black Friday Weekend
Friday November 29 from 11 AM to 6 PM
Saturday November 29 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday November 30 from 12 PM to 4 PM
1445 Pennsylvania Avenue in Pine City
Pine City Post is a curated gift and thrift shop that showcases products from many local creators and small businesses. Their Black Friday Weekend event includes storewide sales and extended hours. It is a wonderful stop for handmade goods, vintage pieces, accessories, home accents, and unique gifts you will not find anywhere else.
Ongoing Holiday Shopping
Arnot Art Museum Holiday Art Market
Open now through December 27 during regular gallery hours
235 Lake Street in Elmira
The Arnot Art Museum has opened its annual Holiday Art Market, offering a beautiful collection of artwork and handmade pieces from nine local and regional artists. Visitors can browse paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, pottery, prints, ornaments, and more. The market is free to visit and provides a calm and inspiring space to shop for unique gifts created by talented artists.
Featured artists include:
Rebecca Finch with still life oil paintings
Charlie Hunter with local and travel photography
Jill Lian with ceramic collectibles
Colleen McCall with stoneware pottery
Bill Mowson with regional watercolor scenes and giclee prints
Summer Small with colorful giclee prints
Laura Jaen Smith with regional landscape acrylic paintings and ornaments
Christy Spreng with handmade fine jewelry
Julie Waltz Stalker with abstract and representational oil paintings
Regular gallery hours
Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday from 12 PM to 5 PM
Markets the Following Weekend
Holiday in the Heights Local Artist Pop Up Sale
Saturday December 6 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Achille’s Wheel Studio at 105 East Fourteenth Street in Elmira Heights
This brand new artist pop up features work from Angela Niforatos, Chris Longwell, Gene Carr, Kate Buzzell, Amanda Baroody, and Dave White. Shoppers can browse pottery, paintings, jewelry, woodwork, mixed media art, and more. A great way to gift locally made pieces this holiday season.
ILL Eagle Annual Holiday Market at The Federal Building
Saturday December 6 from 11 AM to 3 PM
The Federal Building in Downtown Elmira
ILL Eagle Taphouse brings back its popular holiday market with more than fifty vendors, live Christmas music, winter cocktail specials, and refreshments. Visitors will find handmade art, home goods, holiday items, decor, jewelry, and festive treats in a beautiful historic setting.
Holiday Market on the Farm
Saturday December 6 from 11 AM to 2 PM
1116 Chambers Road in Horseheads
Hosted by Saving Grace Horse Racing LLC, this family friendly outdoor market features a long list of local vendors, homemade baked goods, treats, holiday cards, and more. Visitors can enjoy photos with the farm animals to support the Kramer Foundation and Taylormade’s New Beginnings. Raffles and food vendors add to the festive fun.
Holiday shopping continues throughout December with one more festive market at the Arnot Mall.
Holiday Craft Fair at the Arnot Mall Event Center
Saturday December 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday December 14 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Arnot Mall Event Center
This two day holiday fair offers handcrafted jewelry, cozy knitwear, baked goods, seasonal decor, and unique gifts from dozens of local vendors. With free admission and two full days of browsing, it is an easy way to support creators as you finish your holiday shopping.
Support Local All Season Long
Shopping local helps strengthen our community and keeps creativity, talent, and entrepreneurship thriving in Chemung County. Whether you visit one market or make a full weekend adventure out of it, every purchase makes a difference.
Explore even more local shops and makers at DiscoverChemung.com/explore/shopping and enjoy a warm and festive start to the holiday season.