Floyd Tourism launches month-long 'Shop Local' campaign

To celebrate the launch, the Tourism Office will host a welcome booth at the Shop Small Artisan Market from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Nov. 29, on Jacksonville Circle, which is located between the Floyd County Courthouse and the new Floyd County Government Building.

Floyd Tourism launches month-long 'Shop Local' campaign
Several businesses participating in the Shop Local Floyd campaign are located along Main Street and south Locust Street, including Lichen or Knot (pictured). Photo submitted

The Floyd Tourism Office announced this week the launch of “Shop Local Floyd,” a month-long campaign encouraging residents and visitors to explore Floyd’s unique shops, restaurants, and artisan businesses throughout the holiday season.

The campaign will officially kick off on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, and will run through the month of December. It aims to highlight Floyd’s locally owned businesses, while inspiring the community and visitors to support the small shops and makers who make Floyd authentic and unique.

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To celebrate the launch, the Tourism Office will host a welcome booth at the Shop Small Artisan Market from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Nov. 29, on Jacksonville Circle, which is located between the Floyd County Courthouse and the new Floyd County Government Building.

Shoppers can stop by to pick up a free “Shop Local Floyd” tote bag (while supplies last), along with a map of shops and businesses located throughout the Town of Floyd and Floyd County.

The Shop Small Artisan Market will feature a variety of vendors offering handcrafted goods, art, seasonal items, and more. In addition to shopping opportunities, families can enjoy a special visit from Santa, who will be at the market from noon until 3 p.m.

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“Small Business Saturday is an important opportunity to showcase the incredible local businesses that make Floyd such a vibrant and welcoming place,” said Kathleen Legg, Director of Floyd Tourism. “Through the Shop Local Floyd campaign, we hope to encourage both residents and visitors to discover new shops, revisit old favorites, and support the businesses that help our community thrive.”

Throughout December, the Shop Local Floyd campaign will continue to spotlight local businesses through social media highlights that are designed to promote shopping and dining locally during the busiest retail season of the year.

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For more information about Shop Local Floyd or the Shop Small Artisan Market, contact the Floyd Tourism Office at tourismdirector@visitfloydva.com or visit www.VisitFloydVA.com. Follow Floyd Tourism on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VisitFloydVA.