Downtown Soul City is proud to present the 4th annual Small Business Saturday (SBS) Crawl in downtown  Augusta, GA on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

Small Business Saturday is a day to shop local, discover new treasures, and connect with your community. 

According to John Porter, Downtown Soul City Director, this year marks the 4th annual Small Business  Saturday Crawl, where 15 local businesses will be welcoming the community with activities and pop-ups, as  well as offering great deals. Porter says, “This year, we’re thrilled to include several restaurants and cafés in  the crawl. Each participating business will be offering something unique for the community to enjoy.” 

“Shopping local for your holiday gifts ensures that your loved ones receive a thoughtful and personal gift. The  effort made to visit stores in person and spend your money in Augusta contributes greatly to the success of our  local economy,” says Sarah Childers, Director of Destination Experiences at Destination Augusta. “We hope  that any first-time event patrons will become recurring, engaged customers at our unique locally owned  businesses.” 

The SBS Crawl kicks off at 10:00 AM on November 30th at Augusta & Co., 1010 Broad Street, where the first  150 shoppers will receive complimentary locally designed canvas totes and Crawl maps. Each of the  sponsoring businesses is also donating items and gift cards for gift baskets. Participants can enter to win a gift  basket with each purchase at a store on the crawl.  

Tara Wood, Media and Communications Coordinator for the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta  says, “Small Business Saturday is a vital boost for the local economy in downtown Augusta, fostering  community spirit and keeping dollars circulating within our neighborhoods. By supporting local shops and  services, residents contribute to job creation, unique offerings, and the vibrant character that makes our city  thrive.” 

Participating merchants for this year’s Small Business Saturday Crawl include Augusta Candle Company,  Augusta & Co., Boll Weevil, The Book Tavern, Buona Caffe (Reynolds St.), Farmhaus Burger, FIELD  Botanicals, Grantski Records, Laziza Mediterranean Grill, The Morris Museum of Art Gift Shop, New Moon  Cafe, Tacocat, Tiffinie Bleu Bridal, Three Crows Fiber, and Urban K9. The Small Business Saturday Crawl is  sponsored by the participating businesses, Augusta & Co., the Kru, Mod Ink, and Westobou. 

Downtown Soul City offers community memberships for $4.99/month for individuals, and $9.99 for families,  available on their website https://www.downtownsoul.city. Community memberships earn members VIP access  to quarterly events and a guaranteed tote bag for Small Business Saturday. Corporate and event sponsorships  are also available.  

All inquiries can be directed to Downtown Soul City director John Porter at [email protected].