Small Business Saturday

Andersonville celebrates the national Small Business Saturday movement the Saturday after Thanksgiving with special offers from participating businesses all weekend long

 

 

About Small Business Saturday

This year’s celebration is the 13th Annual Small Business Saturday. Since it started in 2010, consumers have reported spending an estimated $120 billion across all Small Business Saturdays combined. 1 That’s $120 billion toward helping communities thrive, spent over just ten days alone.

In order to drive shoppers to Shop Small® this November 25, the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is participating in the Small Business Saturday Coalition Program to spotlight small businesses and the impact they have on communities. According to the 2019 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, 97% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday agree that small businesses are essential to their community and 95% reported the day makes them want to shop or eat at small, independently-owned businesses all year long, not just during the holiday season2.

November 25, 2023 marks the 13th Annual Small Business Saturday, a celebration of small businesses and the positive impact they have on communities across the country. American Express, having created Small Business Saturday in 2010, proudly works with organizations and independent businesses to provide solutions that support communities and uplift local economies. Learn more and connect with us on ShopSmall.com, Instagram.com/ShopSmall, and Facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday

1 This spend statistic is an aggregate of the average spend as reported by consumers in surveys commissioned by American Express reporting spend habits on Small Business Saturday of consumers who were aware of the day. It does not reflect actual receipts or sales. Each such survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. The surveys had an overall margin of error of between +/- 2.0% and +/- 5.47%, at the 95% level of confidence. The data was projected from the samples based on then-current U.S. Census estimates of the U.S. adult population (18+).

2 The 2019 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey was conducted by Teneo on behalf of American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The study is a nationally representative sample of 2,287 U.S. adults 18 years of age or older. The sample was collected using an email invitation and an online survey. The study gathered self-reported data and does not reflect actual receipts or sales. It was conducted anonymously on December 1, 2019. The survey has an overall margin of error of +/- 2.0%, at the 95% level of confidence. Projections are based on the current U.S. Census estimates of the U.S. adult population, age 18 years and over.

Weekend Promotions and Specials

Andersonville Cryotherapy and Athletic Recovery Center | 5052 N Clark
Friday-Sunday: offering $30 whole body cryo or $45 for whole body plus 30 mins of Wormatec compression therapy (normal hours)

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark | Saturday
Open late until 8PM on Saturday, November 24

Author David Jay Collins | Online
Free Summerdale magnet with every order at davidjaycollins.com

Big City Optical | 5653 N Clark
Single vision lenses included with any frame purchase ($100 upgrade for 1.67 hi-index or transition lenses) Free glasses adjustments

Bryn Mawr Jewelry Co. | 5139 N Clark | Saturday
Offering up to 50% off storewide! From the latest trends to timeless classics, there's something for everyone! But hurry, this offer is only valid on in-stock merchandise. Please note, some exclusions do apply. For more details, swing by their store or drop them a message. They're more than happy to help! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to snag your favorites at unbeatable prices!

Buffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark | Saturday
If you purchase a Buffalo Exchange gift card for $50 or more, you'll receive a free reusable tote!

Cassona Home | 5241 N Clark
15% off all regular price merchandise

Chicago Dance Supply | 5301 N Clark
10% of sales will go to dance studio or school designated by customer

Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark
Buy 3 get the 4th FREE, free gift wrapping, and up to 50% off on select items

Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark | Friday & Saturday
Friday: entire store 15% off
Saturday: Buy two pairs of jeans, get your third pair for 30% off or a top for 50% off

Early To Bed | 5138 N Clark
Save 10% in store and get double Loyalty Points! Free gift with $50+ purchase. 10% of the day's sales donated to Chicago Women's Health Center

Edgewater Candles | 1050 W Bryn Mawr
20% off all products, double rewards points, free in-store pickup and shipping!

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark
Special treat bags for the first 20 customers! 5 bags will have mystery gift cards in them!

Fad2Fresh | 5653 N Ashland
30% off storewide and $100 holiday giveaway that will be drawn in December

Foursided | 5061 N Clark
Friday: 20% off Cards
Saturday: 20% off Ornaments

Full Kit Gear | 5021 N Clark
Coffee, mulled cider, cookies every weekend from Thanksgiving to New Years- weekend sales

GUS®| Original Gus Giordano Dance School | 5230 N Clark
Free Dance Class for Adults & Free Dance Class for Baby/Toddler w/adult! Use code: GUSadult to take any adult dance class for free! AND code: GUSbaby to take dance class with your 4 month to 2 and a half year old for free! Baby & Me is a half hour class of pure joy Visit guslegacy.org to select your FREE classes 🙂

In Fine Spirits | 5418 N Clark
15% off when purchasing 6 or more bottles

J. Emmett Studios | 5547 N Ravenswood #302
Open studio from 12 - 3PM

Jameson Loves Danger | 5208 N Clark
Get $10.00 OFF Vital Essentials Frozen & Freeze-Dried Dog and Cat Food for 12oz bags or larger.

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark | Saturday
30% off boutique clothing

KOVAL Distillery | 4241 N Ravenswood | Saturday
Tasting room will have new holiday cocktails available for purchase on Small Business Saturday

Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N Clark | Saturday
Celebrating one year of their studio & shop being open with super fabulous giveaways, new products, and of course, a party!

Macaron Bar | 5152 N Clark
Free 6-piece box with 12-piece box purchase

Mas Beauty Salon | 1515 W Berwyn
Special! Get shampoo & conditioner and you will get a regular size styling product for free

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark
For every $50 spent, get $10 of Milk Money to use during the month of January

Paper & Pencil | 1480 W Berwyn
Join them on Small Business Saturday during their extended shopping hours from 10AM - 7PM. They'll be debuting their 2024 Holiday Stationery Gift Bundles and offering a limited number of Greeting Card Mystery Bags and Stationery Mystery Bags. 

Play | 5311 N Clark | Saturday
They will have *play signature cookies for their guests!

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark | Saturday & Sunday
Free gift wrapping

Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark | Friday | 9AM - 8PM
Record Store Day! Free 12X12 RSD Themed Lithograph to the first 25 customers to shop and buy. People that donate a pair of clean, new socks will be entered to win a number of different prizes! Sock drive launches Friday November 24 through Giving Tuesday on November 28

RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark
BOGO 1/2 off sale items + 10% off whole transaction

Salon Aken | 5666 N Clark | Saturday
20% off all Aveda products

The Collective Yoga Co-op | 1830 W Foster | Friday & Saturday
20% off of gift cards with promo code HOLIDAY20

Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark
Dear Hayden trunk show with some treats from 11AM - 1PM

Seres Footwear | 3023 N Clark | Saturday
Featuring their handmade footwear

SkinQ | 1509 W Berwyn
Buy More, Save More (Up to 25% off everything site wide) Visit their website to shop!
$15 off of $100+ code: SAVE15
$30 off of $150+ code: SAVE30
$50 off of $200+ code: SAVE50

StellaLily | 5212 N Clark
20% off all Chicago themed ornaments and prints

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark
Details coming soon!

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N Clark
Complimentary Mulled Wine while shopping in the Fromagerie & Tasting Room

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N Clark
Shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from over 20 artists and makers including ceramics, wood vases, photography, blankets, scarves, soaps and candles. They also carry a great selection of gift items for everyone on your list! And don't forget to check out all the new holiday decor items including holiday scented candles, decorative trees, vases, planters and more. Special discounts all day on select merchandise. Opening early on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at 10am.

Violet Hawthorne | 5447 N Clark
20% off all weekend

Winifred Grace | 5632 N Clark
Offering 20% off all clothing and accessories! Also, their Love Linked permanent jewelry welders will be in-store for appointments and walk-ins all day!

Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark
They will have fun giveaways, including $10 gift cards hidden throughout the bookstore.

Events Schedule

Events Schedule

Current & Upcoming 2023 Events


Andersonville hosts a robust events calendar. Come explore the neighborhood in wonderful ways. Please email info@andersonville.org if you are ever interested in joining us as a vendor at one of our events or are interested in sponsorship opportunities.

 

Upcoming Events


Around Andersonville:


Andersonville In Bloom

Andersonville In Bloom celebrates spring and Earth Day all month long. Each year businesses highlight their new spring merchandise, menu offerings, host workshops, events, and more!

 

Blomma the Gnome
Scavenger Hunt Map

Andersonville Sidewalk Sale

Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale

The annual Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale is the weekend of July 28 - July 30, 2023. Times will vary, so check your favorite businesses' open and closing times. Summer Sidewalk Sale will include businesses from 4800-5900 N. Clark Street, and adjacent streets up to the alleys.


Sponsored by GL Home Decor, Green Mountain Energy, & WasteNot Compost

Participating Locations

Alamo Shoes | 5321 N Clark

Ándale Market | 5232 N Clark

Andersonville Antiques | 5234 N Clark

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce | 5212 N Clark

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N Clark

Author David Jay Collins | Summerdale & Clark

Big City Optical | 5653 & 5301 N Clark

Buffalo Exchange | 5252 N Clark

Cassona Home | 5241 N Clark

Chicatolia Artisan Collective | 5209 N Clark

Cowboys and Astronauts | 1478 W Summerdale

Dearborn Denim & Apparel | 5202 N Clark

Eli Tea Bar | 5507 N Clark

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N Clark

Foursided | 5061 N Clark

Full Kit Gear | 5021 N Clark

GL Home Decor | 5225 N Clark

GUS®| Original Gus Giordano Dance School | 5230 N Clark

Hester | 5238 N Clark

Kopi Cafe | 5317 N Clark

Lilla Barn Clothing | 5535 N Clark

Macramentadas | 5228 N Clark

Mercantile M | 5409 1/2 N Clark

Milk Handmade | 5137 N Clark

Nothing Bundt Cakes | 4918 N Clark (11-3PM Friday through Sunday)

Paper & Pencil | 1480 W Berwyn

Play | 5311 N Clark

Prairie Friends | 5457 N Clark

Rare Form | 5438 N Clark

Rattleback Records | 5405 N Clark

RAYGUN | 5207 N Clark

Sandbox Baby Boutique | 5349 N Clark

Scout + Design | 5221 N Clark

Seres Footwear | 5457 N Clark

Snowie | 5457 N Clark

Strange Cargo | 5216 N Clark

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N Clark

Transit Tees | 5226 N Clark

Uncharted Books | 5140 N Clark

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N Clark

Winifred Grace | 5632 N Clark

Women & Children First | 5233 N Clark

Summer Sidewalk Sale Map

Midsommarfest

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2024
June 7 - 9


Midsommarfest returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory!

Admission to Midsommarfest is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 non-profit organization to support festival expenses, neighborhood events, small business networking events, neighborhood beautification, and special services year round. Portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits including Peirce and Chappel Elementary Schools, Chicago Women's Health Center, Brave Space Alliance and more.

Printed Curiosities is curating this year’s first time vendor booth, which supports up and coming LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and female identified artists. Vendors to date include: BriBe LLC, Claudettes Crafts, The Daydreamers Shop, Lathers by Luna, MoonPerl LLC, Painting Ms. Daisy and Sili+Bells.

ACC is partnering with WYNK this year to provide THC infused seltzers and Open Water to provide still water in recyclable aluminum twist-top bottles.


STAGE SCHEDULE

**schedule is subject to change & updated daily**

 

 


FAQ

 


VENDORS

 


SPECIAL PACKAGES

**special packages coming soon!**

 


SPONSORS

Midsommarfest 2024 Sponsors

 

Cannabis Infused Beverage Sponsor
WYNK Seltzer + THC

Water Sponsor
Open Water

Pooch Playground Sponsor
Urban Pooch Canine Life Center
Urban Pooch Training & Fitness Center

First Time Vendor Booth Sponsor
Thrive Pet Healthcare
STOUT

 

 

Neighborhood Sponsor
Genoa Italian Concessions
Renewal by Andersen

Friends of Midsommarfest Sponsor
Sage Stone Counseling
Michael Plageman, American Family Insurance

Non Profit Booth Sponsor
Gift of Hope

Balmoral Stage
Replay

Swedish Stage
Swedish American Museum

Center Stage
Rattleback Records

Events

events

2024 Upcoming Events*
Click here to volunteer at an upcoming event

NEW! Valborg | April 30 - May 1

Farmers Market | May 15 - October 23

Culinary Battle Royale | May 18 at 5PM  - Fundraiser benefitting Care For Friends

Wine Walk | May 11 - NEW Saturday date - Tickets on sale now

Midsommarfest | June 7 - 9

Vintage Market | June 23 | July 21 | August 18 | September 22
Applications open! Apply now

Sidewalk Sale | July 26 - 29

Taste of Andersonville | August 7

Arts Weekend | October 4 - 6

Fall Wine Walk | October 6

Aville-o-ween | October 26

Viking Pub Crawl | November 17

Holidays in Andersonville | November - December

Small Business Saturday | November 30

Saint Lucia | December 13

*Please note events and dates are subject to change

 

 

 

Past Events


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