Yazoo City businesses are gearing up for the upcoming holiday season by participating in the Christmas Open House, an event sponsored by the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Director Kiristi Mills said that shopping locally helps raise tax revenue, creates more jobs, promotes inner-city growth, creates more pride in your hometown, and connects you to business persons in your community.
"Since we love our city, I say, keep your money where your heart is, and shop local," Mills added.
Christmas Open House will take place on Sunday, November 1, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Many family-owned businesses on Main Street are opening their doors with big smiles and big savings for the holiday season.
Anderson's Jewelry is celebrating the event by giving away exciting prizes, such as a sterling silver filigree birthstone ring and a set of pearl earrings. Anderson's also boasts a sale on diamond earrings, birthstone sets, and 20 - 50 % off watches.
Main Street's newest business, Vapor Scene, will offer 25% off merchandise store-wide.
Vintage Salon and Gift Shop will have a drawing for a free haircut appointment or monogramming, as well as special pricing on new candles and Christmas shirts.
Junkyard Dog Salvage Company will have a drawing for a door prize and will have all holiday candles priced at $10 each.
Downtown Marketplace is abuzz with a variety of special deals and exciting gifts from different vendors inside the location. They are also featuring free drawing for prizes and giveaways, gourmet food samples, and a book signing of "The Five Manners of Death" by Darden North.
Bowties and Tutus Children's Consignment Shop is offering 10% off merchandise store-wide, excluding candy.
Main Street Market will offer refreshments and door prizes to customers who visit during the event.
Scentual Attractions and Signaturez will offer food samples and door buster deals to customers for the afternoon.
Cindi's Gifts of Distinction will open a day earlier on Saturday, November 11 at 9 a.m. with a 60% off clearance sale on all items store-wide.
Grace Hardware will also be participating on the First Block of Main Street.
Businesses on Jerry Clower Boulevard and 15th Street will also be participating in Christmas Open House.
Good Hope General Merchandise will have gourmet food samples, door prizes, special sale prices, and a jewelry trunk show by Burdi Beads.
The Spa at Yazoo City Medical Spa and Laser Center, located inside the Yazoo City Medical Clinic on 15th Street, will offer door prizes, one-day only special pricing on their services, and Santa will make a special appearance to visit with customers and children.
Yazoo Drug Company will also host Santa, as well as Mrs. Claus and their elves for milk and cookies, free pictures, and story time.
Black's on 15th will have special sale racks on clothing, Christmas ornaments, door prizes, and refreshments.
Vanjon's Pharmacy will also feature refreshments, door prizes, and a sale on merchandise.
Simple Girls will offer a special gift and refreshments for all purchases of $20 or more.
Last, but not least, and perhaps the one of the most anticipated activities for the Christmas Open House, is the Live Nativity, petting zoo, and cooking demonstrations at Davis Feed and Farm Supply on Highway 3. There will also be other food and refreshments, as well as love music and entertainment and door prizes.
The Christmas Open House is an event for the public, and all are encouraged to visit these stores and support local businesses during this holiday season.
