Etsy to Host Pop-up Markets on Small Business Saturday

Etsy will host pop-up markets featuring one-of-a-kind items in four cities on Small Business Saturday, a shopping event created by American Express that each year falls on the day after Black Friday.

Etsy will host the markets in San Francisco, Austin, Washington, D.C., and Boston on November 24th.

Etsy blog post follows:

More ways to Shop Small® this holiday season with Etsy and American Express

Etsy is committed to providing ways for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses of all kinds to reach new customers, particularly during the peak of the holiday shopping season. While our sellers can connect with buyers from around the world every day online, this time of year we’re excited to bring that experience to life through Etsy-sponsored markets, and for the second year, with support from American Express, on Small Business Saturday.

In San Francisco, Austin, Washington, D.C., and Boston, Etsy and American Express will support pop-up markets on Small Business Saturday (November 24), creating destinations for shopping locally crafted, one-of-a-kind items during one of the most popular U.S. holiday shopping days. From coast to coast, these events help Etsy sellers connect directly with customers in their local area, in-person, while inspiring shoppers to Shop Small® for the holidays.

If you’re in one of these four cities, come visit our incredible sellers at these pop-up markets supported by Etsy and American Express.

Austin: Shop Small x Pop Shop Austin
When: Saturday, November 24, 10am – 6pm
Where: Springdale Station, 979 Springdale, Austin, TX 78702

Boston: Shop Small x Etsy Makers at Bow Market
When: Saturday, November 24, 9am – 8pm
Where: Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143

Washington, D.C.: Shop Small x District Rebel
When: Saturday, November 24, 11am – 5pm
Where: Union Market DC, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

San Francisco: Shop Small x SF Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium
When: Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November, 11am – 5pm
Where: Pier 35 (The Historic SF Cruise Terminal) 1454 The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94124

Find out more about these Small Business Saturday events and other Etsy-sponsored markets where you can connect with Etsy sellers in your local area in-person this holiday season. Can’t make it to a market? Visit etsy.com/gifts to shop from small businesses around the world.

SOURCE: Etsy Blog Post

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