Inaugural Small Business Saturday Holiday Shopping Expo 2026

Shop small, celebrate culture, and discover unique holiday gifts from Connecticut artisans and entrepreneurs. Free admission, music and more 🎄 Inaugural Small Business Saturday Holiday Shopping Expo 2026Shop Small. Support Local. Celebrate Community! 🎁 Your Holiday Shopping Adventure Starts Here! Looking for unique holiday gifts while supporting local businesses? We've got something special planned just for you! The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Connecticut (CACCC) invites you, your family, and friends to our First Annual Small Business Saturday Holiday Shopping Expo—a festive celebration of entrepreneurship, Caribbean culture, creativity, and community! Join us for a day filled with holiday shopping, island-inspired entertainment, cultural traditions, wellness, and meaningful connections. Best of all? Admission is FREE! 🛍️ Shop Small. Discover Something Special! Explore a festive marketplace featuring local entrepreneurs, talented artisans, crafters, and independent businesses offering: • 🎁 Handmade gifts and holiday treasures • 💎 Jewelry, fashion, handbags, and accessories • 🎨 Art, crafts, and home décor • 🌴 Caribbean-inspired and culturally diverse products • 🧴 Beauty, skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products • 🎄 Specialty gifts and seasonal merchandise Every purchase helps support a local dream, strengthen a small business, and keep more dollars circulating within our communities. 🎉 More Than Shopping — It's a Holiday Experience! 🎶 Live DJ & Holiday Entertainment Get into the holiday spirit with festive music, Caribbean rhythms, and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the day! 🍰 11:00 AM — Caribbean Fruit Cake Demonstration Discover the rich history, ingredients, and cherished family traditions behind the Caribbean's beloved holiday fruit cake. 🎂 12:00 PM — Caribbean Rum Cake Demonstration Explore another delicious Caribbean holiday tradition during an engaging rum cake demonstration. 💚 1:00 PM — Mental Wellness Over the Holidays The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress, grief, financial pressure, and emotional exhaustion. Join us for an empowering conversation about protecting your peace, practicing self-care, and maintaining emotional wellness during the season. ✍️ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM — FREE Notarizations Have documents that need notarization? Take advantage of complimentary notarial services provided by participating Connecticut notaries. Please bring acceptable identification and unsigned documents. All notarizations are subject to applicable Connecticut laws and notarial requirements. 🤝 Connect with Connecticut's Small-Business Community Meet the entrepreneurs behind the businesses, discover exciting products and services, and build connections that extend beyond the holiday season. Learn more about CACCC's mission to support business development, entrepreneurship, cultural engagement, and economic empowerment throughout Connecticut. 🎟️ Reserve Your FREE Ticket! Admission is complimentary, but we encourage advance registration to help us plan a welcoming experience for everyone. Bring your friends. Invite your neighbors. Bring your holiday shopping list! Come ready to discover, connect, celebrate, and support the businesses that make our communities special. 🎄 Calling All Vendors! Are you an artisan, crafter, entrepreneur, or small-business owner? Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your products, connect with holiday shoppers, increase your visibility, and generate seasonal sales! Vendor spaces are limited, and advance registration is required. For vendor opportunities or additional information: 📧 [email protected] 🌐 www.TheCACCC.org 📞 860-790-9300 ❤️ Why Your Participation Matters When you shop small, you're doing more than buying a product. You're supporting a family, encouraging an entrepreneur, preserving creativity, and contributing to the economic health of your community. This inaugural Holiday Shopping Expo is one of CACCC's signature community-building initiatives as we prepare for our official Chamber launch in January 2027. Together, we can make Small Business Saturday more than a shopping day. We can make it a celebration of community, culture, entrepreneurship, and opportunity. 🎁 Mark Your Calendar! Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM Avon Old Farms Hotel | Avon, Connecticut FREE ADMISSION • ALL ARE WELCOME! Shop Small. Support Local. Celebrate Community. Presented by the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Connecticut (CACCC)