After Black Friday comes Small-Business Saturday, a second opportunity for every holiday-shopping enthusiast. To celebrate, the 37^th Annual Saratoga Craft Marketplace will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center Sat., Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Craft Marketplace is the epitome of Saratoga’s small-business sector, mirroring the character of downtown. Attendance at the Craft Marketplace exceeds 3,000.

More than 115 artisans will offer an array of unique handmade products perfect for holiday gifts. This year, a raffle and celebrity auction will enhance the festivities. Auction items include autographed New York City Ballet objects, Beach Boys autographs, a Saratoga Jockey Autograph Book, U.S. Tennis Open Champions’ autographs, and more.

Tickets to the event are $4; however, discount coupons for admission can be obtained at participating Downtown Saratoga Small Business merchants and on www.saratogacraft.org. To entice customers to continue shopping, admission tickets can be used to get specials from participating Downtown Saratoga Small Businesses. All proceeds from the show benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family’s mission to prevent and treat child abuse, neglect, and trauma in our community.

Celebrate Small Business Saturday and support a worthy cause while you shop. Enrich your holiday shopping with a visit to our marketplace while you strengthen Saratoga County families. For more information on the show, please call 587-7244.

--Jennie