The Fernie Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Fernie and Community Futures East Kootenay are excited to bring you a fun-filled evening to kickoff the holiday season and get your shop-on, locally!

On Friday, November 29 spend a minimum of $20 at a participating Fernie business and enter to WIN $1000 to a #SpendItInFernie participating business of your choice!

❄Each receipt (from November 29, 2024, minimum $20, at a participating business) can be entered into the draw!

❄Winners will be announced  Monday, December 2 at 12pm.

❄Must have receipts (from November 29, 2024) to claim prize.

❗ Contest entry closes Friday, November 29 at 11:59pm.

*Minimum spend of $20 at a participating Fernie business, must have receipts to claim prize

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

9:00am – 4:00pm  |  Fernie Alpine Resort  Tentative Opening Day!

10:00am – Late  |  Participating Fernie Businesses  #SpendItInFernie and enter to *WIN $1000!

12:00pm – 6:00pm |  The Fernie Museum   Kids crafts, hot chocolate, Christmas tree

5:00pm – 9:00pm  |  The Fernie Arts Station & The Elks Hall   Fernie Craft Fair: Discover locally made treasures, freshly baked goods, hand-made jewelry and much more! Buy local and support artisan producers. A perfect opportunity to get a kick-start on your Christmas presents. Entry is by donation.

TBD  |  Various   Santa & Mrs. Claus will be visiting stores around town

5:00pm – 8:00pm  |  2nd Ave  Cycling Without Age is out with their decorated bikes helping deliver people around and cruise the main street. (weather dependent)

5:30pm  |  Station Square  Festive music, warming fires, hot chocolate by donation from the Salvation Army

6:30pm – 9:00pm  |  Fernie Museum  Opening of the Home Art Show Gallery with wine and cheese

8:00pm  |  Station Square  F I R E W O R K S !!!

*Minimum spend of $20 at a participating Fernie business on Friday, November 29, must have receipts to claim prize

Thank you to our supporters!

Research shows that BC local businesses create more than double the economic impact of their chain competitors. For every $100 spent with a BC local business, $63 is re-circulated back into our BC economy (vs $14 for multinational corporations). They re-circulate 4.6 times more revenue in the local economy:

• Local retailers re-circulate 63% compared to 14% for chains
• Local restaurants re-circulate 68% compared to 30% for chains
• Local suppliers (e.g. office supplies) re-circulate 33% compared to 19% for chains

This is because locally owned businesses circulate more dollars in the community compared to multinational organizations. How? Local businesses:

• Have owners who live and provide jobs in your community
• Provide more support for local events, sports teams and charities
• Are more likely to buy local services and stock local products

Spending with a local business has ripple effects that contribute to the growth and health of the communities in our province.

• Let the Chamber know what you have planned so they can help promote it!
• Have a food & beverage special
• Extend your hours
• Promote this event with your network
• Offer promotions
• Decorate your storefront
• Get a liquor license and spread some holiday cheer
• Partner with another business to promote each other
• Have door prizes
• Do a Facebook live and tag @ferniechamber
• Use the hashtag #SpendItInFernie

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