Ladies’ Day (Gents Welcome, Too!) 2021 in VC, Nov. 5th & 6th
As Jack-o’-Lanterns and skeletons come off porches and front lawns, we head into the season of hot chocolate, apple cider, homemade cookies and festive lights. Valley City has a great way to help people near and far jump start the holiday season on the right foot, in a cozy and fun hometown way.
On November 5th & 6th, Valley City Chamber of Commerce’s Ladies’ Day will have something to offer everyone who ventures to explore the area. In true small-town style, businesses around the city will play host to special music, drawings, discounts and so much more with that warm Valley City hospitality.
Shopping local is something that’s vital to keeping communities vibrant and flourishing, and hometown stores offer people a unique experience while helping them find just what they’re looking for this holiday season.
Grab your gals (or anyone else—the day is for everyone!) and enjoy all that businesses are offering this Friday and Saturday.
“Businesses and organizations are ready to roll out the red carpet for this event,” says Kay Vinje, Valley City Chamber of Commerce
Vice President. “We want to encourage people to look at home for their shopping first, to discover what’s right here.”
When considering where to grab gifts and new items for your home, it’s vital to remember that shopping at home means not only supporting your friends’ and neighbors’ business; it also means that you have access to a variety of products you can’t get anywhere else. And the money that’s spent in Valley City goes back into the community to keep it as lovely as it has always been.
Even if you’re not sure what’s on your list yet, Ladies’ Day is the perfect opportunity to see what you might want to write down. You can step into stores all around town and see what they offer, maybe even finding a treasure you can’t be without, all while enjoying the charm of Valley City.
You know those paintings of quaint, snowdusted towns—downtown businesses with beautiful brick facades, street lights adorned with garland, wreaths and decorations, a pair in coats, gloves and hats sipping a steaming cup of coffee or cider while walking down the sidewalk. Folks hang those photos up above their fireplace mantles because of the warmth
and comfort there is in thinking of communities like that.
What’s unique about Valley City is that it
is one of those towns. Those scenes in paintings are right in our backyard. It’s easy to forget how special it is, but the friendly faces in stores and warm, cozy scene this small town offers are special.
“Invite people to spend the day in Valley City and come experience it for yourself,” Vinje says. “We often have a lot of people from out of town who come in to enjoy Ladies’ Day every year.”
Find out more about this year’s event and what to enjoy in stores all around town on Friday and Saturday at www.valleycitychamber.com
Specials include the following: Alley Beans: Saturday 6-6, Cold brew shots and brownie bites and coffee bar
ARC Thrift-E-Shop: Treats - Christmas open house
BeMobile: Up to $440 off trade-ins, up to $200 off tablets B-Fit 24/7: Saturday Free Trial 9-3 drawing for 1 month membership
Blush Boutique: Friday 11-5:30, Saturday 10-4. Friday save a buck - draw a shotgun shell and save on your purchase. Saturday style show 2:00 (giveaways during) - in store drawings, discounts and apple cider
Bong’s Bootery: Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-4, Treats, giveaway drawing
Bridges Bar & Grill: Friday 12-8, Saturday 11-8, Drawing for gift card and bottle of wine
Brockopp Brewing: Friday and Saturday open at 12, $1 off Pints and BeerMosas 12-5 with $25 gift card drawing at 5 (do not have to be present to win)
Brothers III: Free coffee or cappuccino Central Avenue Pharmacy: Friday 9-5:30, Saturday 9-1, Sales and take & make
Cenex C-Store: Free coffee and gift basket drawing
CHS Dakota Plains: Give-a-way drawing
Dakota Rose: Drawing, treats and new fall clothing & decor
Dakota Silver: Wine Tasting Friday, Basket giveaway Saturday
Dutton’s Parlour: Pumpkin Pie Latte and pastry samples
Eagles Nest Bookstore: Prize Drawings, savory seasoned crackers
Epworth Holy Grounds: Friday 6-6, Saturday 8-4, Half off tshirts and bogo half off all drinks
Handy Hardware & Rental: Make and Take Saturday, 9-4, Reversible Holiday Shelf Sitters
Healthier You Nutrition: Giveaway drawing
Holiday Pop Up Shop/Rhonda Fairfield: Make and Take holiday sign fun with Rhonda Fairfield as well as browse through her many pieces of reclaimed furniture and signage for sale.
Mainstay Breads at The Vault: 16% off on Candy Emporium purchases and Saturday 10-2 samples of breads and cookies
McLean Frames: Friday 12-6, Saturday 9-6, 10% off purchase and live music
Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet & LiveFit Fitness: Specialty Rainbow Bright Gift Boxes for children ages 4+ and Hello Gorgeous Gift Boxes for ladies. Dare to Create Foundation for the Arts will have treats and beverages and info about the non-profit.
Nearly Nu: Treats
NuCara Pharmacy: Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-1, Treats, gift basket drawing, 25% off fall decor
Prairie Frame Shop: Friday and Saturday 105:30, 10% off gifts and home decor
Real Deals: Christmas Open House - watch Facebook/Instagram for daily deals and giveaways
Smith Lumber Company: Take and make painted holiday mason jar
Thrivent Financial: Saturday 10-2, Make & take beaded accessory, Food, drinks and shopping
Urban Couture: Instore specials and take & make jar opener
VCBC Public Library: Saturday 11-1, Make & take Sea-Glass Christmas ornament, pre-registration recommended, ages 15 and over.
Valley Officeworks: Friday 9:30-5:30 Saturday 9-1, 25% off art supplies
Wild Prairie Bakery: Christmas gift baskets for sale, 10% off merchandise, lunch and donut & coffee specials
Valley City’s Chamber of Commerce has a full agenda of events as part of their 2021 Christmas in the Valley, which begins with Ladies’ Day.
Upcoming events include Parade of Lights, Dec. 2nd, Tour of Snowmen, Dec. 2nd-17th and 12 Days of Christmas, Dec. 2nd-17th.
Stay tuned to learn more about each of these as they get closer. Happy shopping!