July Fantastic Fridays Shop Local Program Kicks Off

New “Fantastic Event” starts this month at Laguna Gateway Shopping Center on Saturday

Elk Grove businesses are teaming up again for the July Fantastic Fridays shop local program, offering shoppers new incentives to spend locally and keep sales tax dollars in Elk Grove.

New this month is the “Fantastic Event” on Saturday at Laguna Gateway Shopping Center from 8 a.m. to noon. The Fantastic Event: Dog Days of Summer will feature a bounce house for the kids, live music, local businesses, vehicles from the Elk Grove Automall, and fresh produce direct from regional growers at the Farmer’s Market.

On the day of the event, individual spaces will be made available to Elk Grove businesses on a first come, first served basis adjacent to the Farmer’s Market beginning at 7 a.m. Businesses may sign up at the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce booth. Participating businesses can bring tents, tables and anything else needed to present products or services to the public.

Due to the nature of the Farmer’s Market, some restrictions do apply. No food preparation is allowed. Electricity and water are not available. Space is limited, and all participants are requested to be set and ready to go by 8 a.m. and stay until noon. The charge for each participating business is $20.00 (cash or check only made payable to the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, day of event). Look for the “Think, Shop, Live Elk Grove” information booth Saturday morning located at the Farmer’s Market. If you have questions about the event please contact the Chamber at (916) 691-3760.

On the second weekend of every month, businesses throughout Elk Grove will be offering special discounts and hosting activities to encourage local spending. The July Fantastic Fridays program starts this Friday, July 9. From free giveaways and deep discounts to sidewalk sales and demonstrations, local businesses will be showcasing their goods and services on July 9, 10 and 11.

The “Think, Shop, Live Elk Grove” Committee, including the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Citizen, Frontier Communications and representatives from the Elk Grove business community, are organizing the community-wide shop local program.

For a complete listing of participating businesses and activities, visit www.shopelkgroveca.com. Check back often, as local businesses continue to sign up with new activities daily.