To mark the start of holiday shopping this weekend many shops will be offering sensational deals and extended hours. Additionally shoppers can participate in the Shop-a-Round Passport Event which encourages shoppers to visit various local shops and restaurants and enter to win cash prizes. Free shop local goodie bags will also be given away. Look for the shop local event table set up on Main Street this Saturday.
The Holiday Shopping event will start on Thanksgiving Thursday evening. After enjoying family turkey and all the fixings venture out to Carthage Main Street. Shops will open early in the evening and many are featuring night-owl shopping specials. Shoppers can walk off the extra calories and collect on deals and discounts. On Black Friday more special offers and deals will continue. Saturday after Thanksgiving has become known nationally as Small- Business Saturday. Even more deals will be available. Sunday, many shops will be open 2-4 p.m. just before the Hometown Christmas Parade on Main Street at 4:30 p.m. Sunday evening children can visit with Santa on the steps of the Historic Courthouse and celebrate the lighting of the County Christmas Tree on the Courthouse lawn.
THANKSGIVING THURSDAY 11/24
- Rivers Edge Antiques 6- 9 p.m.
- Teresa’s Gifts open at 4- 9 p.m.
- The Rogue and Raven open 7-10 p.m.
- Stephanie McCaleb Interiors open until 6-10 p.m.
- #Holly’s open 6-10 p.m. for Friendsgiving event, deals, freebies and giveaways
BLACK FRIDAY 11/25
- The Rogue and Raven open 10 a.m.- midnight
- Rokabilly Coffee open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Rivers Edge Antiques 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Smith County Antique and Flea Market (South Carthage) open 10 a.m. – 4.pm.
- Stephanie McCaleb Interiors open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- #Holly’s open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Teresa’s Gifts open 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
- The Candy Bar 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 11/26
- The Rogue and Raven open 10 a.m.- midnight
- Rokabilly Coffee open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Rivers Edge Antiques 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- The Candy Bar open at 9:30 until 6 p.m.
- Teresa’s Gifts open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Stephanie McCaleb Interiors open until 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- #Holly’s open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Smith County Antique and Flea Market (South Carthage) open 10 a.m. – 4.pm.
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS Open House
Several businesses will open between 2- 4 p.m. for shoppers to enjoy time downtown before and after the Annual Hometown Christmas Parade. Some include –
- #Hollys 2-5 p.m.
- Rokabilly Coffee 2-5 p.m.
- Stephanie McCaleb Interiors, 2-4 p.m.
- The Rogue and Raven 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Smith County Antique and Flea Market (South Carthage) open 10 a.m. – 4.pm.
Many of the local businesses have websites and facebook pages and may update their holiday shopping hours. Shoppers should visit their individual media platforms for additional information. Enjoy a great shopping weekend in Smith County. 
