SMALL BUSINESS SATUDAY
NOVEMBER 28, 2026
Small Business Saturday is coming to downtown Elmira, and we’re kicking it off with something brand new! On Saturday, November 28, 250 free holiday shopping bags will be going out to the first 250 people who show up, stuffed with mystery prizes, deals, and goodies from local businesses.
Want a shot at a $100 gift card to spend locally? Sign up through the link below for a chance to win. Signing up doesn’t reserve your bag, though, so you’ll still need to come downtown that day to grab one. Bags are picked up in person at the EDD office on Saturday, November 28, 11am-1pm, while supplies last.
Shop local & support your neighbors this holiday season!
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Small Business Saturday Elmira Downtown Gift Card Sweepstakes
Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card while supporting the small businesses that keep our 52-block district active and welcoming. Your entry helps spotlight the shops, restaurants, and services that call downtown home. 🛍️
Final sweepstakes rules
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Entries open Monday, October 19, 2026 and close at 11:59 PM ET on Monday, November 23, 2026.
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Free entry is available to everyone, and the free method has the same odds of winning as any paid entry.
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The winner will be drawn on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 and contacted by email only.
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Winners must be 18 or older and a New York resident. (Confirm this requirement with Zeffy.)
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No purchase necessary to enter or win.
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Bags are picked up in person at the EDD office on Saturday, November 28, while supplies last.
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Entering does not guarantee a shopping bag. Bags go to the first 250 people who pick one up in person on Saturday, November 28 2026.
Small Business Saturday Gift Bag Pickup
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Entering does not guarantee a shopping bag. Bags go to the first 250 people who pick one up in person on Saturday, November 28 2026.
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One bag per adult 18+ with valid ID
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Contents in the bags will vary. You could end up with any of the following but not limited to, coupons and discount codes, free items, promotional items from downtown businesses, gift cards, artisanal goods, etc.
Elmira Downtown Development Inc. works year-round to strengthen our local business community through programs, events, and partnerships. By joining this Small Business Saturday sweepstakes, you celebrate local owners and the vibrant streets where we live, work, shop, and gather. 🎁