WHY: Returning for its third year at Wabash First Friday on December 1st from 5-8pm, the Downtown Cookie Walk will offer delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while First Friday-goers cross off their holiday shopping to-do-lists. Guests are invited to visit nine businesses for tasty treats while completing the free Downtown Cookie Walk stamping map. Participating in the stamping map activity not only provides an evening full of festive holiday fun, but also enters guests into a drawing for a chance to win a holiday gift basket filled with local goodies. Completed Downtown Cookie Walk stamping maps, located on the back of the First Friday fliers, should be turned in to the Downtown Wabash, Inc. office by the end of the night.
Businesses participating in the Downtown Cookie Walk stamping map are: Wooden Ivy Boutique and Floral, JoJo’s Olfactory & Co., Modoc’s Market, Bluebird Boutique, Our House Real Estate, Wabash County Museum, Nicole A. Howard Photography, Living Well Downtown, and Downtown Wabash, Inc.
Several businesses will also be offering shopping specials to help visitors get everything they need for the holiday season. Bellazo will offer an extra 50% off clearance items, Bluebird Boutique will be doing a buy one get one half off (BOGO) special, Lily’s-N-Things will have 15% off storewide, Borders & Beyond Gallery is offering 15% off custom frames and Lighthouse Mission will feature 30% off all day and will be open until 7 p.m. The Francis Shoppe will also have extended hours and remain open until 6 p.m.
In addition to traditional Wabash First Friday festivities, customers can also participate in the annual, award-winning holiday shopping event, Shop Local to Win. The local shopping incentive provides shoppers with abundant product and service options while promoting economic development. Shoppers that visit select small businesses in Downtown Wabash through Dec. 17 can scan a QR code at the sales counter to enter for a chance to win locally curated prizes. Prize winners will be contacted every Monday through Dec. 18.
Wabash First Fridays are free and open to the public with numerous shopping, dining and entertainment options to celebrate the holiday season. Guests are encouraged to support Downtown Wabash businesses this holiday season by shopping locally for their holiday purchases, during and after December’s First Friday.
Wabash First Fridays in 2023 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM.
For more information on Downtown Wabash First Fridays, visit DowntownWabash.org or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/wabashfirstfriday and Instagram at Instagram.com/wabashfirstfriday.
