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11th annual Shop South Buffalo caps off South Buffalo Winter Fest
Over 50 South Buffalo Businesses Participating
Buffalo, NY- The South Buffalo Community Association is pleased to present the 11th annual SHOP SOUTH BUFFALO, to cap off South Buffalo Winter Fest, this weekend starting Friday December 8th at 4 pm and running all day Saturday December 9th.

For the past decade, Councilman Chris Scanlon has produced SHOP SOUTH BUFFALO to support and promote the small businesses of the South District. This year, the Councilman has passed the torch to the South Buffalo Community Association under the leadership of Executive Director Michael Weidrich to carry on its proud tradition.

This year's expanded SHOP SOUTH BUFFALO includes:
  • Two days of shopping (Friday Dec 8th and Saturday Dec 9th)
  • Restaurant Week continues through Saturday Dec 9th
  • 2 trolley shuttles running Sat Dec 9th from Noon - 6 pm
  • Annual Window Decorating Contest- Sat Dec 9th Noon - 6 pm
  • Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl on Sat Dec 9th Noon-close LIST HERE
  • Gift Basket Bonanza at the Blackthorn Sat Dec 9th 4 pm -10 pm
  • Winter Fest After Party at the Blackthorn Sat Dec 9th 8 pm - 11 pm



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TROLLEY ROUTES
The two trolleys will run from Noon to 6pm on Saturday Dec 9th every half hour. Look for TROLLEY STOP signs on the front of businesses.

EAST TROLLEY- From Elk Street, down Seneca Street to Caz Park, over to Dog Ear Books, and north on Abbott Rd back Elk St, stopping at businesses along the way.

WEST TROLLEY- From Griffins Pub, south on Abbott Rd to Downing Street, over to South Park, north on South Park to Nickels and ReStore, and back over to Griffins on Abbott, stopping at business along the way.
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Be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date list of participants.
List of Participating Businesses as of December 5th:


SENECA STREET

The Riverfield 865
865 Elk Street
$30 gift card for $25

1842 Seneca Street - 716-361-9897
 $10 gift card with any purchase that can be used towards any future purchase

1882 Seneca Street
$25 Gift Certificate for $20

1890 Seneca Street
$30 gift card for $20

1965 Seneca Street
BOGO Large Pizza Vouchers

Corner Florist
2067 Seneca Street
20% off all merchandise

2097 Seneca Street
10% off all 750mL or larger liquor, 20% off all 750mL or 1.5L wine. 25 gift card for 20, basket raffle anyone who walks in 1 entry per person, titos vodka tasting dec 9 4-7

2114 Seneca Street
$30 Gift Card for $25

2116 Seneca Street
$100 Gift Certificate for $80 or $50 Gift Certificate for $45.

Urban Designs @ Grey Havens Tattoo
2116 Seneca Street
Buffalo and Bills themed merchandise

2118 Seneca Street
$100 Gift Certificate for $80 or $50 Gift Certificate for $45.

2134 Seneca Street
$30 Gift Card for $25

2182 Seneca Street
$30 Gift Card for $25. in store and online

2184 Seneca Street
Free flower for customers while supplies last Multi businesses in shop all weekend Free South Buffalo delivery for orders placed that night

2188 Seneca Street
Dec 9 Sip & Shop 10am-2pm, FREE admission to our festive Sip & Shop! Visit our cozy & creative market of local artisans and foodmakers, enjoy holiday cocktail specials & hot cocoa, and soak up the atmosphere!

The Caz 
2221 Seneca Street
Take a tour of South Buffalo's newest music venue before it opens! Saturday 12/9 10am-Noon

L.A.D.D Thrift Shop (Lutheran Association for Developmentally Disabled)
2280 Seneca Street
10% discount on all purchases


ABBOTT ROAD

81 Abbott Rd
For every $20 gift card purchaser will receive a $5 gift card

245 Abbott Rd
20% off all gift cards

250 Abbott Rd
20% off all in stock items. Free ornament to everyone who spends $120 ($100 post discount- while supplies last)

285 Abbott Rd
December 8th we will offer 20% off everything in the store & we offer this all day from 9 to 8. December 9th we will offer 10% off everything in the store & we will offer this all day from 10 to 4.Both days we will be holding a raffle for a $150.00 chocolate basket contest giveaway

JM Buffalo Designs @ Park Edge Sweet Shoppe
325 Abbott Rd
$10 of $100

325 Abbott Rd
10% off all in store chocolates each day. We will also have exclusive chocolates only available on those two days

381 Abbott Rd
$25 Gift Cards for $20

474 Abbott Rd
$25 for $30 Gift Certificate

682 Abbott Rd
$25 gift card for $20, Sale Shelf- 60% off, All Incense- 20% off, All herbs- Buy 2 Get 1 50% off

688 Abbott Rd
Friday the 8th will feature a kids holiday poetry reading and contest with prizes
Saturday the 9th will have Santa from 2-5 with crafts and fun for kids -kids book authors from 1-4 and adult book authors from 5-9
$25 for 20 gift cards Friday the 8th from 5-9 and the 9th from 12-9 (Special is extended to Sunday for all who had to work other stores on the big day)
Also a special story time Wednesday for kids ages 5-and up at 6pm (come in cozy pjs for hot cocoa holiday stories and snacks)

Abbott Wines & Spirits
830 Abbott Rd
10% off all purchases, 20 free samples to try, Ms. Claus 4-9 pm

Jenna Rose Boutique
830 Abbott Rd
Sip & Shop- wine & snacks provided
Bring a toy to donate and receive 25% off entire purchase

851 Abbott Road
FRIDAY ALL DAY 10% OFF AND FREE ORNAMENT WITH PURCHASE, SATURDAY. FREE ORNAMENT WITH PURCHASE

880 Abbott Road
Free Live Christmas music from 5-7 pm in front of the office Dec 9th

904 Abbott Rd
20% off all gift certificates

904 Abbott Road
15% off everything Sat Dec 8th 10am to 8pm and Sat Dec 9th 10am until 8pm

Don's Etc Hair Salon
917 Abbott Road
Baker Selling Cookies

956 Abbott Road
Friday 12/8 4-8 pm, Saturday 12/9 11am-3pm
$10 Gift Card for $8
Order your Christmas Cookies!

1035 Abbott Road
$30 Gift Card for $25 Cash. Free t-shirt beginning Friday at 11 am.

1069 Abbott Road
10% off total purchase


MCKINLEY PARKWAY

601 McKinley Parkway
Dec. 8th Vendor Fair 5-8 pm in the gym

88 Red Jacket Parkway
Dec. 9th Winter Market 9am-1pm


SOUTH PARK AVENUE

1675 South Park Ave
25% off all furniture (unless marked otherwise)

1791 South Park Ave
Free mini First Aid Kits for everyone who participates in the passport portion of the event

2115 South Park Ave
$25 for $20 gift certificates, Vendors- mystic gifts, stitch witches, lauries gifts & treasures

2124 South Park Ave
$25 Gift Card for $20

2154 South Park Ave
$25 Gift Card for $20

2301 South Park Ave
$25 Gift Certificate gets an extra $5 certificate


SOUTH OGDEN STREET

154 S. Ogden St
Friday December 8th 5pm-8pm
Craft & Vendor Fair-70 vendors, 2 food vendors and free pictures with Santa. This event is open to the community. 

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Free Passport Books listing all the participating businesses and organizations are available at various locations. The event website at www.southbuffalo.org will be updated with the most current information.

South Buffalo Winter Fest is presented by the South Buffalo Community Association and sponsored by: Buffalo Common Councilman Christopher Scanlon, New York State Senator Tim Kennedy, and M&T Bank.
Since 2013, Buffalo Common Councilman Christopher Scanlon has been organizing the annual holiday event SHOP SOUTH BUFFALO to promote the businesses of the South District. Earlier this year, the Councilman asked the South Buffalo Community Association, under the leadership of Executive Director Michael Weidrich, to take over the management of SHOP SOUTH BUFFALO starting this year, along with the South Buffalo Farmers Market starting summer 2024. 

Using SHOP SOUTH BUFFALO as an anchor event, SBCA is thrilled to unveil a new multi-week, multi-event extravaganza to showcase South Buffalo-
SOUTH BUFFALO WINTER FEST! Beginning Saturday November 25th and running through Saturday December 9th, the schedule of events is as follows:

South Buffalo Restaurant Week- Saturday December 2nd through Saturday December 9th- For the first time ever, South Buffalo will be hosting its own Restaurant Week to showcase all the great eateries of the South District. Participating restaurants will offer specials for the week. LINK TO SCHEDULE HERE

Shop South Buffalo- Friday December 8th 4pm through Saturday December 9th- the annual event returns bigger than ever! Expanding on Councilman Scanlon’s successful event, the event is now 2 days long, beginning Friday night at 4 pm and running all day Saturday. The annual favorite Winter Window contest will be taking place with voting on Saturday. In addition to this shopping favorite, an Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl will take place Saturday starting at Noon. The closing party will begin at The Blackthorn Restaurant at 8 pm. A free trolley will be available Saturday from Noon-6pm. LINK TO SCHEDULE HERE

For more information, please contact Executive Director Michael Weidrich at (716) 822-4532 x101 or email at michael@southbuffalo.org
South Buffalo Community Association
Founded in 1976, the mission of the South Buffalo Community Association is to maintain and enhance the general cultural, social and recreational well-being of the neighborhoods of South Buffalo through human service programs. These programs include, but are not limited to the elderly, youth services, recreational programs for all ages, plus information and referral. The South Buffalo Community Association operates the Tosh Collins Community Center.

Media Contact:
Michael Weidrich
Executive Director
(716) 822-4532
michael@southbuffalo.org
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