Chamber of Commerce's Shop Local Expo on Sunday

Bobbi Jo Beers, director of the Chamber of Commerce, said, "The importance of shopping local cannot be stressed enough."

There may indeed be many good reasons to shop local, but this weekend, the reasons are a little more light-hearted.  Free food, fun and family games are on tap Sunday afternoon at the Stony Hill Inn for the Shop Local and Taste of Bethel Expo.

 Beers said that there will be over 40 businesses giving away discounts, and food tastings from local restaurants and caterers include Salz Pizza, Some Things Fishy, Daily Fare, UK Gourmet, and Billy’s Southern Bar-B-Que.  The Big Y will be providing deli salads. 

 Escape Salon and Spa, sponsors of the event, will be doing free make-overs throughout the day.  The event is presented by the Webster Bank and The Bethel Chamber of Commerce, which will be launching their Shop Local Rewards Program.

 Family activities and events include Make Your Own Bracelets with Gemini Dream Jewelers, and Spin the Wheel of Fortune with State Farm Insurance.  There will be raffles and prizes, and vendors will be giving away deals and discounts.  98Q Radio will raffle event tickets and there will also be free bone density screenings, chair massages,and chiropractic adjustments!

The event is this Sunday, April 29, at the Stony Hill Inn on Rt 6 from 12 to 4.   For more information, see the video in the gallery or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 203-743-6500