Black Friday, Small Business Saturday are this weekend. Here are some deals

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. — It's that time of year again! Where we all do our early holiday shopping after filling our stomachs with turkey and stuffing and get an idea of what our loved ones want for Christmas while at the dinner table.

This weekend, there are many stores across Wayne County that are having special deals and promotions for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, with a few even extending their promotions through Sunday.

This is not a complete list of every business in the county with special offers this weekend, but is a good selection across all types of products.

Old National Road Welcome Center

At 5701 National Road East in Richmond, the Old National Road Welcome Center will have all your must-haves for the Total Eclipse coming next year with all merchandise 20% off this Saturday.

The Village Forager

In case you missed my story on The Village Forager's Richmond opening, The Village Forager in both Richmond (3641 East Main St.) and Centerville (624 E Main St.) will be having deals this weekend.

In Richmond, there will be deals on Ambre Blends fragrances (with free samples), jewelry, tea and more, as well has free Ghyslain chocolate handed out to the first 50 people.

At the Centerville store, free totes and treats will be given out on Friday, while jars of goodies with one containing a $50 gift certificate will be given out to customers who make the first 20 purchases.

Also, people who spend $20 will receive a $5 voucher off their next purchase, $50 spent will receive $10 and $100 spent will receive $20.

Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Main Street Centerville

Speaking of Centerville, Main Street Centerville is celebrating Small Business Saturday with 12 local businesses: 5 Arch Brewing Co., Lavender and Sage Gardening & Home Decor, Wheeler's Antiques, The Bent Nickel, Warm Glow, Black Sheep Antiques, Auntie Em's Coffee and Pie, The Village Forager, The Barn at Helm, American Wellness, Smoothie Shack and Cornerstone Family Market.

Shoppers can go to any business listed Saturday and pick up a punch card for a chance to win a variety of gift baskets provided by the businesses.

The first 10 purchases at each business will also earn shoppers an envelope of coupons and offers to use during Christmas in Centerville on Dec. 2.

Hometown Holiday Craft & Vendor Event

Also in Centerville Sunday at the high school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., presented by the Centerville Athletic Boosters, will be 50 vendors selling crafts and other items.

There will be pictures with Santa Claus, as well as raffle baskets, cookie decorating, arts, crafts, games and activities for kids. Admission is $3 and children five years and under are free. For more information, call 765-855-3481 ext 2000.

Fricker's

Want to get an early breakfast in your system before you go shopping? At 3237 North Dr #27 in Richmond, Fricker's will be opening its doors at 9 a.m. for Kegs 'n' Eggs, with a free breakfast given for any drink purchase (while supplies last), as well as giveaways and drink specials before airing the Ohio State-Michigan college football game at noon.

For every $25 gift card purchased, you will also receive $5 in bonus bucks, while those who buy $500 in gift cards will get a coupon for 50 free boneless wings.

Forest Hills Country Club

Open to the public at 2169 S 23rd Street in Richmond, the Forest Hills Country Club will be holding its annual Sip & Shop this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Over 30 vendors will be on hand selling products and the restaurant will be open for lunch and cocktails. To get into the event, attendees will need to bring in a nonperishable food item.

Ullery's Homemade Ice Cream

Located at 168 Fort Wayne Ave. in Richmond, Ullery's will be holding a "Buy a pint, Get one 1/2 off" this Saturday with merch and gift certificates available for purchase.

Those who buy $25 in gift cards will receive a $5 gift card free, $50 in gift cards will get $10 free, and $100 in gift card purchases will get $20 free.

The Red Chandelier

At 1 West Main St in Cambridge City, The Red Chandelier will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with a clearance blowout. There will be an extra 20% taken off all currently reduced prices.

Block Head Records

At 413 North 8th Street in Richmond, Block Head Records, the area's only official Record Store Day store, will be celebrating the occasion on Black Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with hundreds of new and limited edition releases.

Hoppe Jewelers

Located at 3643 National Rd E in Richmond, Hoppe Jewelers will be holding deals all weekend long.

In addition to Pandora products being up to 40% off on Friday and other brands on sale, customers who make any jewelry purchase of at least $299 will receive a free gift.

For purchases of $299 or more, you can receive a JBL Go 3 or Chromecast with Google TV. Purchases of $499 or more will receive a four-set of Appla AirTags or an Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3.

$999 or more will get you a Sonos One SL Wireless Smart Speaker or Beats by Dr. Dre - Fit Pro True Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Earbuds. $1499 or more will get a Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler or Microsoft Xbox Series S.

Then for the serious spenders, $1,999 or more will get a free Samsung TV 50 inch Class CU7000 or a Bose Portable Smart Speaker with built-in WiFi, while purchases of $2,499 and up will get either a Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones or a Sony PlayStation 5.

Plato's Closet

At 4627 National Rd E, Plato's Closet, which has only been open since September, is putting their entire store inventory on sale for Black Friday.

From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., items will be 30% off. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., inventory will be 20% off. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., customers can purchase items for 10% off.

Eighth Street Artistry

At 235 S 8th St in Richmond, Eighth Street Artistry, a hair salon, is holding an early Black Friday sale that has been going on for the entire month of November and will continue this weekend. All hair products and home decor is 10% off.

Becca Bennett Aesthetics

Becca Bennett, a certified nurse practitioner and owner of a new spa located at 111 Garwood Rd. in Richmond, will have several special offers on Black Friday.

Products will be up to 35% off and anyone who purchases a $100 gift certificate will receive an additional $25.

A purchase of three spray tans will be $105 for a savings of $30, while a laser hair removal package will be $250 off. A CoolPeel package of three will be $1500, and three HydraFacials with complimentary boosters is $450 for a savings of $165.

Customers can call 765-993-1644 or walk-in anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday to purchase.

Ryan's Flooring

Located at 20 South 11th Street in Richmond, Ryan's Flooring will have its entire inventory marked 25% off during store hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Logo Shoppe

While it's not specified on its social media, The Logo Shoppe at 98 W Main St in Hagerstown will be open for business on Black Friday and Small Business Saturdays with special deals. Customers can call (765) 489-3030 for more information.

Apex Work Wear

Deals are not listed for the work apparel store located at 1400 NW 5th St in Richmond, but it will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with deals planned. Call (765) 761-6569 for more details.

This article originally appeared on Richmond Palladium-Item: Deals in Wayne County for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday