Look Local First Day
Look Local First Day, celebrated on November 18 each year, is a culmination of our movement. It officially empowers people to support unique small businesses and recognize our local entrepreneurs for the good they put back into our community. We want to engage our community and inspire each family to spend $20 or more at a small business this holiday season!
To celebrate, we have partnered with the incredible crew at Des Moines Heritage Center to bring you our first-ever Look Local First Holiday Sip'n Shop! Join us on November 16, 2024, from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Des Moines Heritage Center, located at 120 E. 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, for an evening of holiday shopping, sips, photo ops, and supporting our unique small business community. This is the perfect way to kick-off your holiday shopping before Black Friday! Admission is FREE; the first 100 attendees will receive an exclusive swag bag! We will also be creating a small business directory to help consumers find small businesses to support throughout the holiday season!
Interested in becoming a vendor or being added to our holiday director? Check out the FAQ below for more details!
How do I become a vendor?
Applications for the Look Local First Day Sip N' Shop are now open, and you can apply here! Please include your business information, social media links, and a few high-quality photos. In the spirit of supporting local, our vendor spaces are strictly for small business owners. We will not accept applications for direct sales.
How are vendors chosen?
A jury will select vendors. Our goal is to have a diverse event, so we will only allow a certain number of vendors per category to ensure the best experience. We will reach out to each vendor the jury selects. If your application is declined or you have been wait-listed, a member of our team will notify you, and we will add you to our waitlist. If you are selected as a vendor, you must pay your booth fee of $100 within 48 hours of being notified of approval. Failure to do so will result in us contacting vendors from our waitlist. Please do not be discouraged if you are not selected for this event. We host several events throughout the year that include vendor pop-ups!
How do I become an event sponsor?
If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email LLF@vizypay.com!
How do I join the holiday directory? Please fill out the form here! You will receive a confirmation when your application is received. The directory will go live on November 1, 2024!