Where to find deals in Butler County on Small Business Saturday

Several Butler County-area businesses are participating in the sixth annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 to drum up holiday sales.

Community members are encouraged to take part in the national Small Business Saturday event this weekend by patronizing the wide variety of locally-owned businesses offering sales, specials, giveaways and drawings. Advocates say more of the dollars spent locally stays locally compared to national chain retailers.

Find special offers at the following locations Saturday, according to the information provided by Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce as well as other store owners and managers.

HIGH STREET HAMILTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS:

  • Art Off Symmes, 228 High St., Hamilton (513-895-4000) and Art On Symmes, 1000 Symmes Rd., Fairfield (513-844-2787). Visit either store Saturday to receive complimentary tote bag (while supplies last). Buy an artist-made ceramic mug and get a second one for 50 percent off (while supplies last).
  • Front Room on 7th, 102 N. Seventh St. (513-383-0041) $5 off Custom Cuffs by Nash ordered on Saturday; $10 off gift certificates purchased Saturday for paint class; 8 oz. chalk-type paint, small wax and medium brush bundle for $50 (regularly $56); and sign-up to enter drawing for an Ohio basket no purchase necessary).

  • Great Miami Valley YMCA. Multiple locations at: Central, 105 N. Second St., Hamilton; East Butler, 6645 Morris Rd., Fairfield Twp.; and Fitton Family, 1307 N.W. Washington Blvd., Hamilton. Join the Y Saturday for a waived join fee and free month of membership. The first 10 people to sign up for a Great Miami Valley YMCA membership at the Central location Saturday will also receive s free swag bag.
  • High Street Cafe, 250 High St. (513-805-7428) Saturday specials on Amish Pastas and Amish Jams, plus 20 percent off retail excluding t-shirts and seasonal items.
  • InsideOut Studio, 140 High St. (513-857-5658) Visit to be entered in a drawing with every purchase for chance to win a holiday gift basket valued at $75.
  • Made to Love, 6 S. Second St. Visit Saturday for free shop small totes while supplies last and for every purchase over $50, be entered to win a $50 gift card.
  • Neal's Famous BBQ, 202 N. Third St. (513-737-2783) Saturday game day with Neal's Southern Style Meatball Sliders with tater tots for $5.95 and Neal's Buffalo Wings with seasoned fries for $7.
  • Pate Vacuums, 770 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (513-863-6996) Save up to $100 on Dyson vacuums and 10 percent on all other vacuums.
  • Jeff Pohlman Tire & Auto Service. Multiple locations at: 303 S. Second St., Hamilton, 513-863-6668; 736 High Street, Hamilton, 513-863-3535; 527 Nilles Road, Fairfield, 513-829-0700; 404 North Verity Pkwy., Middletown, 513-424-5858; and 304 W. Spring Street, Oxford, 513-523-8900. Visit any of the five locations Saturday and receive a free oil change, up to a $29.95 value, with the purchase of any set of four tires.
  • Ryan's Tavern Authentic Irish Pub, 241 High St. (513-737-2200) $6.99 lunch special until 4 p.m. Also, guests from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. can participate in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate.
  • Pop Revolution, 24 S. 2nd St. (513-785-7672) 40 percent off any custom framing order.
  • Restored Wellness, 332 N. Third St. (513-892-1777) Register to win a 90-minute massage ($90 value). Also, purchase a 60-minute massage and get an extra half hour free.
  • Sara's House, 254 High St. (513-668-6789) Free gift with any purchase Saturday during extended hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also, purchases $25 and over will be entered to win a $75 gift card.
  • Shop Small Arts and Crafts Fair at the Mercantile Lofts atrium, 228 High St., Hamilton. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be home-baked and hand-crafted items by local artisans including cookies, breads, cupcakes and gluten free baked goods. Also find candles, soaps, knitted and stitched goods, quilted items, live entertainment and more.
  • Your Homely Sister, 342 N. Third St. (513-737-7480) Visit to be registered in drawing for one of the popular ZIP code pillows.

MAIN STREET HAMILTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS:

  • Lambikin's Hideaway, 217 South B St. (513-895-5648) 20 percent off all yarn.
  • The Main Look A Spa Salon, 401 Main St. (513-896-9456) Visit Saturday for 10 percent off all salon items. Gift card holiday specials are buy $100 get $20 free, buy $75 get $15 free, or buy $50 get $10 free.
  • Pfefferle Tire and Automotive Service Inc. Multiple locations at: 990 Main St., Hamilton, 513-894-0025; 479 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, 513-829-1900; and 800 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, 513-829-1900. $50 off any set of tires and $15 off any synthetic oil change on Saturday.
  • Richards Pizza. Multiple locations at: 417 Main St., Hamilton, 513-894-3296; 3015 Dixie Hwy. (Ohio 4), Hamilton, 513-894-3217; and 495 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, 513-858-3296. Buy $30 in Richards gift cards and receive a famous Italian Steak Sandwich with cheese or individual 8-inch pizza with two toppings free.
  • Safe Ship, 938 Main St., Suite B (513-863-7447) $5 off any FedEx ground shipping.
  • Secretly Shabby, 231 Main St. (513-607-6482) 50 percent off gift certificates for paint classes.
  • Square One Living Community Thrift & Craft Shop, 259 Millville Ave. (513-225-1658) Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and cookies, as well as 25 percent off all thrift items all day (crafts excluded) and free raffle for a $25 gift certificate that is good for entire store.

OHIO 4, PLEASANT AVENUE AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF HAMILTON:

  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati ReStore, 896 Fairview Ave. (513-893-1102) 50 percent off storewide sale, excluding appliances. Stop by to register for raffle to win a prize bag full of paint supplies and a gallon of Everybody's Paint. Enjoy refreshments all day.
  • Pease Warehouse and Kitchen Showroom, 1780 S. Erie Blvd. (513-867-9926) Doorbuster specials in November and December.
  • Wholesale Bait Co. Inc. / Hamilton Bait & Tackle, 1405 Pleasant Ave. (513-863-2380) Extended Saturday hours feature sales such as: 20 percent off rods, reels and combos; buy one get one (equal or lesser value) floats, hooks, sinkers, lures, plastics, jigs, line, light sticks; 25 percent off landing nets; and 40 percent off RIPSAW T-shirts and hats. Sale begins on Nov. 28 through Dec. 24. Additionally, customer purchases of $25 get $5 free. Visit and enter a random drawing between Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 for a $25 Hamilton Bait & Tackle Gift Certificate.

HAMILTON WEST SIDE AND SURROUNDING AREAS:

  • Al-Joe's Pet & Garden Centers Inc., 173 N. Brookwood Ave. (513-894-3291) Enter Saturday for a drawing for a $50 gift certificate.
  • Karen's Pizzeria, 1085 Eaton Ave. (513-737-8111) Any 14-inch, two-topping pizza for just $8 (savings of $7).
  • Happy Hour House, 2247 Millville Ave. (513-400-8884) 10 percent off any full case of wine (mix and match).
  • Millville Restaurant, 1198 Ross Millville Rd. (513-863-4644) Receive $2 off when you spend $15 or more Saturday and Sunday. Specials are $7.25.

LIBERTY TWP.:

  • Tsunami Jim's Pool & Spa, 4893 Princeton Rd. (513-892-5467) Sale on grills and furniture and deep discounts on pool chemicals.
  • sMari Designs, 7527 Gibson St., Liberty Center (513-777-6274) Spend $50 and get $10 gift card on a future purchase. Limit one per customer.

MIDDLETOWN:

  • Society, 1626 Central Ave., Middletown (513-649-8404) Extended Saturday hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Saturday is a 10 percent sale off entire store. The first 15 people who spend $75 or more will receive a free tote bag packed with merchandise valued at about $100. Other customers will receive free tote bags as long as supplies last.

MILFORD TWP.:

  • Dunkelberger Lawn & Garden, 4870 Huston Rd. (513-524-3865) Free extra chainsaw chain or six-pack of Stihl Ultra 2 cycle one gallon mix that would double the warranty on any Stihl unit purchased that day.

ROSS TWP.:

  • Venice Pavilion Antique Mall, 4299 Hamilton Cleves Rd. (513-738-8180) Refreshments and door prizes all weekend. Vendors will have variety of collectables and antiques at their booths.

TRENTON:

  • EAS Sportswear, 825 W. State St., Suite A (513-988-1327) Mention Greater Hamilton Chamber for 10 percent off.

WEST CHESTER TWP.:

  • Cappuccino Depot, 901 Walnut Street, Millville; and 9157 Cincinnati- Columbus Rd., West Chester Twp. (513-894-7824) $5 for a small flavored latte and pastry.

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