Buy Local Season 2026 🎁
Shop and dine local during Buy Local Season (Oct-Dec)
Shop Small, Y'all!
The 15th annual Buy Local Season (October - December) presented by REV Federal Credit Union is Lowcountry Local First's grassroots movement to build awareness for the positive community benefits of supporting local, independent businesses—particularly during the holiday season.
We encourage citizens and visitors to look for the hundreds of Certified Local decals on storefronts around the community, and to utilize our Business Directory as an online destination to browse hundreds of local businesses for unique gifts and experiences this season.
Check out the links below to get started and join us at one of the many events we've curated to celebrate the season!
Browse for Gifts in the Certified Local Business Directory:
Get your 2027 Localist Card!
After great success in year one, we're excited to launch the 2027 Localist Card — your passport to 12 months of savings and special perks at local businesses across our community, all for just $25! Presale kicks off mid-October 2026, and the 2027 Localist Card will be valid at participating businesses from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027.
As an added bonus, your 2027 Localist Card will also be honored by participating vendors at the 2026 Buy Local Block Party, so you can start saving early. It's the perfect way to shop smart and support local, just in time for holiday gift-giving season.
Check out the full list of perks here and grab your card today!
Buy Local Block Party
Jingle on down to Holy City Brewing for the second annual Buy Local Block Party to shop tons of local vendors and scoop up the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list! Enjoy local food, brews, a special kids area, photos with Santa and live music - don't forget to grab your FREE Buy Local tote bag!
Saturday, December 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Avenue North Charleston
Buy Local Season Local Social
Let's mingle, shop and sip together at the final Local Social of the year celebrating Buy Local Season. We'll be sharing key ways you can shift your spending to local businesses as you shop, dine, and treat yourself this holiday season.
Date & Time TBD
City of Charleston Holiday Parade
Celebrate the spirit of the season and head downtown to watch our team walk in the City of Charleston Holiday Parade as we spread the 'Shop Local' message! Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Holiday Market Calendar
To further round out your holiday shopping, we've compiled a list of Buy Local Holiday Markets throughout the area to help you find that perfect gift.