Downtown Evansville will participate in Small Business Saturday on November 30 with an e-gift card giveaway featuring 11 local businesses. On Saturday, five shoppers will get the chance to win $100 in gift cards to downtown Evansville business.

Small business in Downtown Evansville participate in Shop Small Saturday with specific hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some local shops may be open earlier and later. Shoppers will be welcomed with bags, buttons and maps in front of 318 Main Street, while supplies last. There is also free street parking all around the downtown area.

Trinkel says because their organization knows how important this day is, they’re trying to help out in a new way this year.

It’s a big week for shopping with Black Friday just days away. Following that, Small Business Saturday will kick off in downtown Evansville. Adam Trinkel, the executive director of Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District,