Don’t Miss Downtown Bangor’s Annual ‘Plaid Friday’ Shopping Event

Shop local this Friday, in the heart of Downtown Bangor!

This year, holiday shoppers can avoid the lines, stress, and the hunting for parking spots that come with the typical retail places on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Instead, why not sleep in and join the party in Downtown Bangor for "Plaid Friday" and small business Saturday shopping alternatives.

The name Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. Plaid Friday is the fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday”, and is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holidays.

Celebrate by wearing plaid while shopping in Downtown on Friday, November 28th, starting at 5am!

Here is a list of the participating businesses:

Downtown Bangor retailers have special offerings ranging from discounts for those wearing plaid to free gift wrapping and other surprises!

And don’t miss the debut of this year’s Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway light show as they light the Holiday Tree in West Market Square!

Participating Plaid Friday businesses include:

Habitat ReStore of Greater Bangor
Benjamin's Restaurant and Pub
Chimera Coffee
City Drawers
Cool Girl Collective
Log Jam Vintage
Dunnett Inc.
Lougee & Frederick's Florist
One Lupine Fiber Arts
Mexicali Blues
Palomas Gifts
Penobscot Theatre Company
The Emporium Spooky Goods & More LLC

AND there are also small businesses hosting EVEN SMALLER BUSINESSES in a variety of pop-up marketplaces Downtown, including:

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (Central St. location)
Dream Charm Bar by Dream In Gold
Happy Endings Martini, Tapas & Dessert Bar
Salty Brick Market
Benjamin's Restaurant and Pub