Shop Local!

Why Shop Local?

1. For each dollar spent at a local independent merchant, three times as much goes back into the local economy.
2. Your local dollars create jobs, fund more city services, provide investment in neighborhood improvements, and promote community developments.
3. You may be surprised at prices for unique products and services in the “uptown” La Grange shopping area.
4. Local businesses define our “sense of place,” but we often forget that their survival depends upon our patronage.  La Grange has several small businesses that have been in town for years, contributing to the town’s special quality.
5. In a small local shop, you can find all sorts of unexpected treasures.
6. In a local store, you can build a relationship with owners.
7. Local merchants care about your community, because they’re your neighbors.
8. Choosing to shop locally first saves gas and travel time, which equates to money saved.
9. If you want to find the best places, ask locals.  As a La Grange resident, can you tell people where to eat, where to find certain products, or about any local news?  As a La Grange resident, you are the visitor’s expert.

For more information about why you should shop at local businesses, check out these great websites:

• Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
• American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA)
• The Local Multiplier Effect

Visit our Shopping, Dining & Accommodations, and Services pages for lists of area local businesses.

With our terrific variety of exciting, community-building events happening throughout the year, there is always something to do in La Grange. Visit our Events page for more details. A complete list of daily events, classes, and programs is available on our Calendar as well, right here on our website.

January

• Elvis Birthday Celebration
• Shop Local Bridal Fair (New this year — our 2012 Bridal Directory)

February

• Chocolate Crawl

March

• March Serenity

April

• Cruisin’ with the Quads
• Blue Hydrangea Progressive Tea Party

May

• La Grange Farmers’ Market & Artisans (A Discover Downtown La Grange Project)

June

• Arts on the Green (Sponsored by the Oldham County Arts Association)

July

• NASCAR Week
• Oldham County Day (Sponsored by the Project Guild)

August

• Ford Ironman Louisville

October

• Railroad and Antiques Festival
• Downtown Trick-or-Treat

November

• La Grange Urban Short Track Series (Sponsored by Goose Creek Cycle)
• Small Business Saturday

December

• Light Up La Grange

Year ‘Round Events

• Spirits of La Grange Ghost Tours (A Discover Downtown La Grange Project)
• Friday Night Live!

The “Shop Local” banner at top was designed by Scot Winskye, owner of Ink Well Tattoo, 108 East Main Street in La Grange. They have tattoos AND artwork!