Second Annual Pasadena Business Association Shop Local Festival

The free Shop Local Festival on Saturday, June 8, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Lakeshore Plaza. A rain date is set for Saturday, June 15.

The entertainment this year is diverse with children’s activities, games, vendor demos, music, food, prizes, and special offers and free samplings offered by local businesses.

Attendees will be treated to face painting by Mt. Carmel Child Development Center, temporary tattoos by Idea Weaver Promotions, a putting green provided by Huff Insurance, a scavenger hunt coordinated by Century 21 Don Gurney Real Estate, and other games and activities brought by Grannie Annie Childcare & Learning Center. Crafts for children, parents and grandparents will be provided courtesy of Macaroni Kid and Artsy Partsy.

Adults can take advantage of seated massages by Stacie’s Natural Touch. A photo booth will offer the perfect opportunity to take selfies with props. Costello’s Ace Hardware & Hearth will grill bacon.

Morris expects the music to be a big draw. “DJ Marcus has high energy and there will be big, open space for anyone who wants to dance,” Morris said.

As is the case with all PBA events, the Shop Local Festival will have a charitable component. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for Pasadena food pantries.

Lauer’s Supermarket & Bakery and Angel’s Food Market will have shopping carts at the festival entrances to collect food donations. Festivalgoers can also drop off their nonperishables at any vendor table or at the PBA tent.