Just like *that* 2021 is nearly over. With one of the craziest years in our lifetime coming to a close, the prospect of a holiday with family and friends is truly something to anticipate! Consumer spending has surged since the pandemic began to recede, and experts predict a record-breaking holiday shopping season. In fact, consumer holiday spending is expected to exceed last year’s total by 8-10%, averaging nearly $1,000 per person.

A strong economic rebound, coupled with ongoing supply chain issues that plague many large retailers, provides a great incentive to consider shopping locally for everyone on your list this holiday season.

Small Business Saturday is November 27, 2021.

Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas have always attracted the artistically inclined, who draw inspiration from the gorgeous environment, and support from communities that prefer to shop at independent and family-run businesses. Today, there is a wide range of unique, high-quality products produced in and around Lake Tahoe.

The list of vendors below is hand-selected by our team – these are our top recommendations for where to shop local this holiday season. To help you determine where to start, we’ve arranged them by area. Vendors include a mix of arts and crafts, home goods, services, food, wine, and more!