Downtown St. Joseph celebrates small businesses with first ‘Second Saturday’ of 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A monthly celebration in Downtown St. Joseph is helping small businesses kick off their 2026.
Sponsored by local speakeasy The Den, 'Second Saturdays' is a downtown Saint Joseph event that helps small businesses bring in traffic with new offers on every second Saturday of the month.
The Black Kat Salvage Antique Store is a 2nd-year participant that is offering discounts on its antiques and a chance to win a $50 gift certificate.
Manager Jan Ruoff has already noticed the impact of the special day.
"Oh, yeah, it's been really, really busy today. So I think it does increase the traffic," said Ruoff.
The popular Seventh Street Cafe downtown is also participating for their second year, offering a free macaron with a $10 purchase.
Owner Brennon Calvin thinks the event is a great incentive for local shoppers to visit Downtown St. Joseph.
"To drive people downtown to get people out shopping, to come out even when the weather is not the greatest, to give them some incentive, to get down here and you know, really see more than just 1 or 2 businesses," said Calvin.
The event occurs monthly on every second Saturday and has a full list and more details on the St. Joseph website.
