Holiday savings: Local Black Friday deals are underway. Here’s how you can save.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

The start of the holiday shopping season officially gets underway this weekend and local businesses are offering their best deals of the year with mega-savings on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

I spoke with several local business owners who are offering great deals all week.

Check it out!

VENTURE19

The first 20 customers that walk into Venture19 on Friday will receive a $25 gift card.

Other deals will include 50% off men’s High Creek outerwear, 50–75% off select Christmas items and up to 75% off select additional items.

CHICK ELMS GRAND ENTRY & RODEO SHOP

Chick Elms Grand Entry will offer customers a chance to save all week.

TUESDAY: Save 10% on belts, handbags and jewelry, in-store giveaway - Twisted X shoes, and Facebook giveaway - Cinch duffel bag and cap.

WEDNESDAY: Save 10% on all straw hats and caps, in-store and Facebook giveaways - Wyoming Traders items.

THURSDAY (Thanksgiving Day): Facebook giveaway - West & Co. jewelry bundle.

FRIDAY: Doorbusters; 10% off all regular priced jeans or buy 2, get 3rd pair ½ off or buy 3 jeans, get 4th pair free; 10% off all regular priced shirts or buy 2, get 3rd shirt ½ off or buy 3 shirts, get 4th shirt free; in-store giveaway - Boho Sol jewelry and Facebook giveaway - Rock & Roll jeans.

SATURDAY: Doorbusters, 10% off all boots plus special boot selection up to 50% off; 10% off all regular priced jeans or buy 2, get 3rd pair ½ off or buy 3 jeans, get 4th pair free; 10% off all regular priced shirts or buy 2, get 3rd shirt ½ off or buy 3 shirts, get 4th shirt free; in-store giveaway -  Ariat boots (excluding exotics), and Facebook giveaway - Ariat jeans and cap.

DOWELL ACE HARDWARE

Black Friday sales at Dowell Ace Hardware include DeWalt tools as low as $75 and Shopfox woodworking tools up to 50% off.

There will be doorbusters from 7:30-10 a.m. with discounts on Yeti, Stanley, Case Knives and Weber Grill accessories.

A sidewalk sale will feature holiday garland, Christmas ornaments and décor.

Dowell rewards members will receive triple points on every purchase.

TEXAS SAGE NURSERY

Black Friday deals at Texas Sage Nursery include this doorbuster: The first 15 customers through the door get 50% off any item of their choice and a free gift.

In addition, customers that spend $75 get 25% off purchase; those who spend $150 get 30% and if you spend $250 you get 40% off.

THE WATER SHOP

Purchase a Brio top-load hot and cold water dispenser from The Water Shop for only $149.99 (regular $219.99).

Oh, and the cooler comes with a two-year warranty.

But don’t wait! The offer is only good while supplies last.

LUCKY VINES VINEYARD AND WINERY

The winery will be open from 1-8 p.m. Friday with 10 vendors on site for gift shopping.

Lucky Vines will offer all-day specials like 40% off a case of wine; BOGO 50% bottles; all merchandise will be buy 2, get 1 free; tastings will be BOGO 50% off; buy 3 bottles, get 20% off, and buy 6 bottles get 30% off. 

PEACHY KEEN GIFTS AND BOUTIQUE

Peachy Keen will offer 20% off regular priced items on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

The boutique will also offer 75% off clearance items and have a drawing for a Consuela giveaway on Saturday. 

WOODS FURNITURE AND MATTRESS GALLERY

Black Friday sales at Woods Furniture are underway.

Think Lazboy recliners starting at $499;  Lazboy reclining sofas starting at $1,199,  Tempur-Pedic mattresses up to $500 off and Beautyrest mattresses up to $900 off.

Oh, and enjoy free delivery and setup. How’s that for a great deal?

Zero percent financing is also available.

Remember to shop local this holiday season.