‘Sip & Shop’ returns to Rutland

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – A popular event in Rutland is pairing sipping and shopping.

Sip & Shop pairs Vermont-made food and beverage businesses like Rutland Beer Works and Golden Rule Mead with more than 20 small businesses throughout the downtown.

There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options at many of the stores participating.

While there are plenty of old favorites for folks to revisit, multiple new businesses have popped up this spring hoping to catch the eyes of customers.

Hali Issente with the Downtown Rutland Partnership says they are banking on this being a boost to business. “It brings in new traffic, new folks to get to see what they offer. Many new people walk in and say, ‘I never knew you carried all of this, and it’s really great to see that.’ And a lot of businesses have great sales during the evening,” Issente said. “With many new businesses opening in Rutland, they’re going to use this event as an opening day and a really great way to get folks into the door.”

Shoppers can take everything they buy or receive home in reusable bags. The event wraps up at 8 p.m.

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