Downtown Midland Welcomes Back the Meet Your Merchant Event

April 25, 2025 - The Midland Downtown Business Association is excited to bring back the beloved Meet Your Merchant event on Thursday, May 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This special event invites residents to explore Downtown Midland, meet the friendly faces behind their favorite local businesses, and discover what makes Downtown Midland so unique.

Shopping local has never been more important and this event offers a fun and engaging way to meet the people who make the magic happen downtown. Each business will have something exciting to discover, so stop by and see what sets Downtown Midland apart! Participating locations and offers include:

• Bay Shores Cleaning Company - Stop in for an exclusive event-only discount on deep cleans when you sign up for recurring cleaning services, plus enjoy a fun giveaway, helpful cleaning tips, and the chance to meet founder Wendy and her friendly team. Discover pet-friendly products, personalized service, and why they're Midland's trusted choice!
• Bookmarks - Pop in to meet the owner, Tricia, and learn more about what Bookmarks has to offer. Refreshments available while supplies last!
• Brinstar - Enjoy an extended Happy Hour! Get $1.00 off drafts, bottles, cans, and cocktails while meeting with the owners Scott and Belle.
• Craft Hemp Company & Craft Juice Company - Stop by to meet the team behind the blends and enjoy select juice samples during the event (while supplies last)! Plus, score $1 off any pre-order placed before 4pm.
• Christina Wiggins Photography - Enjoy a free session fee with the purchase of a Timeless Session product for family or senior sessions booked during the event for May, June, or July!
• FILL - FILL is undergoing a change of ownership! Come meet their new owners Kristin and Joe to see how they plan to continue the legacy of FILL!
• Go Great Lake Bay - Stop by our Midland Visitor Center for an introduction to the boundless opportunities awaiting you in Midland and the entire Great Lakes Bay Region. Learn how you can become a Go Great Ambassador, and as an added bonus we will have lots of giveaways!
• Heather 'n Holly - Swing by to treat yourself and meet the sweet team behind all the deliciousness! Enjoy a sampling of one of their signature confections (while supplies last) and get a taste of what makes their shop the sweetest spot in town.
• Joyful Tantrum - While visiting with owner Julia, enjoy a painting station which is part of the How Does Your Garden Grow? community art installation! Celebrate creativity, connection, and shared expression as part of Public Arts Midland's 2025 theme, Art Grows. This project invites people of all ages and abilities to design their own unique flower, symbolizing their voice within the community. Together, these flowers will form a vibrant, blooming garden in Midland (at a location to be announced in May!), showcasing the power of art to unite, nurture growth, and transform public spaces.
• Last Season Boutique - Stop by to check out one of Downtown Midland's newest businesses! Enjoy the work of a permanent jewelry artist, along with snacks, drinks, and the chance to enter three exciting giveaways while meeting the owners Sabrina and Ashley!
• Little Forks Outfitters - Exciting changes are underway at Little Forks Outfitters! Drop by to meet the new owner, Spencer, and discover his vision for carrying on the store's legacy in Downtown Midland!
• Lux the Salon - Stop by to meet Jackie of Vanity Skin Co. and enjoy interactive skincare and salon experiences! Enter to win a free custom facial, explore Colorescience skincare with testers and 3-5-minute mini consultations. Take advantage of an exclusive event offer where anyone who books their first facial during the event will receive $20-25 off their service. Add some sparkle with $5 hair tinsel beads at our on-site pop-up, and grab a last-minute Mother's Day gift with our versatile salon gift cards. Come say hi and discover fun, approachable self-care in a warm, welcoming space!
• Modern Explorers Guild - Enjoy a 10% storewide discount all day on May 8 and stop by starting at 5 PM for free board game demos featuring a variety of titles for all experience levels. Come explore, play, and discover your next favorite game at your new favorite store!
• Molasses Smokehouse and Bar - Meet General Manager, Joe, and spin the Wheel of Deals for exciting prizes! Win 10% off your meal, a free appetizer, a $10 gift card, half off a cocktail, or even a jar of our house rub. Come spin again and see what you win.
• Nor'East Outdoors - Stop by their new location to meet Stacie and take advantage of a special offer: half off any kayak trip or bike rental for the 2025 season! Try out their rental bikes with live demos, and enjoy free samples of the snacks they'll have for sale this summer (while supplies last)!
• Peel 'n Pare - Stop in to meet owner Sarah and the friendly team behind this beloved kitchen store! Explore a carefully curated selection of kitchen tools, gadgets, and culinary must-haves designed to make cooking more fun and functional.
• Serendipity Road - Meet owners Julia and David and enjoy their Try Then Buy Bar, where you can sample a variety of artisanal snacks from Michigan artisans. Plus, enjoy 10% off any purchases made that day!

For more information about Downtown Midland, visit www.downtownmidland.com or find Downtown Midland on Facebook and Instagram.