The Upper Valley comes to life with a recommitted sense of purpose as the days get shorter and we move further into the fall season. I’m not sure whether the bustle is an instinctual preparation for the harsh cold of the months ahead, or the eager anticipation of the changes taking place around us. As we look forward to the cozy warmth of winter emanating from our hearths and found metaphorically in our celebration of the holidays with family and friends, my guess is that it’s a bit of both.
West Lebanon Feed & Supply is quite familiar with the buzz of the autumn season. During this time of year we begin preparing for our huge seasonal sales which include the Fall Harvest Sale in October, the Chirp & Chow Sale in November, and our Holiday Gift Sale in December. Each of these sales has a distinct theme that our customers have grown to appreciate over the years, through both the money-saving element and the practical nature of the sales as they correspond with the changing seasons. And let’s not forget that there’s a ‘fun’ aspect as well, because we incorporate lots of exciting events and opportunities for our customers during these 10-day sales.
Fall Harvest Sale: October 14th -24th
Our fall sale season kicks of with this 10-day sale featuring a wide variety of products mainly geared toward fall clean-up, winter prep, etc. You’ll find everything from cold weather gloves and boots to wheelbarrows and garden carts, all on sale at significant discounts. In addition, there are plenty of pet and equine supplies, as well as pest control needs, deer products, wild bird items, and much more.
The major ‘event’ around which this sale is focused is our Fall Harvest Celebration, which will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 10am – 2pm. This event is designed as a fun day for the entire family and will provide live music, free pumpkins for kids 12 & under, face-painting, prize giveaways, live radio remotes, food available through Big Fatty’s B-B-Q, and more.
The featured activity during our Fall Harvest Celebration is our Canning/Pickling Contest. Participants are allowed to enter one sample of their preserves in any (or all) of the six categories for a chance to win great prizes and be deemed “champion” in their designated category. A panel of outside judges will be brought in to determine winners in all six categories: sweet pickles, sour/dill pickles, jams/jellies, relishes, salsas, and unique/miscellaneous preserves. All are invited to participate and can sign up at WLFS between now and October 23rd. Labeled entries can be dropped off between October 14th and 23rd and participants are not required to be on site during the judging.
Chirp & Chow: November 11th – 21st
Although this sale includes a huge assortment of products from many categories, this sale focuses around items for pets and wild bird feeding. We typically offer our largest discounts of the year on wild bird seed and feeders (all in-stock feeders on sale!) as well as incredible deals on assorted pet foods, toys, supplies, and much more. This is a huge sale and is our largest feed-item sale of the year (featuring dog and cat foods, wild bird seed, etc.) Customers often wait for this sale to buy their large quantities of black oil sunflower seed, among other things, because the savings are significant and usually increase when greater quantities are purchased.
In addition to the bargains and quantity discounts, this sale typically offers opportunities for customers to meet pet food manufacturer sales representatives within our store to discuss products and learn about animal health and nutrition, emerging products, and more. Often there are samples or discount coupons available during these meet & greet opportunities for a chance to save even more!
Holiday Gift Sale: December 14th – 24th (tentative)
It may sound pretty self-explanatory, but this sale actually features a wide variety of products beyond just gifts and collectibles. While offering discounts on our large assortment of Breyer Horse, John Deere toys, Hansa stuffed animals, Radio Flyer wagons, snow sleds, and other toys, it also includes plenty of pet products, seasonal needs, and much more.
Around the time of this sale we also feature our annual Pet Photo Shoot, which allows participants to have photos of their pets taken in front of a holiday scene. Pet owners can pose with their pets or we can attempt to take a pet portrait with one or multiple pets. This is not a professional photography event, but is designed to be fun while helping to raise funds that typically go to a pet-focused non-profit organization such as an animal rescue center or pet shelter. We ask that participants sign up in advance by making a photo appointment so that we can accommodate everyone who wishes to participate.
We certainly encourage everyone to visit during our sales and take advantage of the fun opportunities offered throughout the fall and winter seasons. For more information these and other WLFS events, please call us at (603) 298-8600 or email us at mail@westlebanonsupply.com.
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