13 Local Small Businesses to Visit in 2022

November 26th is Small Business Saturday, and Country Fox is bringing you 13 Local Small Businesses you will want to check out. This day helps our local “Mom and Pop” type shops, craftspeople, and artists by bringing attention to their services. With holiday season around the corner, here is a list of unique places to shop.

1. Up-N-Running

Up-N-Running is a small local shop dedicated to those interested in running and walking. They have a vast array of shoes, clothes, and accessories. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. I have purchased shoes, Body Glide, headbands and other items here on many occasions. If you or any one you are shopping for has a passion for running or walking, this is a shop you must visit.

2. Moonshine Mine

What is the holiday season without some mixed drinks? Moonshine Mine is Cambria County’s first legal distillery. They are located on Cardiff Road outside of Nanty Glo. Moonshine Mine has many flavors of moonshine as well as rum, gin, whiskey and tequila. All are made in house from locally sourced supplies. Interested in their history? Visit my blog here. Interested in visiting? Check out their Facebook page here.

3. Codex Comics

Codex Comics is a wonderful little store in Ebensburg. They are a smaller shop, but don’t let that deceive you. Codex has a large supply of comics both new and used. They have a wide variety of games and gaming supplies. Shoppers can also find action figures. Codex will begin a sale from Tuesday, November 24th to Monday, November 30th. To visit their website for more details, go here.

4. Founders Crossing

Founders Crossing has a wonderful eclectic mix of old and new. There are hand-crafted goods, soaps and new clothes on the main floor. On the basement floor there are antiques galore. There is even a little coffee shop on the main floor. If you are interested in reading a bit more about this wonderful place, check out my blog here. Check out their Facebook page for updated times and new photos.

5. Everything Tea

For those that don’t know, Country Fox loves tea! Everything Tea is a shop we visit every time we are in Bedford. This cozy little shop has over 140 different loose-leaf teas for sale. There are also all sorts of tea supplies including tea bags, cups saucers, and tea pots. You can visit them in person or shop on their website.

6. Herbs & Onyx

Herbs & Onyx is a new discovery of mine. I visited their table during the 2022 Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival. They had a variety of items, including tea. Their tea is very tasty! You can visit their website here.

7. Historica Plus Antique Gallery

Located in Clearfield, Historica Plus is an antique store filling three floors of the old Leitzinger Department Store building. This shop is a great antique store carrying a wide variety of antiques. Country Fox covered them in a previous blog. Interested in finding out more? Read my coverage here.

8. Dumm’s Outfitters LLC.

Dumm’s Outfitters is a sporting goods store found in Ebensburg. If you or someone you know is into outdoor sporting activities, Dumm’s is the stop for you. A knowledgeable and helpful staff can answer questions and guide you to the supplies you need. Interested in stopping in? Visit their Facebook page for hours and contact info.

9. High Street Emporium

Located in Ebensburg, High Street Emporium houses old and new items supplied by a variety of vendors. Prices vary depending on vendor, but mostly they are very reasonable. To find out contact info or their hours, visit their Facebook page here.

10. Sun-Kissed Country

This shop is full of antiques and handmade crafts. Every time I visit, I find more than one thing to buy! I have covered the history of the building and shop in a previous post. Find it here if you missed it. To find out their hours and see photos of their rooms, visit their Facebook page here.

11. Simply Wickedd Jewelry

Simply Wickedd hand crafts some very lovely crystal jewelry. Each piece is beautiful and unique. Visit her Facebook page, Instagram for pictures and sales. Make sure to visit her Etsy page to shop.

12. Limitless Boutique

Limitless Boutique is a new find for me. I visited their booth at the 2022 Potato Fest. This shop has wire wrapped crystals, and bracelets as well as raw crystals. See pictures on her Instagram and visit is her shop here.

13. Brigid’s Cross Religious and Spiritual Treasures

Located in Cambria City Historic District, this little shop has a little bit of everything. If you have a religious or spiritual person you are shopping for, this shop is a must stop. I recently covered their wonderful little store in a blog, read it here.

13 Local Small Businesses: Conclusion

I only listed 13 small businesses. There are so many more! 2022 has been another financially challenging year for everyone and these small businesses are no different. These businesses are owned by our friends, family or neighbors. They have no corporation to help pay the bills. The government is not going to bail them out. If you can, please support our small businesses. If you have any other small business suggestions please leave a comment, send me an email, comment or message on Facebook.