‘Shop Hop’ Shopping Experience Coming to Downtown Webb City

By Don Lowe

A terrific weekend designed to provide all those who attend with a spectacular springtime shopping experience is once again coming to downtown Webb City in a few weeks.

More specifically, the fast-approaching Webb City Spring Shop Hop gives merchants an opportunity to welcome area residents and visitors into their stores, while showcasing the wide range of retail options available here.

Businesses are thrilled to be part of this event. Twisted Oak Manager Jeta Hall says, “We have been in Webb City for a little over five years. It’s (Shop Hop) brought new customers to downtown and to us, which is a huge deal.”

Spencers’ Sweet Call at The Minerva owner Charles Spencer suggests, “It gives us a chance to introduce ourselves to new customers. Customers get to see how many businesses are here and the variety of shops we have in downtown Webb City.”

Erin B. Turner, community development director for the City of Webb City, says the Spring Shop Hop originated a few years ago. “Our shopping events have been going on for five years and began when one of our downtown merchants brought the idea to city event planners.

“The original idea was to create fun seasonal shopping events to bring shoppers from the Four-State Area and to keep everyone informed on what kind of retail and dining locations our community has to offer.

“Everyone is invited to come and take part in the sales that will be happening.

“VIP pass holders, with passes that are pre-purchased online, will receive a swag bag and may pick up special swag from participating retailers and receive a VIP coupon book that’s good only during the event.

“Other than the sales and specials going on in the stores, the city’s street trolley will be operating throughout the downtown shopping district. There will also be food trucks.” There are so many individuals, various businesses and organizations that help make this possible. Turner says, “This event is a collaborative effort. It takes participation from our Chamber of Commerce and dedicated and enthusiastic retailers as well as the city, to make our shopping events successful.

“We are proud to play a small role in the success of this event.

“We’re extremely grateful to every business, big and small, that chooses to invest in our community. We understand the business owners have choices when it comes to setting up shop and we are blessed that we’re able to work together to help keep Webb City’s retail establishments thriving.”

Webb City Spring Shop Hop Fast Facts

When: Friday, March 31, from 4:30-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Note: Shoppers should check individual retailers’ hours, as they have varying schedules.)

Where: Participating Webb City retailer locations downtown

Participating Retailers: Cool School Shoppe, Otsana Co., Marys’ Market on Main, Twisted Oak, Wig ‘N Out, Spencers’ Sweet Call at The Minerva, Maggie Jane’s, Gifts from Lane 184, Darling Daisy, Society Marketplace, 110 Salon & Boutique, Just A Taste, Platinum Salon & Day Spa, Paint Chips & Glitter, Route 66 Movie Theater, and Jill’s Deals, along with first-time participants Henkle’s Ace Hardware and Social Beauty Bar.

Find More Details: Social media pages, such as Webb City Community Event Calendar, Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce and all participating retailers’ pages.

For More Information: Email Eturner@ webbcity.org or call 417.673.1154, as well as any participating retailer.

Planning and Organization: Downtown retail merchants, City of Webb City, Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce and shoppers who attend the event.