Supporting Local: Why It Matters & How You Can Make a Difference
In a world where big corporations dominate the market, it’s easy to forget the power of shopping, eating, and investing locally. When you support small businesses, local vendors, and independent artists, you’re doing more than making a purchases, you’re helping sustain your own community.
At The Gauger Estate, we believe in the importance of keeping money where it matters most: in the hands of local families, creators, and entrepreneurs. That’s why we book local bands, and small business vendors for our events. We try to keep every dollar spent on our property in your community, supporting small businesses, independent artists, and family-run operations instead of getting funneled into corporate bank accounts.
The Impact of Supporting Local
When you choose to spend your money with local businesses, you’re contributing to:
Job Creation & Economic Growth - Small businesses are the backbone of any local economy, creating jobs and opportunities for people in your town.
Stronger Community Ties - Local vendors and artists are your neighbors, friends, and family members. Supporting them strengthens the bonds that make small communities thrive.
Unique & High-Quality Offerings - Local businesses bring character, craftsmanship, and personal touch to everything they create, from handmade goods to homegrown food.
Local Businesses We Support
Beyond our festivals, we take pride in stocking and showcasing products from local businesses that align with our values of quality, sustainability, and community-driven entrepreneurship.
☕ Imprint Coffee Roasting (Sodus, NY) – We serve their expertly roasted coffee to all of our guests, ensuring that every morning at The Gauger Estate starts with a locally brewed cup.
Image by SHP Brand Bash (another local business!)
🧼 Honey-Badger Homestead (Springwater, NY) – Their handcrafted soaps are available at The G Lodge, offering natural and high-quality skincare products straight from the heart of our community.
Image by SHP Brand Bash
🌿 Stars and Sage Farm (Mexico, NY) – We proudly carry their eco-friendly laundry detergent strips, giving guests a sustainable and local alternative to mass-produced brands.
We’re always looking to add more incredible local makers to this list! If you run a small business and think your products would be a great fit for The Gauger Estate, we’d love to hear from you.
Invest in Your Community: Get Your 2025 Season Pass
An easy way to support your local music and arts scene is by purchasing a 2025 G Lodge Season Pass. These passes give you access to all of our major festivals:
The Family Hoedown (June 6-8)
Cultivate (June 20-22)
Big “G” Jam (August 15-17)
The Fall Down (September 12-14)
Your season pass directly supports local musicians, artists, vendors, and the unique events that make Central New York creative scene so special.
🎟️ On Sale Now! Get yours for just $200 until March 31st or $250 until May 30th.
By investing in a season pass or choosing to buy from local vendors, you’re making sure that your money stays in your community—helping local businesses grow, supporting artists who live and work here, and keeping the creative scene alive.
Join us in keeping the heart of our community beating strong. Get your season pass today and be a part of something truly local!
