Many businesses in the Stark County area are participating. In downtown Canton, there will be a "Small Business Saturday Extravaganza" at the 4th Street Collective, 328 Walnut Ave. NE, where owners are invited to set up tables and represent their businesses. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. and will wrap up at 5 p.m.

Wedged between Black Friday, when many people storm big-box retailers for bargains, and Cyber Monday, when shoppers rely on their devices to find the best deals — Small Business Saturday encourages buyers to spend their money in locally owned shops, restaurants and other businesses.