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MARION, IL (WSIL) -- A holiday shopping event with unique gifts that supports small businesses and a local food pantry is happening in Marion, IL.

The 14th Annual  is headed to The Pavilion In honor of National Small Business Owner Day on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors will have the chance to shop for unique, one of a kind gifts from local businesses. Also, there will be door prizes and raffle tickets for a handmade quilt.

Organizer Carolyn Taylor and Cheri Litton from the stopped by News 3 to talk about the event. You can watch the full interview in the video above.

Proceeds from this year's will be donated to the in Johnston City, IL. The non for profit, provides food, clothes and other necessities to those in need. It relies on donations and proceeds from a resale shop to operate. 

There is no entry fee for the but Taylor says they will accept a canned good or nonperishable item.

The Pavilion is located at 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL.