May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate small businesses and the people who support them.
It’s also National Photo Month, which is the perfect excuse for a contest!

Snap and share a pic of your market purchase(s) in May on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #theloopmkt #shopsmall – and don’t forget to tag our small business vendors.

In return, you will be registered in our monthly drawing to win a $100 gift card, and the small business vendor you tag will receive a $100 credit on their market space in June. It’s a win-win!

Need some inspiration to #ShopSmall?
Naturally, Small Business Month offers plenty of photo-worthy opportunities, including themed pics for other holidays celebrated in May.

  • National BBQ Month: Slaying the BBQ game one rib at a time, Eat da Bone BBQ is love at first bite.
  • National Salad Month: Build a better salad with the fresh, seasonal ingredients you’ll find at Fresh Organics & More‘s farm stand every Saturday in May.
  • World Tuna Day – May 2: Good things come to those who wait, and the fresh Tuna Salad and Seafood delicacies dished out by Snapper Mike’s Fresh Catch every Friday, including May 3, are well worth it
  • Star Wars Day – May 4: May the Fourth be with you, literally. Swing by and snap a selfie with your favorite Star Wars character in person, or on one of the fun, creative tumblers from Craft Addicts.
  • Cinco De Mayo – May 5: Snap a photo with your Saucy Lips Tacos, just as it hits your saucy lips.
  • Empanada Day – May 8: Stock up on La Napa empanadas and share photos of your family feast at home.
  • Mother Ocean Day – May 11: Support the LOOP while doing something good for the ocean and purchase an Ocean Sole art piece from EdSea at the MKT on select weekend days
  • Chocolate Chip Day – May 15: You’ll earn double points if your Kenny’s Big Cookies score from Saturday makes it to Wednesday.
  • Pizza Party Day – May 17: We’ll supply the Friday Night beats and free bites of Pizzeria Solarino; all you have to do is share to the ‘gram before you savor.

About National Small Business Week

For 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, recognizing the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Over half of Americans own or work for a small business and create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st-century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. And in recognizing the changing face of America, the SBA’s National Small Business Week awards honor individuals and businesses that reflect our nation’s rich diversity.