Mod Shop ‘23:
Shop the blocks of downtown Modesto and see the best creative talent, handmade goods, and curated boutiques the region has to offer—
—just in time for holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday, the most anticipated day of the year for small, locally-owned shops.
MOD SHOP IS BACK in downtown Modesto on Saturday, November 25th!
Nearly 60 vendors, 20 downtown brick-and-mortar shops, and scores of restaurants will open their doors to celebrate Small Business Saturday on one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year. The return of Mod Shop, the beloved annual event that’s being reenergized for 2023 by the small but mighty team comprised of the Downtown Modesto Partnership (DoMo) and Modesto Downtown Improvement District (DID).
Come downtown and shop the blocks from 10th Street all the way to 16th Street and everything in between. Absolutely incredible handmade goods makers will be popping up at venues throughout downtown, nestled among the small shops downtown loves year-round. See the printable event map here:
Maps will be available at downtown shops all over downtown Modesto, or you can print your own using the link!
A Mod Shop Passport will be available to grab at each downtown shop marked on the map. The Passport not only helps you make your way around downtown to all the right places with ease but also offers a chance to win $100 when you get it stamped at six different shops, one from each color category. Tap below to learn more about the Mod Shop Passport. Want to print your own before the event? The link below brings you to the printable version!
Free Mod Shop Passports can be picked up at many downtown shops this week, or you can print your own at the link!
Be sure also to get your free Mod Shop wristband, available at each Downtown Shop, to get your hands on truly fantastic deals from a handful of restaurants and even a free movie ticket from State Theatre. Yes, we ALSO did a double-take when they offered that to Mod Shop, but it’s true! Just by shopping downtown on Mod Shop day and picking up a free wristband, you can snag that free movie ticket, half-off cocktails, and more! Learn more about what deals to get where to eat and drink with discounts, and get the entire downtown dining map here:
Trying to find where your favorite Mod Shop Maker will be? Don’t worry—after securing a variety of new locations to create a little more elbow room for shoppers, we’re working hard on vendor locations and will have that posted to the website soon! Until then, check the link below to meet and read about your favorite Mod Shop Makers!
Keep your eyes peeled for these added attractions:
Mod Shop Warm-Up Station: featuring Trax On Wax, a vinyl-spinning event that gets your body warmed up to the beat, and Penny University coffee & tea pop-up: 1321 I Street
Gift Wrapping by nonprofit Camp Jack Hazard. Location: Food Fix Butcher & Baker, 938 11th Street. Donations for gift-wrapping are suggested, and proceeds benefit Camp Jack Hazard’s program. Be sure to grab a snack or a beer from Food Fix while you wait!
Romero’s Cocina food truck with birria ramen, Mexican hot chocolate, and live music at Vessel Stringed Instruments and Orange Door Art Studio: 1110 15th Street
Live bands all day at The Goat Bar & Grill: 1001 10th Street
Free photos with Santa Claus at Rockin’ Holidays Tenth Street Plaza Celebration, 4 pm-7 pm
Pop-up fun zone with GIANT street games at 1003 12th Street