Last Minute Holiday Shopping
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This week we're chatting about last minute holiday shopping! #HitTheMarket in St. Pete at these 3 holiday markets, all happening this Saturday: Holiday Handmade Indie Flea, Holizaar and Crafty Fest Handmade Pop Up Holiday Market!
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Your Holiday Market Lineup
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This week we're chatting about all of the great holiday markets happening in St. Pete Friday - Sunday! Friday #HitTheMarket with the 3rd Annual Jangles Jungle Holiday Pop-Up! Saturday you can hit any of the following: Holiday Makers Market from KSPL, Crafty Fest at ARTpool or the Indie Flea Holiday Street Faire! Sunday hit up the Hideaway Holiday Market! Give the gift of handmade!
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Small Business Saturday
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This week we're chatting about Small Business Saturday! Every Saturday can be Small Business Saturday when you choose local, but this year we've got 3 markets happening that day we recommend: Shopapalooza, 73 Degree Flea's Small Business Saturday event and Old NE Neighborhood Market hosted by Indie Flea!
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Shop Small Season
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This week we're chatting about the importance of choosing small first this holiday season. We suggest 3 ways to think local: visit brick and mortars that carry maker goods, #HitTheMarket at a local market event, or use a small business directory to find businesses and service providers in the area. We list options for all of these within the episode!
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The Sarasota Market Scene
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This week we're chatting Sarasota based markets worth hitting up! It's the season opener of Rosemary Indie Market, and chat about other local staples like: Sarasota Farmer's Market, Phillippi Farmhouse Market and 73 Degree Flea!
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EXTRA EXTRA! Read all about it!
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Our 2nd issue of the shop local guide, the HIT LIST, hits over 16K homes in St. Petersburg, FL. Read up on makers in the area, hit the market with our St. Pete market map, and build your brand. Check out our first issue here, and keep supporting local this holiday season!
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Fancy Flea Plant City
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This week we are most excited about: Fancy Flea Plant City! The 2 day event is happening both Friday and Saturday, and they're celebrating their 10 year anniversary! Find everything shabby chic, vintage, rustic, cottage and garden! Expect live music, food trucks and a ladies bike giveaway!
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SHINE Grand Finale at The Factory St. Pete
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This week we are most excited to celebrate: SHINE Grand Finale at The Factory St. Pete! To explore the gallery of murals and get a copy of the 2019 SHINE map, visit St. Pete Arts Alliance. The day long event is incorporating a pop up market from Indie Flea and shouldn't be missed!
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Random Weekend Excitement
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There's no rhyme or reason to the markets we are featuring this weekend, except, we are excited to hit them up! This Saturday #HitTheMarket at: Hauntizaar 2019 in St. Pete from the St. Pete Craft Heroes and When the Night Falls Lounge Pop-Up from Suburb Pop! Then Sunday, #HitTheMarket at: Fall Wesley Chapel Shabby Chic Vintage Market from Simply Events!
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The St. Pete Scene
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This weekend, St. Pete is bursting at the seams with exciting events worth hitting up! On Saturday #HitTheMarket at: Second Saturdays at Sirata hosted by LocalShops1, the Second Saturday Night Market hosted by Daddy Kool Records, and Bula 2nd Saturday's Boho Night Market hosted by Bula Kafe. All weekend long you can catch Crafty Fest at ARTpool Gallery, and Sunday is the Vinyl & Vintage Street Market happening at Hideaway Cafe!
info_outlineThere are a ton of great opportunities to get out and support local in the week ahead. Market Mafia is your resource for finding handcraft events and pop-up markets throughout Greater Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and Miami.
This week we’re chatting about opportunities to make like the makers with DIY workshops! Local vendors like Knotted Roots and Nightshift Wax Co are taking over Wild Roots plant shop in St. Pete to share their craft magic with the community. Grab tickets, sign up for future events or meet the talented handcrafters at an upcoming craft market around town!
This episode originally aired on Radio St. Pete on August 30, 2019.
Find a full list of upcoming makers markets by visiting our interactive calendar at marketmafia.com; filter and find events matching your interests. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @themarketmafia and be sure to share your handmade finds with us by using the #HitTheMarket! Thanks for supporting local.