Market Mafia

We talk to the handcrafters, market organizers and small business owners that are leading the way in Tampa Bay's maker movement. Join us to learn about the movers, the makers, and the shakers within the craft market culture. #HitTheMarket with us, and support handmade!

Last Minute Holiday Shopping 12/19/2019

Last Minute Holiday Shopping 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/12469889

Your Holiday Market Lineup 12/06/2019

Your Holiday Market Lineup 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/12302018

Small Business Saturday 11/22/2019

Small Business Saturday 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/12131570

Shop Small Season 11/21/2019

Shop Small Season 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/12131237

The Sarasota Market Scene 11/15/2019

The Sarasota Market Scene 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/12044468

EXTRA EXTRA! Read all about it! 11/08/2019

EXTRA EXTRA! Read all about it! 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11957795

Fancy Flea Plant City 11/01/2019

Fancy Flea Plant City 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11868458

SHINE Grand Finale at The Factory St. Pete 10/25/2019

SHINE Grand Finale at The Factory St. Pete 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11776442

Random Weekend Excitement 10/17/2019

Random Weekend Excitement 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11683001

The St. Pete Scene 10/10/2019

The St. Pete Scene 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11596394

HIP HIP Hooray 10/03/2019

HIP HIP Hooray This weekend, St. Pete is bursting at the seams with exciting events worth hitting up! Brocante Vintage Market is back all weekend long, with a Preview Party Friday night! Both Saturday Morning Market and St. Pete Indie Flea Street Faire are launching their season openers this Saturday! Sunday marks the kick off of Corey Avenue Sunday Market at St. Pete Beach! This weekend, #HitTheMarket with us and join the Family! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11502410

The Weekend Lineup 09/26/2019

The Weekend Lineup This weekend we're chatting about the two special events happening in the Bay we're most excited about: the Pinellas Arts Village 4th Saturday Art Walk (Spookfest) and the Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market! This weekend, #HitTheMarket with us! Tune in, find what you can expect from upcoming craft market events and join the Family. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11412902

Special Events in Tampa Bay 09/19/2019

Special Events in Tampa Bay We're chatting about two special events happening in the Bay: Haus Mrkt Fall 2019 and Indie Flea's Plant Pop-Up! This weekend, #HitTheMarket in Lakeland and St. Pete with us! Tune in, find what you can expect from upcoming craft market events and join the Family. Grab the September issue of Green Bench Monthly magazine and read our column Movers & Makers for vendor related tips and tricks. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11319494

What's Poppin' This Weekend 09/13/2019

What's Poppin' This Weekend This week we’re chatting about the return of Maven Market Channel District and the launch of Daddy Kool Records' Second Saturday Night Market! This weekend, #HitTheMarket in Tampa and St. Pete with us! Tune in, find what you can expect and join the Family. Grab the September issue of Green Bench Monthly magazine and read our column Movers & Makers for vendor related tips and tricks. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11231717

Vintage Finds 09/05/2019

Vintage Finds This week we’re chatting about opportunities to shop vintage at some upcoming vintage-centric markets! This weekend, #HitTheMarket at Brocante Vintage Market in St. Pete! Next weekend are Vintage Market Days of South Gulf Coast Florida in Ft. Myers! We're biding our vintage-loving time until Fancy Flea is back in November! Tune in, share your finds with us, and join the Family. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11142491

DIY at Wild Roots 08/30/2019

DIY at Wild Roots 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! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/11055344

Application Season 08/23/2019

Application Season This week we’re chatting about market season's precursor, application season! Our site features over 50+ craft markets in Tampa Bay alone, and new markets are popping up each week. Vendors, don't wind up on a waitlist before you've even been considered. We're talking about Tampa Bay's newest markets, what's coming back in September, and how you can stay in the loop with what's happening. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10964213

KNOW St. Pete Clearwater 08/16/2019

KNOW St. Pete Clearwater This week we’re chatting about our inclusion in the recently launched KNOW St. Pete Clearwater book! The publication features a collection of female business owners, leaders, and philanthropists from virtually every industry. Their mantra? Lift & Rise. Tune in to learn more about Market Mafia's inclusion, the ladies featured throughout and how you can get your hands on a copy! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10895029

Vendor Tips and Tricks 08/05/2019

Vendor Tips and Tricks This week we’re going rogue and not talking about upcoming events in the week ahead, but sharing vendor tips from successful makers from St. Petersburg, Florida. Hear their suggestions and up your selling game. Find our full article on the topic from our column, Movers & Makers, inside of Green Bench Monthly magazine here. Tune in every week and share your vendor tips with us! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10773254

Curated Yard Sale 07/25/2019

Curated Yard Sale This week we’re chatting about the first ever Curated Art Sale hosted by the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Curated Yard Sale will feature works by 15 celebrated local artists with everything priced between $5-100! We also give a shoutout to our recent featured maker from the blog, Christina Arenas of Blue Sage Eco Boutique. Meet the maker through the full article. Tune in for what to expect and why you don't want to miss this event! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10657898

New Markets in St. Pete 07/18/2019

New Markets in St. Pete This week we’re chatting about 2 newer markets on the St. Petersburg scene. The Mars Collective presents the monthly Art on Maple Street this Sunday downtown off of Central Avenue. Wednesday catch the Sunset Market at 360 Rooftop hosted by Vinyl & Vintage Market out on St. Pete Beach. Tune in for what to expect and why you don't want to miss these new handcraft events! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10574375

Second Saturday ArtWalk 07/13/2019

Second Saturday ArtWalk This week we’re chatting about the Second Saturday ArtWalk hosted by the St. Pete Arts Alliance. Visit 5 St. Pete districts and enjoy 20+ free trolley stops, 40+ art galleries and studios, and over 200+ artists. Be sure to stop by the Art Lofts, where over 18+ artists and market vendors work including local vendor Blossom and Shine. Tune in for parking tips, what to expect and why you don't want to miss this monthly event. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10506590

8th Annual Etsy Craft Party 07/13/2019

8th Annual Etsy Craft Party This week we’re chatting about the 8th Annual Etsy Craft Party! It's happening this weekend 7/6 at the St. Pete Coliseum. Expect live artist demonstrations, make and take crafts as well as 75+ vendors. It's a free event, with free parking. Tune in for tips, what to expect and why you don't want to miss this. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10506521

Summer Market Series 07/13/2019

Summer Market Series This week we’re chatting about summer time on the market scene. Local favorites like Corey Avenue Sunday Market and Maven Market Channel District have completely shut down during our hottest months, but others have simply made a change of venue. Catch the Saturday Morning Market during their summer series, Williams Park Summer Market, or the Indie Flea's Summer Series happening at the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10506377

What's Good in the Hood: Dunedin Downtown Market 07/13/2019

What's Good in the Hood: Dunedin Downtown Market This week we’re chatting about how to use Market Mafia's website, and about our favorite recurring blog posts: Coffee to Cocktails. We walk you through our Coffee to Cocktails guide for hitting up the Dunedin Downtown Market. Visit: 9th Bar, Marker 8, Cueni Brewing and Strachan's. /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10504940

Father's Day Markets and Handmade Gifts for Him 07/13/2019

Father's Day Markets and Handmade Gifts for Him There are 2 local Father's Day markets happening this weekend: Saturday 3 Daughters Brewing is hosting a Father's Day market and classic car show complete with special drink release and Sunday Indie Flea is hosting their market at Armature Works in Tampa. If you can't hit the market, check out some local makers crafting great gifts for your guy, like: True Vintage Eyewear, Henry Green Leather or Sunshine City Shirts! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10504820

Men's Boutiques and Great Gifts for Dad 06/10/2019

Men's Boutiques and Great Gifts for Dad This week we’re chatting about Father's Day, happening Sunday June 16th! Visit some of St. Petersburg's best men's boutiques, and support local this holiday! Shop the Edge District's hot spots, including: Gray Space, Matter of Fact and Atlas Body + Home. Tune in next week when we'll be chatting about the upcoming Father's Day markets happening around the Bay, sharing insider tips and letting you know why you don't want to miss these! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10106751

St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival and Corey Avenue Sunday Market are Teaming Up 06/10/2019

St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival and Corey Avenue Sunday Market are Teaming Up This week we’re chatting about the 26th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival, hosted by American Craft Endeavors! They claim to host "the nation's best crafters" and it's happening all weekend long. In conjunction with the Craft Festival, the Corey Avenue Sunday Market will be set up during the fest. Tune in for insider tips, what to expect and why you don't want to miss this! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10106677

Memorial Day Weekend Marks the End of Some Markets 06/10/2019

Memorial Day Weekend Marks the End of Some Markets This week we’re chatting about Memorial Day weekend, marking the end of spring market season and start of the slower summer market months. Catch the last Saturday Morning Market at Al Lang Stadium before the market transitions to their smaller summer market at Williams Park. Hit up the Corey Avenue Sunday Market this weekend during its last regularly scheduled market until fall! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10106639

New Markets in Tampa Bay 06/10/2019

New Markets in Tampa Bay This week we’re chatting about two newer markets to Tampa Bay: Market on Florida and Suburb Pop. Tune in for details on their event schedules, what to expect and why you want to #HitTheMarket! /episode/index/show/marketmafia/id/10106583

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