Gulfport Tuesday Market
Say hello to next Tuesday’s plans! There’s a lot to do in the Tampa Bay area, in milder weather or heat. If you’re looking for a casual weekday stroll or outdoor activity, the Tuesday Market in the historic town of Gulfport may be just the thing.
Nestled away in a corner of Pinellas County is a small seaside town with a rich history and artistic twist. This tight-knit community dates back to 1884 when Hamilton Disston opened south Pinellas’ first hotel, the Waldorf - Gulfport has been growing and evolving ever since. Even though the waterfront was just a long stretch of tidal mudflats, it didn’t deter the growth of a thriving fishing industry decorated with casinos and a trolley system. Through the generations, businesses have come and gone but the community has hung together and morphed into an eclectic, small business, family-minded district.
Every Tuesday, the streets fill with locals and tourists meandering through the numerous vendors lining the main drag. Situated on Beach Boulevard below 28th Avenue South, you can find almost anything from artwork to tea.
Gulfport Tuesday Market Vendor Hours:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. January - April
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May - December
Our Favorite Booths
Shop for dinner at FarmFresh2U where you can find seafood, meat, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Start off with an appetizer of smoked fish spread made from local catches from No Bonez Fish Spread, or handmade dipping sauces from Emmy & J Gourmet. Smother your entree with 100% natural gourmet BBQ sauces from Pandemic Sauce Company. Accompany your meal with artisan jams, jellies, and various kinds of nut butter from Frivolous Fruit Products. Add a beverage to your meal from Joseph’s Teas. Choose from over sixty blends of their all-natural, organic brews. If you’re interested in natural Kombucha tea, peruse the flavors of Beech Kombucha from locally grown fruits and roots. Come back for a discounted refill to reduce your footprint on the planet.
How about dessert or a snack while you walk? Stop into Churned Ice Cream for an all-natural pint or a tailor-made product for your special occasion. If you’d rather have salty than sweet, check out Jerky Man Dans for one-of-a-kind exotic jerky and meat sticks. Combine the two flavors by stopping into Lulu’s Kettle Corn, where it’s popped fresh on-site and seasoned with sea salt or caramel.
If your interests are elsewhere, there are plenty of merchants from which to choose. Work those food calories off with fitness and healthy lifestyle help from Experience Exercise Excellence. Add atmosphere to your abode with Cuban-inspired, hand-poured candles from the Dulceria Candle Company. Decorate inside and out with Metal Latitude Designs, metal products in unique patterns. Artworks produced from vintage items can be found at Pam McAllister. Fill your shelves with infused and ceramic glassware from the Wahlborg Glass Studio or handcrafted designs from shells and sea glass from Gifts from the Sea by AC.
Find the perfect unique outfit for the Florida sunshine at one of the many clothing producers. Shop for an attractive alpaca scarf or wrap from Rhonda’s One of a Kind Art and Alpaca Items. Feel the softness of fine woven Turkish products for yourself or your home from Hamman Chic. Get in touch with your inner spirit and magical self with reborn tie-dyed indigo-infused clothing and jewelry from Reborn Wild. Match these fun finds with jewelry from Natures Marvel, featuring handcrafted abalone shell pieces, naturally inspired art and jewelry from Kaha Spirit Arts, handmade tumbled stone energy jewelry from Clear Aura, and sterling silver for everyone from Classic Makings.
Check out the sprays, oils, and ointments from Nature’s Pet Herbals, as well as their CBD products for your furry friend’s aches and pains. Speaking of the four-legged, stop in and browse through Paw Paws, the Gulfport pet, and supply store. There are numerous unique shops lining the boulevard for whatever you desire from coffee, art, jewelry, specialty foods, and restaurants.
Small Town, Big Art
The fun doesn’t stop on Tuesday - Gulfport also hosts the First Friday Art Walk: Small Town, Big Art. The event happens on the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Immerse yourself in the culture as the streets come to life with varying artists, musicians, and art enthusiasts.
As we leave you with this tease of a classic small town, look forward to additional stories on several artists from the area including Affinity Arts, TOGETHER: We Are the Sign of Peace, and more!
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