Talking shop on Turkey Day

Support 350+ local makers at Shopapalooza Festival

Over 350 local makers join Shopapalooza Festival every year. | Photo by @shopapalooza_festival

Get ready to shop till you drop at one of St. Pete’s largest vendor festivals. Running for the last thirteen years, Shopapalooza Festival is hosted at Vinoy Park (701 Bayshore Dr. NE.) in Downtown St. Pete.

🎪 Event information

This free event celebrates all things local, from food vendors to artisanal makers. Over 350 small businesses pitch their tents to showcase their best work and products for TBAY residents to shop in time for the holidays.

If you love some good retail therapy, this year’s event hosted by LocalShops1 takes place on Saturday, Nov. 26, and Sunday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to featuring local vendors, Shopapalooza is cohosted by the City of St. Petersburg.

🛍️ Fun activities

In addition to your one-stop-shop experience, this family-friendly festival will have things to see and enjoy for your whole gang. From free live entertainment + kids zones to raffles and giveaways — like a $500 shopping spree. You won’t want to miss all the fun.

🥤 Vendors

Whether you’re looking for handcrafted accessories or new tie-dye, check out the festival’s list of 350+ vendors stationed at Vinoy Park on both days.

Here are just a few foodie vendors we’re excited to see.

Frios Gourmet Pops | Try the banana pudding pop. 🍦
Pop Goes the Waffle | Bite into a cinnamon toast liège waffle. 🧇
Pamz Pizza Conez | The supreme pizza cone is a must. 🍕
Southern Belly | Order the pineapple sweet heat chicken if you love a taste that has a good kick.
Mastry’s Brewing Co | Grab a pint of the Fall Shake-Cation for cranberries + pecans in a can.

Where there’s good food, you know there’s good music. See the lineup here of the local artists scheduled to play live.

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Thursday, Nov. 24

Smoken Words | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 9 p.m. | Whiskey North, 11921 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | $7-$500 | What’s not to love about an open mic night with music, poetry, comedy, whiskey, and wings?

Friday, Nov. 25

Zoltan Kaszas | Friday, Nov. 25 | 8 p.m. | Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa | $22.25 | Discover why this comic has over 100 million views across social media.

Saturday, Nov. 26

Midtown Tampa Sunshine Market | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sal Y Mar, 3650 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Shop with more than 40 local makers, including producers of local agriculture, baked goods, art, and jewelry.
The Shape of Dreams | Friday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 27 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | $29 | Explore 500 years of dream-inspired paintings from the 16th to the 20th century.

Sunday, Nov. 27

Holiday Lights Immersive Experience | Sunday, Nov. 27 | 12-7:30 p.m. | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 800 28th St. S., St. Petersburg | $22-$32 | Experience a sparkling spectacle of immersive art and whimsical lights.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

83º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:58 a.m.
Set: 5:35 p.m.

Tide
Old Tampa Bay

High: 2:12 a.m. + 5:17 p.m.
Low: 10:05 a.m. + 8:29 p.m.

Clearwater Beach

High: 12:41 a.m. + 10:51 p.m.
Low: 5:53 a.m. + 5:08 p.m.

Holiday

Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, make today a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at TBAYtoday are thankful for our city and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about. For example, did you know the owners of the Bucs also own Manchester United? Yep, the Glazer family. ⚽️ (Tampa Bay Times)

Ranked

Leapfrog’s list of safest local hospitals is here — St. Anthony’s, HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, and Tampa General Hospital. Relevant factors include hospital safety protocols, how well it addresses common health concerns, and how well the staff communicates. 🏥

Biz

Ferg’s (1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg) is officially 30. Mark Ferguson opened his namesake sports bar in 1992 in a gas station. Since then, it’s become an iconic St. Pete staple with more than a dozen bars, a dog park, axe throwing, and daily crowds of sometimes over 30,000. 🌐 (I Love The Burg)

Stat

Hitting the road for tonight’s turkey time? You can get pretty cheap gas if you look in the right spots. Sam’s Club’s gas (1701 34th St. N., St. Petersburg) is at $2.94/gal, and Citgo’s (9702 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) is at $2.99/gal. ⛽️ (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Feel Good

Two single moms are now Tampa homeowners thanks to the city’s Dare to Own the Dream Homeownership program. Plus, former Bucs star Warrick Dunn awarded them each $5,000 in down payment assistance checks. 🏡 (News Channel 8)

Announced

If you love this newsletter (and supporting local) as much as we love strolls in Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, morning lattes from Buddy Brew Coffee + Saturdays spent brunching at Oxford Exchange (which is a lot) — we’ve got something for you: TBAYtoday just launched a membership program. Learn more + sign up. 🎉

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bailey + Brad.

Editor’s pick: Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. We just wanted to say that we’re thankful for all of you readers and social media followers.

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