The Marketplace
St. Pete’s buy-local culture is represented in this lively bazaar, just a short walk past the Pier’s Welcome Plaza. Area vendors showcase and sell their wares in kiosks and under 10-by-10-foot tents. Shoppers can browse under a solar roof structure that provides ample shade.
Merchants at St. Pete Pier
Here’s list of the Marketplace vendors you’ll expect to find when you visit (updated Fall of 2023):
Seasonal postcards, seasonal tabletop decor, ornaments, crochet fabrics, totem bags and wall decor.
Ancient Herbal Care products are made locally from organic, plant-based ingredients ranging from soaps, scrubs, lotions, creams, and masks. Many of the ingredients are sourced from Eastern and African countries and are carefully selected to provide an organic skincare alternative.
Sale of Porcelain, metallic, contemporary African cross-cultural art.
Creation and sale of custom caricatures, including black and white, color, digital, and themed caricatures catering to diverse preferences.
Flaming Pearl sells a variety of apparel from Batik dresses, tops, tunics, pants, skirts, and sarongs to tie dyed clothing from Thailand and other apparel.
Colorful beach and sea life-inspired arts, crafts, and accessories that celebrate the look and feel of Florida.
Handmade wood planks and signs featuring photo prints of local landmarks and local signs of Florida.
Sale of hand-loomed, Turkish textiles, towels, blankets, robes, kimonos, and hand towels made of 100% organic Turkish cotton, bamboo and linen.
Skin protection is important here in Florida, which is why this seller of mostly straw, broad-brimmed (and stylish) hats is so popular at the Marketplace. Hats at the Pier even has headwear for dogs, so bring your pooch along to pick one out.
This Caribbean sauce vendor’s slogan is “from the sweet to the heat.” Hey Mon’s nine signature sauces are all made with fresh fruits and vegetables — pineapple, orange, mango, papaya, and the like. There’s also a Jamaican jerk sauce, as well as three kinds of pepper sauces, the hottest being Holy Sheet.
Assorted locally made canned goods, to include jams, jellies, honey and relishes.
Keisha Long-Watson is known as the “blingologist” creating custom rhinestone apparel and accessories with inspirational and empowering messages.
A local bakery selling Caribbean-inspired breads, cakes, spices, and more. Savor various flavors of rum cake and
Handmade custom clothing, shoes, jewelry, and handbags from Ghana with partial proceeds supporting funding for a school for autism.
Shopping the globe to hand-pick an eclectic mix of quality products, wood art, bohemian fashion, home décor, and accessories. For the free spirit, curious soul, and adventurous nomad.
A local, family-owned business creating beautiful, stylish, and functional metaphysical healing jewelry, featuring precious metals and crystal gemstones with healing properties.
Mindbending one-of-a-kind jewelry, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and more, handcrafted from glass-blown beads and vibrant resin animals creating unique pieces for all ages.
Beautiful sterling silver, gold, and rhodium-plated jewelry imported from Mexico and Italy ranging from rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets.
Offering custom resin art handmade locally here in Florida. Get your beach themed serveware, cutting boards, serving trays, unique air plants and more here.
Handmade all-natural dog and cat treats and dog and cat accessories, collars, leashes, clothing, bowties, neckties, and colorful rope toys, plus pet care services.
Sink your teeth into homemade, gourmet cashew brittle, rock candy, cashew-based energy bars, and hard brittle from this confectionary merchant.
Permanent jewelry including custom made pieces such as bracelets, anklets, necklace, rings, and body chains; .925k sterling, 14k gold filled, and 14k solid gold chains and charms.
Beach wear and accessories to include hair clips, seashell and flower jewelry, phone umbrella for shade, face shade, beach towels, underwater phone holders, phone fan, sunglasses, cover ups, flip flops, beach skirts, and Brazilian swimwear.
An array of eclectic Colombian goods are available, including leather goods, beachwear, home decor, hats, jewelry, handbags, art, and delicious bags of Colombian coffee.
Get unique, locally themed t-shirts and tank tops of all sorts of styles.
Vendor FAQ
Interested in becoming a Marketplace vendor? See below for more information.
What is Available?
- Market stall unit (Now accepting applications for waitlist)
- Adjustable shelving, Canopy, Moveable panel to close/lock the unit
- Tent space – 10×10 – (Now accepting applications for waitlist)
What is Required?
- Minimum 12-month commitment. We are not currently set up to accommodate “pop-up” or short term vendors.
- You are required to vend every weekend; 10am-6pm Friday through Sunday.
- We cannot accommodate food vendors at the Marketplace other than pre-packaged specialty food for OFF premise consumption (so also nothing that would require refrigeration or warming on site).
- If tenant space, you must purchase the City-approved tent (EZ Up Eclipse – see the attachment for details; 4 sides are required as well – we recommend one be the mid-zip style). No push-carts or other similar type vehicles are permitted. The City does not provide tables or chairs.
For more information:
Tyler Spencer
Facilities Assistant
City of St. Petersburg
(727) 893-7248
Tyler.spencer@stpete.org
Download our information and application packet here.