3rd Thursday Tampa
Food Truck
Events
Oct. 17, 2024 - Sept. 18, 2025
Individual market and event applications are private. Only Vendors with Approved TBM Organization Applications will have access to our specific market and event registrations.
Applying to TBM Markets and Events - Both new and returning vendors follow a 3-step process in Marketspread:
- STEP 1 - To begin the application process, all vendors interested in working with TBM are required to complete a Marketspread Profile .
- STEP 2 - Each season, both new and returning vendors will complete the Tampa Bay Markets Organization application . Our team will review submitted applications to ensure insurance, equipment, applicable licensing and product requirements are met with the appropriate uploaded documents and photos.
- STEP 3 - Once a vendor’s application is APPROVED by the TBM organization, each vendor will receive an email with links to register for any of the markets and events we operate. These market-specific registration apps are, hosted on Marketspread, are where vendors submit available dates for booking consideration and products they wish to sell at a particular market or event.
Interested in applying as a vendor? Search 'Tampa Bay Markets Organization Application' in Marketspread or Visit
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3rd Thursday Tampa is Downtown Tampa's monthly Street Food Fest featuring Food Trucks, Live Music and Cocktails in the courtyard of Grand Central at Kennedy.
The Market Season operates from October - September each season.
Application submissions are not accepted after August 1 of the current season. New Vendor Applications are available on August 1st for the upcoming season.
Hours of Operation: October through September 6pm - 10pm.
This location allows for 20+ vendors.
Vendors
About
Est. in 2011 - 3rd Thursday Tampa is Downtown Tampa's Monthly Street Food Fest! This is a year-round gourmet Food Truck event held in the Channel District of downtown Tampa. The fun starts at 6pm sharp and ends at 10pm.
Held adjacent to Madison Street Park 1218 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602
Live music also starts at 6pm and cocktails are available in the courtyard at Grand Central at Kennedy.
This event is FREE to attend as the trucks and bars offer their products for sale. Free 2 hour parking is located on site and Dogs are welcome.
Vendors interested in applying to this market, please review the following protocol:
Tampa Bay Markets requires all prospective vendors to apply, each season, to our Tampa Bay Markets Organization application in order to become an approved vendor for the events we operate. This is the first step for all vendors who wish to participate in our markets and events throughout the year.
Once a vendor’s application is APPROVED by the TBM organization, each vendor will receive an email with links to register for any of the markets and events we operate.
Only Vendors with Approved TBM Organization Applications will have access to our specific market and event registrations. Individual market and events are hosted privately on Marketspread and booking consideration is available only after a vendor's TBM Organization Application is approved each season.
Interested in applying as a vendor? Search 'Tampa Bay Markets Organization Application' in Marketspread or Visit www.tampabaymarkets.com/vendor-applications
At Grand Central at Kennedy the neighborhood is "central"!
Calling it a “booming district” is an understatement when describing the neighborhood around Grand Central at Kennedy. In addition to the many conveniences already on the ground floor of the buildings such as a CVS Pharmacy, dry cleaner, Crunch Fitness and many other retailers and restaurants, there are many more just steps away — from Tampa Bay Lightning games at nearby Amalie Arena as well as the Publix Supermarket and Madison Park with a dog park next door. And with a trolley stop at your back that gets you to downtown Tampa and Historic Ybor City, as well as easy access to major highways, you’ll never feel far from anywhere. Just as exciting is the continued growth planned the Channel District as well as the adjacent Waterstreet development.
Manager
A Local Grassroots Company
Tampa Bay Markets (TBM) develops, curates and operates exceptional “buy local” events for the greater Tampa Bay area.
We bring together local growers, professional artisans, dedicated makers, inspired entrepreneurs and engaged customers year-round within our marketplaces.
We prioritize bringing farm-fresh, locally made, handcrafted, innovative, fair-trade, sustainable, eco-friendly and wellness products to our markets and events.
We provide the opportunity for increased economic development and work to improve public health. Each event is located in pedestrian-friendly, outdoor locations that can host a minimum of 50 – 100+ vendors.
Tampa Bay Markets requires all prospective vendors to apply, each season, to our Tampa Bay Markets Organization application in order to become an approved vendor for the events we operate. This is the first step for all vendors who wish to participate in our markets and events throughout the year.
Only Vendors with Approved TBM Organization Applications will have access to our specific market and event registrations. Individual market and events are hosted privately on Marketspread and booking consideration is available only after a vendor's TBM Organization Application is approved each season.