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Tampa Bay Markets is partnering with MetroLagoons to launch the LagoonSide Market. This fresh new concept will feature uniquely themed waterside market events to be held on MetroLagoons’ properties within the greater Tampa Bay area for 2025.
To kick off the series, the first event will be held at the Mirada Lagoon location on Sunday, February 23rd from 4 pm - 8 pm. Mirada is the nation's largest lagoon on 15 stunningly beautiful acres located 31461 Mirada Blvd, San Antonio, FL 33576
This event will support 30+ local vendors who sell a mixture of the best of what is local in Tampa Bay. Market-goers will discover a curated market with select vendors who sell art of all media, hand crafts, clothing, jewelry, pet products and packaged artisan foods for take home. Each market event will be uniquely themed and one multi-cultural food vendor will be selected as the featured ready-to-eat food vendor of the event.
February’s theme for the LagoonSide Market is Southern Vibes featuring local BBQ, a pop country music artist and themed drinks from the Mirada Lagoons’ waterside bar.
Mirada Lagoon is the the nation's largest lagoon at 15 stunning acres located in San Antonio, FL.
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Tampa Bay Markets
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.
Each event is located in pedestrian-friendly, outdoor locations that can host a minimum of 50 – 100+ vendors.
Interested in applying as a vendor? 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.
Our team will review submitted applications to ensure insurance, equipment, applicable licensing and product requirements are met with the appropriate uploaded documents and photos.
Review the TBM Application Checklist here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1adaHvk4qH5CBMtAOwQX79MJpxD6UeTP2/view?usp=sharing
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.Individual market and event applications are hosted privately on Marketspread.
Please note: Only Vendors with Approved TBM Organization Applications will have access to our specific market and event registrations.
Here is the link to apply for this season’s TBM Organization Vendor Application: https://marketspread.com/redir/vendor/market/26758/season/0/apply/
Visit www.tampabaymarkets.com/vendor-applications for full details and our vendor handbook.