It’s October, and Bay area residents and visitors alike know what that means: all the local outdoor markets are now open. While some markets, like Gulfport’s Tuesday Fresh Market, remain open year-round, many others are seasonal, closing during the summer and reopening the first week in October through the end of May.
Each market has a unique vibe and often features demonstrations and live music or other entertainment. Offerings include produce, handcrafted jewelry and other handmade items, culinary creations, art, plants and much more plus plenty of food and drinks to enjoy while shopping and people watching. Most of the outdoor markets are pet-friendly.
See the listings below to plan your visit.
Gulfport
Tuesday Fresh Market
Location: Gulfport Waterfront District, Beach Blvd.
Hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
gulfportma.com/gma-events/tuesday-fresh-market
So Tangerine Saturday Morning Market
Location: Tangerine Greenway at 49th St. S. and Tangerine Ave. S.
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Indian Shores
Indian Shores Sunday Market
Location: Indian Shores Town Hall Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd.
Hours: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach Mid-Week Morning Market
Location: Madeira Way between Gulf Boulevard and the Tom Stuart Causeway
Hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
Location: Al Lang Stadium, at the corner of 1st St. and 1st Ave. S.
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday Market on the Deuces
Location: Corner of 22nd St. S. and 9th Ave.
Hours: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Pete Beach
Corey Avenue Sunday Market
Location: Corey Avenue, downtown St. Pete Beach
Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Suntan Sunday Market
Location: Don Vista Parking Lot at 3300 Gulf Blvd
Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
suntanart.org/shows-a-markets/sunday-market.html