An extravaganza of shopping, eating, music and more is coming to The Trop this Saturday, June 11. Hosted by Saturday Morning Shoppe, the Beer, BBQ and Crab Cookoff is filling up the parking lot at Tropicana Field from 12-6 pm on Saturday for an afternoon of family-friendly fun and revelry.
Some of the Bay’s best crab pots will be in attendance dishing out hot plates of fresh goodness, alongside tons of St. Pete’s favorite BBQ food trucks, plus bartenders slinging great local beers. In addition to the food, there will be a sprawling market full of local artists, makers, boutiques and more. Attendance is free and parking in open spots in the parking lot is also free, subject to availability.
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The cookoff and market will also feature live music, line dancing, a teen market, bounce houses, and even a kids area. There will be interactive arts and crafts stations, as well. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy the free entertainment while they eat, drink and browse.
Additionally, former NBA star and celebrated humanitarian Kevin Johnson will be in attendance. This event is made possible by a host of sponsors, including Raymond James Bank, Michele Raynor for Congress, The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies, and Simply Care.
Saturday Morning Shoppe provides opportunity for emerging small businesses
Renee Edwards is the brains behind the Saturday Morning Shoppe operation. The goal of the event has always been to create economic development opportunities for emerging businesses through these fast growing monthly markets. Edwards has also founded the Saturday Morning Shoppe Academy to provide business coaching, business etiquette, resources, marketing, and licensure that would allow hobby vendors to grow their business and income.
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Using her knowledge and platform, Edwards is able to assist nearly 150 businesses every month by connecting incredible makers and owners to the community they serve.
Upcoming Saturday Morning Shoppe events after this weekend’s include a Juneteenth Celebration in Clearwater on June 25th, and an Independence Day burger festival on July 2nd at Tropicana Field.
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