Get ready to eat, shop, and enjoy some of the best music in St. Pete. Local favorite Saturday Shoppes is hosting its biggest party ever this weekend, the Labor Day Beat Down. The two-day R&B and food festival is bringing a sprawling market and music festival to downtown St. Pete, alongside some of the area’s best artisan makers and food trucks.
The festival is free to attend, two full nights of family-friendly fun, music and revelry. The Labor Day Beat Down takes place in Lot 1 of Tropicana Field from 5-11 pm on Friday and Saturday, September 6 & 7, showcasing a stellar lineup of live music, local chefs and food trucks, craft breweries, and great local small businesses. The area is located on the corner of 16th Street and 5th Avenue South.
The main stage will be the center of attention as some of the region’s most talented, celebrated, and up-and-coming musicians will be performing each evening. Table and chair rentals are available for those who want the VIP experience.
In addition to food and music, the sprawling market will be full of local artists, makers, boutiques and more. The festival will also feature line dancing, a teen market, 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.
Limited vendor spots remain for the weekend, and those interested in this event or future Saturday Shoppes can learn more here.
Saturday Shoppes provides opportunity for emerging small businesses
Renee Edwards is the brains behind the Saturday Shoppes 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.
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 Shoppes events after this one include a Taco Fest on September 14, the Fall Jazz Festival on October 5, and the Ribs & R&B Festival on October 12.
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