New Vendors, Flavors and Artists at Gulfport Fresh Market

The popular year-round market held every Tuesday in downtown Gulfport is announcing new additions for your taste buds, gardens, homes and more.

Starting Tuesday October 4, 2011, you'll see more than 50 vendors on Beach Boulevard, including more than ten new vendor spaces. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is also extending its hours to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the fall season.

Variety of Tastes

Tastes from around the globe will be among the new offerings, including vendors of Greek specialties, Jamaican and Caribbean dishes, organic Mediterranean foods, locally produced Mexican-style salsas, Thai dishes and sauces, and European-inspired chocolates. Yum!

Art & More

The Market will also open new spaces to be occupied by a rotating roster of new artists, craft and jewelry vendors.

New Vendors

New vendors of Florida grass-fed beef, fresh herbs, plants and flowers, cheesecakes, pasta sauces and more are all recent additions to the Fresh Market.

Live Entertainment

Live music has always been featured during the Fresh Market. As the season approaches, one of four popular local musicians are taking the spotlight each week to entertain market-goers: 

• Singer/keyboardist Wendy Bond deLong
• Singer/guitarist Miguel Lantigua
• Singer/guitarist Gabe Whitney
• Keyboardist/jam master Kevin Wilder

Help Your Community, Looking For Volunteers

Community non-profit groups including Friends of the Library, Boy Scouts, AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Meals on Wheels and others have each previously taken a space at the Fresh Market in the past to educate and seek local support. Free space will now be regularly offered at the Fresh Market on a rotating basis to local non-profit organizations who wish to have a space for outreach to the public.

Non-profit organizations are encouraged to contact Market organizers for more information about securing a space for future dates. For more information, contact Daniel Hodge at dan@igc.org or 727-366-4086.

Also Downtown

The setting for the Fresh Market among the quaint scenery of Beach Blvd. makes for a refreshing visit. Small shops, boutiques, spas and salons, a wide array of restaurants, and colorful local history are all a part of what makes a visit to the Fresh Market enjoyable. The ambiance is one of small-town, Old-Florida charm, as well as quirky and artistic energy.

Not sure where to start? Check out our feature on Gulfport Patch to learn about local mom and pop shops. Also browse our directory to learn about restaurants and their signature dishes!

From groceries to gifts, the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market offers shopping as an experience to savor.

Get Social

Before you head out, "like" the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Facebook. Then you'll stay up to date on all the news at the Market.

Share Your Experience

As always, Gulfport Patch wants to hear from you. Have a favorite vendor? Want to share a recipe? Send us your photos from the Fresh Market. Email cherlene.willis@patch.com.