New Community Market Coming to Saint Leo University in October

ST. LEO, Fla. – A new Saturday destination is coming to Saint Leo University this fall, bringing local businesses, live entertainment, and the regional community together on its East Pasco campus. The university is partnering with Tampa Bay Markets to launch the Saint Leo University Market, an open-air event featuring local makers, growers, artisans, and small businesses.

The market will debut Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Kirk Hall Lawn as part of Saint Leo University’s Family Weekend. The inaugural event will feature local vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, giving visitors an opportunity to shop local and enjoy time on Saint Leo’s residential campus.

The Saint Leo University Market is free and open to the public, with free parking available. Located at 33701 County Road 52 in St. Leo, the university is minutes from San Antonio and Dade City and easily accessible from communities throughout the Tampa Bay region.

“Saint Leo University has always been a place where people come together, and this market gives us a new way to welcome our neighbors to campus,” said Dr. Stephen Kubasek, vice president of university advancement. “We’re excited to create an opportunity for our university and surrounding communities to begin new partnerships and experience our campus in a new way.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Saint Leo University to launch this new community market,” said Tiffany Ferrecchia, founder and CEO of Tampa Bay Markets. “It is a privilege to serve Saint Leo’s students, faculty, and families, as well as residents throughout St. Leo and the surrounding communities. Our goal is to create a welcoming gathering place where people can connect, discover talented local makers and growers, support small businesses, and enjoy the beautiful Saint Leo campus. We look forward to building a vibrant market that becomes a meaningful tradition for both the university and the community.”

Following the October debut, the Saint Leo University Market will return on select Saturdays in November, February, March, and April, offering additional opportunities for the community to shop local and enjoy the Saint Leo campus.

Each market will feature a curated mix of local vendors offering seasonal produce and plants, artisan and specialty foods, fresh baked goods, handmade crafts and gifts, bath and body products, jewelry, clothing and accessories, as well as food and beverages. A rotating lineup of acoustic musicians and DJs will add to the atmosphere with live music at every market.

Market Details:

• What: Saint Leo University Market
• Where: Kirk Hall Lawn, Saint Leo University, 33701 County Road 52, St. Leo, FL 33574
• When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:
  October 17, 2026
  November 14, 2026
  February 13, 2027
  March 13, 2027
  April 10, 2027
• Admission: Free and open to the public

For more information about the Saint Leo University Market and Family Weekend activities, visit network.tampabaymarkets.com.