ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – The Saturday Shoppes is excited to announce a return event to Tropicana Field Lot 4 – the Beer, BBQ, and Bacon Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 12-5 p.m.
This free community event will feature over 80 vendors, food trucks, music and entertainment, and more. Parking is free.
Renee Edwards, founder of the popular regional “Saturday Shoppes” market, partners with the Tampa Bay Rays to provide economic development opportunities to the community, with a strong focus on minority and women-owned businesses.
The growth of the “Saturday Shoppes” has been remarkable, making its mark in cities nationwide, including St. Petersburg, Tampa, Miami, Atlanta, and this year in Washington D.C. Building on that success, Edwards launched the afternoon/evening market “Shopping with a Vibe” in Clearwater.
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A unique component of Edwards’ work is the Saturday Morning Shoppe Vendor Academy, which allows vendors the opportunity to participate in a four-week training focused on improved marketing and social media strategies, exceptional customer service, licensing, and other business best practices.
Bringing minority and women-owned businesses to the forefront is a passion for Edwards. She has been featured in the New York Times and local media regarding her efforts:
For more information on the upcoming event in St. Petersburg visit www.saturdayshoppes.com.
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