ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Saturday Shoppes is announcing the second annual BBQ and Blues Festival to be held this Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Tropicana Field.
The BBQ and Blues Festival will feature more than 100 local vendors with products for people and pets. Additionally, food trucks, music, and more (even our animal shelter partners) will be available from across Pinellas County.
Lives Blues entertainment will be happening on the hour – from national star Brian Leneschmidt to local talent Benny and the Harp, the music will be top-notch.
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Additionally, the event will feature six BBQ chefs with smoked turkey legs, brisket, BBQ chicken and ribs, and their award-winning sauces!
With more than 5,000 people and BBQ lovers attending in 2023, the event returns for its second year with the goal of becoming a much anticipated and loved annual BBQ event in the heart of St. Petersburg that supports local vendors.
The Saturday Shoppes is a marketplace where everyone is included. Renee Edwards-Perry founded this event to create a place where minority and women-owned businesses could start and grow their business dreams.
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The Saturday Shoppes at Tropicana happens on the first Saturday of every month in Lot 4 of Tropicana Field. It is a perfect location with lots of trees for shade year-round. The event is free, with free parking, and all are welcome.
Mark your calendars now for this fun event! Vendor spaces are already filling up. If you are interested in booth space or sponsoring this amazing event, please visit www.saturdayshoppes.com.
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