Reviews for: St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
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Amy Tisdale
(Jan 7, 2012)
This is a craft fair, not a farmers' market. We only saw three farms there. Two farm had organic vegetables and the other had raw milk and eggs. There were also a few vendors reselling produce. The rest of the market was filled with crafts and prepared foods.
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I have been going to the Saturday morning market in St. Pete for years and they have numerous vendors selling the best local organic produce. Maybe you didn?t see everything that is available? The market is very large. I don?t know what you might be comparing this market to but maybe larger cities have a more extensive selection? The Saturday morning market is a fantastic place to spend the day at. I look forward to it?s opening every October.
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Amy, We are a fresh market working hard to support farmers and bring them to Market. This season we are adding two farmers-bringing our total to 14 farmers. When we started 10 years ago we had an herb grower and a honey coop. We have farm fresh dairy from cows, goats, and water buffalo; organic flowers; macadamia nuts, strawberries, blueberries, black eyed peas, and three vegetable farmers. We sell plant starts, organic herbs, edible plants, and honey. We support and invite small farms by reducing fees by more than half and offering two weeks free to try us out. We are a rain or shine market because our farmers pick and grow and we are there for them to sell. We work to bring fresh food to our community. This is Florida a largely agribusiness state for tomatoes, strawberries, and oranges. It has not been a friendly environment for small farmers. Pinellas County is a very urban county with one farm. And we have 12 farmers and would welcome more. Thanks for your comment.
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Lisa S.
(Sep 15, 2009)
They have the most diverse stalls and people and it is a hoot to go and watch our Mayor playing guitar and signing for the public!
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Margaret W.
(Sep 15, 2009)
St Pete Farmers Market is fully loaded & ready to go. They have everything you need & want and do it up nicely. I really appreciate the time & effort they put into it.
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Emily G.
(Sep 8, 2009)
Our market is located in our beautiful Downtown waterfront area and has a wonderfully diverse group of vendors including live music. They also work very hard to support local growers and farmers as well as small business and crafts people. It's a fabulous fun place to spend a Saturday morning eating, shopping, chatting up friends, neighbors and vendors and being entertained...and I can walk or ride my bike there!
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Patricia N.
(Sep 2, 2009)
Because It's great. Fresh produce, great food, wonderful music, brings the community together in a peaceful atmosphere!
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Cindy S.
(Sep 1, 2009)
The Saturday Morning Market has a great variety of foods and crafts, with both permanent and rotating vendors. The people are great, the atmosphere is great, and the products are great.
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Kris W.
(Aug 31, 2009)
From local produce to hand-crafted jewelry and artwork, this market has it all--a great way to shop and eat local as well as enjoy the great music.
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Mary Ellen S.
(Aug 31, 2009)
They have a great variety of things at the market, GREAT music, very fresh produce, good food to eat and it brings the entire community together in a wonderful atmosphere!
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Eileen C.
(Aug 31, 2009)
It is a wonderful community gathering place with wonderful food, entertainment & goods.
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Susan B.
(Aug 31, 2009)
The freshest produce, greenest plants and gourmet food from around the globe. Vendors are friendly and helpful. Variety of Crafts and earth friendly products.
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Olean B.
(Aug 31, 2009)
Love it!!! Such a wonderful way to begin our Saturday mornings.
To be there is to be in Europe at one of the wonderful markets.
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Marilyn G.
(Aug 31, 2009)
Great produce, beautiful plants, wonderful crafts and the very best in varieties of food.
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Tricia S.
(Aug 30, 2009)
In this economy they help us get the best veggies for a great price. We like that it is year round and shaded in the summer. The music is awesome!! There's also a wonderful variety of unique vendors.
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Jen P.
(Aug 30, 2009)
It's an awesome place to be for so many wonderful things from food to friends to just a great time!!! I love the market!!!
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Lucille S.
(Aug 30, 2009)
I love the Saturday Morning Market because my favorite baker, The Bread Artisan, is there. Also, locally grown fruit and veggies are there in abundance. I buy my breakfast at one of the many vendors featuring homemade goodies and sit and enjoy watching the crowd and listening to the music.
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Alicia S.
(Aug 30, 2009)
I support them because they have the freshest Fruits and Vegetables that I have ever found. The people are friendly and always willing to help me find what I am looking for and they make sure it is the best that they have.
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Erika H.
(Aug 30, 2009)
My family and I love coming to the market Saturday mornings. I love the fresh fish and all the local produce. The vendors have always been really nice and helpful. It's just a great place to spend a morning! I look forward to nicer weather when it can be outside again!
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Lorie G.
(Aug 30, 2009)
This is my most favorite market. I drive 32 miles one way to visit the Saturday Morning Market and I do it at least once a month. I love the quality & variety of the vendors! I can always find fun & unusual gifts and the produce stands are the best! The music and food are a great bonus. It's always a nice Saturday morning adventure for us.
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Alisha F.
(Aug 30, 2009)
We love heading to the Saturday Morning Market on Saturdays. Our 2 year old loves to dance to the music, we always have something interesting to eat, great coffee and pick up organic fruits and veggies.
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Linda N.
(Aug 30, 2009)
The Saturday Morning Market becomes a hub of the community! Music, arts, food and happy citizens stroll around buying or browsing. A Saturday at the Market feels like a holiday. There's nothing more heartwarming than sharing a breakfast with family and watching our children dance to the live music!
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Kelly O.
(Aug 30, 2009)
My favorite thing to do on a Saturday! This market is the perfect mix of product and food vendors; the location is easy to get to; and the live music just adds so much to the mix. A great place to meet old friends and new and pets are welcome too.
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Robin M.
(Aug 9, 2009)
Great selection of produce, ready-to-eat food, arts, crafts and live music. I always run into friends while I'm there. Our out-of-town visitors always love it!
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william and beverly H.
(Aug 5, 2009)
supports local growers, has the freshest produce, brings art and culture with them, has wonderful and unusual things you can't find in a grocery store anywhere. It's FUN!
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Lisa Marie B.
(Aug 5, 2009)
It is more important now during these trying times to support your local market. Your neighbors are right there selling their goods and services. What a better way to show them your support. Everyone should bypass the grocery store and go out there see your neignbors and friends and buy from them. I just love our market.
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Brianna G.
(Aug 5, 2009)
Farmers work really hard down here to provide us with the whole grains, fruits, and vegetables we need in our daily diets. Thank you!
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Mark J.
(Jul 30, 2009)
Where else in the US can you find a market that has different food vendors selling knishes, cajun food, BBQ, soul food, thai food, belgian waffles, cuban food, gelato, fish tacos, caribbean food, empanadas, gourmet soups, brick oven pizza, omelets, arepas (motsapies), turkey legs, french crepes, organic smoothies, vegie burgers and more. Thats just a small sample of what you can fill your stomach with right away. There's lots more vendors selling great food to take home (e.g. gourmet pasta, spices, olive salad, pastries, salsa, bread, jams, hot sauce, gourmet vinegar/oils, hummus and more). Its the best!
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Michele M.
(Jul 28, 2009)
a great selection of fresh and cooked food and other delightful things to beautify the world
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Jan A.
(Jul 28, 2009)
It's eclectic, delicious fresh food, live entertainment, beautiful flowers and hand made gift items, growing plants, a stone's throw from a sparkling, walkable waterfront and in a vibrant downtown.
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Shannon M.
(Jul 27, 2009)
This is the *best* market! And now they've opened year-round so it's even better!
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Rebecca F.
(Jul 27, 2009)
always great music, interesting local crafts, organic produce, family businesses and diverse crowds/dogs
a real boost to our lively downtown scene on Saturdays!
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Cathy H.
(Jul 27, 2009)
St Pete's Saturday Morning Market is a centerpiece event for St. Petersburg - just one more reason why I love this city. I love the vendors, the sociability and the energy.
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Barbara C.
(Jul 22, 2009)
Everything you want in a farmers market and more, including great food, music, and recycled items made into unique gifts.
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Ellyn A.
(Jul 17, 2009)
I can spend the entire morning experiencing something unique-- from breakfast to exotic plants. It's a great way to kick off the weekend.
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Christine C.
(Jun 26, 2009)
I found our wonderful, quaint SaturdayMorning Market, shortly after relocating to St. Pete in 2007. I go as often as I can. The people are great! The atmosphere and entertainment is fun. And the produce is fresh and very reasonable. I could go on and on!
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Sara H.
(Jun 24, 2009)
I went last week for the first time and loved it! It was such a great atmosphere filled with live music, art, and interesting people. I also bought all of my produce for under $8.00!
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Patty C.
(Jun 23, 2009)
We have the best produce, plants, food and entertainment of any open air farmers market!! Located in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida!!
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Abby A.
(Jun 23, 2009)
Our market is AMAZING!!!! Live music, fresh and tasty fruits and veggies, hoola hoop dancing, arts, crafts, and more. It's my Saturday ritual and I love it.
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Inez V.
(Jun 22, 2009)
Because it's locally grown and fresher than supermarket produce and it's organic. I don't want chemicals on my food or in my body. I want the best and freshest I can get. It also promotes community which we all need.
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Pat M.
(Jun 22, 2009)
I love it! I love the fresh fruits and vegetables and the fact that it is grown locally
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Lori S.
(Jun 21, 2009)
i love the variety and want to support area farms. some of the other pluses are booths with organic clothing and items i feel better about buying both environmentally and by supporting small local businesses.
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Sharon W.
(Jun 21, 2009)
I find the freshest and most beautiful vegetables and fruit there. It's a always a great way to find the best prices and visit downtown.
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Amy P.
(Jun 21, 2009)
Because i want to buy food grown locally and if possible Organic.
Its also fun, relaxing and easy. As consumers of proper nutrition, we so need small local farms and small local farms need and deserve our support now more than ever.
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Martha O.
(Jun 21, 2009)
Let me count the ways:
Educational, tasty, fun, healthy, entertaining, friendly...
A great thing to do for the planet, my community and myself!
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Russ W.
(Jun 21, 2009)
The market is infused with terrific produce and other products along with being in the most beautiful waterfront downtown in Florida if not the USA
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Carol B.
(Jun 21, 2009)
Great way to support local producers and talent on a Saturday morning, meet friends and enjoy the weather!
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Lisa R.
(Jun 21, 2009)
I support local farmers markets because it brings the community together and it is more sustainable for the planet to buy local fresh produce and goods.
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Davina M.
(Jun 21, 2009)
It provides an opportunity for people to get fresh foods & socialize that many would other not get.
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Jacqueline F.
(Jun 21, 2009)
Delightful array of delishious things. The cheese shop is supurb. Lots of fruit an veg all over the place. Coffees, teas, wonderful spices, you name it! Oh, the fish shop is also very good. Then there are cloths, crafts, childrens books. Oh, and what about the plant shops...all lovely stuff just right for the Florida sun.
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diana S.
(Jun 21, 2009)
Love it! fresh food, live music and everything you could ever want. Spend the day and bring the dog.
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Nicole V.
(Jun 21, 2009)
This market is amazing. It has everything you could possibly need, fresh foods, organic clothing, organic health products, live entertainment. This is a phenomenal market with dedicated and friendly vendors.
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Sarah G.
(Jun 21, 2009)
I support our Saturday Morning Market because of the beautiful, fresh, local fruits and veggies. Also it helps promote local artisans. It's a great way to get out in some fresh air, eat some wonderful food and interact with our community.
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Robin W.
(Jun 21, 2009)
Supporting locals is always the best way to shop. The Market is fun with not only great products but wonderful music as well! Plus - it's dog friendly.
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Augusto V.
(Jun 21, 2009)
Lots of fresh, good vegetables and more. Great friendly sales people. Clean place to shop.
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JoAnn R.
(Jun 19, 2009)
Everything is fresh and crisp. The vendors are pleasant and the atmosphere is fun.
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Noreen B.
(Jun 19, 2009)
I love the "fresh from the garden" produce, the Saturday morning live entertainment and the local community coming together.
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Joy S.
(Jun 19, 2009)
The perfect way to start a weekend; morning coffee, fresh veggies and fruits, and terrific entertainment. Saturday Morning Market is the frosting on the cake we call St. Pete!
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Sandra R.
(Jun 19, 2009)
I love to cook and quality ingredients are important to me. Mona's herbs are the best! The vendors are always interesting and the music is always great.
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When you say farm fresh dairy, do you mean raw, organic dairy and heavy cream that has NOT been ultra-pasteurized? Is everything else organic and grass fed at this market too?