LocalShops1, the organizer of the Shopapalooza Festival offered vendors the opportunity to donate $150 to Live Love St Pete a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In exchange for a “cut the line” option during check-in for their holiday extravaganza that is expected to be largest Small Business Saturday and Sunday event in the nation. Donations from this initiative totaling $4,500 were made directly to Live Love St. Pete.
The 30 businesses who donated include Great Scott Designs, ZPlant, Artware, Love Art St. Pete, Parrotland Carvings Beach Blossom Studio, Pieces of Melee, The Frigid Collective, The Nutty Snack Shack, Kara’s Greek, Edward’s Kool Kreations, Dr. BBQ, Skirtin Around, Parking Lot Pirates, FNP Accessories, 15 Olives, XMTX Collections, Ella’s Craft Corner, Art Rodgers Design, WDT Gifts & Home Decor Division, PMFB, Pens Made From Braun, Artistic Creationz, Casey’s Collections, CocoRoo, JoyFL State, Pearls by Pat, MShap, The Jagged Oyster, Magni’s Munchies and More and Shape Shifter Fish and Friends.
“It’s a win-win-win: Live Love St. Pete gets $4,500, vendors get a head start on setup, and Friday check-in runs smoother. Thank you to the Shopapalooza vendors for coming together to give back to a good cause to help children,” says Ester Venouziou, LocalShops1 and Shopapalooza founder. Live Love St. Pete was founded by St. Petersburg resident Melody Proud, who has a passion to help underserved school children in the area.
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated LocalShops1’s Shopapalooza Festival on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 from 10 am to 5pm. The 2-day extravaganza celebrates local businesses, local arts, local tastes, local music, and the local vibe that makes Tampa Bay such a special place. More than 350 local makers and small businesses are coming together at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park (701 Bayshore Dr NE) on Thanksgiving Weekend for LocalShops1’s Shopapalooza Festival.
With more than 350 local makers and small businesses participating, Shopapalooza is expected to be the biggest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) celebration in the nation, Shopapalooza is a fun and easy way for families to do kick off their holiday dreams while shopping, drinking, dining, and supporting local makers and small businesses. Admission is free.
LocalShops1, launched in 2008, is Tampa Bay’s source for all things local. Our mission is to provide advocacy, support and education to locally owned, independent businesses throughout the region. For more information about LocalShops1, please visit https://www.localshops1.com/ or Instagram @localshops1 or Facebook LocalShops1. Shopapalooza Festival is LocalShops1’s annual holiday extravaganza, and it’s expected to be the largest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) event in the Southeast, possibly the nation.