Owner and operator Shawn Yang says the market’s relocation to St. Pete has helped broaden its reach and introduce the event to new crowds.
Yang launched the market at 13600 Icot Boulevard in Largo in late 2021, but had to relocate after Pinellas County purchased the property for a new government campus.
The market ultimately found a permanent home at Win! Derby last fall and has been hosting its weekly gatherings there ever since.
One of the market’s biggest draws is its food court, which features vendors cooking meals fresh on-site. A small number of tables are available for visitors who want to sit and eat.
“We have everything from barbecue, hot dogs, and Mexican food to Vietnamese, Filipino, Laotian, and Cambodian food,” Yang said. “There’s really so much variety, and everything is cooked fresh on-site.”