{"id":79418,"date":"2025-12-11T04:35:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/79418\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T04:35:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:35:12","slug":"jan-3-corey-avenue-art-craft-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/79418\/","title":{"rendered":"Jan 3 | Corey Avenue Art &#038; Craft Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The charming Corey Avenue district is set to be transformed once again as the Corey Avenue Art &amp; Craft Festivals return for their 31st annual season. A beloved, long-running tradition, these popular, free events transform the heart of St. Pete Beach into a lively, open-air marketplace and a key economic driver for local shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the Corey Area Business Association (CABA), the multi-day festivals are a must-visit for art lovers, collectors, and anyone seeking unique, handcrafted treasures while supporting the historic district.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For over three decades, the Corey Avenue Art &amp; Craft Festivals have been a cornerstone of our community, bringing world-class artistry right to our doorstep,&#8221; said a representative from CABA. &#8220;We invite everyone to stroll the avenue, meet the talented makers, and, most importantly, support the diverse array of small businesses, boutiques, and locally owned restaurants that make Corey Avenue unique.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Experience The Festival &amp; Support Local<\/p>\n<p>The two-day weekend events feature a curated collection of contemporary crafts and fine art from skilled artisans across the nation.<\/p>\n<p> Handcrafted Treasures: Attendees can browse a diverse      array of unique, American-made items, including stunning jewelry and      accessories, functional pottery and ceramics, original fine      art (paintings and photography), and stylish clothing and home      d\u00e9cor.<br \/>\n The Green Market: Complementing the artisan booths      on Sunday, is      an expansive Green Market, offering a selection of exotic plants,      handmade soaps, gourmet spices, and other specialty food items.<br \/>\n Vibrant Atmosphere: Beyond the hundreds of art      vendors, the festival encourages visitors to fully explore the surrounding      shops. Patrons can step off the street and into beloved local spots like Chill      Restaurant &amp; Bar, Twisted Tiki Bar &amp; Grill, and      specialty boutiques like Coastal Cottage and JoJo&#8217;s Boutique      &amp; Curvy Mermaid for lunch, a cocktail, or some retail therapy. The      festival provides a free, fun, and community-focused experience<br \/>\n     that directly benefits the economic health of the Corey Avenue district.<\/p>\n<p>The event is Pet and Family Friendly and Public Admission is FREE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The charming Corey Avenue district is set to be transformed once again as the Corey Avenue Art &amp;&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":79419,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-79418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79418\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}