Welcome to the Gulfport Merchants Association Home Page!
The Gulfport Art Walks are becoming THE place for cool vendors to set up on the first Friday and third Saturday every month on Beach Blvd from 6:00 to 10:00 pm in Gulfport, Florida!
June 5th Gulfport Art Walk on Beach Blvd. in beautiful Gulfport, Florida
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First Friday Art Walk: July 3rd, 2009
Support your local Arts Community! Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk on July 3rd features over fifty fabulous Artisans,
Crafters, Antiques Dealers, Authors, and Entertainers along Beach Blvd, from 6 to 10 pm. Live entertainment can be heard throughout the Waterfront District.
Art Walk takes place on the First Friday and Third Saturday of every month, year round.
Relax and enjoy an extraordinary shopping and dining experience on Beach Blvd in Gulfport… Tampa Bay’s “best kept secret”.
Free Gulfport trolley rides, free parking, pet and family friendly.
Vendors can download the application here.
For more information call 866-ARTWALK
Gulfport Celebrates the 4th of July!
Gulfport, FL - The City of Gulfport invites everyone to celebrate this 4th of July celebration with an extraordinary line-up of fun and exciting activities in the City’s downtown waterfront district on Saturday, July 4, 2009!
To keep you informed ahead of time, street closures are on the following streets starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th. Beach Boulevard will be closed from 31st Avenue (south) to Shore Boulevard. Shore Boulevard will be closed from 54th Street South (west) to 56th Street South. 54th Street South, south of Essex Avenue will also be closed. Beach Boulevard south of 28th Avenue South to 31st Avenue South will be temporarily closed for the City’s 4th of July Community Parade from 5:45 PM until 6:30 PM.
The day starts early with a Kid’s Fishing Derby, at the Recreation Center seawall, from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. (Registration for the derby will start at 7:30 A.M.) followed by a Free Family Sandcastle Contest, sponsored by the Gulfport Recreation Division, on Gulfport Beach, from 10 A.M. to Noon (Registration will start at 9:30 A.M.) This year’s theme is “Red, White and Blue”. City staff will be on Gulfport Beach from noon to 6 P.M. with a variety of FREE kid friendly activities! Also, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Beach Blvd. S. towards 54th St. S., you can view a stunning variety of autos at the annual auto show.
At 5 P.M., 60sGroove will be rockin’ your favorite 60s tunes during a slick night of music, so feel free to wear your favorite tie dyes! Local vendors offer a variety of arts, crafts, food delicacies and patriotic knick-knacks for your enjoyment, from 4 – 10 P.M. Our community parade will begin promptly at 6 P.M. making its way (southbound) down Beach Boulevard to the Gulfport Casino, where it will head west on Shore Boulevard to 58th Street South. Make sure to grab a good viewing spot!
At 9 P.M. a not-to-be-missed fireworks display will offer spectacular closing to the day’s festivities. The city trolley is scheduled to run from 4-11 P.M. The trolley will provide rides to/from all designated parking areas such as the Library (5501 28th Ave. S.), Senior Center & Theater (5501 27th Ave. S.), Hoyt Field (2306 56th St. S.), Chase Park (54th St. S. and 28th Ave. S.) and Ted Phillips Wood Ibis Park (58th St. S. and 28th Ave. S.).
The City welcomes ALL to celebrate the Fourth of July in the City of Gulfport! For more information regarding the evening’s events, please contact Gail Biron at 893-1118.
Next Concert on the Point - Friday, July 10th, 7:30 p.m.
The City of Gulfport the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association continue its summer waterfront concerts located on The Point behind the Gulfport Recreation Center at Shore Blvd. and 58th Street South. This FREE concert series will be held the second Friday of each month from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The next concert is July 10 and features the Solid Core Band.
Bring your beach blanket or chair and join the fun.
Refreshments provided by local community groups.
Donations of non-perishable food items for the Senior Center Pantry will be accepted.
Get into the community spirit and enjoy a free evening of entertainment brought to you by the City of Gulfport and the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce. Please, no coolers or food baskets allowed. For more information contact the Chamber at 344-3711.
Lori Rosso
Proprietor, Sea Breeze Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn
5701 Shore Blvd., Gulfport, Florida 33707
727-343-4445
THE GECKO’S ARE COMING!!
9th Annual Geckofest
Saturday, September 5th, 2009
From 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Beach Blvd., Gulfport
The 9th Annual Gulfport Gecko Fest is on the way. This FREE Event sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Association, Bright House Networks, The St. Petersburg Times, GEICO, Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Art Center, Sail Away Realty and the City of Gulfport is a full day of fun for everyone. Proceeds will benefit the St. Petersburg Aids Walk. This quirky celebration brings together strolling street performers, main stage performers and vendors with all types of weird and wonderful wares up and down Beach Blvd. Over 170 vendors are expected to be in attendance at this years event!
Join the o-FISH-al GECKO Goddess and the Gecko Court along with Belly Dancers Troupe Zahara, Barnaby the clown, Kim the magician, the Village Villains, Mime Your Own Business, The City of Imagination, West Coast Mutineers,Bohemian Fire and more who will all be roaming the streets and entertaining the crowds!
If you want to stay in one place…FREE live entertainment will be provided on three main stages from noon till 10 p.m
Don’t forget this is an audience participation event especially the parade (6pm)… We are expanding the Gecko Walking Parade (think wacky, noisy, and costumed) with non human, and adults & children’s costume contests at the end. Additional activities include Sidewalk Chalk Art, A children’s area, Face Painting. Drum Circle, and Belly Dance Lessons, and Much More.
The day culminates in Gulfport’s famous - STREET DANCE at 8:00 pm! Bring your dancing shoes and beach chairs!
The Industrial Arts Center is proud to announce the facility's one year anniversary will coincide with Gulfport's Gecko Fest on Saturday, September 5th, 2009.
Gulfport Art Walk on June 5th, 2009
Drum Magic drum circle at the Gulfport Springfest 2009
"Get Rescued" in Gulfport 2009
GULFPORT EVENTS
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Tuesday Morning Fresh Market (Daytime Paver Event)
Weekly, Every Tuesday, Year Round. 9 am to 3 pm
Fees: $25 weekly or $150 for 10 consecutive weeks.
Make Checks Payable to: GMA
Download the 2009 Vendor Application
Mail Application and Fee Payment to:
Leslie Gilchrist, C/O GMA, 3007 Beach Blvd.,Gulfport FL, 33707
Contact: Leslie Gilchrist- 727-343-5962 or info@gulfport-market.com
Visit: www.Gulfport-Market for more information!
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Art Walk (Evening Paver Event)
Bi-Weekly, First Friday and Third Saturday, Year Round. 6-10 pm
Applicants: Handmade and Personal creations.
Fees: $25 per Art Walk or $100 for five Consecutive Art Walks.
Application valid for one year.
Make Checks Payable to: GMA
Mail Application:
Suzanne King, C/O GMA, 5225 15th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact: Suzanne King- 727-322-5217 or GulfportEvents@gmail.com
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Gulfport Goes Green (Daytime Paver Event)
Monthly, Fourth Saturday, Year Round. 10 am to 5 pm.
Applicants: Health, Wellness and eco-friendly vendors.
Fees: $25 per event
Make Checks Payable to: GMA
Download the 2009 Vendor Application
Mail Application and Fee Payment to:
Leslie Gilchrist, C/O GMA, 3007 Beach Blvd.,Gulfport FL, 33707
Contact: Leslie Gilchrist- 727-343-5962 or info@gulfportgoesgreen.com
Visit: www.GulfportGoesGreen.com for more information!
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Shop Mom and Pop (Daytime Paver Event)
Saturday, November 28, 2009 10 am to 5 pm
Applicants: Sole Proprietors, Handmade and Personal creations.
Fees: $30
Make Checks Payable to: GMA
Mail Application:
Suzanne King, C/O GMA, 5225 15th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact: Suzanne King- 727-322-5217 or GulfportEvents@gmail.com
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Get Rescued In Gulfport (Daytime Street Event)
Saturday, February 28th, 2009, Noon to 6 pm
Applicants: Any. Priority given to Pet Friendly Vendors and Rescue Groups. Fees: Applications Postmarked by Feb.1st $50.00, by Feb. 15th $75.00, AFTER Feb.15th $100
Make Checks Payable to: GET RESCUED IN GULFPORT
Mail Application:
Suzanne King, C/O GMA, 5225 15th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact: Suzanne King- 727-322-5217 or GulfportEvents@gmail.com
Rescues Contact: Lynda Shehan-727-323-3892 or no1ringmaster@aol.com
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Spring Fest (All Day Street Event)
April 11, 2009, Noon to 8 pm
Applicants: Any Fees: Postmarked by March 13th $50.00, by March 27th $75.00, AFTER March 27th $100
Make Checks Payable to: GULFPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mail Application: Suzanne King, C/O GMA, 5225 15th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact: Suzanne King- 727-322-5217 or GulfportEvents@gmail.com
Lori Rosso- 727-687-0426 or rsvp@seabreezemanor.com
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July 4th Celebration (All Day Paver Event)
July 4th, Annualy. Noon to 10 pm
Applicants: Any
Fees: $50
Make Checks Payable to: GMA
Mail Application:
Suzanne King, C/O GMA, 5225 15th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact: Suzanne King- 727-322-5217 or GulfportEvents@gmail.com
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Gecko Fest (Street Event)
Saturday, September 5th, 2009, Noon to 10 pm
Applicants: Any
Fees: Postmarked by August 1st $75.00, by Aug15th $100, AFTER Aug 15th $150
Make Checks Payable to: GMA
Mail Application:
Suzanne King, C/O GMA, 5225 15th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact: Suzanne King- 727-322-5217 or GulfportEvents@gmail.com
Geckofest 2008
Your GMA Board Members
Feel free to contact board members with questions and comments about GMA activities and events. Your input matters.
- Mike McCue - President
Domain Home Accessories
mmccue@tampabay.rr.com or 727-302-9299
- Leslie Gilchrist - Treasurer
The Outpost
gilchristleslie@gmail.com or 727-439-1485
- Lori Rosso - Board Member
Sea Breeze Manor
rsvp@seabreezemanor.com or 727-343-4445
- Mary O'Malley - Board Member
Reef Dog Gifts and Grooming
reefdogmary@yahoo.com or 727-323-7007
- Michele King - Board Member
Sail Away Realty
michwilltwo@aol.com or 727-433-3610
- Suzanne King - Events Coordinator
GulfportEvents@gmail.com or 727-322-5217
