Gulfport, FL: Visit Gulfport Florida and shop small and local on third Saturday May 20, for Gulfport’s Art & Gallery Walk! The event, hosted by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Association, takes place from 6-10 pm every first Friday and third Saturday– rain or shine, all year round, and is home to dozens of mobile artisans and craftsmen each month. This month’s selections may include but are not limited to: wood crafts, sculpture, handmade/designed clothing and accessories, paintings, glass, candles, clay art, jewelry, upcycled items, body products, pet products, authors, and more.
For your musical entertainment, live musicians appear at several venues throughout the waterfront district including The Double M Band, Pete and Dean, and others.
Art Walk spans 6 city blocks that includes more than 35 unique and locally owned shops, businesses, boutiques, galleries, bars, and restaurants. Gulfport’s Historic Waterfront Arts District is known as one of the foremost dining destinations in the Tampa Bay area, featuring over a dozen delicious restaurants, and all are within walking distance.
There is no admission fee for visitors and complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas. Gulfport events are always pet and family friendly. Art Walk is located near the surrounding area of 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707.
New vendor applications are now being accepted. Vendor information can be found at www.SIKpromotions.com. For general information, follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/GulfportArtWalk, visit us at www.visitgulfportflorida.com or call 727-322-5217.
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