LocalShops1 is offering more opportunities for businesses to be a part of this year’s Halloween on Central festival taking place Sunday, October 26 from noon to 5pm. The Voodoo Vendor Village is expanding from four blocks to five blocks which means more opportunities for creativity, shopping and for local businesses to take part in this spooky celebration.
The Voodoo Vendor Village will cover Central Avenue between 16th and 21st streets, featuring local makers and small businesses, food trucks, candy stations and more. Festival goers are encouraged to come in costume and stroll the village and beyond. Halloween on Central extends nearly two miles of the city on Central Avenue from 31st Street to Dr. MLK Jr. (9th) Street. Admission to this family-friendly event is free.
The Voodoo Vendor Village brings the best of the best. Local boutiques like Dark Cycle Clothing, SeaMonkey Brand & Apparel, and Sandbar Clothing Co. will showcase their latest designs, while artists from Baywater Creative to Monarch Vista Studio will feature handmade pieces ranging from pottery and resin art to whimsical stickers and prints.
Foodies, get ready! Food trucks and snack vendors will line the street, including Gigglewaters, Main Street Boys Homemade Empanadas, Florida Roasted Corn, and Slider Guys, plus sweet stops like Candy Crush Freeze Dried Candy and Sweet Lady Dayne. Refreshments are covered too, with Beech Kombucha, Mother Kombucha, and The Mad Mango offering a variety of sips.
The Village also includes pet-friendly vendors like Doggie Paws Barkery, Boujiee Pets, and Magni’s Munchies and More, as well as nonprofits such as Friends of Strays and RMHC Tampa Bay, making it a community-centered celebration.
For vendor information at the Voodoo Vendor Village, email ester@localshops1.com. Spaces are limited. Food and Drink spots are full. LocalShops1 is once again partnering with the Grand Central District, EDGE District and the City of St. Petersburg to bring the Voodoo Vendor Village. LocalShops1 is collaborating with SIK Promotions to help with logistics and setup for the Voodoo Vendor Village.
Activities along the festival route include strolling performers, entertainment, music, family fun and games, exploring Central Avenue’s wonderful shops, restaurants, pubs, food truck hubs, trick-or-treating, candy stops, costume contests, wiener dog races and dog costume contests, children’s activities and more vendors. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcomed.
“This is a great opportunity for local businesses to be part of a popular community event, meet new customers and bring brand awareness to their offerings,” said Ester Venouziou, LocalShops1 founder. There will be an opportunity for 150 vendors at the 5th annual Halloween on Central Festival.