The  Sunday Market in Horan Park, next to the Community Center and Police Station in St. Pete Beach is the result of the collaborative efforts of Suntan Art Center, The City of St. Pete Beach, as well as local artists and vendors to enhance life in our community. The Market's mission is to unify the vast talents within the community and provide a weekly neighborhood market that will promote local business, recreation and the arts. It will bring a new energy and an effort to suport the local community to benefit this quiet beach city's economy.

The Suntan sponsored Sunday Market will be held weekly on Sunday mornings from October through April on the beautiful waterfront property along Boca Ciega Bay. Horan Park is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Our mission is to provide locals as well as visitors to the City with an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful waterfront, listen to live music, shop local artists and vendors and purchase great food and produce.

The market will be open to customers each Sunday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Find An Application to the Sunday Market Here

MARKET MANAGEMENT POLICIES

The Sunday Market is sponsored by the Suntan Art Center in conjunction with the City of St. Pete. Beach. Selection of market vendors will be at the sole discretion of the Suntan Art Center.

David Cellon will serve as Market Operations Manager. He will be responsible for the weekly operations of the market.

PRODUCT TYPES

1. Food Products
Includes ready-to-eat foods, take-home foods and specialty food products.

2. Farm Produce

3. Plants & Flowers

4. Green Products: environmentally friendly products

5. Arts and Crafts

Categories - Crafts are evaluated within a respective product type (e.g. pottery, clothing, jewelry, personal care products, yard art, etc). Final decision will be made by the Suntan Jury and market manager.

All artwork and craft MUST be created by the exhibitor. No representative sales will be allowed. Items offered for re-sale or commercially produced items are not acceptable.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SALES

Selection Criteria - Potential vendors are screened based on a number of criteria, including:

1. Product Type - Whether the product/service falls within the market product type guidelines (described above).
2. Product Quality – The style, construction and uniqueness of the product.
3. Presentation – The display of the products on tables and throughout the booth.
4. Vendor Style – The overall demeanor and general appearance of the vendor.

The market management will make judgments regarding the appropriate number of vendors within any product category. This assessment is based on several factors and will offer optimum sales opportunities for vendors while stimulating creativity through competition.

Vendors are not permitted to add additional product lines (outside the products described on their market application) without market management approval.

Service vendors may be admitted if the service is conducted at the market (e.g. face painting, chair massage, or knife sharpening). Businesses seeking only to promote their services at their own remote locations will not be admitted.

As a public service, space will be allotted for non-profit organizations to promote their own fund raising events. These spaces will be available on a limited and first- come basis so early reservations are encouraged.

Booth Size - The standard booth space is up to 12 feet wide and 12 feet deep...more than ample for manufactured EZ-UP style canopy tents. Since tents will be back to back, this will allow a shared space of 4'X10' for concealed storage behind the tents.

FEES

The fee for vending at the market is $35/day or $125 for 4 weeks....Multiple weeks need not be consecutive. Fees must be paid by the Wednesday preceding the scheduled date to ensure a space reservation. No refunds will be given for cancellations. Credits may be given for changes made prior to the payment deadline, but the vendor will be financially responsible for the dates reserved. For example, if a vendor reserves spaces on three (3) Sundays in a 3 month period, he/she is making a commitment to show and will be required to pay for those dates.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

For insurance purposes, all exhibitors must be members of Suntan Art Center. Applicants must include an email contact address. Application may be made directly at the Suntan Art Center's Don Vista location, Mon-Fri. 9AM-4PM. Applications are also available on-line and can be mailed or emailed to Suntan.

e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
mail: Suntan Art Center
3300 Gulf Blvd
St. Pete. Beach, FL 33706

Applications should include the following:

A complete description of the items to be exhibited, including price range and basic technique.

A photo of display/booth set up. (This is optional for food/ plant vendors).

Digital pictures of a reasonable sample of your products. (arts and crafts vendors, only)

Due to the volunteer status of the Jury Committee, it may take several weeks for an application to be reviewed by the Jury.

Wait List – If a prospective vendor applies in a product category that is full, the application will be wait-listed. When space becomes available, the vendor with the strongest application (within the category) on the wait-list may be invited to screen.

VENDOR SCREENING & APPROVAL PROCESS

The Suntan Jury Committee may decide that your application warrants an invitation to vend once at the market. The purpose of this opportunity is for the Committee to complete the overall assessment of your product, booth setup, and presentation.

You will receive an email invitation to vend at the Market, including a choice of dates. You should email your preference to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Once you receive the confirmation of your scheduled date, you’ll need to send payment to secure your date.

The Jury Committee and Market Manager are responsible for making the final decision about the approval of a new vendor after the screening visit.

RESERVATION PROCESS

Payment must be received by Wednesday, 4:00PM, prior to your scheduled date to hold your space. Payment received after that date may result in loss of that space for that week based on availability. We are limited to 40 vendors per week so scheduling in advance is advisable.

For scheduling purposes, vendors will be asked to select dates on a monthly basis. This reservation is a promise to show. Spaces will be assigned at the discretion of the management. Vendors will receive space assignment at the venue on Sunday.

Checks should be made payable to Suntan Art Center.

Send the payment to:
Suntan Art Center
3300 Gulf Blvd
St. Pete. Beach, FL 33706

Reservation payments are not refundable. However, if you cancel your scheduled date by Wednesday prior to the Sunday market, your payment will be credited to a future scheduled date.

Reserved vendors who do not arrive by 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, or fail to indicate in advance that they will be late, may forfeit their space. No-shows will forfeit their booth fee.

LICENSES & TAXES

Food vendors are expected to meet the requirements of applicable state and local regulatory agencies.

Vendors that sell pre-packaged foods or food that is prepared prior to the event (bread, soup, etc): require licensing through Florida Dept. of Agriculture – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vendors that prepare and cook food at the event require licensing through the Dept of Business & Professional Regulation-www.MyFloridaLicense.com

Plant vendors must hold an appropriate license with the Division of Plant Industry from the Florida of the Dept. of Agriculture.

Occupational License - The Suntan Art Center has a blanket occupational license from the City of St. Pete. Beach for all participating Suntan vendors. This applies only while the participant is vending at the Suntan markets.

Sales Tax - Sales tax, where applicable, is the responsibility of the seller.