Black Shops Vendor Marketplace – R&B Game Night Presented by Tampa Diaspora Events. Position your brand inside one of Tampa’s most culturally intentional monthly experiences for Black professionals.R&B Game Night takes place every 1st Tuesday at 1920 Ybor Venue (1920 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605) from 7PM–12AM. The room is built around tournament and recreational play for Spades, Mini Fashion Show, Paint & Sip, Music Trivia Bingo, Bid Whist, Dominoes, UNO, Connect 4 and more—paired with karaoke, line dancing, DJ Boucher Baby, a cigar lounge, food, and high-energy networking.The Black Shops Vendor Marketplace is integrated directly into the experience—not isolated. Vendors engage attendees who are relaxed, social, and ready to spend. This is a room of professionals, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers who value circulating dollars intentionally.Vendor Investment:• $50 Booth Fee• Consistent exposure. Built-in foot traffic.Event Held the 1st Tuesday of Every Month. Event Date: Tuesday, Oct 6th | 7PM–12AM
Apply to join us in Laureate Park Village Center family-friendly farmers market with over 30 local vendors! Please apply to each event you would like to attend. Each event is individually curated. Thank you for your interest in joining Orlando Local Makers!
For 79 years, the Northeast Florida Fair has provided entertainment, education, opportunity, and fun for the citizens of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. We celebrate the heart of agricultural life — from 4-H youth to master gardeners, from prize heifers to blue-ribbon pies. At the Northeast Florida Fair, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the magic of the fair. That's why we're excited to introduce Peaceful Patch: Sensory Friendly Hours —a special early opening designed to create a calmer, more comfortable fair experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism, developmental disabilities, PTSD, and other special needs. One registered participant and one immediate family member/caregiver receive complimentary admission. Additional family and friends are welcome with paid admission. Everyone attending must be included on the RSVP.
Music lovers get ready for another season of River Nights, the City of Port St. Lucie’s popular concert series.
River Nights is located at the Port District event lawn, located at 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd. The free concert series takes place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month from October through April.
Bring a cozy blanket and a lawn chair in the new venue along the St. Lucie River and enjoy live music under the stars. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from food trucks and a full cash bar.
October 9-11, 2026 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Started in 2012, WasabiCon is Jacksonville, Florida’s largest and longest-running pop culture convention . The family-friendly event focuses on Anime (including Manga & Asian Culture), Cosplay, Kpop, Tabletop Gaming, and Video Games. WasabiCon takes up 165,000 square feet of the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center and features hundreds of hours of programming spread across three days making it one of the Bold City’s most exciting experiences every year! Single-day and 3-Day tickets to WasabiCon can be purchased in advance online or on-site during the event. Children under three (3) years old receive free admission with a paid adult. Download the free official WasabiCon app to your mobile device for access to schedules, maps, and more. Available for iOS and Android. Stay close to the convention at one of more than ten pa...
Join us for the GACTC Oktoberfest 25th Anniversary Celebration—a full day of German heritage, community spirit, and unforgettable entertainment. Enjoy live German bands, dancing, and singing, along with family-friendly attractions including a kid zone, train rides, a car show, and crowd-favorite Wiener dog races.
Savor authentic food, visit the Beer Garten and Wine Garten, and take part in our special Veterans Parade. VIP packages are available for an enhanced festival experience.
This event is proudly hosted by a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting veterans, including Honor Flights, homeless veterans, and Hibiscus House. All proceeds go directly back into our community.
Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us—it is a day you will not want to miss.
Apply now to join us under the Beacon in the heart of Lake Nona Town Center for this weekly Friday evening family-friendly pop-up market with over 40 local makers! Please be sure to apply to each event you would like to attend. Each event is individually curated. Thank you for your interest in joining Orlando Local Makers! *Tents are required for this event.
The inaugural Orlando Fire & Flavor Festival is a two-day event scheduled for October 10th and 11th, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Organized by Battle Bros Events, the festival features hot sauce vendors, marketplace and craft vendors, food vendors, and sponsors. Vendor applications are open across multiple categories.
🎃👻 It’s time for some Not-So-Spooky FUN! 👻🎃
Join us for a magical day filled with shopping local, tasty bites, and festive fall excitement!
✨ This is not a trick-or-treating event ✨
Bring the whole family — kids are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and strike a pose at our adorable fall photo opportunities 📸🍂 for the cutest seasonal memories!
Wander through amazing vendors & artisans to discover one-of-a-kind treasures, enjoy colorful face painting, and indulge in mouthwatering favorites from our delicious food trucks.
It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, support small businesses, and make unforgettable memories with your family and friends!
🧡 Shop Small
🧡 Eat Local
🧡 Dress Up & Snap Some Pics
🧡 Have a Fa-BOO-lous Time
Cowgirls & Pilates is a wellness social held October 10, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm at The Ranch 22 in Wellington, Florida. Guests take a Pilates class led by Jetset Pilates, get coffee or matcha, browse curated local vendors, and visit a flower bar, with proceeds benefiting the ranch's Stable Moments Program. That program uses mentorship and equine connection to support children, teens, and young adults affected by abuse, neglect, foster care, or trafficking.
Come out to the farm and enjoy our 6th annual Fall Festival at Sunsational Farms. There will be over 70 small business vendors, pumpkin patch, food trucks, a DJ, bounce houses, games & more!
*FREE ADMISSION & PARKING
*No animals allowed on the farm (except for service animals).
Monster Luau is a tropical-themed Halloween and horror convention taking place October 10, 2026, in Hollywood, Florida featuring vendors, trick-or-treating, costume contests, video game tournaments, Giveaways and prizes, Film Festival and Classic Horror film screenings.
Scarecrow Fest takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm in Crystal River's Town Square. Part of a 35 year local tradition, the free downtown festival includes fall costumes, games, vendors, food, live music, beer and wine, and photo spots.
The annual South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach is Florida's top rated fair and it's 17 outrageously fun days in January. The Fairgrounds attracts 1.2 million visitors annually since 1912, and over 100 shows and events are produced here every year
Buckler’s 36th Annual Fall Craft Fair takes place October 10–11, 2026, at the South Florida Fairgrounds West Expo, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Hours are Saturday 10 AM–5 PM and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM. Buckler Promotions directs vendors to its official Vendor Information page or its office at 386-860-0092 to apply and confirm availability. A specific application deadline has not been confirmed.
ROCKtoberfest takes place October 10, 2026, from 5–11 PM at J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, Florida. This free, family- and dog-friendly festival features live music, food, drinks, and shopping with local merchants and crafters. The organizer provides separate food and artist vendor applications. Listed artist spaces cost $300 for 10×10 or $500 for 10×20; food spaces cost $800 for 10×10 or $1,500 for 10×20. No application deadline is stated. Vendor questions: SRQexpos@gmail.com.
Apply now to join us under the Beacon in the heart of Lake Nona Town Center for this weekly Saturday evening family-friendly pop-up market with over 40 local makers! Please be sure to apply to each event you would like to attend. Each event is individually curated. Thank you for your interest in joining Orlando Local Makers! *Tents are required for this event.
Step into a night of festive fun at the Dania After Dark Oktoberfest—where timeless German tradition comes alive with a fresh, modern twist!
Raise a glass and enjoy lively music, mouthwatering eats, and refreshing beer as the atmosphere buzzes with energy and community spirit. This family-friendly celebration is packed with activities for all ages, from a charming pumpkin patch (featuring free pumpkins while supplies last) to face painting, arts and crafts, bounce houses, and interactive games that keep the excitement going all evening long.
Ready to join the fun? Show off your creativity in the costume contest or prove your strength in the crowd-favorite stein-holding competition. Bring your friendly pets along for the celebration and snap unforgettable photos at our themed photo spots scattered throughout the event.
Whether you're dancing, competing, or simply soaking it all in, Dania After Dark Oktoberfest is your chance to celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories under the night sky.
Don’t miss out—come be part of the tradition, the laughter, and the magic! 2025 Event recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi4xZAZU830
The Town of Surfside is a beautiful pedestrian-friendly oceanfront community located in South Florida's subtropical paradise. Surfside is home to nearly 6,000 residents and has an attractive residential neighborhood featuring multi-family condominium and apartment buildings, and a charming business district, as well as public art, award-winning restaurants, resorts, spas and recreational facilities enjoyed by residents and visitors year-round.
Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of fun!
Join us for Trunk or Treat at Daytona Toyota on October 14th from 3 PM to 6 PM.
This family-friendly event is free to attend and packed with treats and community fun. Bring the kids out for safe trick-or-treating as our amazing local vendors hand out candy from their booths (while supplies last).
Enjoy free hot dogs, juice, and water, generously provided by Daytona Toyota, along with complimentary trick-or-treat bags for the little ones.
While you're there, take some time to shop and support talented local artisans and small businesses offering a variety of unique items.
Costumes are encouraged, smiles are guaranteed, and memories are waiting to be made.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Art Fair Tampa takes place October 15–18, 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, Florida. The fair includes original art sales across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and other media. Artist applications are reviewed by the curatorial team; accepted artists secure their booth through payment. Listed booths cost $1,000 for 4×10, $2,000 for 10×10, or $3,000 for 20×10, plus a 10% booking transaction fee. The official page provides an artist application and does not state a closing deadline. October 15 is the VIP preview; public hours are Friday–Saturday 10 AM–6 PM and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM.
Apply to join us for the newest event at Sunbridge! This is a family-friendly farmers market with over 30 local vendors in St. Cloud. *please note there is limited space for food trucks/trailers, please mention your vehicle size in the application description. You are not charged to apply and you have 48 hours from being accepted to the market to notify us of cancellation for a refund, past the 48 hours fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The application will cover this as well. Please apply to each event you would like to attend. Each event is individually curated. Thank you for your interest in joining Orlando Local Makers!
City guides with the venues that host festivals, who issues the permits, what the weather does to an outdoor season, and the local vendors worth calling.
