In 2024, the Flamingo Flea marks its fifth anniversary of offering South Florida locals with an opportunity to buy distinctive handmade, classic, and upcycled gadgets whereas connecting with their neighborhood. Often called some of the beloved artisan markets within the tri-county area, it has turn into an excellent Sunday Funday vacation spot, that includes a various vary of native distributors, stay music, brunch, craft beer, and neighborhood spirit. At present, the Flamingo Flea switches venues each different month between Tarpon River Brewing, 280 SW sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, and Loopy Uncle Mike’s, 6450 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton.
The curated market showcases the abilities of budding native companies at varied venues all through South Florida. Based by Fort Lauderdale native Carley Sumner, the market’s mission is to advertise development and sustainability for native artists and innovators and to signify and encourage South Florida’s progressive neighborhood. The market started with a small gathering of 45 distributors at Tarpon River Brewing in 2019 however has grown to incorporate over 1,500 distributors at 15 venues all through South Florida.
At every Flamingo Flea occasion, prospects can browse over 35 distributors providing handmade, upcycled, and domestically sourced merchandise that Sumner curates. Sumner has the duty of reviewing over 100 vendor purposes for each market and punctiliously curating the rotation of 35 distinctive distributors for every occasion. The vary of products contains artwork, jewellery, crops, vinyl data, classic garments, residence decor, physique care, and way more. Along with procuring, guests can take pleasure in stay music performed by bands spanning genres from Prime 40 to Indie Rock.
“I’m proud to be part of the Flamingo Flea. It’s the rationale we’re the place we’re right this moment,” Arielle Velle says, proprietor of The Wallflower Shoppe. “The Flamingo Flea is the place we first showcased Wallflower Shoppe and all through the years, I’ve made lifelong buddies and met different small enterprise house owners to collaborate with. With the love and assist we gained from the Flea neighborhood, I left my full-time job and now have my very own storefront in Cape Coral.”
Whereas Flamingo Flea welcomes well-behaved, leashed canine to all its occasions, Sumner observed a requirement from the neighborhood for a devoted pet occasion. Because of this, she created the bi-annual Pet Brunch at Tarpon River Brewing. The Sunday occasion celebrates man’s greatest buddy and gives a market with pet merchandise equivalent to clothes, equipment, locally-made bandanas, artwork, toys, leashes, treats, and extra. Pet house owners may also flick thru a variety of pet providers, together with groomers, vets, trainers, pet sitters, walkers, and dental care. Tarpon River Brewing expands its exterior lot to supply extra room for four-legged buddies to have enjoyable.
The Flamingo Flea will have fun its fifth anniversary with occasions, together with:
- Sunday, March 10, 12-4 p.m.: Flamingo Flea at Tarpon River Brewing
- Saturday, April 20, 12-4 p.m.: Flamingo Flea at Loopy Uncle Mike’s
- Sunday, April 28, 12-4 p.m.: Pet Brunch by The Flamingo Flea at Tarpon River Brewing
- Sunday, Might 26, 12-4 p.m.: Memorial Day BBQ Flamingo Flea
- Saturday, June 15, 12-4 p.m.: Flamingo Flea at Loopy Uncle Mikes
“We’re excited to have fun 5 wonderful years,” Sumner says. “The Flamingo Flea is locals and guests’ favourite technique to spend a Sunday. Flea lovers not solely assist native companies however uncover new finds and join with their neighbors. We invite the neighborhood to hitch within the Flea enjoyable whether or not it’s your first go to otherwise you’ve been a fan from day one.”
To study extra concerning the Flamingo Flea, please go to Flamingoflea.com. To submit a vendor utility, please go to Flamingoflea.com/take part.
