Crisp weather and good company brought excitement and mellow energy to St. Petersburg with FolkFest 2014.
Two days of non-stop food, drinks and music drew crowds along the downtown corridor of Central Avenue. Locals and visitors alike attended FolkFest to experience the array of art and handmade goods each vendor had to offer.
Jewelry was a popular item displayed in multiple tents across the street. One particular company named Agua Viva put a twist on women’s necklaces and earrings. Every piece of jewelry they have to offer is completely organic and made of everyday foods: fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Drinks and food trucks were available when it was time to take a short break and relax. Carts offered gelato in numerous flavors, $4 craft beers, and pumpkin spice crepes for those who couldn’t make it to Starbucks that day.
Among the food trucks, it was Jonathan Toner’s flagship that plundered stomachs and wallets. Toner, who has experimented with barbecue recipes, wanted to reinvent the traditional barbecue rub with Caribbean flavors. Pirate Jonny’s Caribbean BBQ offers rubs, sauces and seasonings that are one of a kind and all natural. Craving the sauce? The Clearwater-based company sells to local Whole Foods stores.
The sounds of the day were a huge hit at Folk Fest, weaving traditional sound with bands like Ella Jet, Dean Johanesen, and Genghis Flan. Lawn chairs gathered below as each artist took stage in good spirits.
FolkFest 2014 did not disappoint for guests and fans alike.
