The Mermaid's Market is a "Brick and Mortar" Artisan's Street Market held on Selected Saturdays from mid-October thru May of each year in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico at the Shrimp Plaza in the center of town.
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Sunday, February 6, 2022
Monday, September 28, 2020
2020 - 2021 Season
We are calling this 2020-2021 Season the "Masked Mermaid" Edition
of the Mermaid's Market. We are all anxious to get back to the park!
However, we are also working closely with the local officials
to be sure that our market will open with all Required Protocols in place.
All vendors and attendees will be required to adhere to these protocols.
Friday, October 6, 2017
2017-2018 Season
The "Mermaids" are back at work!
Check out all the Mermaid's Treasures at each Mermaid Market.
We have New Vendors (Mermaids) scheduled to be joining us!
The 2017 - 2018 Season dates are listed on the poster and to the right
Hope to see you!
Friday, May 19, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
The Pirate Party ... "After Words"
2017 Pirate & Mermaid Extravaganza
A Great Day of Fun. . .Enjoy the Photos!
Thank You to Manny Sanchez Photography
with extra photos by Tony Ballesteros
(and maybe a few from Rita and Libby).
Russ welcomed the First Lady of Penasco,
Linda Pivac de Munro, who spoke briefly about the
purpose of the local DIF and its recent accomplishments.
Elegante School of Dance
8 little octopus girls danced to Octopus' Garden
6 Pirates, 3 Mermaids and a final Hip-Hop Dance
Entering from the street and weaving through the crowd!
Puerto Penasco City Marching Band
Richard Scott and Company
with more Sounds of New Orleans, Louisiana USA
And, then it was a fantastic hour of dancing
Our Favorite Local Band, Los Ponchos
The audience enjoyed the Entertainment
along with Great Food from our Major Sponsor,
Satisfied Frog Restaurant
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2:30 Arrives and it is time for the
Pirate & Mermaid Costume Contests
This year, we had almost more
judges than contestants...
But who's counting? ( O...that would be me)
Our Judges include...
Ashley of Canvas Hair Studio
Ellie from Oceano Real Estate
Ellie from Oceano Real Estate
Maru from Eco-Fun
Sarina, Local writer & Health instructor
Sarina, Local writer & Health instructor
Along with Bill, Claudia, Dick Liv and Patti
The kid's are always the cutest!
The smaller they are, the more adorable they are!
They all had great hand-made costumes
and with prizes for both 1st place and 2nd place,
everybody that entered was a winner!
Prizes included Cash along with Gifts from the Idea Store
and Banana Splits from Latitude 31 ...yummy.
They weren't locals (I think they swam in from the Sea.)
and, these Mermaids made their own fantastic seashell crowns!
and, these Mermaids made their own fantastic seashell crowns!
Their Prizes included Cash along with Bottles of Tequila,
and Gift Certificates from BooBar and La Spa de Penasco
Most popular was the Pirate Contest!
In the running was quite the Motley Crew
of Crusty-looking Characters!
Their Prizes included Cash along with Bottles of Rum,
and Gift Certificates from BooBar and La Spa de Penasco
(SIDE-BAR)
Goal for 2018...More Contestants!
Our Artists, Crafters, and Vendors are the BEST!
Not only do they agree to be called "Mermaids,"
but they pack up their Treasures
and set up great displays on selected Saturdays
at the park from October thru April each year.
We certainly appreciate their cooperation!
Thank You to Everyone who attended!
Thanks to all the
Artists, Dancers, Musicians, Vendors, Contestants,
Cooks, Bakers & Candy-makers.
Special "Thank You" to our Crazy Volunteers
Thayne, Tamra, Alberta and Hector.
THANK YOU to the Long List of Sponsors
who help support this Event
(See List at Left)
(See List at Left)
and the City or Puerto Penasco
and the Local DIF office for their support.
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| "One Salty Pirate & his Not-Quite-a-Mermaid Hang Out here" |
. . . NEXT YEAR . . .
JOIN US & DON'T MISS OUT!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
APRIL 7, 2018
For the Entire Event Photo Album visit:
Click on the Video to view
Monday, March 20, 2017
APRIL 1 ST 2017
It’s that time of year!
It’s
that time of year! April 1st is the date for this year’s Pirate and Mermaid
Extravaganza, bringing the tastes of a New Orleans Cajun party to Peñasco -
with pirates and mermaids galore!
The Mermaid’s Market is in its 5th year and has become known as a local marketplace to find unique and eclectic ‘mermaid treasures’. . . gifts, clothing, candy, home decor, paintings, photographs and more. This year the ‘Mermaids’ have introduced the Mermaid’s Lounge which is our answer to a beer garden, making Saturdays at the park an even more eclectic, one-of-kind shopping experience. Each 1st and 3rd Saturday (during the months of October through April) you can find ‘mermaids’ selling their wares at the Shrimp Park in the center of Rocky Point.
As part of its spring events, the Mermaid’s Market will present the 4th Annual Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza on Saturday, April 1st. First on the schedule will be a Pirate and Mermaid dance presentation by the Elegante School of Dance.
The Mermaid’s Market is in its 5th year and has become known as a local marketplace to find unique and eclectic ‘mermaid treasures’. . . gifts, clothing, candy, home decor, paintings, photographs and more. This year the ‘Mermaids’ have introduced the Mermaid’s Lounge which is our answer to a beer garden, making Saturdays at the park an even more eclectic, one-of-kind shopping experience. Each 1st and 3rd Saturday (during the months of October through April) you can find ‘mermaids’ selling their wares at the Shrimp Park in the center of Rocky Point.
As part of its spring events, the Mermaid’s Market will present the 4th Annual Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza on Saturday, April 1st. First on the schedule will be a Pirate and Mermaid dance presentation by the Elegante School of Dance.
Of
course, there will be zydeco music playing throughout the day. And, at noon
Richard Scott and the Puerto Peñasco Marching Band will bring in the sounds of New Orleans! In the
afternoon, Los Ponchos - a fantastic local band – will introduce a music set
customized just for the Party!
Want
to get started dancing early? Friday night is the Southern Drawl Band coming in
from Tennessee
for a night of great music - hosted by the Satisfied Frog Restaurant.
"Locals" tickets are available for just $15. (contact:
mexicoruss@gmail.com )
Of
course, on Saturday you will want to dress in costume as we have cash and other
prizes for the best Pirate and Mermaid costumes in both adult and children
categories! This year, first place for the adult winners will be 1200 pesos
each and for the children’s contest, 600 pesos each.
Another
highlight will be delicious Tastes of Louisiana from the Satisfied Frog
Restaurant served all day at the park! These Pirate and Mermaid cooks will be
dishing up their gumbo along with a Rocky Point Shrimp Boil with corn, new
potatoes and shrimp, all boiled up with garlic. And, we have a new addition to
the menu with one of our artisan cooks bringing us delicious crab bisque!
There will be 20 vendors with their Mermaid's "treasures" along with our themed drinks at the Mermaid's Lounge: Blue Mermaid Margaritas and New Orleans Hurricanes.
There will be 20 vendors with their Mermaid's "treasures" along with our themed drinks at the Mermaid's Lounge: Blue Mermaid Margaritas and New Orleans Hurricanes.
It
promises to be a great day. Don't miss it!
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
SPRING 2017
February & April Special Events
The February 18th Mermaid's Market will be located at Penasco del Sol
as part of the Taste of Penasco Event
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April 1st will be the annual Grand Finale for the Season
Our Pirate & Mermaid Extravaganza
Make your plans to be here for this Fun Day!
Wear a Pirate or Mermaid costume - enter and win cash or prizes!
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Thursday, March 17, 2016
2016 "Party like a Pirate!"
2016 Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza
Mudbugs, shrimp, crawfish, jambalaya, etouffee,
andouille and gumbo, cajun, creole and zydeco, French Quarter, Big Easy,
pralines and beignets. . .
Words that evoke a sense of New Orleans. A city that entices many a
traveler, yet sits over 1600 miles away from here!
On April 2nd, the Pirate and Mermaid
Extravaganza bring the tastes of a New Orleans Cajun party to Peñasco with
pirates and mermaids galore.
The Mermaid’s Market is in its 4th year and has
become known as a local marketplace to find unique and eclectic ‘mermaid
treasures’. . . gifts, clothing, candy, home decor, paintings, photographs and
more. Each 1st and 3rd Saturday (during the months of October through
April) you can find ‘mermaids’ selling their wares at the Shrimp Park
in the center of Rocky Point.
As part of its spring events, the Mermaid’s
Market will present the 3rd Annual Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza with
fantastic food and drink, arts and crafts along with great music. This has
become a popular event! This year, it is scheduled early in April with the hope
that even more of our winter visitor friends will still be in town to enjoy the
party!
Back by popular demand is the phenomenal music
of San Diego’s
favorite zydeco band, Bayou Brothers. Playing both Cajun and Zydeco, the Bayou
Brothers’ sound is straight out of Louisiana's
bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils! Their endless enthusiasm always
promises to deliver a rousing, rollicking, foot stompin' musical gumbo you will
not soon forget! Their performances will be a highlight of the Pirate and
Mermaid Extravaganza (presented by Penasco Recreation).
Get your first taste early in the day as the band plays a set at the park. Then join us for a fantastic evening presentation at Banditos! The evening show will begin early at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at both Mermaid’s Markets in March. Winners of the San Diego Blues Festival, you will not want to miss the Bayou Brothers. You just cannot keep your feet still when you hear their music!
Another
highlight will be the delicious Tastes of Louisiana from the Satisfied Frog
Restaurant served up all day at the park! These Pirate and Mermaid cooks will
be dishing up seafood and chicken and sausage gumbo, featuring their own hand-crafted
Cajun andouille sausage served in a bowl with rice and garnished with chopped
green onions.
Always a huge draw, they will also have a Rocky
Point Shrimp Boil with corn, new potatoes and whole heads of shrimp, boiled
with garlic. With Crazy Ed's Original Chili Beer Hot sauce and Louisiana Hot
Sauce on hand to kick things up a few notches for those who like it hot.
So . . . The Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza – A New Orleans Cajun Party. Now, doesn’t it just sound like fun? Besides the Mermaid's "treasures" that you normally find at the Mermaid's Market, we will have additional vendors on-site along with a Beer Garden for Fun drinks (Blue Mermaid Margaritas or New Orleans style Hurricanes).
We will have our returning Mermaid, Michelina on
site selling mermaid tails in case you need to get in the mood! The Costume contests for adults and children
returns. This year, the winners will win CASH and Prizes. “Whoo-hoo!” So, dress
as a Pirate or a Mermaid.
Destiny Dance
Academy has promised us a
pirate dance presentation. All in all, it will be a great day to eat, drink,
shop, dance, dress-up, and pretend. . .to just be a kid at heart. The date is
April, 2nd - Mark your calendar!
Vendor spaces available.
Once again
we have 5 "Friends of the Mermaids" available.
This is an All-Day package for 2 people. ($150 US)
It includes:
This is an All-Day package for 2 people. ($150 US)
It includes:
- 2 VIP tickets for Banditos
- Friday Night Meet the Band
- 1 Spot as a Judge for the Costume contest at the park
- VIP Seating at the Park all day
- 6 Drink tickets for at the park
- 2 Cajun lunch tickets at the park
Limited VIP
"Balcony" seating at Banditos $30 US each
General
Tickets for Banditos will be $10 US each
Contact Russ or Naomi at 638-388-5004 or
638-113-4591
or email: mexicoruss@gmail.com
Mark your calendars and keep in contact for more details!
www.penascorecreation.com
www.bayoubrothers.net
Monday, January 4, 2016
Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza 2016
Just Announced.
SAVE THE DATE!
Make your plans to attend!
A Great Day of ART, FOOD and DRINK, MUSIC and more!
See the photo album from our 2015 event here:
Monday, October 26, 2015
2015-2016 Mermaid's Market
Meet a few of our
"Mermaid" Artists and Vendors:
http://www.mermaidsmarket.com/p/blog-page_12.html
(More to come...)
"Mermaid" Artists and Vendors:
http://www.mermaidsmarket.com/p/blog-page_12.html
(More to come...)
Monday, July 27, 2015
September 5, 2015
Destiny Dance Academy Performance scheduled for 12:00 Noon
The Black Moods* scheduled for approx. 1:30 to 2:30 pm
*These guys are coming in from Phoenix...so come and shop, have a drink,
maybe a late lunch and hang out!
*These guys are coming in from Phoenix...so come and shop, have a drink,
maybe a late lunch and hang out!
Monday, April 20, 2015
April 18 Pirates & Mermaids Galore
We had a DAY now, didn't we?
To be honest, it all started on Friday night... on the rocks
just below the Satisfied Frog Restaurant,
with our first sighting of a Mermaid and Pirate.
And we knew they were coming.
Then, the Bayou Brothers Zydeco band from San Diego arrived.
We had a great Welcome party hosted by the Satisfied Frog.
Then, onto our Saturday all day Party at the Park!
A day of music, food, drinks, fashion, pirates, mermaids and Art.
Here is a photo album...
(We'll be adding pictures as we receive more, so check back)
* Photos by Manny Sanchez and Barbara Rock
First off...
We had delicious food provided by Satisfied Frog
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| Gumbo, Shrimp Boil along w/ Mermaid Margaritas & New Orleans Hurricanes |
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| Bayou Brothers - Music that DID make everyone's feet get moving! |
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| Our "Mermaids" ~ the artists of the Mermaid's Market |
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| Adorable! The Pualani Hawaiian Dancers |
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| Mermaid Market vendors ~ A mini Fashion Show |
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| Mermaids everywhere! |
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| Pirates galore! |
Our evening finished up with music at Banditos
From 6 to 11 the Bayou Brothers played
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| Our 2015 Pirate and 2015 Mermaid winners - Dancing into the night.... |
Extra Special THANK YOU to our "Friends of the Mermaids"
and to everyone who bought tickets for the concert
And to Everyone who attended our Party at the Park
and bought art from our "Mermaids."
A Huge THANK YOU to our volunteers
A Huge THANK YOU to the Bayou Brothers
A Huge THANK YOU to Satisfied Frog
A Huge THANK YOU to Banditos
A Huge THANK YOU to the
Cholla Bay Sportsmen's Club for their support!
A Extra Special THANK YOU to the Sponsors
SeaSide Reservations
Sonoran Sales Team
Rocky Point 360
Tequila Factory
JJ's Cantina
Mexicosis
Huge THANK YOU to DIF & City of Puerto Penasco
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Another Great Date!
The "Mermaids" are very Happy to Announce...
2nd Pirate and Mermaid Extravaganza!
(Where is the drum roll when you need it?)
This year we will have Live Music . . .Day and Night!
Check it Out!
Had fun with these guys over in San Felipe at a music festival there
So we just had to invite them to come to Rocky Point!
Remember last year?
Well, if you missed it - Do not make that mistake in 2015!
Here is a "photo album" reminder...
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