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Island Moon Market Gazette
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August 2013 Edition
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What's goin' on?
Is anyone else in shock that it is August already? Wow, how time fly's when you are having fun!!
Summer is winding down but not before one more Island Moon Market!
Our Full Service Produce Vendor will be on hand to share all the fresh summer fruits and veggies along with some yummy honey! Double A's Take out BBQ will be with us; check out the meet the vendor section for a copy of Al's menu!
Gone Flat Bottles is back after taking a break this summer! Deb is one of our favorite vendors and we are looking forward to seeing her and all her new creations! We also have Jamberry Nails joining us this month. Ladies, if you haven't seen this unique nail application yet, you won't want to miss checking it out. I can't wait to get mine!
Come on out to the sea wall and check it all out! There's always something new!
In this issue
Fun Facts: It's a Vendors life!
Meet the Vendors
Double A's Take Out BBQ!
Click on the links below for more information about the Island Moon Market, a map to the event and an application to become a vendor.
Blessings to you all,
Phillip & Darcie Mason
The one & only Island Moon Market
361-403-4032
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Did you know?
It all looks so easy... right?
Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a market vendor? Unless you are one or have been one in the past, probably not. Customers head out to the beach the 4th Saturday of every month excited to see what's new at the market, but why all these folks do this and how all these tents appeared, likely doesn't cross their mind.
In this issue, I thought I would let you into our world beyond the fabulous purchases you make each month!
Over the years, Phillip and I have met so many truly wonderful folks at the hundreds of markets we have participated in. The vendor market family is unique in so many ways. The folks that are full time vendors, especially those that hand-craft their products, are an amazing group.
There's a work ethic that these folks have that is like nothing else on earth! If they don't do there job (make the product) they will have nothing to sell at the market.
It's not uncommon to hear about working through the night to replace the product that sold on Saturday so you will have something to sell on Sunday. Not selling on Sunday because you had a great sales day on Saturday would never be considered. The excitement of selling out fills them with adrenaline that makes sleep laughable. But not for the reason you would think... money is wonderful, but the pride that they feel when a customer walks away from their booth excited about the purchase they just made is worth so much more! Remember Sally Field at the Oscars... "you really do like me!" It's a feeling like no other... you really do like what I made! So they show up Sunday bright eyed and ready to go.
So passion about the product is one thing but what makes a person want to spend likely every weekend, hauling around all the stuff needed to set up a booth, and then stand in that booth all day, sometimes multiple days in a row, often times fighting mother nature, talking to strangers to hopefully sell enough product to make the whole thing worth while?
Well, over the years we have heard many different reasons but the one we hear most is: "I wouldn't dream of doing anything else!"
These folks truly love sharing what they do with everyone! They want you to know how it's made and why they made it; it's what drives them and their creativity! At the end of the day, yes, it's a dollars and sense proposition but even if the day didn't go the way it was hoped it would go, they walk away with memories of meeting great folks and sharing their craft.
So this month when you come out to the market, be sure to take a minute to meet the vendors! You won't be sorry!
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Meet the Vendors
 Double A's Take Out BBQ
"We got in the business because we love to cook and travel." We have been to Sargent, San Luis Pass, Surfside, Cleveland and many other wonderful locations including several motorcycle rallies and markets. We have met so many fantastic people from all over the world and everyone seems to love our food. "Freshness is the essence of taste and each order is prepared to the individual's request."
Come on out to the Beach and grab a bite to eat. The Island Moon Market Courtesy Tent will be set up next to Double A so you can have a seat in the shade to enjoy your lunch!
Here's a peek at the menu:
Breakfast: Breakfast Taco's, Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Gravy and Coffee
Lunch & Dinner: BBQ Sliced Beef, BBQ Chopped Beef, BBQ Sausage, BBQ Pulled Pork, Chicken, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Sausage on a Stick, Fish Sandwich, Shrimp or Fish Basket, Chicken * Sausage Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee
Plates with Beans, Potato Salad, Pickles & Onions:
Brisket, Sausage, Chicken, Pulled Port, Combo
Sides & Extras: Boudin Link's and Balls, Crab Stuffed Jalapenos, Pinto Beans & Rice, Potato Salad, French Fries, Homemade Onion Rings, Funnel Cakes, Pie of the Day, Ice Cream Cups and Cones, 20 0z Fountain Drinks & Bottled Water
Credit Cards are accepted!
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About Us
Phillip and Darcie Mason, owners of the Island Moon Market live on North Padre Island and operate the monthly Island Moon Market. Since May of 2012, we have enjoyed providing this market to all of Corpus Christi. Thank you to all who come out each month and support us and our vendors! See ya'll at the beach!
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