Events & Promotions

Sounds at Sundown

The annual Sounds at Sundown concert series brings live music, local vendors and delicious food trucks to Margate. The free events take place on the first Saturday of each month from January to June from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.

Margate Under the Moon

Local businesses, a unique art and crafts bazaar, free beer, DIY activities, food trucks and fantastic indie rock and roll will fill the atmosphere, beginning in August 2017 for the third Annual Margate Under the Moon event series. Admission and parking are free, and the first 100 people to register at the CRA tent will receive a ticket for a free beer. The event takes place the second Saturday of each month August-November from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the NW corner of Margate Boulevard and U.S 441.

Meet the Business Tuesdays

Join neighbors and fellow residents for an opportunity to get to know local businesses in your neighborhood. Come sip, snack and mingle during these special open house events and celebrate the businesses that make Margate great! The MCRA is once again sponsoring the “Meet the Business Tuesdays” event series - held the fourth Tuesday of the months April - September from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various businesses in the CRA district. The public is invited to attend and learn about local businesses in Margate while enjoying lite bites, music, fun activities and business giveaways.

Executive Business Seminar

Held in October, this is an affordable educational event geared towards small business needs and interests.

Local Business Promotional Opportunities

The MCRA offers Margate business owners many low or no cost opportunities to promote your business. If you are interested in participating in any of the programs or events listed below, call the MCRA Marketing Coordinator at 954-969-3642.

Digital & Print Marketing Opportunities

  • Promotion in weekly consumer newsletter (B2C): We love promoting specials, discounts, news or events for Margate businesses! FREE to CRA district businesses - just send us your promotion!
  • Promotion in monthly business newsletter (B2B): Have a business that focuses more on B2B? No problem! We are happy to promote your service, special, or event to other businesses. Free to CRA district businesses!
  • Social media promotion / shout out: Get in front of the more than 4,000 followers the MCRA has on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. FREE to CRA district businesses!
  • New Digital Co-Op Advertising - Soon to be Announced!