Frequently Asked Questions
Nov 27 and 28, 2021 @ Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete!
WHERE/DIRECTIONS/PARKING
Shopapalooza Festival 2021 is at Vinoy Park, in downtown St. Petersburg
Address for GPS: 701 Bayshore Dr NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Parking/directions, click here
WHEN
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Yes, thanks for asking! Volunteer link will be opening up in early October!
DO I NEED TICKETS?
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor spaces for 2023 are already mostly filled! Please contact us for more information.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Yes, and we LOVE our sponsors! Please contact us for information.
Shopapalooza Festival is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg.
IS THE EVENT INDOOR OR OUTDOORS?
Shopapalooza Festival takes place outdoors, at the beautiful, waterfront Vinoy Park. The event is rain or shine, We'll have plenty of seating, but feel free to bring a picnic blanket and an umbrella for shade.
WILL FOOD BE AVAILABLE?
YES, come hungry! A great selection of food will be available for purchase from local restaurants, food trucks and caterers. Main entrees, desserts, and snacks, too.
WHERE ARE THE BATHROOMS?
Portapotties and wash stations are available at both ends of the park.
IS THIS EVENT KID/FAMILY-FRIENDLY?
YES, bring the children! We have a great kids area in the works, including a spectacular Santa Station, plus activities and crafts by Great Explorations Children's Museum, face-painting, and more!
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
YES, Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcomed. Owners, of course, are responsible for cleaning up after them.
WHO BENEFITS FROM THE EVENT?
LocalShops1 is proud to contribute to local nonprofits throughout the year. Our nonprofit partners for 2023 are St. Pete Youth Farm and Jump for Kids.
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY GUIDELINES?
LocalShops1 will follow all the CDC, federal, state, county and city recommended guidelines for large events. The safety of our guests, vendors, volunteers and staff is most important.
WHERE/DIRECTIONS/PARKING
Shopapalooza Festival 2021 is at Vinoy Park, in downtown St. Petersburg
Address for GPS: 701 Bayshore Dr NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Parking/directions, click here
WHEN
- Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday Nov 25 and Sunday Nov 26, 2023
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Yes, thanks for asking! Volunteer link will be opening up in early October!
DO I NEED TICKETS?
- NO. Admission is FREE and open to the public, and tickets and advance registration are NOT required.
- BUT registration is encouraged, and gets you free entry into our raffles (you could win a $500 shopping spree each day!) Registration will open soon!
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor spaces for 2023 are already mostly filled! Please contact us for more information.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Yes, and we LOVE our sponsors! Please contact us for information.
Shopapalooza Festival is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg.
IS THE EVENT INDOOR OR OUTDOORS?
Shopapalooza Festival takes place outdoors, at the beautiful, waterfront Vinoy Park. The event is rain or shine, We'll have plenty of seating, but feel free to bring a picnic blanket and an umbrella for shade.
WILL FOOD BE AVAILABLE?
YES, come hungry! A great selection of food will be available for purchase from local restaurants, food trucks and caterers. Main entrees, desserts, and snacks, too.
WHERE ARE THE BATHROOMS?
Portapotties and wash stations are available at both ends of the park.
IS THIS EVENT KID/FAMILY-FRIENDLY?
YES, bring the children! We have a great kids area in the works, including a spectacular Santa Station, plus activities and crafts by Great Explorations Children's Museum, face-painting, and more!
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
YES, Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcomed. Owners, of course, are responsible for cleaning up after them.
WHO BENEFITS FROM THE EVENT?
LocalShops1 is proud to contribute to local nonprofits throughout the year. Our nonprofit partners for 2023 are St. Pete Youth Farm and Jump for Kids.
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY GUIDELINES?
LocalShops1 will follow all the CDC, federal, state, county and city recommended guidelines for large events. The safety of our guests, vendors, volunteers and staff is most important.