Frequently Asked Questions
WHERE/DIRECTIONS/PARKING
Shopapalooza Festival 2019 is at a NEW venue, Vinoy Park, in downtown St. Petersburg
Address for GPS: 701 Bayshore Dr NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
There is very limited FREE Parking at Vinoy Park. Lots, nearby garages & adjacent streets may charge. Parking/directions, click here
WHEN
DO I NEED TICKETS?
ARE YOU STILL ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor spaces are all full, but you may contact us to join our waiting list. Here is the list of our confirmed vendors. It''s a great lineup of more than 200 local artists, makers, food trucks and other small local businesses.
ARE YOU STILL ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Yes. Sponsor opportunities are available for the event overall, as well as for specific sections (Children's Zone, Food Hall, Main Acts and more) You can check out our wonderful sponsors here, and for information on how you can join this great group, contact us.
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 seating sections scattered, including a spectacular 1,000 square-foot seating section by the Treehouse Gallery, 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?
Bathrooms 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 crafts by Great Explorations Children's Museum; a pop-up playground by Play Tampa Bay; and community performances by St. Petersburg Music Factory.
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. Beneficiaries of Shopapalooza Festival include Chart 411/St Pete Earth Day.
OTHER QUESTIONS
Please contact us.
Shopapalooza Festival 2019 is at a NEW venue, Vinoy Park, in downtown St. Petersburg
Address for GPS: 701 Bayshore Dr NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
There is very limited FREE Parking at Vinoy Park. Lots, nearby garages & adjacent streets may charge. Parking/directions, click here
WHEN
- Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday Nov 30 and Sunday Dec. 1
- On Saturday Nov 30, the city will be setting up for the holiday parade, so some vendors may be staying open later. Please note that vehicular traffic will not be allowed starting at 4 pm that day, until the parade ends and barricades are cleared, and entrance/exit after 4 pm is only through the parking lot at the north side of the park. The parade is expected to pass by Vinoy Park and Shopapalooza around 7 pm, followed by the tree lighting at nearby North Straub Park.
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!)
ARE YOU STILL ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor spaces are all full, but you may contact us to join our waiting list. Here is the list of our confirmed vendors. It''s a great lineup of more than 200 local artists, makers, food trucks and other small local businesses.
ARE YOU STILL ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Yes. Sponsor opportunities are available for the event overall, as well as for specific sections (Children's Zone, Food Hall, Main Acts and more) You can check out our wonderful sponsors here, and for information on how you can join this great group, contact us.
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 seating sections scattered, including a spectacular 1,000 square-foot seating section by the Treehouse Gallery, 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?
Bathrooms 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 crafts by Great Explorations Children's Museum; a pop-up playground by Play Tampa Bay; and community performances by St. Petersburg Music Factory.
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. Beneficiaries of Shopapalooza Festival include Chart 411/St Pete Earth Day.
OTHER QUESTIONS
Please contact us.