Frequently Asked Questions
SHOPAPALOOZA 2025!
The biggest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) market in the nation.
Nov 29-30, 2025 @ Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete!
10am to 5pm Free Admission
WHERE/DIRECTIONS/PARKING
Shopapalooza Festival is at Vinoy Park, in downtown St. Petersburg
Address for GPS: 701 Bayshore Dr NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Parking/directions, click here
Free trolley from South Core Garage
WHEN
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
YES!! Signup info will be coming in late summer
DO I NEED TICKETS?
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Applications are open, but several categories are already filled. Vendor spaces are available to Florida-based businesses, with preference given to those based in the Tampa Bay region. Out-of-state businesses may apply for a sponsor space. Please contact us for information..
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS? DO SPONSORSHIPS GET A SPACE TO SET UP?
YES to both questions! Please contact us for sponsorship information.
ARE YOU HIRING ENTERTAINMENT?
YES. Applications for the 2025 festival are now open. Apply here.
IS THE EVENT INDOOR OR OUTDOORS?
Shopapalooza Festival takes place outdoors, at the beautiful, waterfront Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. 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.
WHAT'S THERE TO DO?
Shopapalooza features more than 350 local makers and small businesses, so come get your holiday memories started here! In addition to all the shopping, there are dozens of food trucks and other eating options, craft beers, live entertainment, a kids zone, and soooo much more. Come ready to be WOW'ed! Need a break? Our huge Insta-worthy Glam Lounge will give you a nice place to relax, and plenty of photo opps!
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, snacks, and all your favorite drinks, too.
HOW ABOUT BEER?
YES, there will be a huge beer garden right by the stage. All beer sales benefit local nonprofit Jump for Kids.
WHERE ARE THE BATHROOMS?
Portapotties and wash stations are available at the northern and middle parts of the park, on the west side.
IS THIS EVENT KID/FAMILY-FRIENDLY?
YES, bring the children! We have a spectacular kids area in the works, including crafts, Santa, and lots 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 Shopapalooza 2025 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.
The biggest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) market in the nation.
Nov 29-30, 2025 @ Vinoy Park, downtown St. Pete!
10am to 5pm Free Admission
WHERE/DIRECTIONS/PARKING
Shopapalooza Festival is at Vinoy Park, in downtown St. Petersburg
Address for GPS: 701 Bayshore Dr NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Parking/directions, click here
Free trolley from South Core Garage
WHEN
- Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday Nov 29 and Sunday Nov 30, 2025
- Vendor setup is Friday, Nov 28 (staggered shifts)
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
YES!! Signup info will be coming in late summer
DO I NEED TICKETS?
- NO. Admission is FREE and open to the public, and tickets and advance registration are NOT required.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Applications are open, but several categories are already filled. Vendor spaces are available to Florida-based businesses, with preference given to those based in the Tampa Bay region. Out-of-state businesses may apply for a sponsor space. Please contact us for information..
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS? DO SPONSORSHIPS GET A SPACE TO SET UP?
YES to both questions! Please contact us for sponsorship information.
ARE YOU HIRING ENTERTAINMENT?
YES. Applications for the 2025 festival are now open. Apply here.
IS THE EVENT INDOOR OR OUTDOORS?
Shopapalooza Festival takes place outdoors, at the beautiful, waterfront Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. 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.
WHAT'S THERE TO DO?
Shopapalooza features more than 350 local makers and small businesses, so come get your holiday memories started here! In addition to all the shopping, there are dozens of food trucks and other eating options, craft beers, live entertainment, a kids zone, and soooo much more. Come ready to be WOW'ed! Need a break? Our huge Insta-worthy Glam Lounge will give you a nice place to relax, and plenty of photo opps!
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, snacks, and all your favorite drinks, too.
HOW ABOUT BEER?
YES, there will be a huge beer garden right by the stage. All beer sales benefit local nonprofit Jump for Kids.
WHERE ARE THE BATHROOMS?
Portapotties and wash stations are available at the northern and middle parts of the park, on the west side.
IS THIS EVENT KID/FAMILY-FRIENDLY?
YES, bring the children! We have a spectacular kids area in the works, including crafts, Santa, and lots 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 Shopapalooza 2025 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.