Frequently Asked Questions
The pandemic forced us to cancel Shopapalooza 2020, but we are coming back bigger and better for 2021!! Save the dates: 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
We highly recommend parking at the Sundial garage and hopping on the FREE Shopapalooza Trolley! The trolley runs every 15 minutes, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. Parking/directions, click here
WHEN
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Yes, thanks for asking! Signup link will be coming closer to the event!
DO I NEED TICKETS?
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor opportunities are available for Tampa Bay-based businesses. A limited number of spaces are available for other businesses based in Florida. To join our lineup of more than 250 local artists, makers, food trucks and other small local businesses, contact us.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Sponsor opportunities are available for the Children's Zone, Christmas Village, Food Hall, Main Acts and other sections. Contact us for more 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 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 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. Information on nonprofit partners for 2021 will be available in late summer.
WHAT ARE THE COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES?
LocalShops1 will follow all the CDC, federal, state, county and city recommended guidelines for large events. We expect/hope things to be "normal" by the time 'Palooza rolls around, but are taking it day by day and will adjust as needed. Check back as the event gets closer for information. The safety of our guests, vendors, volunteers and staff is most important.
OTHER QUESTIONS
Please contact us.
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
We highly recommend parking at the Sundial garage and hopping on the FREE Shopapalooza Trolley! The trolley runs every 15 minutes, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. Parking/directions, click here
WHEN
- Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday Nov 27 and Sunday Nov 28, 2021
- On Saturday the city is expected to set 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 YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
Yes, thanks for asking! Signup link will be coming closer to the event!
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!) Click here to be entered!
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor opportunities are available for Tampa Bay-based businesses. A limited number of spaces are available for other businesses based in Florida. To join our lineup of more than 250 local artists, makers, food trucks and other small local businesses, contact us.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Sponsor opportunities are available for the Children's Zone, Christmas Village, Food Hall, Main Acts and other sections. Contact us for more 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 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 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. Information on nonprofit partners for 2021 will be available in late summer.
WHAT ARE THE COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES?
LocalShops1 will follow all the CDC, federal, state, county and city recommended guidelines for large events. We expect/hope things to be "normal" by the time 'Palooza rolls around, but are taking it day by day and will adjust as needed. Check back as the event gets closer for information. The safety of our guests, vendors, volunteers and staff is most important.
OTHER QUESTIONS
Please contact us.