Frequently Asked Questions
Nov 25 and 26, 2023 @ 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! Please contact us for information.
DO I NEED TICKETS?
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor spaces for 2023 are FILLED! We are now accepting registrations for next year's festival.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Sponsor spaces for 2023 are FILLED! We are now accepting registrations for next year's festival.
Shopapalooza Festival is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg. Our official tourism partner is Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
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.
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 beer stations scattered throughout the park. All beer sales benefit local nonprofit Jump for Kids.
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 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 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! Please contact us for information.
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 shopping spree!) Sign up here.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING VENDORS?
Vendor spaces for 2023 are FILLED! We are now accepting registrations for next year's festival.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING SPONSORS?
Sponsor spaces for 2023 are FILLED! We are now accepting registrations for next year's festival.
Shopapalooza Festival is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg. Our official tourism partner is Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
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.
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 beer stations scattered throughout the park. All beer sales benefit local nonprofit Jump for Kids.
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 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 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.