15th Annual Shopapalooza Festival 2025 Set for November 29 and 30

More than 350 local makers and small businesses are coming together at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park (701 Bayshore Dr NE) on Thanksgiving Weekend for LocalShops1’s Shopapalooza Festival. The 2-day extravaganza celebrates local businesses, local arts, local tastes, local music, and the local vibe that makes Tampa Bay such a special place.

Celebrating 15 years, the free community festival takes place on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 10 am to 5 pm. With more than 350 local makers and small businesses participating, Shopapalooza is expected to be the biggest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) celebration in the nation, Shopapalooza is a fun and easy way for families to do kick off their holiday dreams while shopping, drinking, dining and supporting local makers and small businesses.

A complete list of the 350 + participating businesses will be available by Nov 1 at shopapaloozafestival.com. Admission to Shopapalooza is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but those who do sign up are entered into a free drawing for two $500 Palooza gift cards from LocalShops1, two $250 shopping sprees from St. Pete Shopping Co, and other prizes. The event, co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg, is family-friendly and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcomed.

Free trolley rides to and from Shopapalooza will be available 9:30am-6 pm November 29 and November 30 from South Core Garage, Second St S between Central Avenue & First Ave. and Vinoy Park (at 7th Ave NE & Bayshore Drive).

“We are so excited to be celebrating 15 years, this year will be our biggest and best yet! It’s a great opportunity to come out and support our local makers and small businesses. Shopapalooza Festival kicks off the holiday shopping season by celebrating the great independent businesses that make Tampa Bay such an amazing place,” says Ester Venouziou, LocalShops1 and Shopapalooza founder. “The local business in our community continue to go above and beyond, and if we want them to stick around, it’s time for us all to give back and support them as much as we can. Check out over 11.3 acres filled with pure local awesomeness,” Most vendor spaces are filled.

HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Free Admission!
• 350+ Local Shops, Artists, Makers and local Nonprofits, featuring gourmet food products, home decor, handcrafted jewelry, clothing and accessories, health and beauty products, fair trade goods, vintage finds, pet treats and toys, books, candles and more. Many booths will offer BOGOs, holiday specials, and new merchandise not yet available elsewhere. The vendor lineup will be available at shopapaloozafestival.com starting Nov 1. This year’s nonprofit partners are St. Pete Youth Farm and Jump for Kids.
• Four food halls each featuring snacks, drinks, entrees and desserts for everyone. Selections from more than 40 restaurants, bakeries and food trucks include options for vegans and carnivores, and whether looking to stay healthy or indulge!
• Local Beer Garden with all proceeds going directly to nonprofit Jump for Kids.
• $500 Shopping Spree for a lucky shopper each day! It is FREE to enter this raffle. Registration is required and the winner must be present to receive a prize. Visit www.shopapaloozafestival.com/win-500.html for details!
• Kids Zone organized by Sensory Studio features crafts, play and learning stations, photo opportunities with Princesses and Santa, music playtime and more. The section also includes food and dessert trucks, animal rescues, and vendors specializing in gifts for children and parents.
• Main Stage features local bands and performers throughout the weekend. Plus, additional entertainment throughout the park!
• Ink the Bay Zone, featuring live art demonstrations, aerial demonstrations, and hands-on experiences
• 10,000-square foot Glam Outdoor Lounge by VPN Studios.

Shopapalooza Festival is produced by LocalShops1 and co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg. Our nonprofit partners are Jump for Kids and St Pete Youth Farm.

Sponsors include Gold Level Hello Sweeteez Freeze Dried Candy and More, Kitchens Today, Florida Blue, T-Mobile Fiber, Craft Body Scan and Farkas Chiropractic Clinic; Silver Level All American Gutter Protection, Vision Auto Glass of Florida, St Pete 420, Arnold Jewelers, Forever Sticky, Morgan Exteriors, Renewal by Andersen, Terra and Talia, Westgate Resorts Marketing, New Hotel Collection Furman Marketing, The Honey Couple, Alpha Maui and Beach Sand Babe Jewelry; Media and Marketing Partners GoLive Tampa Bay, RadioStPete.com, Sunshine 96.7 FM, That’s So Tampa and I Love the Burg; and in-kind sponsors SIK Promotions, Island Flavors And Tings, VPN Studios, The Rustic Avenue Bar, Sensory Studio, Ink the Bay, Moorman Photographics, Luxe Flush and St Pete Shopping Co. For sponsorship information email ester@localshops1.com