The countdown is on for the highly anticipated LocalShops1’s Shopapalooza Festival on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 from 10 am to 5pm. 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. 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.
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.
HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026:
- 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 https://www.shopapaloozafestival.com/win-prizes.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 all weekends including Razin Jane, Ashley Lux Band, Dames, HeadlessAx, Element and Sunset Bridge Band.
- Plus, new this year there will be a second stage with Dockside Sessions — provided by “Your Boat for the Day” featuring acoustic performances by Roxana/ Huevo Cosmico, Dames, Savannah Lee Duo, James Oberlin, Tommy & Mimi, Sunya and live painting throughout the day with local artists such as Alyssa Dunlap and Zulu Painter. The Dockside Sessions, are part of the new monthlong Art Everywhere celebration this Fall, made possible by a Creative Pinellas grant through Pinellas County arts tourism funding.
- Community Mural, open for the community to take part in with PhiPhi Artland, the community mural organizers and mural sponsor. Walkups are welcomed as space allows, but people can also pre-register for a painting slot.
- Adoptable Pet Parade
- Kidpreneurs Row
- 10,000-square foot Glam Outdoor Lounge by VPN Studios.
A complete list of the 350 + participating businesses will be available by Nov 1at shopapaloozafestival.com. Admission to Shopapalooza is free and open to the public. The event, co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg, is family-friendly and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcomed…