LocalShops1 is in the process of booking entertainment to perform at the annual community festival that will take place on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 from 10 am to 5 pm at Vinoy Park. Entertainment groups and performers who are interested need to be based in the Tampa Bay area and family-friendly.
On the main stage, there are opportunities for four bands or duos each day. There are also opportunities for roaming performers and solo acoustic performers stationed throughout Vinoy Park. Sets range from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
The deadline to apply is July 1 and must be done on the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeta4OlymqNZnw3Kg3obAKIPtaBkRByxzOPORZYpej6wFL1vw/viewform
‘We are looking for Tampa Bay area based entertainers and groups that have a mix of original music and covers. There are even opportunities for local marching bands,” said Ester Venouziou, LocalShops1 and Shopapalooza founder.
LocalShops1’s holiday extravaganza expected to be largest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday) event in the nation. 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. 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. The festival is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg. Admission to Shopapalooza is free and open to the public.
More information is available at shopapaloozafestival.com.
ABOUT LOCALSHOPS1 + SHOPAPALOOZA FESTIVAL
LocalShops1, launched in 2008, is Tampa Bay’s source for all things local. Our mission is to provide advocacy, support and education to locally owned, independent businesses throughout the region. Shopapalooza Festival is LocalShops1’s annual holiday extravaganza, and it’s expected to be the largest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) event in the Southeast, possibly the nation.