About this Event
🎄 Holiday Kickoff Food & Vendor Festival 2026 🎁
Kick off the holiday season with a festive weekend of great food, local shopping, handmade products, holiday finds, music, and community fun at the Holiday Kickoff Food & Vendor Festival 2026 in Tampa!
This three-day outdoor marketplace brings together food lovers and shoppers with food trucks, specialty food businesses, local makers, artisans, crafters, retailers, and small businesses. It's a chance to enjoy something delicious while discovering unique products and getting an early start on holiday shopping.
📍 Water Works Park
1710 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
📅 Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
🕚 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Daily
Organizer: tampa festives
Email: [email protected]
🍴 What You'll Find
- 🚚 Food trucks and specialty food vendors
- 🍔 Local favorites, street food & international flavors
- 🧁 Desserts, baked goods & festive treats
- 🎁 Holiday gifts and specialty products
- 🎨 Art, crafts & creations from local makers
- 💎 Jewelry, fashion & accessories
- 🏠 Home décor and lifestyle products
- 🛍️ Unique finds from local businesses
- 🎶 Live music & weekend entertainment
- 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities
🛒 A Marketplace for Local Businesses
The festival is designed to give small businesses, makers, food entrepreneurs, artists, crafters, retailers, and specialty brands an opportunity to introduce their products to Tampa-area shoppers during the holiday shopping season.
Whether you're selling food, handmade goods, gifts, clothing, artwork, décor, or specialty products, the marketplace offers visitors a variety of products and experiences to explore.
🎁 Holiday Shopping Starts Here
With Christmas just a few weeks away, guests can discover unique gifts, stocking stuffers, handmade products, specialty foods, fashion, home décor, and one-of-a-kind finds while supporting independent businesses.
🎄 Friday — Holiday Kickoff
Start the weekend with delicious food, festive shopping, music, and a wide selection of local vendors.
🛍️ Saturday — Main Festival Day
Enjoy a full day of food, shopping, entertainment, family activities, and holiday-season finds from local businesses.
🎁 Sunday — Holiday Weekend Finale
Wrap up the weekend by exploring more vendors, enjoying great food, and finding special gifts and products before heading into the holiday season.
❤️ Eat, Shop & Celebrate
Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, searching for a unique gift, or simply want a fun holiday weekend outing, Holiday Kickoff Food & Vendor Festival 2026 brings food, shopping, entertainment, and local businesses together in one festive Tampa celebration.
🎄 Come hungry, shop local, discover something special, and kick off the holiday season in Tampa!
Event venue & nearby stays
Water Works Park, 1701 North Highland Avenue, Tampa, United States
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