MARKET VENDORS:

Register to be a vendor at this year’s Holiday Market:

EXPANDED PRODUCTION

As you enter the fairgrounds enveloped in more than 1 million lights, you and your family will travel nearly 2 miles through seasonal and Florida-themed displays and a drive-thru animated light tunnel. The expanded Santa’s Village will feature holiday- themed rides and a self-guided walking tour of the Hometown Hillsborough Historical Village decked out in festive lights. Designed to appeal to all ages and backgrounds, the elaborate light displays themed to Florida and traditional winter holidays are a family favorite.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village is your Hometown Holiday Festival with dazzling animated lights, big festive displays, themed holiday rides and activities, and yummy treats in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere.

There’s something for everyone at this festive event, from dazzling lights to games and activities for all ages, visits with Santa, tasty treats, holiday movies and holiday shopping. Plan your visit today!

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT:

Nov 30 & Dec 21 – Dance for Donations

Dec 1, 2, 3 – Laura J – Strong & Amazing Aerial Holiday Show

Dec 7, 14 & 18 – Big Time Jukebox – Music

Dec 8 & 9 – Katie Lombardo – Music

Dec 10, & 17 – Aimee Carter – Music

Dec 15 & 16 – Dennis Lee – Music

Dec 20 – We are Amplify! Florida Academy of Performing Arts and Music Showcase

Dec 21 – Riverview High School – Carolers

Dec 22 & 23 – Jordan Denise Williams – Music

SPECIAL NIGHTS:

Dec 7 – Heroes Night – Active and retired Military, Police, Fire, First Responders with ID get a discounted admission of $15 per car on Thursday Dec 7

Dec 14 – Paws & Claus Night – Bring your well-behaved dogs and cats (on a leash) for a special night at the Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village including Pet Photos with Santa. For a $10 donation to the Hillsborough County Per Resource Center you received your FREE printed pet photo with Santa!

Due to popular demand, the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds will open the Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights until Dec 31 2023 – Celebrate the new year with the Festival of Lights!

Click on a date to buy tickets for that date.

EXPANDED AREAS

This year’s immersive event is bigger and better than ever, with additions such as:

• New “Under the Sea” themed drive thru area
• Expanded Santa’s Village that has:
  • Holiday-themed rides including a Reindeer Carousel and Holiday Train ride
  • Self-guided walking tour of Hometown Hillsborough Historical Village decked out in period décor and beginning with a 80 ft.-long animated light tunnel.
  • Holiday Market is open every day Santa’s Village is open so you can find the perfect gifts for your loved ones!

TICKET INFORMATION:

CARS:

$25 (max 8 people) – on days when Drive-thru experience and Santa’s Village is open.
$20 (max 8 people) – on days when Drive-thru experience ONLY is open.

CHARTER BUS:

$80 (max 30 people) – on days when Drive-thru experience and Santa’s Village is open.
$60 (max 30 people) – on days when Drive-thru experience ONLY is open.

MINI BUS:

$40 (max 15 people) – on days when Drive-thru experience and Santa’s Village is open.
$35 (max 15 people) – on days when Drive-thru experience ONLY is open.

SEASON PASS:

$60 *NEW* The person listed as purchaser for season pass must provide a photo ID and be in the car for admission. One season pass is valid for admission on every day of the festival.

GROUPS:

20-74 Tickets $5 off – $20 per car

75-149 Tickets $6 off – $19 per car

150+ Tickets $7 off – $18 per car

Please contact the Fair Office to organize group sales – Email or Call Us: (813) 737-FAIR