2024 Tampa Bay Hamfest
Expo Hall
The main Strawberry Festival building we use for vendors and exhibitors is the Expo Hall. The location is shown below. All the booths and indoor sales tables are located inside this 15,000 square foot air conditioned building adjacent to the Carriage House and tailgate area.
Some of the specs for this large hall are:
- 15,000 sq. ft. of indoor climate-controlled space
- Finished flooring
- 32 ft. high ceiling with halogen lighting
- 12 ft. x 14 ft. roll up door for loading and unloading
- Multiple access doors for easy access in and out
- Indoor restrooms
- Tables 8 ft.
- Chairs
- Pipe & drape for booths
- Wireless microphone
- PA system
- Pull down electrical cords
- Internet access
The Hamfest Service Desk is located at the north end of the Hall, to the right of the large mural.
Tailgating
The Strawberry Festival grounds provide an excellent Tailgate area.
Vehicles may be left in your space but security is up to you. Lots of sun.
Tailgate vendors may leave when you wish taking into consideration local pedestrian traffic.
- Spaces are first come first pick.
- Spaces are each 16’ wide by approx 30’ deep – admission placard required.
- There is a 10′ space between adjacent spaces. Both trailer and car/truck must be parked within the same 16′ x 30′ space to avoid an extra space charge.
- There are limited tailgate spaces with electric power available. Advance reservations required.
- If you order power bring your own heavy duty extension cords and power-strips.
- Tarps or merchandise covers are suggested for Friday night.
Special Note:
Again this year we have a limited number of spaces in the Carriage House available for tailgaters who wish or need to be under cover in a 10’x10′ or 20’x10′ secure lockable space with electric power. Overhead doors provide overnight locked security for your products. Tables and chairs are provided.
All exhibits, some forums
FGCARC service desk.
Free parking in this area.
Free parking in this area
All tailgate in this area between fence and Carriage House
All tailgate in this area between fence and Carriage House
Covered spaces - as needed.
Ticket sales and pickup.
Main Entrance from BerryFest St.
Food Truck - grill, coffee, sodas, etc.
In front of Armory.
License exams,
Meetings, Skywarn
No generators allowed
Generators permitted
Times for 2024 Hamfest
Friday | Open Expo Hall for vendor setup | @ 7:00 AM |
Open the tailgate areas for setup | @ NOON | |
Open all areas to the general public | @ 1 PM | |
Close all areas to general public | @ 6 PM | |
Parking lot closed | @ 7 PM | |
Saturday | Open all areas for setup | @ 7 AM |
Open all areas to the general public | @ 8 AM | |
Close all areas to general public | @ 3 PM | |
Parking lot closed | @ 4 PM |