Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair

Welcome to Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair! Join us at our ALL-NEW location: Citrus Park Town Center for a day filled with FREE, Air Conditioned fun and excitement as we gear up for the new school year.

(Interested in learning about vendor or sponsor opportunities? Click here for more info on this amazing event!)

Taking place during Sales Tax Holiday, take advantage of this awesome back to school bash all while saving money on your back to school purchases!

FREE backpacks are given to the first 1,000 KIDS in the backpack line (Exact Location TBD - follow the signs in the mall) - the line for free backpacks usually starts to form around 9am, and there are just 1,000 backpacks to give out - so get there early and don't miss out!

Back to School Fair, Tampa Bay's ultimate back to school bash, is taking over Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa, a giant air conditioned indoor mall from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, August 1, and you won’t want to miss it!

• Meet and take pictures with local sports teams mascots.
• Pose for pictures, listen to a story, and sing with the Princesses of Parties with Character!
• Get your face painted by Childlike Productions!
• FREE Backpacks to the FIRST 1,000 KIDS in line!
• Drawings and contests throughout the day! Enter HERE.
• Over 50 different vendors, including non-profits, schools, activity providers and more!
• Enjoy performances, games, and activities throughout the event.

The 19th Annual Back to School Fair and back to school bash on Saturday will start off bright and early at 10 a.m. with the first 1,000 kids who arrive receiving a FREE back to school book bag!

From there, Tampa Bay's Back to School Fair and back to school bash will continue to rev up with live entertainment, hands on activities, workshops, speaker sessions, and so much more.

In addition, local exhibitors will be providing all sorts of back to school related information including health & wellness, safety, private and public schools, resources, childcare, after school programs, school supplies, tutors, children’s retailers, finances and much more! And with 50+ retailers, Tampa's Back to School Fair at Citrus Park Town Center will give families the chance to get all of your back-to-school shopping done at the same time.

Come and explore various booths offering resources for students of all ages. Don't miss out on the chance to get ready for the upcoming school season in style. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of back-to-school fun!

STAY TUNED FOR OUR 2026 GIVEAWAY PRIZES, PRESENTERS, SPONSORS, AND EXHIBITORS!

Curious to see what we gave away last year?? Click the link below.

Presenting Sponsor:

Straight A's Sponsor:

Class Sponsors:

• AdventHealth
• Aetna
• Cove Behavioral Health
• Imagine Orthodontic Studio
• New Worlds Reading Initiative
• Patel Conservatory

Exhibitors:

• Barrett School of Music
• Burnetti, P.A.
• Children's Board of Tampa Bay
• Easterseals
• ECC of Hillsborough
• Florida Blue
• Fun Foodie Mama + Family Resource and Craft Blog
• Hillsborough County Department of Children's Services
• Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay
• I9 Sports
• iCode Westchase
• Kroger Delivery
• Lost Pearl Pirate Ship
• LunchBoxMafia
• McIlwain Dentistry
• PopStroke
• Simply Healthcare
• Tampa Bay Rays
• Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library
• Teachers Federal Credit Union
• TGH Imaging

For information on becoming an exhibitor or vendor, check out our vendor page here!

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