Festivals & Expos in 2026 -VENDOR APPLICATIONS

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Presented by Imagine Charter School North Manatee & MyEyeDr

Date: July 18th, 2026

Time: 11:00am  to 3:00pm

Location:  Bradenton Convention Center

 Address: 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221 

Free Entry All Ages

Get ready to kick off the new school year with our exciting Back to School Bash! Join us at Bradenton Convention Center   for a day of celebration and preparation.

 School Essentials:
Stock up on all the supplies you need to start the school year right! Parents can pre-register their children for a Free Backpack (while supplies last) and participate in our interactive scavenger hunt to stock up on school supplies from all of our sponsors and vendors.
Community Fun:
Connect with local businesses as we come together to celebrate the back-to-school season. With healthcare, after school programs, community support groups, fun activities, health insurance, martial arts, dancing, and sports programs. There are all sorts of resources to start the year off right. Plus stage performances, free face painting, sports mascots, cartoon characters, photo stops, fitness activities, and healthcare resources.  

 
For vendor or sponsorship information, contact Keven Tucker by email at Kevin@FloridaPenguinProductions.com or call us at 727-674-1464.

Date: July 25th, 2026

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Location:  Fishermen's Village

Address:  1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 

Get ready to kick off the new school year with our exciting Back to School Bash! Join us at Fishermen's Village for a day of celebration and preparation.

 School Essentials:
Free School Supplies & Free Backpacks, Resources, Healthcare, Insurance, Afterschool Programs, Tutoring, and so much more

Community Fun:
Connect with local businesses as we celebrate the back-to-school season. 

For vendor or sponsorship information, contact Kevin Tucker at  kevin@floridapenguinproductions.com or call 727-674-1464

Vendor Application

Presented by MyEyeDr

Date: August 1st, 2026

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00pm

Location:  Main Event Wesley Chapel

Address:  2839 Creek Grass Wy, Lutz, FL 33559  

Get ready to kick off the new school year with our exciting Back to School Bash! Join us at Main Event  for a day of celebration and preparation.

 School Essentials:
Stock up on all the supplies you need to start the school year right! Parents can pre-register their children for a Free Backpack (while supplies last) and participate in our interactive scavenger hunt to stock up on school supplies from all of our sponsors and vendors.
Community Fun:
Connect with local businesses as we come together to celebrate the back-to-school season. With healthcare, after school programs, community support groups, fun activities, health insurance, martial arts, dancing, and sports programs. There are all sorts of resources to start the year off right. Plus stage performances, free face painting, sports mascots, cartoon characters, photo stops, fitness activities, and healthcare resources.  

 
For vendor or sponsorship information, contact Lilly Karam by email at LK@FloridaPenguinProductions.com or call us at 727-510-9343

Presented by the Little Gym of Sarasota, FL

Date: August 8th, 2026

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Location:   The Mall at University Town Center 

Address:   140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243 

Get ready to kick off the new school year with our exciting Back to School Bash! Join us at the Mall at University Town Center for a day of celebration and preparation.

 School Essentials:
Stock up on all the supplies you need to start the school year right! Parents can pre-register their children for a Free Backpack (while supplies last) and participate in our interactive scavenger hunt to stock up on school supplies from all of our sponsors and vendors.
Community Fun:
Connect with local businesses as we come together to celebrate the back-to-school season. With healthcare, after school programs, community support groups, fun activities, health insurance, martial arts, dancing, and sports programs. There are all sorts of resources to start the year off right. Plus stage performances, free face painting, sports mascots, cartoon characters, photo stops, fitness activities, and healthcare resources.  

 
For vendor or sponsorship information, contact Kevin Tucker by email at Kevin@FloridaPenguinProductions.com or call us at 727-674-1464.

Date: October 3rd, 2026

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Location:  Paddock Mall

Address:   3100 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

This exciting community event will feature local businesses, women-owned brands, wellness professionals, beauty experts, health resources, self-care products, fitness services, handmade goods, giveaways, and so much more. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and discover products and services designed to uplift and support women of all ages.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the expo will also spotlight organizations, resources, and information dedicated to breast health education, awareness, and support for survivors and fighters in our community.

Bring your friends, family, and coworkers for a fun and inspiring day filled with shopping, networking, wellness, empowerment, and community connection.

 
For vendor or sponsorship information, contact Brett Cecere by email at Brett@FloridaPenguinProductions.com 

or call us at 727-483-1630.

Date: October 29th to November 1st, 2026

Time: Times vary - TBA

Location:  The Mall at University Town Center

Address:    140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243 

We will soon open applications for the Sarasota Fall Festival Carnival coming to the Mall at University Town Center this October.  

We are seeking Food Tents that can set up for all 4 days, and a few select Food Trucks & Trailers.  

This year it is all about the food.  
For vendor or sponsorship information, contact Kevin Tucker by email at Kevin@FloridaPenguinProductions.com 

or call us at 727-674-1464