# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meet the Candidates
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Presented by Tampa Bay Rays & Spectrum in partnership with Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber.

This must attend election event gives voters an opportunity to meet candidates for all elected positions in the St. Petersburg region, from federal seats to school district and city council.

Attendees have the opportunity to meet one on one with candidates from a variety of races in a relaxed environment.  The event is open from 5:30- 8:00 pm on a drop in basis, candidates will be available to address issues and answer questions from their tables set up expo style.

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY!
Attendee tickets - $30 member/$40 non member (includes food & drink): https://bit.ly/StPeteMeetTheCandidates
Candidate table - $250 (includes table and entry for two people): https://bit.ly/MeetTheCandidatesTable

STUDENTS - email cbruner@stpete.com for discount code, we provide FREE entry for students
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/meet-the-candidates/200030218312319
- **Event Categories**: business, sports, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 181

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Petersburg
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Tropicana Field
- **lat**: 27.768032361005
- **long**: -82.653424143791
- **full address**: Tropicana Field, 320 16th St S, St Petersburg, FL 33705, United States, St. Petersburg

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Meet the Candidates
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Meet the Candidates being held?
  - **A:** Meet the Candidates takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Tropicana Field, 320 16th St S, St Petersburg, FL 33705, United States, St. Petersburg.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the Candidates?
  - **A:** Meet the Candidates is organized by St Petersburg Chamber.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Meet the Candidates is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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