# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Hillsborough County Public Schools presents: the 19th Annual Back to School Fair is headed to Citrus Park Town Center on August 1, 2026!About this EventWelcome 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.2025 Presenters, Sponsors, Partners and ExhibitorsPresenting Sponsor:Straight A's Sponsor:Class Sponsors:AdventHealthAetnaCove Behavioral HealthImagine Orthodontic StudioNew Worlds Reading InitiativePatel ConservatoryExhibitors:Barrett School of MusicBurnetti, P.A.Children's Board of Tampa BayEastersealsECC of HillsboroughFlorida BlueFun Foodie Mama + Family Resource and Craft BlogHillsborough County Department of Children's ServicesHillsborough County Sheriff's DepartmentHumane Society of Tampa BayI9 SportsiCode WestchaseKroger DeliveryLost Pearl Pirate ShipLunchBoxMafiaMcIlwain DentistryPopStrokeSimply HealthcareTampa Bay RaysTampa-Hillsborough County Public LibraryTeachers Federal Credit UnionTGH ImagingFor information on becoming an exhibitor or vendor, check out our vendor page here! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3fb28430-1dc6-11f1-b3c1-7f39f10aff24-rimg-w1200-h554-dc302c31-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3fe701b0-1dc6-11f1-b3c1-7f39f10aff24-rimg-w978-h740-dcc2c3bc-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/40321470-1dc6-11f1-aa2f-f55444b7b9d3-rimg-w1200-h554-dcbda68f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-bays-largest-back-to-school-fair/100001983639343675 - **Event Categories**: back-to-school, kids, health-wellness, workshops, sports, festivals, parties, contests, art, fine-arts, entertainment, shopping, calendar, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tampa - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Citrus Park Town Center Mall - **lat**: 28.0682781 - **long**: -82.5765577 - **full address**: Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/46dcca2f90f7780121eb6b9eb474725ba7b7806dfae865ce6cfa191f984a1d2e-rimg-w1200-h668-dc134245-gmir.jpg?v=1773371710 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair being held? - **A:** Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair? - **A:** Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair is organized by Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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