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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair
DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough County Public Schools presents: the 19th Annual Back to School Fair is headed to Citrus Park Town Center on August 1\, 2026!\n\n\nWelcome 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. \n(Interested in learning about vendor or sponsor opportunities? Click here for more info on this amazing event!) \nTaking place during Sales Tax Holiday\, take advantage of this awesome back to school bash all while saving money on your back to school purchases! \nFREE 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! \nBack 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! \n \n\nMeet and take pictures with local sports teams mascots.\nPose for pictures\, listen to a story\, and sing with the Princesses of Parties with Character!\nGet your face painted by Childlike Productions!\nFREE Backpacks to the FIRST 1\,000 KIDS in line!\nDrawings and contests throughout the day! Enter HERE.\nOver 50 different vendors\, including non-profits\, schools\, activity providers and more!\nEnjoy performances\, games\, and activities throughout the event.\n\n \nThe 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! \nFrom 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. \nIn 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. \nCome 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! \n \nSTAY TUNED FOR MORE 2026 GIVEAWAY PRIZES\, PRESENTERS\, SPONSORS\, AND EXHIBITORS! \n \nCurious to see what we have so far?? Click the link below. \nENTER TO WIN – 2026 GIVEAWAYS HERE! \n \n2026 Presenters\, Sponsors\, Partners and Exhibitors\nPresenting Sponsor: \nHillsborough County Public Schools \n \nClass Sponsors: \n\nAetna\nBusch Gardens Tampa Bay\nImagine Orthodontic Studio\nPatel Conservatory\nSLAM Tampa\nSt. Lucy’s Vision Center\n\n \nExhibitors: \n\nBarrett School of Music\nBurnetti P.A.\nChildren’s Board\nECC of Hillsborough\nGTE Financial\niCode Westchase\nK-12 Schools\nLost Pearl\nSeagate Chiropractic\n\nFor information on becoming an exhibitor or vendor\, check out our vendor page here! \nENTER TO WIN – 2026 GIVEAWAYS HERE!
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LOCATION:Citrus Park Town Center Mall\, Citrus Park Town Center Mall\, Tampa\, FL\, 33625\, United States
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