OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
The YBOR MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 4th ANNUAL FANTASMA FEST:
Fantasma Fest is an annual event dedicated to uniting the community to celebrate Ybor City’s music, food and culture. This years event takes place Saturday October 24th and Sunday October 25th and features The Little Monster’s Pumpkin Patch and Promenade, The Big Monster’s Bed Race, and The Classic Car & Vintage Motorcycle Show.
EVENT DETAILS:
SATURDAY OCT 24TH:
11am- 3pm
Little Monster’s Pumpkin Patch at Centro Ybor
This year we are proud to give away over 2500 pumpkins!!!
Each child will be able to decorate the pumpkin and also receive a tote and map to trick or treat at over 30 locations in ybor while supplies to last.
Live entertainment and Fall Family Photo Opportunities.
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3pm- 5pm
Big Monster’s Bed Race on 7th Ave.
The big monsters bed race follows the little monsters pumpkin patch and is a fantasmafest production. Our main sponsor this year is Coppertail Brewery and there is also co-sponsorship from the YCDC. Several area businesses and city officials will race their beds down seventh avenue drag race tournement style for Ybor pride, bragging rights and the coveted trophy which stays with the winner for a year until it’s time to battle once again. This fun spirited race has grown over the years and this year we are hoping to have our biggest turnout yet. Spectators are encouraged to come out cheer on their favorite team and dress to impress!!!
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 25TH:
2pm-5pm
The Halloween Classic Car & Vintage Motorcycle Show
7th avenue will be closed from 17th to 19th street and will be full of classic cars and vintage bikes. Bring your Classic car or Vintage Bike to Tampa’s Historic District and Ybor’s 7th avenue voted one of America’s 10 best streets. Prizes,raffle,auction-all proceeds to benefit veterans charities.Unique opportunity to display your beauty for a good cause.