Tampa Guitar Show Returns to Florida State Fairgrounds This October

Guitarists, music enthusiasts, and collectors can browse a wide selection of instruments and music equipment at the Tampa Guitar Show, returning to the Florida State Fairgrounds on October 24–25.

The two-day event brings together vendors selling new and vintage stringed instruments, amplifiers, effects pedals, and accessories. Whether attendees are looking for a specific piece of gear or simply exploring the market, the show offers an opportunity to discover equipment from a range of sellers.

Tampa Guitar Show Dates, Times and Admission

The Tampa Guitar Show will take place at the Florida State Fairgrounds, located at 4800 N. U.S. Highway 301 in Tampa. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 25.

Admission costs $15 for adults paying with cash or $16 when paying by card. Children ages 12 and under can attend for free with an adult.

Parking costs $10 when purchased online in advance or $12 when purchased on-site. Visitors should use the entrance off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to access the event.

What to Know Before You Go

• Event: Tampa Guitar Show
• Dates: Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25
• Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday
• Location: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N. U.S. Highway 301, Tampa, FL 33610
• Adult admission: $15 cash or $16 by card
• Children: Ages 12 and under enter free with an adult
• Parking: $10 online in advance or $12 on-site
• Entrance: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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