I've been to three Ybor Cigar Festivals with my daughter who isn't a cigar smoker. The Park is a beautiful open air event surrounded by food & beverage trucks. It's an admission FREE one day extravaganza with live bands. Thousands of attendees from all over the country plus a number of others from other countries. Not only do major cigar manufactures i.e. Fuente, J.C. Newman are present but many of the local brick and mortar shops and lounges are present along with other local merchants. Like I said, my daughter doesn't smoke but has a blast every time and looks forward to our trip. If you attended last Decembers "Festival" at the Cuban Club as a first timer, this event at the Park is totally different and produced by the folks at Cigar City Magazine. I can highly...
Read moreA true authentic cigar festival in a great setting in historic Ybor City where Tampa got its Cigar City nickname. The hosts make you feel like a friend, not a ticket buyer. Fortunately, I missed the 2023 debacle when a 3rd party produced a poor event but the original organizers are back! Sending a crew of 8...
Read moreThe Ybor Cigar Festival is oh-so-special and fun. The event spotlights Ybor's history in the location where it all started. The vendors, entertainment, and cigar makers ensure everyone has a great day along with learning about the culture of this important...
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