4th Annual Plantapolooza Vendor Application

Overview

4th Annual Plantapolooza

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Time: 12 pm - 4 pm

Location: Sunken Gardens (1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33704)

Sunken Gardens is proud to host the 4th Annual Plantapolooza, a local botanical event dedicated to Florida native plants.

Originated by The Community Wildlife Corridor, this event seeks to connect the wildlife populations in our largest parks with backyard native gardens.

Plantapolooza is free with Sunken Gardens admission or membership. Last year's event featured native plant vendors, themed lectures, youth activities, and a remarkable free seedling giveaway.

We're looking for a variety of local vendors to join us in celebrating the importance and beauty of Florida's native plants. Vendors may include:

Florida native plant nurseries & landscape designers
Non-profits & institutions with conservation missions
Small businesses that sell nature-focused homewares, clothing, or art that highlight Florida native plants, animals, & habitats
Local businesses that specialize in garden decor and accessories
and more!

Not sure if you'd be a good fit? Fill out an application anyway! We're open to new ideas and willing to consider a wide range of candidates to offer the best experience possible.

Important Details

Participation: Submission of this application does not confirm your spot at Plantapolooza. We would love to accommodate everyone, but available space is limited.

This application will be open until Friday, October 3. Once the application period has closed, our event team will review all submissions. Please expect a response no later than Monday, October 13.

What to Expect:

This is an outdoor event. It will be held rain or shine with the exception of severe weather.
Alloted space: approximately 10' x 10' area.
Vendors must bring their own tents, tables, chairs, and other set-up materials. Please plan to bring any helpers you need for loading in & setting up, working the event, and packing up.
Vendors will be welcome to arrive several hours before the Gardens open (12 pm) to set up their designated space. Vendors are expected to stay for the duration of the event and not pack up early.

Additional details will be provided upon confirmation of your participation.

Vendor fee: $100 for commercial vendors. Free for non-commercial vendors. Payment instructions will be provided after you receive official confirmation from Sunken Gardens staff.

Plant requirements: *All vendors are prohibited from bringing and/or selling any plants that are considered to be invasive to Florida or have a high risk of becoming invasive.*

Contact Information

Business/Organization Name*

Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Vending Information

Please choose the option that best reflects your primary purpose at Plantapolooza:*

Selling native plants (Commercial)Selling items other than plants (Commercial)Providing educational information (Non-commercial)Providing a free activity/experience (Non-commercial)Other

COMMERCIAL VENDORS - Please describe what you plan on bringing to sell:*

Plant vendors - If you plan to focus on selling a specific type of native plant (i.e., trees, salt-resistant species, etc.) rather than just having a general assortment, please indicate that here.

NON-COMMERCIAL VENDORS - Please explain what educational information, activities, or experiences you plan on providing:*

We'd love to see your work! - Please let us know where we can find your business or organization online:*

Examples: website URL, social media account, online storefront, etc.

Optional - Upload example images here: