Come cheer on daring flight crews as they launch homemade flying machines into Tampa Bay! Red Bull Flugtag is returning to the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday, November 9. It is free and open to the public.
Around 80,000 spectators are expected to pack the Tampa Riverwalk for this high-flying competition. This event will have an estimated economic impact of $3,423,000 for the City of Tampa and the surrounding region, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Crews will launch their aircraft off a 27-foot-tall flight deck constructed over the Tampa Convention Center Marina. They will be evaluated by celebrity judges, including Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy and NFL Hall of Famer and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks.
More than 30 teams will compete, including Team Tampa, which features Tampa Convention Center service partners Aramark (exclusive food and beverage provider) and Encore (audio visual and exclusive rigging provider).
This will be the third Red Bull Flugtag to happen in Tampa, as it was previously held in the city in 2011 and 2008.
Attending Red Bull Flugtag
If you’re attending Red Bull Flugtag, here are a few things to know before you go. The event opens at noon and the competition begins at 1pm. It will end with an awards ceremony around 4pm.
No tickets are needed for admission, as the event is free to attend.
Recommended parking options to avoid congestion and road closures:
- Fort Brooke Parking Garage - located at 107 N. Franklin Street, 0.3 miles from the Tampa Convention Center. Walk or take the free TECO Line Streetcar to Dick Greco Plaza Station.
- Park in Ybor and take the free TECO Line Streetcar to Dick Greco Plaza Station
Click here to see all road closures: https://www.tampa.gov/road-closure/downtownbayshore-boulevard-traffic-advisory-saturday-november-9th
Frequently Asked Questions
What is not allowed at Flugtag?
- Firearms, or weapons of any kind.
- Drones
- Framed or large backpacks
- Alcohol or illegal drugs
- Glass containers
- Food
- Pets
- Tents
- No illegal vending is permitted
- No smoking allowed
What can I bring to Flugtag?
- Blankets
- Umbrellas (small hand-held style)
- Baby Strollers
- Portable/collapsible chair
- Regular-size/unframed backpacks
- Sealed water bottles
- Empty Camelbak or other empty plastic container (ie, Nalgene bottle)
- Ice in soft-sided cooler or Camelbak. No large bags allowed.
- Binoculars
- Personal camera equipment
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home.
Are there ADA Accessibility areas for attendees?
ADA Accessibility areas will be on site. People with impairments can view from these areas, along with one additional guest.
Will weather conditions impact the event?
This is a rain or shine event, but thunder and lightning delays would be put into place if necessary.
What food and drink will be available?
Food and drink will be available for purchase at The Sail bar and Big Ray’s Fish Camp Riverwalk, as well as at pop-up concession stations along the Tampa Riverwalk and on the first floor of the Tampa Convention Center.
Free water stations will be on-site for refilling water bottles, or resealable aluminum water bottles can be purchased on site.
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