Tampa Bay's most beloved food festival returns to Ybor City's historic streets for its biggest year yet. More than 30 local and regional vendors bring their signature empanadas — beef picadillo, sweet plantain and cheese, shrimp Creole, pulled pork, Nutella dessert, and more. El Jefe VIP gives you early entry at 11 AM (one full hour before general admission opens), access to the shaded VIP Lounge, unlimited tastings throughout the day, two complimentary craft drinks from Brewed Life's tap list, a festival swag bag, and priority access to meet-the-chef tastings. Rain or shine. No better way to spend a Saturday in Tampa Bay.
Early VIP entry at 11 AM — 1 hour before the public
Exclusive shaded VIP Lounge with reserved seating
Unlimited tastings from 30+ empanada vendors
2 complimentary craft drinks from Brewed Life's tap
Festival swag bag ($25 value) — first 150 guests
Priority meet-the-chef access and live music all day
Valid on Saturday, July 13, 2026 only. No rain-check or substitute dates.
Each voucher admits 1 person. Non-transferable.
Must present digital voucher at the VIP gate upon entry.
21+ required to redeem complimentary drink tickets. Valid government ID required.
Event is held outdoors, rain or shine. No refunds after purchase.
Voucher must be redeemed by 2 PM to receive swag bag (while supplies last).
Provided by Brewed Life Brewing Co. in partnership with Grand Life Festivals.
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Brewed Life Brewing Co.
1812 N. 15th St., Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605
Brewed Life is Ybor City's beloved craft brewery and event space, known for small-batch ales, community events, and its historic brick taproom. They partner with Grand Life Festivals annually to produce the Tampa Bay Empanada Festival — one of the Bay Area's most anticipated summer food events, drawing over 4,000 attendees each year.
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Brewed Life Brewing Co.
Ybor City, Tampa · 2.1 mi
El Jefe VIP — Tampa Bay Empanada Festival
Sat July 13 · 12–6 PM
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Tampa Bay's most beloved food festival returns to Ybor City for its biggest year yet. 30+ local vendors bring their signature empanadas — beef picadillo, sweet plantain and cheese, shrimp Creole, pulled pork, Nutella dessert, and more. El Jefe VIP gets you early entry, VIP Lounge access, unlimited tastings, two craft drinks, a swag bag, and meet-the-chef priority. Rain or shine.
Early VIP entry at 11 AM — 1 hour before public
Exclusive shaded VIP Lounge with seating
Unlimited tastings from 30+ empanada vendors
2 complimentary craft drinks from Brewed Life
Festival swag bag + meet-the-chef access
Valid July 13, 2026 only. No substitute dates.
Each voucher admits 1 person. Non-transferable.
Must present voucher at VIP gate upon entry.
21+ required for complimentary drink tickets.
Outdoors, rain or shine. No refunds after purchase.
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Brewed Life Brewing Co.
Ybor City, Tampa
Brewed Life is Ybor City's beloved craft brewery and event space, partnering with Grand Life Festivals to produce Tampa Bay's most anticipated summer food event.