Welcome to Festivals of Speed! Hosted in gorgeous Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg, it is an annual gathering featuring the epitome of classic and modern exotic automobiles.

According to the Festivals of Speed site, this event is, “A display of the world’s most exotic automobiles, motorcycles, watercraft and luxury lifestyle companies.”

Held in early spring, it is the perfect time of year for an outdoor venue. Everything from Lamborghini, Ferrari, McClaren, Bentley, Rolls Royce, and even an ultra-rare Koenigsegg CCX, a supercar valued at over $2.5 million, can be seen and admired.

As multi-year sponsors of Festivals of Speed, our RE/MAX booth is always accompanied by fantastic cars; many displayed are our clients’ personal vehicles. I am humbled and fortunate to have had my RE/MAX booth flanked by such exceptional cars over the years.

My team and I always fly high with enthusiasm at our RE/MAX virtual hot air balloon booth where we greet guests and hand out some really cool car-themed items. Festival goers have an awesome time getting their pictures taken at our booth as our team joins in on the fun!

On the Friday before the Festivals, attendees enjoy a VIP Cocktail Reception as well as a limited-capacity evening soiree exhibiting high-end cars, motorcycles, and marine-craft. The reception includes specialty hors d’oeuvres, private label cognacs, small batch spirits, wines, craft beers, and hand-rolled cigars — all from a collection of local vendors within the Tampa/St. Pete area. Topped with live music, it truly is a night to be treated like royalty!

In the meantime, we will keep updating you on many more events about all things automotive.

We are so lucky to live in a state offering a seemingly never-ending supply of automotive venues. Please check with us for the latest events schedule. Until next year…