Ybor City to host its largest cigar festival since 1994 this December

2024 Ybor City Cigar Festival

Centennial Park 

1800 E. 8th Ave., Tampa

Sunday, December 8 • 11am - 5pm

Free Community Event

Historic Ybor City will host its biggest cigar festival in decades on December 8, centered around Centennial Park. Presented by Arturo Fuente Cigars and J.C. Newman Cigars, the 2024 Ybor City Cigar Festival celebrates the legacy of the world’s largest cigar event since 1994, bringing cigar enthusiasts from near and far.

Attendees can explore a range of hand-made cigars from global vendors and meet some of the industry’s most notable cigar makers. Live entertainment, cigar-rolling demonstrations, and various food, desserts, and drinks— including beer, wine, and spirits—create an immersive experience. Local artisans will also showcase jewelry, art, clothing, and cigar accessories for visitors.

Carlito Fuente, Jr., owner of the Arturo Fuente cigar company, expressed his excitement, saying, “Every year, it gets bigger and better… It makes me so proud to be back in Ybor City and see how much it has blossomed.”

With free entry, the festival invites the community to join this spirited gathering in Ybor, making it a must-visit for cigar aficionados and locals alike.