SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
IN CENTENNIAL PARK IN HISTORIC YBOR CITY SINCE 1994
​11 AM- 5 PM
1800 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

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WELCOME 2024 YBOR CITY CIGAR FESTIVAL SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

A FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1912
Arturo Fuente cigars are consistently rated among the best cigars in the world. Thier reputation for unsurpassed quality, with both flavor and construction, has amassed a loyal following among cigar connoisseurs. ArturoFuente.com

GOLD SPONSORS

Enjoy The Ultimate Cigar Experience at Corona Cigar Company’s world-class Cigar Store & Cigar Bar. This year's Friday and Saturday night Pre-Party events at the Tampa location will surely please our YCCF guests! Considered to be one of Tampa's premier cigar lounges and best damn whiskey bars in Tampa, hands down! www.coronacigar.com
Tobacco Depot was founded in 1995 as a family business seeking to provide the greater Tampa area with the best selection of premium cigars and tobacco products. Made up of 15 stores spanning the west coast of Florida, Tobacco Depot has grown to become one of the nation’s most complete chains of full-line tobacconists.  TobaccoDepot.com
Smoker Friendly® is America's largest cigarette and tobacco store (CTS) retailer. Their first retail location was opened in 1988, making Smoker Friendly one of the leading pioneers of the trade class. Their brand has international recognition and includes more than 800 stores nationwide.  SmokerFriendly.com
Gurkha has several brands that cater to every premium cigar smoker, including the very elite. For many Gurkha, cigars are seen as a status symbol and are synonymous with sumptuousness and exclusivity. GurkhaCigars.com
WestSide Barbershop caters to gentlemen looking for that upscale haircut. Their premium services provide men of all ages with a flawless look. They offer our clients a wide range of services, from straight razor shaving to hair styling and grooming. Our retro-style shop allows men to have their hair treated by professionals who know men's hair. WestSideBarbershop.com
You'll learn about bolita, the rumored tunnels of Ybor, and the Era of Blood. Tampa historians will guide you to old gambling palaces, street corners, and alleys, where some mobsters met their demise, and restaurants where wise guys, like famed boss Santo Trafficante Jr., held court. TampaMafia.com

SILVER SPONSORS

For the seasoned cigar aficionado on the hunt for an unforgettable smoke or the newcomer with a developing palate, JR Cigar is your place for an extraordinary smoking experience. Our dedicated staff of cigar experts has gathered a gigantic, unrivaled inventory of fine cigars, accessorieslike humidors and lighters, as well as domestic/imported pipe tobacco to accommodate your distinct tastes. .JRCigars.com/
Located in Tampa, FL, our 6,000+ square foot cigar shop, bar, and lounge features over 1,300 cigar brands to select from, a full-service bar to wet your whistle, spacious indoor and outdoor lounges to hide from the family, flat-screen TVs to stare blankly at, a state-of-the-art ventilation system (to keep ya fresh as can be), and so much more. Throw in stampede-worthy deals and non-stop events with the biggest brands, names, and stars in the cigar industry, and you have the ultimate cigar destination. CigarsInternational.com
For 87 years, the Oliva family has had the honor of supplying the world’s premier cigar producers with fine-leaf tobacco. Four generations have devoted their lives to learning the secrets of planting, cultivating, harvesting, curing, and grading tobacco and earning the trust and confidence of our valued customers. Today, we continue the tradition on our South and Central American farms, including our contract farms. OlivaTobacco.com
Cigar City Magazine is the only publication on Tampa's rich past. They came from faraway lands to a city they knew little about. Cubans, Spaniards, Italians, Jews, and others. With little money in their pockets and big dreams in their hearts, they set out to make a life for themselves in the Tampa Bay area. They ended up creating a history and culture that continues to thrive. Cigar City invites you to rediscover that culture, remember those people, and relive the events that continue to influence life in Tampa today.  CigarCityMagazine.com
Desiree Marsicano is a passionate, caring, and experienced Traveler with a deep love for her community and family and for helping others explore the world. Her journey from serving her local community to pursuing her dream as a travel agent is a testament to her determination and desire to impact people's lives positively through travel. DeztinationTravels.com
At Cigars Direct, they love what they do, and it’s that love that drives them to constantly look for exceptional products to make your cigar smoking experience the best it can be–relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable. That’s how they can offer all the best in premium cigars and unique items others can’t seem to get their hands on, like OpusX, Ashton VSG, Anejo, and Padron. Cigars Direct wants you to feel comfortable and confident when you order with them, and they'll do their best to ensure you’re 100% satisfied every time you order so you’ll come back. CigarsDirect.com
IT'S JUST A LIFESTYLE
Cigar Pxrn was created and inspired by the everyday cigar connoisseurs. To us, they represent the ultimate compliment to luxury & relaxation. Our vision is to create one community simply based on a universal love and passion for cigars. cigarpxrn.com

BRONZE SPONSORS

Tampero Cigars is a small family business with over 20 years of experience in The World of Cigars. They have the finest quality, flavors, prices, and variety of the BEST cigars, distinguishing them from other cigar shops in the historic district of Ybor City in  Tampa, FL.  You will find a vast selection of cigars from the four corners of the globe. The owners and their friendly, experienced staff will help you find that ideal Cigar. Tampero.com
Natura originated in the fresh produce industry, building a reputation over 35 years for delivering exceptional quality products. Eager to explore new frontiers, they embarked on an innovative journey into the tobacco sector, aiming to create something unique. This fusion of agricultural expertise and tobacco cultivation led them to the highlands of the Dominican Republic, crafting distinct blends that stand out from the rest. naturacigars.com/
La Galera 1936's blender and owner, Jose Arnaldo Blanco, also known as 'Jochy,' is among the most important tobacco industry members. His passion, dedication, and life-long experience in the cigar world brought him recognition and respect. Moreover, these premium and aged cigars from the Cibao Valley receive the utmost praise from smokers worldwide. This brand believes its stories are an art form and works hard to make them true. You can undoubtedly taste love and decades of hard work in every puff. Try all of La Galera's hecho a mano cigars, and see why this brand has been around for nearly a century. LaGaleraCigars.com
Guns & Gars is a testament to that way of life, boldly entering the cigar industry with the 2nd Amendment Cigar Collection, a unique brand and blend that not only reflects a bold personality, taste for luxury, and cool-under-fire demeanor but also celebrates the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. GunsnGars.com

THE OFFICIAL CIGAR MAGAZINE SPONSOR

Cigar Snob Magazine is a bi-monthly publication with a fresh approach to cigars with stunning photography, editorials, and honest, easy to read cigar ratings. CigarSnobMag.com

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