Tampa Bay area residents are fortunate to have a plethora of year-round entertainment options, ranging from festivals and theatrical performances to sporting activities and world-class concerts. To assist you in planning ahead, we’ve curated a selection of activities scheduled from now through October 2025.
With holiday extravaganzas, annual festivals and chart-topping artists performing at venues nearby, you will discover numerous lively diversions to captivate you both this year and the next.
Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival and Competition January 11-12, 2025 Vinoy Park
Experience two days of mouthwatering barbecue from over 20 of the nation’s best pitmasters, along with live music, live mural artists, cocktail competitions, bourbon sampling, pork butt tastings and more.
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival January 10-17, 2025
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival celebrates 25 years in Tampa Bay. The event will include the festival kick-off party, the Run for Us 5k, and the 2025 Leadership Luncheon.
MLK Dream Big Weekend: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Monday, January 20
St. Petersburg – Travels East to West on 1st Avenue South
This vibrant and inspiring parade winds through the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg along 1st Avenue South, ending at Tropicana Field. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and experience a dazzling showcase of floats from local organizations.
Raise the sails and get ready to catch plenty of beads during the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Events include the Gasparilla invasion, Parade of Pirates and Pirate Fest.
St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local” showcasing over 300 of your favorite independent businesses and community organizations.
River O’ Green Fest is a free annual event celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by turning the Hillsborough River a vibrant shade of green. Enjoy live Irish entertainment, food and drink vendors, beer, and fun activities for the whole family.
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival Tuesday, April 8 – Saturday, April 12, 2025
This five-day destination event will feature a variety of experiences that will bring together national wine and spirits producers and brands curated to highlight and celebrate the remarkable culinary abilities throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival April 11-27, 2025 Clearwater Beach
Explore the expansive 24,000-square-foot structure that encompasses the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit where sixteen professional sand sculptors transform sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures.
Riverfest May 2-3, 2025 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa’s cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants.
St. Pete Tacos and Tequila Festival May 10-11, 2025
Downtown St. Pete’s Vinoy Park will hold a waterfront festival on May 10th and 11th featuring authentic tacos, margaritas, and live music. St Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival has over 30 taco vendors, delicious margaritas and beverages, live music, artistic mural painters, refreshing cool beer, exciting games, thrilling prizes, and plenty of fun!
St. Petersburg Pride stands as Florida’s largest Pride celebration, celebrated for its vibrant parade, lively festival, and welcoming atmosphere. The parade showcases vibrant floats, lively marching bands, and hundreds of participants, celebrating unity and pride within the LGBTQ+ community. The festival presents a diverse array of food, beverages, music, and entertainment choices for guests of every age.
Each fall, the Tampa Pig Jig brings incredible live music, delicious food, ice-cold beer and a fierce corporate barbecue competition to downtown Tampa’s waterfront.
Savor St. Pete November 2 – November 3, 2024 Vinoy Park
Enjoy bites from leading Tampa Bay-area restaurants and a vast array of craft beers and wines in the Grand Tasting Village at the 12th annual Savor St. Pete.
13th Annual Tampa Pig Jig November 3, 2024 Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
Tampa Bay’s premier philanthropic community event will welcome Dierks Bentley,The Revivalists, Chase Rice,LANCO and Greylan James round out the all-star lineup.
Food From the Soul Festival November 9, 2024 Coachman Park
This family-friendly day will feature ethnic cuisine from caterers, food trucks, start-ups and restaurants as well as various entertainment and shop from original art to handmade jewelry.
Whisk(E)y Tampa Foxtrot is a fundraiser hosted by Bern’s Steak House, Haven and the Epicurean Hotel benefitting the Laxer Family Foundation, whose mission is to support and enhance the lives of at-risk and aspiring youth, US Veterans and burgeoning culinary artists.
The penultimate event on the 2024 LPGA Tour schedule is sponsored by Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, and hosted by World Golf and LPGA Hall-of-Fame member Annika Sorenstam. Proceeds benefit the ANNIKA Foundation.
Nationally recognized as one of the best running events of the decade, St. Pete Run Fest includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, kid’s youth run and VEG PeliPAWS Dog Walk.
Presented by Bert’s Barracuda, Harley Davidson and Fran Haasch Law Group, this four-day rally features nightly concerts, bike shows, tons of vendors and the Sunshine Skyway Ride.
16th Annual Sanding Ovations Master Cup November 21-24; November 30-December 1, 2024 Treasure Island
Witness an exhibition of master sand sculptors, enjoy a beachside food court, beer garden, and arts and crafts marketplace, along with a fireworks display and live music.
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