Weekend Events in the Tampa Bay Area: Arts, Crafts, and Festivals Galore!
This weekend in the Tampa Bay area is jam-packed with exciting events for everyone to enjoy. From rock festivals to flower festivals, art shows, Earth Day celebrations, and more, there is something for every interest.
The 98 RockFest, headlined by Staind, will bring an all-star lineup to Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Friday evening. For those looking to enjoy the beauty of nature, the first annual Flower Festival at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton offers the chance to cut your own flowers, enjoy hayrides, live music, and more on Saturday and Sunday.
Art enthusiasts can head to St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park for the Mainsail Art Festival, featuring fine arts and design shows on Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival will bring artists and makers to Dunedin’s Main Street for a weekend of outdoor craft shopping.
For those interested in sustainability and green living, EcoFest Earth Day Tampa Bay at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa will feature local vendors, workshops, food trucks, and more on Saturday. Comic book fans can head to the Clearwater Library Comic Con at the North Greenwood Recreation Complex for a day of panel discussions, costume contests, and more on Saturday.
Sports fans can celebrate Rays Day at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Saturday, where they can watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees and meet former Rays pitcher Grant Balfour. World Circus Day will be celebrated in Sarasota on Saturday with free admission to The Ringling’s Circus Museum and Bayfront Gardens.
Music lovers can celebrate Record Store Day at independent record stores across Florida on Saturday, with exclusive merchandise, discounts, and special events. And for those looking to immerse themselves in Caribbean culture, the Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival will feature a parade and concert on Saturday at Perry Harvey Sr. Park and the Tampa Bay Jouvert on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Foodies can indulge in the St. Pete French Fry & Craft Beer Festival at Albert Whitted Park on Saturday, featuring various food trucks and vendors. And for a more upscale evening, the Nautical Nights Gala fundraiser for CASA will take place at the Hilton Carillon in St. Petersburg on Saturday evening.
With so many exciting events happening this weekend, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in the Tampa Bay area. Get out and enjoy all that this vibrant community has to offer!