Events & Festivals
It seems like something is always going on in the Tampa Bay area: Bands of pirates threaten to invade Tampa during the Gasparilla Pirate Festival and berry farmers showcase their harvest at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Musicians gather for the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, while authors mingle with readers at the St. Petersburg Times Festival of Reading. Check out what’s happening in Tampa Bay.
Fourth of July Events in the Tampa Bay Area 2008
Fourth of July events scheduled for the Tampa Bay area, including parades, fireworks, picnics and other special festivities celebrating the nation's birthday.
Fourth of July events scheduled for the Tampa Bay area, including parades, fireworks, picnics and other special festivities celebrating the nation's birthday.
Necronomicon
Each October, the Stone Hill Science Fiction Association sponsors Necronomicon, the Tampa Bay area's annual science fiction, fantasy and horror convention.
Each October, the Stone Hill Science Fiction Association sponsors Necronomicon, the Tampa Bay area's annual science fiction, fantasy and horror convention.
The Sarasota Medieval Fair
For one weekend, a 13th century English village will materialize on the Sarasota Fairgrounds as the Sarasota Medieval Fair presents jousting tournaments, feasts and fun performances.
For one weekend, a 13th century English village will materialize on the Sarasota Fairgrounds as the Sarasota Medieval Fair presents jousting tournaments, feasts and fun performances.
The 2008 Bay Area Renaissance Festival
The annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival at the Museum of Science and Industry transports visitors back in time to a 16th century English village.
The annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival at the Museum of Science and Industry transports visitors back in time to a 16th century English village.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Each October, jazz muscians gather for this free community event. Past performers have included jazz legends such as Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente and Stan Getz; as well as contemporary artists like Bela Fleck, Al Dimeola, Spyro Gyra, Herbie Hancock, The Neville Brothers, Koko Taylor, Kenny G and The Cherry Poppin' Daddies.
Each October, jazz muscians gather for this free community event. Past performers have included jazz legends such as Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente and Stan Getz; as well as contemporary artists like Bela Fleck, Al Dimeola, Spyro Gyra, Herbie Hancock, The Neville Brothers, Koko Taylor, Kenny G and The Cherry Poppin' Daddies.
Tampa Bay Blues Fest
Established in 1995, the Tampa Bay Blues Fest has attracted blues fans to Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg with renowned performers such as Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton and Little Feat.
Established in 1995, the Tampa Bay Blues Fest has attracted blues fans to Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg with renowned performers such as Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton and Little Feat.