Beach Welcome Center

Reggae Rise Up Music Festival
2026-03-12 12:00 - 2026-03-16 23:00 (America/New_York) | Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, Florida
Good vibes and good times await. The Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival is undeniably one of the largest and most-recognized reggae festivals in the country. Hosted annually at Vinoy Park in the heart of St. Pete, the festival location offers the perfect experience, with a balance of laid-back coastal culture and downtown excitement! Watch performances at multiple stages, explore interactive activities and large-scale art installations, savor delicious craft vendors and take advantage of the ample space by bringing a blanket or chair to relax on. Reggae Rise Up Florida continues to set the standard, bringing together more fans every year.
For tickets and more information: www.ReggaeRiseUp.com

Madeira Beach Wednesday Market
2026-03-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Madeira Beach Market, 15022 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Established in 2019, this weekly seasonal market is held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15022 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL 33708. With over 50 vendors, you’ll discover a fantastic selection of fresh produce, artisan goods, delicious foods, and unique local finds. Enjoy live local music as you stroll through this dog-friendly and family-friendly market, perfect for a midweek outing by the beach. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the Madeira Beach Wednesday Market is a great way to connect with the community and enjoy a day of shopping in a relaxed coastal setting.

Mural Tours - Downtown St Petersburg
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown St. Petersburg, Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida
The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to announce our signature Walking Mural Tours, Saturdays through May 16th. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four-block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo ops as a bird, a fish, and a bug!
Bring water for hydration and the necessary rain gear if the weather looks threatening. Remember to wear comfortable shoes as this involves walking on uneven surfaces up four blocks and back.
For more information and tickets: Walking Mural Tours

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival
2026-03-06 10:00 - 2026-05-10 20:00 | Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States
A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park’s thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail. Park guests can explore a variety of flavors while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from March 6 thru May 10, 2026.
Visit the Beach Welcome Center to buy discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed on major federal holidays.

Largo Evening Market
2026-02-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Ulmer Park, 325 W. Bay Drive, Largo, FL, 33770, United States
Come for a magical evening of shopping, music, and community on the 4th Saturday of every month. Wander through the vibrant market featuring:
• Artisanal goods: handmade jewelry, organic produce, and more!• Local musicians performing live music • Delicious food trucks on site for purchase
For more information: LargoEveningMarket.com

Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
2026-02-28 14:00 - 2026-03-01 23:00 | Coachman Park, 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL, United States
Clearwater’s signature waterfront blues event, the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, is set for Feb. 28 to March 1, at Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St. in Clearwater. The free festival is known for its amazing blues performances, outdoor casual vibes and unbeatable seafood tastings.
More Information

Firestone Grand Prix - St. Petersburg
2026-02-27 10:00 - 2026-03-01 19:00 | Downtown St. Petersburg, Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida
The 2026 weekend schedule, highlighted by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race for the 16th time, will have a full complement of racing series on track. Open-wheel development series INDY NXT by Firestone, USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire and USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire will battle on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn street course. Exciting sports car action from IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge joins the weekend schedule.
For more information visit www.GrandPrixStPete.com

Florida Strawberry Festival
2026-02-26 10:00 - 2026-03-08 23:00 | Florida Strawberry Festival, 303 BerryFest Place, Plant City, Florida, 33563
The Florida Strawberry Festival represents a piece of Americana, a time in American history when fairs and festivals brought communities together through celebrations of their harvests. It has continued to grow in popularity year after year through the preservation of this heritage. Central to its focus, the Festival continues to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of the Florida strawberry.
Visit www.FloridaStrawberryFestival.com for more information

Baseball Spring Training
2026-02-21 12:00 - 2026-03-24 19:00 | Florida
Which MLB team are you a fan of? We have spring training in our area for the Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin) and the New York Yankees (Tampa). PLAY BALL!!
For more information for each team please visit their websites: www.Phillies.com , www.BlueJays.com
www.Yankees.com

Art and Seafood on the Waterfront
2026-02-21 12:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 | Philippe Park, 2525 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695, United States
Art & Seafood on the Waterfront has quickly become the Safety Harbor Chamber’s signature event. Featuring the area’s best seafood, over 50 national artists, entertainment, music, and art activities, there is something for everyone. Juried fine art, seafood taco competition, delicious local seafood, interactive art activities, kids zone, entertainment for all ages and a full music stage will also be featured. General admission to the event is FREE!
For more information visit: www.ArtandSeafood.com

Winterfest on the Rocks
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Florida
Calvary Episcopal Church | 1615 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach | An Indian Rocks Beach neighborhood celebration! Join us for a family friendly event with arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, entertainment, food and more.
Winterfest on the Rocks

St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival
2026-02-20 16:00 - 2026-02-22 18:00 | Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, Florida
Join us on February 20-22, 2026 in Vinoy Park for the Annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival. Festivities begin Friday evening from 4pm-10pm and continue Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Come enjoy downtown St. Petersburg with friends and family. The event is graciously co-hosted by the City of St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival

Dunedin Mardi Gras
2026-02-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Florida
Celebrate Fat Tuesday in downtown Dunedin with an evening full of music, food, and classic Mardi Gras energy. Dunedin Mardi Gras takes place on Tuesday, February 17, from 5pm to 10pm. The City of Dunedin will host the Mardi Gras parade, featuring colorful floats traveling along Douglas Avenue from Beltrees Street to Skinner Boulevard. The parade begins at 7pm and is a longtime community favorite.
Chamber of Commerce Website

Rock the Rocks - 2nd Saturdays Music Festival & Market - February
2026-02-14 12:00 - 22:00 | The Original Crabby Bill’s, 401 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, 33785, United States
Get ready to Rock the Rocks on Indian Rocks Beach! Join us for live music, local vendors, and delicious food & drinks at the iconic Original Crabby Bill’s. FREE Admission. Bring your friends and family to enjoy:
🎵 Talented musicians performing all day
🛍️ Unique local vendors and artisans
🍔 Fresh seafood, mouthwatering eats, and refreshing drinks

This monthly festival is the perfect way to kick back, support local talent, and soak in those beach vibes. Whether you’re here for the tunes, the shopping, or the food, there’s something for everyone!

Localtopia
2026-02-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Williams Park, 330 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Celebrate all things local at St. Pete’s largest local business showcase! The 13th Annual Localtopia is more than a festival, it’s a (local) vibe featuring: 300+ of your favorite independent businesses including arts & culture, makers & merchants, a Family Village, street performers, and much, much more! Savor local food & beverages (70+ vendors including local breweries), listen to live music on the Park’s Bandstand + 3 DJs. Shop, eat, drink and play LOCAL on the streets of St. Pete!
For more information visit: www.Localtopia.com

The Market Marie
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Coachman Park, 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL, United States
Held every 2nd Saturday of each month at Coachman Park in Clearwater., Fl. The Market Marie is a vibrant open-air market celebrating local small businesses! Over 130 vendors offering unique products, such as: clothing, art, jewelry and handmade goods, delicious foods, drinks and treats. Pet friendly – live music!
For more information: www.MarketMarie.com

St. Pete Super Greek Festival
2026-02-13 11:00 - 2026-02-15 22:00 | Saint Stefano Greek Orthodox Church, 3600 76th Street North, St Petersburg, FL, 33710, United States
St. Stefanos’ Super Greek Festival is a 3-day indoor/outdoor joyous, family-friendly celebration of Greek Food, Culture, Dance and Traditions held every year in St. Pete! At our festival, all are welcome with open arms, and there is truly something for everyone to enjoy and celebrate. Everything we do is intended to help ignite your inner “Kefi”, which describes the Greek spirits of joy, passion, euphoria and enthusiasm all in one! Our formula is simple: GREEK FOOD + DANCE + FUN = OPA! We are always a rain or shine event.
Admission is $3 per person (per day) + Parking is Free

Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-15 | St Petersburg
The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series is the national sailing circuit for one-design, dinghy, offshore ORC and PHRF boats featuring a series of races at top sailing destinations in the US, culminating in an overall championship regatta in the British Virgin Islands. The series, organized by Sailing World magazine in 1988, provides competitive racing and a high-energy, fun, and competitive atmosphere with professional race management, diverse fleets, and social events for participants. Each event includes social experiences such as post-racing parties with dinner and live music, speaker series, cocktail contests, and other gatherings, fostering camaraderie and community among boaters.

Mural Tours - Downtown St Petersburg
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown St. Petersburg, Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida
The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to announce our signature Walking Mural Tours, Saturdays through May 16th. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four-block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo ops as a bird, a fish, and a bug!
Bring water for hydration and the necessary rain gear if the weather looks threatening. Remember to wear comfortable shoes as this involves walking on uneven surfaces up four blocks and back.
For more information and tickets:

St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | South Straub Park, 198 Bayshore Dr NE,, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Art awaits you in South Straub Park at the St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival. Whether to find art for your home, office or as gifts for family members or friends – we have what you seek! The festival showcases original artwork by more than 100 artisans from throughout Florida and across the United States. Together these artisans will create an outdoor gallery of stunning, original and handmade art from works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, mixed-media, fiber art, metalwork and much more. 10am – 5 pm. Free admission.
St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival

Shen Yun
2026-02-06 19:30 - 2026-02-08 19:30 | Mahaffey Theatre, 400 1st Street S, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Every year, Shen Yun unveils an entirely new lineup of dances, musical scores, and songs. At the core of Shen Yun’s performances is a series of short dance numbers, each about five-minutes long. These range in style from classical Chinese dance and story-based dance to China’s diverse ethnic and folk dance forms.
In a collection of short pieces, the audience travels from legends of the culture’s creation eons ago to stories of compassion and courage in China today. The Shen Yun Orchestra accompanies every dance performance, masterfully blending two of the world’s greatest classical music traditions.
Each piece is briefly presented by two bilingual emcees, who guide the audience through this foreign journey and add insight and a touch of humor to the Shen Yun experience. With a 15-minute intermission, the entire performance runs just over two hours.

Florida State Fair
2026-02-05 - 2026-02-16 | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL, 33610, United States
Thrilling Shows, Live Music, Midway Rides, Food, Exhibitions, Agriculture. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL.
Visit the website FloridaStateFair.com for more information.
