Tampa is an incredible place to live and visit. Over the next 12 months, a slew of huge events will take over Tampa. Here are a few key ones you need to have on your radar. We also have your guide to major 2024 concerts, farmers markets, and local food festivals.
Did we miss your festival? Send details (date, time, cost, location) to info@thatssotampa.com. You can also always list any of your upcoming events on our community calendar.
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Gasparilla Children’s Parade
January 20
12pm-7:30pm
The parade takes place along Bayshore Boulevard
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
January 27
9am-10pm
Along Bayshore Boulevard, with concerts at Curtis Hixon Park and MacDill Park
Florida State Fair
February 8-19
Tickets: $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for kids
Monday-Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday-Sunday: 10am-9pm
4800 US HWY. 301 N
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Knight Parade (illuminated celebration in Ybor)
February 10
7pm
Historic 7th Avenue in Ybor City
Gasparilla Music Festival
February 16-18
Tickets on sale
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Boulevard
Ybor City Fiesta Day
February 24
11am-6pm
All along history 7th Avenue in Ybor
Florida Strawberry Festival
February 29-March 10
Tickets: $10 for adults, $4 for kids ages 6-12. Concert tickets are sold separately online.
303 BerryFest Place, Plant City
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
March 2-3
9am-5pm both days
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Boulevard
Mayor’s River O Green Fest
Mid-March, typically the weekend closest to St. Patrick’s Day
Viewable along the Tampa Riverwalk, with activations at Curtis Hixon Park (600 N Ashley Dr)
Taste of South Tampa
March 3
1pm-4pm
Tickets on sale
Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd
The Chiseler’s Market
March 9
9am-3pm
Plant Hall at University of Tampa, 374 UT University Dr
Tampa Bay Phil Fest
Typically the first weekend of April
Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive
Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival
April 20
Noon-10pm
Staring at $30
Perry Harvey Sr Park, 1000 E Harrison St
Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Festival
April 27
8am-5pm
Rocky Point Lagoon, 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E
Tampa International Fringe Festival
Typically the first weekend of May
Multiple locations will be announced in January
Tampa Riverfest
May 3-4
Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr
International Cuban Sandwich Festival
May 26
12pm-6pm
Tickets available online
Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Ave
July 4 Boat Parade
July 4
Typically begins around 6pm
Viewable all along the Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Bay Comic Con
August 23-25
Tickets on sale now
333 S Franklin Street
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