The best food festivals happening around Tampa Bay in 2024

Aerial view of a waterfront park with a concert set up
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2024 has proven to be a delicious year in Tampa – just reference our brand new MICHELIN star restaurants. There are a slew of food festivals coming to Tampa, St. Pete, Plant City, Clearwater, and beyond. Here’s a quick list of upcoming events to keep on your radar. If you’re hungry for more local eats and treats, check out our farmers market guide.

We will continue to grow this list of local food festivals. Did we miss your event? Send an email to info@thatssotampa.com with the subject line “Tampa Food Festival” and we’ll add it to the list.

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Bourbon and BBQ Fest at Busch Gardens
Now-September 2
Included with park admission, with special tasting additions available.
10165 Mckinley Dr, Tampa

Asian Mega Night Market Summer Food and Music Fest
July 26-27
5pm-11:30pm
Free to attend, $5 Parking & $20 VIP Parking available
855 28th Street South, St. Pete

First Annual Food Truck Culture Festival
August 24
4pm-8pm
4914 E Broadway Ave

Sushi & Sumo Battle
August 24
Matinee: 2pm
2nd show: 6:30pm
Tickets starting at $50
Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave

Pasco Food Truck Jamboree
September 8
3pm-7pm
No fees for entry, or parking
5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd

I Like it Hot! Festival
September 14-15
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Largo Event Center, 6264 126th Ave N

Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival
September 14-15
12pm-5pm
Gulf View Square Mall, 9409 US-1, Port Richey

St. Pete Super Greek Festival
October 4-6
Friday: 11am-10pm
Saturday: 11am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Reserve a spot
St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church, 3600 76th Street North

Oktoberfest Pinellas
October 5
Noon-10pm
6625 80th Ave N, Pinellas Park

Safety Harbor’s First Craft Beer Festival
October 5
3pm
$10-$75
110 Veteran’s Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor

Mimosa Land R&B Music Festival
October 5
12pm-4pm; 6pm-10pm
Tickets starting at $20
Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr

Oktoberfest Tampa
October 11-13
Friday: 4pm-11pm
Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Pre-sale $10-$20
Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa

Plant City Taste of Laura Street Soul Food Experience
October 12
4:30pm-8pm
205 Allen Street, Plant City

Uncorked: Tampa
October 19
1pm-5pm
$65-$80
Water Works Park, 1701 N Highland Ave

Tampa Pig Jig
October 19
1pm-10pm
Tickets go on sale April 26
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Boulevard, Tampa

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino Festival
October 26
12pm-6pm
Free to attend, VIP tickets go on sale soon
Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Ave, Tampa

SAVOR St. Pete
November 2-3
12pm-4pm
Tickets on sale soon
Vinoy Park, 799 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Pete

Safety Harbor Wine Festival
November 2
4pm-11pm
105 Veteran’s Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor

Food From the Soul Festival
November 2
10am-4pm
$20-$125
Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St

36th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
November 8-10
Friday: 12pm-9pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs

BBQ Love Fest
November 16
11am
$75-$140
Perry Harvey Sr Park, 900 E Scott St, Tampa

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