The best food festivals happening around Tampa in 2025

a longe cuban sandwich festival assembled on a long table on a brick street
Chefs and volunteers assemble a massive Cuban Sandwich in Ybor City during the 12th annual festival | Photo via International Cuban Sandwich Festival

2024 has proven to be a delicious year in Tampa—just look at our brand new MICHELIN star restaurants. And now, 2025 is bringing an exciting lineup of food festivals across Tampa, St. Pete, Plant City, Clearwater, and beyond. Here’s a quick list of upcoming events to keep on your radar. For even more local eats and treats, check out our farmers market guide.

We’ll continue to update this list as new events are announced and tickets become available. 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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Tampa Taco Fest
February 22
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
GA starting at $7
Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave

Taste of South Tampa
March 2
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
VIP entrance at 12:30 p.m.
$50-$100
Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd

R&Vegan Ybor City
March 2
3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
$10
1920 Ybor, 1920 East 7th Avenue 

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Fest
March 7-May 18
Available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
12 p.m. – park close
Free with park admission
10165 McKinley Dr

Uncorked Tampa
March 22
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$65-$80
Water Works Park, 1701 North Highland Avenue

Tampa Empanada Festival
March 29
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $7
Perry Harvey Park, 1000 E Harrison St

Tampa International Cuban Sandwich Festival
March 30
12 p.m. – 6 p.m
Free to attend, VIP tickets available
Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Avenue

Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival
Multiple events from April 8-12
Click HERE for a full calendar and ticket information

International Food Truck Festival
April 12-13
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
$5
Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Dr

Tampa Riverfest
May 2-3
Official event times and details coming soon
Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr

Oktoberfest Tampa
October 10-12
Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tickets on sale soon
Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr

Tampa Pig Jig
October 18
Tickets on sale soon
Julian B Lane Park, 1001 N Blvd


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