This weekend is full of events throughout Tampa Bay. A few featured events are Tampa Bay Balloon Festival, Fresh Market Hyde, and Saturday Morning Market. Let me know what events you have attended. I love the hear from you! If you have an event you would like me to feature, just let me know.
Family-Friendly Events
Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton A Place Where You Can Come With The Whole Family. Lots Of Vendors, Lots Of Merchandise & Lots Of Fun For Everybody. Tuesday through Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm Video! Saturday and Sunday Easter Bunny from 11 AM to 2 PM
Here’s what’s happening this weekend…
FRIDAY, April 29th – World Wish Day
* Celebrates the anniversary of the founding of Make-A-Wish
Vintage Market Days of Metro Tampa Spring Event “Life’s a Garden” 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610 10 AM – 4 PM Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, 3 day all indoors vintage/vintage-inspired event featuring vendors with handmade, refurbished, refinished, updated furnishings, jewelry, home decor, tasty treats, boutique clothing and accessories, art, garden, live music and so much more!
Tampa Bay Balloon Festival 11553 Knights Griffin Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 Hot air balloons return to Tampa Bay! Hot air balloons (weather permitting), food vendors, retail vendors, and more! Gates open 5pm / no entry permitted after 7pm.
SATURDAY, April 30th – National Bugs Bunny Day
* Commemorates the date the famous bunny first appeared in a short film in 1938
FIESTA Cinco De Mayo Party On St Pete Pier
From 1 PM to 9 PM, join us for the inaugural FIESTA, a Cinco De Mayo Party on St Pete Pier. Enjoy Tacos, Tequila, Margaritas, Mariachi bands, Latin Bands, and more!
Enjoy a lineup of musical acts from Sol Caribe, a high-energy 10pc Latin band, multiple performances from El Mariachi Loco, and a special performance from St Pete’s own Second Time Arounders Marching Band of 250 band members performing their collection of top 40 and Mexican influence collection. As the official sponsor of Fiesta, Corona will be offering Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, and their new Corona Seltzerita in addition to Corona-Ritas. Additionally, enjoy a variety of margaritas sponsored by the Tampa Bay Margarita & Music Festival.
Enjoy plenty of food vendors serving your favorite Cinco items like tacos, empanadas, grilled street corn, churros, etc.
Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton A Place Where You Can Come With The Whole Family. Lots Of Vendors, Lots Of Merchandise & Lots Of Fun For Everybody. Tuesday through Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm Video! *** Easter Bunny from 11 AM to 2 PM
Ybor City Saturday Market 9 am – 3 pm Centennial Park Ybor City Join us at Historic Ybor City, and located at Centennial Park is always family-friendly, pet friendly, and absolutely free! An open-air market! At the Ybor City Saturday Market, you’ll find unique products made by local artists, artisans, and independent businesses. Gourmet foods & sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, fresh-baked bread, prepared foods, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, handmade bath and body products, candles, and so much more. *Please Note New Parking Rules in Ybor change on May 1st.
Saturday Morning Market101 1st Avenue Southeast Saint Petersburg 9 AM – 2 PM more than 100 booths, Local Farmers with organic and sustainably raised fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats. Live Music, Artisan Foods, handmade crafts, gourmet & prepared Food from over 15 countries.
Tampa Bay Balloon Festival 11553 Knights Griffin Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 Hot air balloons return to Tampa Bay! Hot air balloons (weather permitting), food vendors, retail vendors, and more! Gates open 5pm / no entry permitted after 7pm.
Vintage Market Days of Metro Tampa Spring Event “Life’s a Garden” 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610 10 AM – 4 PM Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, 3 day all indoors vintage/vintage-inspired event featuring vendors with handmade, refurbished, refinished, updated furnishings, jewelry, home decor, tasty treats, boutique clothing and accessories, art, garden, live music and so much more!
SUNDAY, May 1st – May Day
*May Day ushers in a tradition of flowers and spring
Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton A Place Where You Can Come With The Whole Family. Lots Of Vendors, Lots Of Merchandise & Lots Of Fun For Everybody. Tuesday through Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm Video! *** Easter Bunny from 11 AM to 2 PM
Fresh Market Hyde Park Village in Tampa, Florida 10 am – 3 pm Fresh Market is a monthly farmers market featuring over 80 local vendors, including produce, handcrafted goods, plants, and more. While you shop and stroll, enjoy live music by Gasparilla Music in Village Circle. This event is pet-friendly.
Vintage Market Days of Metro Tampa Spring Event “Life’s a Garden” 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610 10 AM – 4 PM Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, 3 day all indoors vintage/vintage-inspired event featuring vendors with handmade, refurbished, refinished, updated furnishings, jewelry, home decor, tasty treats, boutique clothing and accessories, art, garden, live music and so much more!
Tampa Bay Balloon Festival 11553 Knights Griffin Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 Hot air balloons return to Tampa Bay! Hot air balloons (weather permitting), food vendors, retail vendors, and more! Gates open 5pm / no entry permitted after 7pm.
Mark your calendar for these Future Events:
Ybor City Saturday Market 9 AM – 3 PM Centennial Park Ybor City Join us at Historic Ybor City, and located at Centennial Park is always family-friendly, pet friendly, and absolutely free! An open-air market! At the Ybor City Saturday Market, you’ll find unique products made by local artists, artisans, and independent businesses. Gourmet foods & sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, fresh-baked bread, prepared foods, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, handmade bath and body products, candles, and so much more. *Please Note New Parking Rules in Ybor change on May 1st.
Second Sunday Art Walk + Vendor Fair at Armature Works 11 am – 3 pm Free The event will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts, and more; the Gathering Space at Armature Works. Held the Second Sunday of the Month
Second Saturday ArtWalk @ The Factory From 5 pm – 9 pm 2622 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Can you believe it is 2022! Celebrate the New Year with The Factory St. Pete and our incredible Artists! Come Check out our Resident Artists displaying their newest Artworks: The Nature of Fire, Grounded Gallery, Lucky Leroy, Abstract Poet, Beauties in a Bottle, Tommy Bayot, F Squared Ceramics, LittleBull_4U, The Tampa Bay Sewcial Club, Richard Randell, Patricia Tierney-Moses, and Koch Photography.
Saturday Morning Market101 1st Avenue Southeast Saint Petersburg 9 AM – 2 PM more than 100 booths, Local Farmers with organic and sustainably raised fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats. Live Music, Artisan Foods, handmade crafts, gourmet & prepared Food from over 15 countries.
Fresh Market Hyde Park Village in Tampa, Florida 10 am – 3 pm Fresh Market is a monthly farmers market featuring over 80 local vendors, including produce, handcrafted goods, plants, and more. While you shop and stroll, enjoy live music by Gasparilla Music in Village Circle. This event is pet-friendly. First Sunday of the Month June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4
Riverview Riverfest Carnival 6915 Riverview Dr, Riverview, FL 33578 Rides, Food, and Games! MAY 12 AT 4 PM – MAY 15 AT 8 PM
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