Some would say it’s the most beautiful time of the year — at least here in TBAY. And a busy few months too, with multiple film and music festivals and tons of foodie fun to be had.
We rounded up a slice of the spring’s best events for your planning:
March
- Gasparilla International Film Festival | Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24 | Locations vary | $15+
- The Valspar Championship | Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, 36750 US Hwy. 19 N., Palm Harbor | $33+
- Tampa Pride | Saturday, March 23 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Ybor City | Free
- Hyde Park Village Art Fair | Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 1622 Snow Ave., Tampa | Free
- Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival | Friday, March 29-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach | $0-$70
- St. Pete Pier Spring Fest & Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 30 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Spa Beach Park, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free
April
- St. Petersburg Jazz Festival | Monday, April 1-Saturday, April 6 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary
- Dunedin Highland Games & Festival | Friday, April 5-Saturday, April 6 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary
- Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival | Tuesday, April 9-Saturday, April 13 | Times vary | Locations vary | $50+
- Tampa Bay Blues Festival | Friday, April 12-Sunday, April 14 | Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | Locations vary | $70+
- 2024 Suncoast Pickleball Expo | Thursday, April 18 | The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free with reservation
- Pinellas Pepper Fest | Saturday, April 13-Sunday, April 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | England Brothers Bandshell Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park | Free
- 98 Rock Fest | Friday, April 19 | 5 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $35+
- Ecofest Earth Day Tampa Bay | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | Free
- Mainsail Art Festival | Saturday, April 20-Sunday, April 21| Times vary | Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | Free
- St. Pete French Fry Festival | Saturday, April 20 | 510 p.m. | Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg | Free entry
- Spring King of the Beach Kingfish Tournament | Thursday, April 25-Sunday, April 27 | Times not listed | 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach | $350+
- Sunscreen Film Festival | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Sundial AMC 12 Theatres, 153 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $1+
- Green Thumb Festival | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free entry
- Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Festival | Saturday, April 27 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bahama Breeze, 3045 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa | $440+
Gaze at the floating lanterns lighting the Hillsborough River at Riverfest.
Photo via Friends of the Riverwalk
May
- Riverfest | Friday, May 3-Saturday, May 4 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free
- Derby at The Pier 2024 | Saturday, May 4 | 3-9 p.m. | St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $35+
- International Cuban Sandwich Festival | Sunday, May 26 | 12-6 p.m. | Centennial Park, 1800 E. 8th Ave., Tampa | Free entry
- Uptown Music & Arts Festival | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | 2:30-10:30 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | $90+