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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Tampa Bay
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 29, 2025 02:36 PM
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Introducing Central Florida Food Fest
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🌷 Lakeland’s first annual flower festival blooms this April
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Sip and sample 20+ spots at Taste of Water Street
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Grills Gone Wild returns next weekend
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Explore Central Florida’s best BBQ
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Meat your weekend plans: Pigfest 2025
Enjoy two ham-packed days of world-class BBQ, family-friendly activities, and community giving.
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Country Thunder is coming to Tampa
The lineup is one to beat, featuring Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Riley Green.
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Bailey LeFever
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What artists should play Tampa’s new country music festival?
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Raymond James just announced a massive country music festival
Plans for the three-day festival have not yet been revealed.
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