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Festivals
Country Thunder is coming to Tampa
The lineup is one to beat, featuring Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Riley Green.
November 13, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Country artist Chris Stapleton dons a hat and black suit while singing into a microphone and playing a guitar at a show.
Music
What artists should play Tampa’s new country music festival?
We asked our readers who should take the stage for the incoming May 2025 show.
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Festivals
Raymond James just announced a massive country music festival
Plans for the three-day festival have not yet been revealed.
September 9, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Mayfaire by-the-Lake unveils this year’s stork-tacular Feature Poster
Lakeland’s largest outdoor fine art fest chose a bird-focused Feature Poster for its 52nd celebration — and no, it’s not a swan.
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Culture
Prepare your palate for these upcoming Tampa Bay area food festivals
Here are six events coming up for the culinarily curious.
February 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Scream, gasp, and ink your way through Friday the 13th
From tattoo deals to eerie events, we’re sharing ways you can make this historically unlucky day a whole lot of fun.
October 12, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Eins, zwei, drei, gsuffa — it’s time for Oktoberfest Tampa
This year’s iconic autumn event will take place Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
September 27, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Hispanic Heritage Month events in the Tampa Bay area
From markets and parties, to foodie events and arts, there’s a variety of fun, cultural events highlighting Hispanic heritage in the Tampa Bay area.
September 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Festivals
Tampa Riverfest is back
The seventh festival includes Hillsborough River races, a wiener dog costume contest, and a lantern parade.
March 27, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Support 350+ local makers at Shopapalooza Festival
Here’s what you need to know about St. Pete’s free holiday shopping event.
November 23, 2022
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