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Downtown Tampa, Food and Beverage Event, Tampa Bay Beer Week, Tampa Bay Fun

“Halfway There: A Festival of Beer” At Armature Works This Weekend!

One of Tampa’s biggest events Beer Week, is just 6 months away and the Tampa Bay Beer Week group wants to celebrate with the “Halfway There: A Festival of Beer” event this Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Armature Works in Downtown Tampa from 2:00pm-6:00pm. The Festival of Beer will feature 58 Breweries from not only the Tampa Bay area but also well-known beers from around … Continue reading “Halfway There: A Festival of Beer” At Armature Works This Weekend!

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Food and Beverage Event, Tampa Bay Fun

8th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

  The Morean Arts Center will be hosting the 8th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest this Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm. This annual event helps to support the Morean Arts Center and will give the winning baker  the recognition of “Best Cupcake” and a custom Cupcake Trophy. Local restaurants and bakeries will present their best cupcake creation for judging in the … Continue reading 8th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest

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Downtown Tampa, Events For A Cause, Family Events, Tampa Bay Fun

“The Incredible Duck Race” Is This Saturday!

This Saturday, August 18, 2018, rubber ducks will take over the Hillsborough River as part of “The Incredible Duck Race” hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Tampa. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Tampa as a way to fund grants and scholarships for children in Hillsborough County. To participate in The Incredible Duck Race, you can adopt 1 duck for … Continue reading “The Incredible Duck Race” Is This Saturday!

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Downtown Tampa, Food and Beverage Event, Tampa Bay Fun

Sugar Ray to Headline Summer of Rum Festival 2018

This Labor Day Weekend, head to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park  for Summer of Rum Festival 2018! This year’s festival is sure to be one of the biggest yet and will feature your favorite rum-infused drinks and live music, headlined  by Sugar Ray! The Summer of Rum Festival will begin on Saturday, September 1. 2018 from 12:00pm  until 11:00pm and on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 11:00am until 9:30pm. The … Continue reading Sugar Ray to Headline Summer of Rum Festival 2018

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Food and Beverage Event, Tampa Bay Fun

Margarita Wars: Tampa Bay’s Best Margarita Will Be Crowned!

This Friday, July 27, 2018, the TPepin Hospitality Centre will host the 2018 Margarita Wars from 7:00pm until 10:00pm where the Tampa Bay’s Best Margarita will be crowned! Local restaurants and bars will bring their best margarita recipe and guests in attendance will get to sample and vote for the one they believe is the “Best In The Bay”. Tampa Bay restaurants that will be participating … Continue reading Margarita Wars: Tampa Bay’s Best Margarita Will Be Crowned!

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Downtown Tampa, Events For A Cause, Family Events, Food and Beverage Event, FREE Events, Tampa Bay Fun

7th Annual Summer Showdown

The 7th Annual Summer Showdown is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 12:00pm until 7:00pm. Formerly known as the “Burger Showdown” this new rendition of the event features all types of sandwiches, burgers and side dishes, with local restaurants competing for the award of “Best Sammich in Tampa Bay” as well as other individual awards including: Best Cold Sammich Best … Continue reading 7th Annual Summer Showdown

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Family Events, Tampa Bay Fun

Save Over 50% On Florida Resident Admission At Busch Gardens!

Busch Gardens is currently featuring a “Salute to Summer Sale” Admission Offer for Florida Residents now until June 3, 2018, so act fast! The Flash Sale Ticket Offer, allows visitors to purchase a Single-Day General Admission Ticket for just $45, that’s a savings of $54.99 off the original $104.99 ticket. A One-Day admission to Adventure Island can be added for just $10 per ticket. A Busch … Continue reading Save Over 50% On Florida Resident Admission At Busch Gardens!

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Downtown Tampa, FREE Events, Tampa Bay Fun

FREE “First Friday: Game Night” at Plant Museum

The Henry B. Plant Museum will be hosting a FREE Game Night as part of their “First Friday” event tomorrow June 1, 2018 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. First Friday at the Plant Museum features live entertainment and snacks as well as a theme, that changes monthly (January-November). Game Night will give visitors the chance to play classic games like dominos, checkers and tiddlywinks inside the Plant Museum … Continue reading FREE “First Friday: Game Night” at Plant Museum

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Downtown Tampa, Events For A Cause, Food and Beverage Event, FREE Events

Here’s How To Celebrate “National Doughnut Day” in Tampa Bay

Tomorrow, June 1st is everyone’s favorite holiday: “National Doughnut Day”! Celebrated annually, “National Doughnut Day” was actually began during World War I when “Doughnut Girls” as they were known, brought doughnuts and coffee to the soldiers as a refreshing treat. The Salvation Army coined June 1, “National Doughnut Day” to honor the history. This year, there will be plenty of opportunities to get FREE doughnuts throughout … Continue reading Here’s How To Celebrate “National Doughnut Day” in Tampa Bay

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Third Eye Blind Will Rock Riverfront Park During Grand Opening!

The Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will officially open on Saturday, May 12, and the Riverfront Rock! celebration is sure to be one to remember, and it’s FREE! The new Riverfront Park, which is located at 1001 North Boulevard, is twenty-five acres of amenities including a playground, splash pad, a large event space, dog park, picnic area, sports courts and a rowing center. The fun … Continue reading Third Eye Blind Will Rock Riverfront Park During Grand Opening!

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Downtown Tampa, Food and Beverage Event, Run/5K, Tampa Bay Fun

Tampa Bay Margarita Festival 2018

This Memorial Day weekend, head to Downtown Tampa for the annual Tampa Bay Margarita Festival on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The 6th Annual Margarita Festival will be two-days full of fun this year, some of the best Margaritas you have ever tasted, Tequila Tasting and live entertainment! Local Vendors will also be on-site at the Margarita … Continue reading Tampa Bay Margarita Festival 2018

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Downtown Tampa, Food and Beverage Event, FREE Events

This Month’s Fourth Friday Specials!

This Friday, April 27, 2018 will be this month’s installment of Fourth Friday Tampa. Every month there are new and exciting things happening in Downtown and specials that Fourth Friday participants are entitled to, just by having the FREE Fourth Friday Wristband, which can be picked up at any of the designated locations. The Fourth Friday Specials this month are: Le Meridien Tampa Hotel (601 … Continue reading This Month’s Fourth Friday Specials!

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