It's gonna be MAY with plenty of things to do around Tampa BAY!
First things first, be sure to watch my May FunSized Five video.
Now, let's start the month at Tampa Riverfest, happening May 5th & 6th. This free two day event takes over the entire length of the Riverwalk including various parks. There will be activities for all ages along with different events showing Tampa's cultural institutions, restaurants and local musicians. On Friday night (May 5th) there will be the Taste of Riverwalk & then on Saturday, the Riverfest is debuting their new event "RiverFiesta!" There'll also be a concert series happening each night at Curtis Hixon Park!
Also happening on May 6th is the Uptown Music Festival, a celebration of jazz and art, that is taking place from 4 to 10pm at the University Area Park. This festival is to bring awareness to the rich culture of the Uptown District. So grab your ticket, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day listening to some great local musicians while you check out the University Area.
Saturday May 6th, is also when J.C. Newman is having their annual Founder's Day Celebration. This marks the opening of their factory which happened on May 5th along with the birthday of their founder, which is May 26th! So on May 6th from 11am to 3pm, JC Newman opens the doors to their factory, so you can enjoy all that they have to offer with free tours of their factory, along with live music, food trucks, and of course plenty of cigars! As someone who has visited Tampa's oldest and only operating cigar factory in Tampa a few times now, this is an event, you do not want to miss!
Next up, head about an hour north of Tampa to HarvestMoon Fun Farm for their Sunflower Festival that is running from May 6th until May 29th. Visit their farm to pick Sunflowers to create a beautiful bouquet, while you enjoy their maze-like-paths, their petting zoo, take a ride on their hayride and participate in plenty more fun activities!
On May 13th and 14th, head on over to St Pete’s Vinoy Park where St Pete’s Taco and Tequila Festival will be taking place. They will have over 25 taco vendors, along with plenty of margaritas and other cocktail options to enjoy. Along with live music performances and games, this sounds like a great day to be outside enjoying great food & drinks.
If you want to stay on this side of Tampa Bay that weekend, check out the Second Sunday Art Walk & Vendor Fair at Armature Works. From 11am to 3pm on May 14th, Dozens of local and regional artists will be on display, chosen by Stella Gallerie, along with plenty of vendors to shop from, that have handmade goods, jewelry, art & more.
The following weekend is the Sunset Music Festival happening May 27th & 28th at Raymond James Stadium. This is the premiere summertime festival in Central Florida, bringing all your favorite electronic music to Tampa Bay.
Also happening on May 28th is the 12th Annual International Cuban sandwich Festival from 12pm to 6pm at Centennial Park in Ybor. Spend the day enjoying the best cuban sandwiches, live music and cultural entertainment. There will also be a contest to see who will win the golden ticket to compete in the World Food Championships.
Well there you have it for my FunSized Five and more for May! As more events and activities come onto my radar, I will be sure to update the list as the month progresses.
If you would like your event featured in my FunSized Five monthly video series or as a part of this blog, please email me at: contact@allysonberger.com
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