Localtopia, ReadOut Festival, Thunder By The Bay: FL Weekend Events

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Tampa Bay area? There’s something for every interest — the ReadOut Festival, Thunder by the Bay, Pasco Blues Festival and Brunched

Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival

Saturday’s block party, which from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in St. Petersburg’s Historic Deuces Corridor in the streets near the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum features live music, fresh produce, planet cultivation, demonstrations of diverse cooking methods and more.

Thunder by the Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival

This Sarasota music and motorcycle festival takes place Friday through Sunday and raises funds for Suncoast Charities for Children. The event features more than 100 vendors, a food court, live music, a “Builders Row” and motorcycle displays, a freestyle FMX and BMX show, wrestling, various competitions, a classic bike show, and more.

Temptations and Four Tops

Motown artists, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and Grammy Lifetime Achievement winners The Temptations and The Four Tops are returning to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater for a night of classic Motown hits, harmonies, flashy wardrobes and original choreography on Friday.

ReadOut Festival

This free festival at the Gulfport Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ literature Friday through Sunday. The event includes readings, book signings, author talks, panels, workshops and more.

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

This festival celebrates the fishing heritage of the coastal community of Cortez Saturday and Sunday with live music, nautical arts and crafts, children’s activities, environmental exhibits, seafood, and more.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

The ninth annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. It will feature beer, bourbon, music, cigars and barbecue.

Admission buys a sampling glass to enjoy all-you-care-to-taste beer and bourbon. Attendees will enjoy barbecue selections from vendors including pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’.

Brunched

Sample brunch bites from Tampa Bay area restaurants, sip on bubbles and enjoy downtown waterfront views Saturday at the Tampa River Center. Don’t miss the epic Bloody Mary battle.

TerraNova Equestrian Center Grand Prix & Brunch

Horse lovers will enjoy this day in the country to watch the exciting jumping action Saturday at the TerraNova Equestrian Center in Myakka City. While general admission is free, an upgraded VIP experience includes preferred ringside pavilion seating. All can enjoy food truck fare, boutique shopping and TerraNova Tiny Town - a wonderland for the kids.

Pasco Blues Festival

With a brand new look and incredible artists from around the world, the 7th Annual Pasco Blues & Bourbon Festival is fired up for an incredible concert at the Land O Lakes Heritage Park Concert Stage on Saturday starting at noon. Musical acts include Alex Lopez & The Express, Crystal Shawanda, and Jeremiah Johnson.

Localtopia

Keep Saint Petersburg Local brings back Localtopia to Williams Park Saturday for its 10th anniversary and promises its biggest ever. The event showcases more than 300 independent businesses and community organizations from St. Petersburg.