Gasparilla Music Fest, Indie Flea, Greek Festival: 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 — Greek Festival, Gasparilla Music Festival, Indie Flea, Mardi Gras Block Party, Tampa Bay Rays' Fan Fest

Sarasota Greek Festival

This three-day eventfeaturing homemade Greek food and bar, live music and dancing, folk dance performances, vendor market place and a kids zone takes place Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Sarasota.

Gasparilla Music Festival

Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival takes place Friday through Sunday at Julian B. Lane Park. Headlining acts include Louis the Child, Young the Giant, Big Gigantic and Lake Street Drive.

Tutus & Tennis Shoes 5K Run/Walk

The Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated hosts itsfifth annual Tutus & Tennis Shoes: Elevating All Children 5K Run/Walk Saturday, kicking off at 7:45 a.m. at Perry Harvey Sr. Park. This health and wellness event includes a scenic 5K route in historic downtown Tampa, a children’s fun run and a free community health fair.

North River Ranch Trail Run

This fun, family-friendly race includes a chip-timed 5K and a 1-mile fun run. Participants will race through the North River Ranch “Greenway” and interconnected paved trails. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Parrish Fire District.

Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival

St. Pete’s Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival takes place Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 2240 9th Ave. S. The event features a free taste tent, fitness demos, a collard greens cook-off with $500 in prizes and fresh collard greens giveaways.

Hope Spot Festival

This ocean-themed, family-friendly event for all ages features hands-on activities, DJ, live music, food, drinks, games, waterfront and on-water cleanup, community art, live native animals, student entrepreneurs, speakers, and guided activities. The event, which takes place Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Dunedin’s Edgewater Park also showcases over 60 ocean-focused exhibitors and environmentally-conscious vendors.

St. Pete Zine Fest

St. Pete Zine Fest & Symposium takes place Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at West Community Library at St. Petersburg College’s West Community Library. The event celebrates handmade, do-it-yourself publications with vendors, readings, workshops and other programming.

Tampa Bay Rays' Fan Fest

The Rays hosts its Fan Fest Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., at Tropicana Field. Activities include a charity yard sale benefiting the Rays Baseball Foundation, opportunities to meet players, games, inflatables, mascots and entertainment. Fan Fest is a free event but all attendees must claim a ticket using the Ballpark App.

Black History Month Celebration

This month’s Market at Water Street Tampa, with more than 60 vendors, celebrates Black History Month Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be public art and live entertainment.

Mardi Gras Block Party

St. Pete’s Grand Central District hosts its first annual Mardi Gras Block Party Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. This first Mardi Gras celebration will focus on businesses in the west end of the district on Central Avenue between 29th and 30th streets. Participating businesses include The Studio Public House, Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe, The Craftsman House Gallery and Mutts & Martinis all offering a range of activities from live music, themed food menus and drink specials to food trucks and vendors.

Barket Bazaar

The inaugural Barket Bazaar, a block party hosted by Dog Bar St. Pete on 23rd Street, takes place Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pet vendors will sell artisanal treats, toys, accessories, grooming items and more. The event benefits Pet Pal Animal Shelter.

Indie Flea

The rescheduled Indie Flea market takes place Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., at The Factory in St. Pete. This curated event features more than 200 vendors selling locally made and curated hand-crafted goods, vintage housewares, decor, Mid-century furniture, vintage clothing, antiques, plants, collectables, food, music, art and more.

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