Pinellas Medieval Fair, Monster Jam, Vanlife Fest: 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 — Pinellas Medieval Fair, Tampa Monster Jam, Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival and more.

Village of the Arts Sweethearts Artwalk for Lovers

Bradenton’s vibrant Village of the Arts hosts its art walk, held the first weekend of each month, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dozens of galleries, studios, specialty shops and restaurants will celebrate this month’s theme — Sweethearts Artwalk for Lovers. Come enjoy fine art, food, music and Valentine’s Day goodies.

Divine Excess Folk Art Gallery will feature some Valentine-themed shrines. Meanwhile, heart-inspired pendants are available at Joan Peters Gallery.

Tampa Monster Jam

This unscripted motorsports event returns to Tampa for an adrenaline-charged weekend of freestyle, skills and racing competitions at Raymond James Stadium.

Five-time Monster Jam World Finals champion Adam Anderson and the legendary Grave Digger aim to dethrone reigning series champion and 14 time Monster Jam World Finals champion Tom Meents during Max-D's 20th anniversary.

Doors open Saturday at 5:30 p.m. with a pit party taking place before that at 2:30 p.m. and competitions kicking off at 7 p.m. On Sunday, doors open at 1:30 p.m. with an 11:30 a.m. pit party and competitions starting at 3 p.m. Tickets are available here.

Pinellas Medieval Fair

Fairytales will come to life in this two-day family adventure that will include entertainment, food and drinks, fantasy adventures, an artisan market, live blacksmith demonstrations, archery, wine tastings, tournament re-enactments and tomato throwing.

The Pinellas Medieval Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at DK Farms and Nursery, 1750 Lake Ave. SE, Largo.

Advance tickets are required and can be purchased here.

American Vintage Market

Expect to find vintage delights from exceptional vendors who are passionate pickers, makers, collectors, creators and artisans.

The Sarasota stop of the traveling American Vintage Market runs Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. General admission is $8 and gets shoppers entry to both days.

First Friday: Mardi Gras

Lakeland’s First Friday event for February, held Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., in Munn Park celebrates Mardi Gras.

Beads will be thrown from the balcony at Harry’s from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Those 21 and older can enjoy rum samples, hurricanes and other cocktails at Lugo’s Craft Spirits. Downtown merchants will also offer Mardi Gras drink specials throughout the evening, while vendors will sell beignets and snoballs.

The family-friendly event also includes a Makers Market featuring local artists and creators and a Classy Car Show.

Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin Art in the Park

Local artists will display and sell their work Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Dunedin’s Pioneer Park.

Presented by the Creative Artist Guild, the event features a range of works, including ceramics, cards, jewelry, photography and more.

Gala to Benefit Glazer Children’s Museum

A gala benefitting the Glazer Children’s Museum of Tampa takes place Friday, 7 to 11 p.m., at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Cocktail attire is required. Those attending will enjoy food and participate in a live and silent auction.

This is the museum's largest fundraiser to provide funds to support field trip scholarships, daily programming and exhibit experiences.

Click here for tickets.

Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen and Bird Rock Taco Shack in the Village of the Arts hosts the Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival on Friday and Saturday

Performers include Hymn for Her, Brett Gardner, Ben Prestage, Travis Bowlin and Meg Williams, Memphis Lightning, Steve Arvey, Stumpy Joe, the Cigar Box Guitar Serenaders and more.

Florida Vanlife Gathering

Enjoy three days of peace, love and vans at the Florida Vanlife Gathering Friday through Sunday at Dade City’s Withlacoochee River Park.

Presented by Vanlife Outfitters, this even features live music, campfire gatherings, yoga, van tours, DIY contests, workshops and demonstrations, and more.

Suncoast Hospice Fashion Show

The 29th Annual Suncoast Hospice Fashion Show and Luncheon to support Empath Health and its programs will take place Saturday at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor. The event will celebrate fashion, offer deals on merchandise from the hospice's three resale shops and celebrate Empath Health’s mission of care for more than 45 years.

The boutique opens at 9:30 a.m. and the show and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here.

Florida Honor Ride

Organized by Project Hero, this annual Florida Honor Ride kicks off Saturday, 8 a.m., at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

The ride is a major fundraiser for Project Hero, which helps veterans and first responders. In addition to 20-, 40- and 60-mile routes will be a first time 5-mile cruiser ride to downtown St Pete. Registration includes free breakfast, lunch, cycling socks, live music, Honor Guard, Drum Line opening ceremonies and more.

Register here.