Rugged Maniac 5K, Rodeo, Shuffle Brews And BBQ: 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 — Sugar Sand Festival, Keel Farms Blueberry Festival, Margarita Wars and Poetic Portals.

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

Celebrate culinary talents from the Tampa Bay area through Saturday at the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival. Events include Friday night’s Chef Showdown and Saturday’s Grand Tasting.

Sarasota Bradenton Spring Home Show

This annual home show runs Friday through Sunday at the Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show

The quarterly Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show runs Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

Tampa Bay Rodeo and Family Festival

Enjoy three days of bull riding, barrel racing and bronco busting, Friday through Sunday, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover.

Tampa Bay Screams Horror Convention

This horror convention features memorabilia and other items for sale, as well as special guests, including Patty Mullen (”Frankenhooker,” “Doom Asylum”), Tamara Glynn (”Halloween 5″) and Fred Olen Ray (”Alienator”). The convention runs Friday, 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore.

Cancun Casino Night

Sponsored by the Kiwanis of Lakeland, Friday, 5 p.m., at Lake Mirror Auditorium, Cancun Casino Night benefits the Bethany Center and other charities supported by the club.

Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race

This 3-mile course is packed with more than 20 obstacles, including a three-story water slide, trampolines and a fire jump. The Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race opens Saturday, 8:30 a.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Historic Old Northeast Art in the Garden Tour

Ten beautiful gardens featuring 13 artists and an array of musical entertainment will be on display for the public during the Art in the Garden Tour on Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., in the Old Northeast. Cost is $30.

Pasco Beer & Burger Festival

The third annual Pasco Beer & Burger Festival features 10 artisan burger chefs and more than a dozen craft brewers Saturday, noon, at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.

Shuffle Brews and BBQ

The St. Petersburg Sunrise Rotary Club presents its annual fundraiser at the St. Petersburg Shuffle Board Club on Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Learn how to play shuffleboard, engage in friendly competition, or just enjoy the delicious food and drinks. Each $35 ticket grants admission to the event, one plate of BBQ and two drink tickets.

The Joy of Jazz

This event presents big band jazz by the Sarasota Jazz Project on Sunday, 2 p.m., at Centennial Park Gazebo, in Venice.

Friendly City Flea

Oscura in Bradenton hosts its monthly curated market featuring local creators, makers and small businesses Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.