#1 Tampa Bay Blues Festival
The Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to Vinoy Waterfront Park in St. Pete this weekend, April 11–13th. Attendees will enjoy performances by renowned artists such as Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Tab Benoit, JJ Grey & Mofro, and Walter Trout. Recognized with the International Blues Foundation’s “Keeping The Blues Alive” award, this event promises three days of exceptional blues music by the bay.
Get tickets at https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/
#2 Sugar Sand Festival
Head out to Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach for the Sugar Sand Festival from April 11–27th. Celebrating its 11th year with the theme “DinoShores: A Prehistoric Adventure in Sand,” the Sugar Sand Festival will bring seventeen world-class artists to Tampa Bay to transform 1,000 tons of Clearwater’s renowned sugar sand into intricate dinosaur-themed sculptures within a 24,000-square-foot exhibit. The festival also features live entertainment, fireworks, sand sculpting classes, and more. GA is $14, with discounts for military, first responders, teachers, and healthcare workers on select days. Kids 3 & under enter free.
Learn more at https://www.sugarsandfestival.com/.
#3 Pinellas Pepper Fest
Get ready for a flavor explosion during the 18th annual Pinellas Pepper Fest this Saturday & Sunday, April 12-13th at England Brothers Park. This hot n’ spicy food show is painfully delicious, big in flavor and cooked up to be one of the hottest events of the season. The festival of flavorful includes specialty exhibitors and food trucks that will tantalize your taste buds with special dishes and desserts, fiery sauces, salsas, rubs and more. The live music will sizzle your soul.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/2025-pinellas-pepper-fest/.
#4 Corey Ave Craft Festival
Head out to St. Pete Beach this weekend for the 21st Annual Corey Area Craft Festival. This free event showcases 100+ talented crafters offering a diverse range of American handmade treasures that are sure to catch your eye. Enjoy the Green Market’s selection of plants, exotic flora & handmade products. From unique jewelry pieces to ceramics, pottery, personalized gifts, and many other fascinating items, there’s something for everyone to admire and take home.
Learn more at https://www.artfestival.com/festivals/st-pete-beach-corey-area-craft-festival.
#5 Art in Bloom at MFA
This weekend, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral designs inspired by masterpieces at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete. This annual tradition brings together a diverse array of floral designs created by a mix of professionals, hobbyists, and esteemed members of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society. Each arrangement offers a unique view, inviting visitors to see them with fresh eyes. Included in admission.
Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/art-in-bloom-2025/.