#1 Tampa Bay Watch’s Tarpon Rodeo
Tampa Bay Watch’s 18th Annual Tarpon Rodeo Tournament presented by Great Bay Distributors hits the water this weekend! The catch-and-release tournament judged by the Coastal Conservation Association will benefit Tampa Bay Watch. Launch is from Fort De Soto Park boat ramp at 7am on Friday, June 16th. Teams will vie for $3K in prizes. To support, contact Michelle Yepez at myepez@tampabaywatch.org.
Learn more at https://tampabaywatch.org/events/tarpon-rodeo/.
#2 Gulfport Juneteenth Celebration
Head out to Gulfport this Saturday, June 17th 10am-3pm for their 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Enjoy a joyful celebration of Juneteenth featuring kids’ activities with favorite DJ Corey Thornton, the Tampa Bay Bucs video game bus and a fun selfie station. There will also be free raffles and pizza for kids, local vendors, paid raffles for fabulous prizes for adults, music, food, Wellness Way and more! Free event.
Learn more at https://allevents.in/gulfport/3rd-annual-celebrate-juneteenth/200024656183806.
#3 OOZA PALOOZA
Head out to Albert Whitted Park in downtown St. Pete this Saturday, June 17th 5-10pm for Ooza Palooza Grilled Cheese & Tater Tot Festival. Celebrate one of the greatest childhood classics: the grilled cheese, with local food trucks serving up the gooey, melty, cheesy goodness paired with delicious brew from the beer garden. Live music, artists, fun games and Kids Zone. Free event.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/261858066289597.
#4 OZ: A New Musical
freeFall Theatre presents OZ: A New Musical now through July 9th. This original musical explores the genius of L. Frank Baum and his complicated relationship with his most famous creation, the Land of Oz. This is the story of a dreamer at the dawn of a new age who reinvented the fairy tale in a distinctly American way, painting an idealized and magical vision of a world where witches might be good, and what you’re seeking is already inside you.
Get tickets at https://freefalltheatre.com/.
# 5 Gulfport IndieFaire
Head to downtown Gulfport this Saturday, June 17th 5-9pm for their monthly 3rd Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals along Gulfport’s scenic Beach Blvd.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3BEko20.