Every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, 9am-3pm (summer hours: May-Sep 9am-1pm), FREE admission, FREE parking, pets welcome.

The mission of the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is to showcase a selection of compelling film and video by, for or about the GLBT community that entertains, enlightens and celebrates the Festival audience.

For more information call: 941-320-9268

Official 2010 dates TBA..

Artists and crafters from all over the country as well as Tampa Bay have flocked to Ybor since the 1970's to celebrate the changing of the seasons by participating in these well established Arts & Crafts shows. The Ybor Arts Fiesta is a day the whole family can enjoy together. The event includes holiday demonstrations, live entertainment, fine art and children's activities. Admission and parking is FREE!

The Gasparilla Pirate Fest draws crowds of over 500,000 for each spectacular event. The festival includes the "invasion" of Tampa by the world's only fully-working pirate ship and continues with a procession through the city and other festivities.

Official 2011 dates TBA in December...

Winter Pride Tampa Bay, Inc. is dedicated to celebrating the affirming and positive contributions that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people bring to our community. A celebration of West Coast Florida's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities, Winter Pride Tampa Bay is truly a cooperative event and will bring together an estimated 5,000 people, providing an excellent opportunity for business, organizations and entertainers to reach out and proudly support diversity. http://www.winterpridetampabay.com

Official 2011 dates TBA, Early-Mid March...

With some of the country’s most accomplished artists and rising stars vying for the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award and an additional $60,000 in prize money, a showcase featuring the works of local young artists, a weekend full of live entertainment, and a children’s art activity area, it's no wonder the festival is widely recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor fine art and fine craft shows in the country.

Official 2011 dates TBA...

Each year since 1995, some of the biggest names in blues music have taken the stage at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. Blues enthusiasts from all over the world come to scenic Vinoy Park to watch this spectacular showcase of American Blues music, performed right on the waterfront. With acres of plush grass and palm trees, Vinoy Park is the perfect tropical setting for one of the world’s biggest and best blues concerts.