FEBRUARY 2019 – AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, February 7 through Friday, February 18 – Florida State Fair
$11 Adult, $6 child. $25 weekday ride band. $13 adult, $7 child, $35 weekend ride band.
Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301N, Tampa 33610. Exhibitions, carnival rides and games, imaginative fair food. Special event dates and specials. www.floridastatefair.com
Saturday, February 9 – Second Saturday Artwalk
5 – 9 pm. Free. Explore the arts districts of St. Petersburg with gallery openings, artist receptions, inspiration and insights. Free trolley takes you throughout the city districts. Instead of a tie for Father’s Day why not give the gift of original artwork. www.stpeteartsalliance.org
Saturday, February 9 – 2019 Sant’ Yago Knight Parade
7 pm. Free. Historic Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. Annual event following the Gasparilla invasion in which the night is filled with illuminated floats and lots of beads. Celebrating 45 year tradition with outgoing Bob Buckhorn as Grand Marshall. www.knightparade.com
Saturday, February 16 through Sunday, March 31 – Bay Area Renaissance Festival
10 am – 6 pm, weekends. $18.95 adult, $10.95 child. Festival is held at 11315 N 46th St., Tampa. Wander the woods among royalty, wood nymphs, fairies and knights. Period entertainment, jousting, vendors and special events throughout the festival. www.bayarearenfest.com
Wednesday, February 20 through Sunday, February 24 – Shen Yun
Various times. $80 – $150. Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg. Internationally renowned theatrical experience that brings 5000 years of Chinese culture to life in this deeply moving performance. Featuring the world’s oldest art form – classical Chinese dance with multimedia effects and striking orchestral works. Each year bringing a new chapter to life. www.shenyun.com
Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24 – 6th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Arts
10 am – 5 pm. Free. South Straub Park, 198 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Enjoy a day in the park along the waterfront while perusing beautiful works of art from 130 artists in numerous mediums. www.paragonartevents.com
Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24 – Florida Food & Brews Festival
11 am – 8 pm. $10 advance, $15 gate. England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Featuring all-day entertainment, tons of food trucks, restaurants, dessert vendors, craft brew options and local artists and retail shops. Sample to your heart’s delights- nearly all food is available for $5 or less. www.foodbrewsfestival.com
Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24 – Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
12 noon – 10 pm. $25 GA, $80 VIP, $125 front row. Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Music and seafood festival featuring regional and national recording acts as well as fresh seafood from local restaurants. www.myclearwaterevents.com
Wednesday, February 27 through Sunday, March 3 – 11th St. Petersburg Jazz Festival
Various times, dates and ticket prices. The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. An intimate concert experience with pure sound quality and a great appreciation of the jazz artists performing. www.stpetejazzfest.com
Thursday, February 28 through Sunday, March 10 – Florida Strawberry Festival
10 am – 10 pm. Adults $10, Child $5, ages 5 and under free. Florida Strawberry Festival, 303 Lemon St., Plant City. Annual festival celebrating Strawberry Season with food, carnival rides and games, concerts from national artists and much more. www.flstrawberryfestival.com
Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 – St. Petersburg Seafood Festival
4 – 10 pm Friday, 11 am – 10 pm Saturday, am – 6 pm Sunday. $5 GA, kids 12 and under free, $75 VIP. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Three days of fresh local seafood, music and fun for everyone. www.paragonartevents.com