Pinellas County Events

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Pinellas County Events include events in the following cities: Bellair, Bellair Beach, Boca Ciega, Clearwater, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Madeira Beach, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Pass a Grille, Pinellas Park, Redington Shores, Safety Harbor, Seminole, St Petersburg, St Pete Beach, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island

Planning a trip to the world famous Clearwater Beach? Families flock to the nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration and although there are always a ton of things to do in Pinellas County, Florida, we have put together a list of some of the most important annual events that you won’t want to miss! Check out what’s going on each month.

 

January 

  • Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration – The Orthodox Christian celebrates Epiphany on January 6th of each year, in remembrance of the baptism of our Jesus Christ in the water of Jordan River 2000 ago. In the old country, Jesus Christ baptismal day was celebrated with spiritual emotion and long procession. Following tradition, the Greek community established that January the 6th of each year will be celebrated with the sanctification of the waters and the immersion of the cross in the Spring bayou on “Cross Day” or “Epiphany”. The first observance of Epiphany in Tarpon Springs was celebrated by the first settlers in 1903 and was held in an Episcopal church which was attended by few people. In the next few years, as the news spread throughout USA and Canada, devoted Greeks and Americans made the pilgrimage from all over the nation and Canada, in order to take part in the celebration of Epiphany and its three-day festivities. Learn more

February

  • St Petersburg Fine Art Festival – Art awaits you in South Straub Park each February at the Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival. Whether to find art for your home, office or as gifts for family members or friends – we have what you seek! The event is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and coordinated with Theatre Odyssey. The Fine Art Festival showcases original artwork by more than 100 artisans from throughout Florida and across the United States. Together these artisans will create an outdoor gallery of stunning, original and handmade art from works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, mixed-media, fiber art, metalwork and much more. If you do not find exactly what you want, commission a unique, original piece of art made expressly for you! Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Admission is free. Bring friends and family to explore, enjoy and discover ART! Learn more
  • St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival – Join us every February in Vinoy Park for the Annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival. Festivities begin Friday evening from 4pm-10pm and continue Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Come enjoy downtown St. Petersburg with friends and family. The event is graciously co-hosted by the City of St. Petersburg.  There is a small admission fee. Select from delectable foods cooked on site incorporating the freshest ingredients by local restaurants and food purveyors. A variety of seafood entrees and vegetarian dishes will be available, along with a diversity of side dishes and desserts, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on-stage performances by some of the most creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Gather family members and friends to enjoy the food, music and beautiful views of downtown St. Petersburg. Enjoy – relaxing! And as an added bonus: shop a marketplace of arts, crafts and fine products between musical performances! NOTE: Only service dogs are permitted on the event grounds. Learn more

March

  • Tarpon Springs 48th Fine Arts Festival
    Saturday and Sunday – The Festival is held at 905 E. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Craig Park in Tarpon Springs. Guest Parking is available at Tarpon Towers with shuttle busses running every 5-10 minutes; (including wheelchair accessible) – No pets – No coolers – Rain or Shine event. Learn more
  • Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival is undeniably one of the largest and most-recognized reggae festivals in the country. Hosted annually at Vinoy Park in the heart of St. Petersburg, the location of Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival offers the perfect experience, with a balance of laid-back coastal culture and downtown excitement! Featuring multiple stages, world-class production, interactive activities and large-scale art installations, over one-hundred different craft and food vendors, dozens of beverage stations, ample space to layout and relax, and, of course, the biggest and best names in reggae music, Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival continues to set the standard year after year, bringing together over 15,000 fans per day! As one of America’s fastest-growing cities, and arguably the strongest reggae market in the country, the City of St. Petersburg provides our cherished reggae community an abundance of options in accommodations, restaurants, and off-site activities – making it an ideal setting for a weekend-long celebration of amazing people, positive vibes and incredible music! Learn more

April

  • Sponge Docks Arts & Crafts Show – Saturday and Sunday – The craft show is held along Dodecanese Blvd. in Tarpon Springs. Browse more than 90 of the nation’s top artist and crafters with “Made in the USA” creations…from jewelry, ceramics, plants, photography, paintings and homemade soap. Learn more
  • Mainsail Art Festival – The Mainsail Art Festival is ranked one of the Top 14 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide. This exquisite festival is held annually in April at the Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. This event is cashless for beverages and/or promotional merchandise. Learn more
  • Tampa Bay Blues Festival – Join us on the tropical shores of Tampa Bay at Vinoy Waterfont Park for America’s finest waterfront blues festival, with great food vendors, full liquor bars, craft beers and wines. Please order tickets and VIP now for three great days of blues by the bay! Gates open on Friday & Saturday around 11:30 and Sunday around noon. Learn more

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May

June 

  • St Pete Pride – St Pete Pride is a non-profit organization created to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community through cultural events, educational programs, and advocacy actions. Join St Pete Pride in celebration of everything that makes the LGBTQIA+. community so amazing. This is Florida’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration offering numerous events during the month of June throughout the entire St Pete area. Learn more

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October 

  • Witches & Warlocks Paddle Parade – Tarpon Splash Park to Craig Park – COME PADDLE WITH US OR WATCH!  Start launching @ 11 am and mingle.  Parade starts at Noon. Get your pointy hats ready to haunt the Anclote River and the villagers of Tarpon Springs!  Bring your best cackle laugh and dance moves to go along with the provided Halloween tunes.  Be sure to wear your witchy garb for a festive Fall Paddle Parade. Kayaks and paddleboards (SUPs/iSUPs) are welcome.  This is not a guide event.  You are responsible for your own safety. FYI – There are posted signs for “No dogs are allowed at the Park”. This is not a race, rather a slow parade to take time to engage with onlookers and draw them in with your witchiness!  We’ll do a casual two-mile paddle (four miles round trip) along the historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks’ village of nostalgic boats, restaurants and shops.  We’ll meander our way to the bayou of beautiful Victorian homes of Craig Park (restrooms available) for our lunch break.  At Craig Park we will be entertained with an on land performance by the Island Witches Dance Troupe.  Everyone is welcome to hang out at Craig Park bayou or paddle back to their launch point when they are ready.
  • SHINE® Mural Festival takes place every October – The annual SHINE® St. Petersburg Mural Festival illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence reflecting St. Petersburg’s creative and vibrant spirit. By using the walls and streets as canvas, SHINE transforms our shared spaces into a world-class outdoor gallery featuring top contemporary local, national, and international artists. Produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, SHINE has created nearly 150 murals throughout downtown and the surrounding arts districts since 2015. Learn more
  • Clearwater Jazz Holiday – The Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a four-day and four-night, world-class, live, music festival, enjoyed by thousands of fans taking place the third week of every October. Has been going strong since 1979. The music festival has evolved from a series of concerts on the back of a flatbed truck and at venues around Clearwater into an annual, international, music festival that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to beautiful Coachman Park in Clearwater, against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico, warm breezes, brilliant sunsets, and one of the world’s greatest beaches. The festival is organized and supported by the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation. The Foundation’s dedicated and engaged Board of Directors is composed of community leaders, who oversee production of the festival and various innovative education and outreach initiatives. Learn more

November

  • Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival – This three‑day outdoor Festival is hosted by The Tarpon Spring Merchant’s Association. Showcasing selected artisans, craftsmen, and unique vendors. They will show and sell nautical and food related art, crafts, fishing apparel, kitchen and cooking items, food samples and fun for the whole family, including a jump zone for the little fish. Don’t miss the boat on this seafood extravaganza! Complimentary admission, parking and shuttle service! Pet and Family friendly. Admission: none / Days/­Hours Open: Sat 10am‑9pm, Sun 10am‑5pm
  • Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Festival – Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and enjoy the Arts & Crafts Festival in historic Downtown Tarpon Springs! The outdoor showcase, hosted by the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce, has been a holiday favorite for over 30 years, and has always been held during Thanksgiving weekend on Small Business Saturday (and Sunday). During one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, finding that perfect gift has never been easier with a wide selection of offerings from fine art to crafts to local businesses.
  • Dunedin Highland Games & Festival – Celebrate the Heritage and Culture of Scotland with great music, dancing, athletics, good food, drink, and friends! The flags are flying, the Celts are gathering, and everyone is a Celt for the weekend! Fun for the wee ones include sack races, games, arts & crafts, face painting, and balloon artist creations! Learn more
  • Sanding Ovations – Come see Treasure Island’s beach come to life at the Sanding Ovations event scheduled every November. See what happens when master sculptors use their imaginations and turn piles of sand and buckets of water into “outSANDing” works of art. The masterful exhibition of sand sculpting talent at a world-class level is a big appeal, supplemented by the sponsor sculptures created by Treasure Island’s own Meredith and Dan Doubleday of Sanding Ovations professional sand sculptors. There is plenty of room to spread out at the beach food court, beer garden and arts and crafts marketplace. Kites and night fly’s will be provided by Windworks of Maderia Beach. With fireworks lighting up the night sky on Saturday, and local, regional, and national touring bands making waves throughout the event, Learn more
  • Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival – One of the oldest towns on the West Coast of Florida, Dunedin has a wooded and subtropical setting with almost four miles of picturesque waterfront, a relaxed lifestyle, and activities for all likes and ages. Just a short drive from Tampa, along Dunedin’s Main Street, you will meet some of the country’s finest artists and crafters with products all handmade in America. This free event is held every November and has vendors galore. Ceramic planters, functional pottery, hair accessories, handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and an expansive Green Market offers something for every taste & budget. Learn more

December