May 5, 2023 - Things to Do

What to do in Tampa Bay this weekend: Bluegrass and food festivals

Selene San Felice

people walking with lanterns along the riverwalk — Last year's lantern parade at Riverfest. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Riverwalk

A free celebration is kicking off along the Tampa Riverwalk this weekend.

What's happening: The Riverfest celebration, along the downtown Tampa Riverwalk, includes live music, two food festivals, a hot air balloon show, paddleboarding, yoga, a wiener dog derby, a water ski show and a lantern parade.

5-10pm Friday and 8am-10pm Saturday. Admission is free, with tickets required for some events.

Other events happening this weekend:

Kentucky Derby Party & Bluegrass Music Fest: Wear your Derby Day finest and Celtic knitted attire for a chance to be awarded best dressed. Musical guests Morgan Brake and Duck Wallow Lane, Wandering Hours and Sycamore Shade will be performing live.

12pm Saturday at 3 Keys Brewing in Bradenton. Free!

Yoga night with the Tampa Bay Rowdies: Stretch it out with the Rowdies and Body Electric before cheering on the team in their match against Phoenix Rising FC.

4:30pm Saturday at Al Lang Stadium. $30, which includes a ticket to the game.

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