Tampa Bay weekend events: Ruskin Seafood Festival, Holiday Boat Parade

1. 🦐 Sea some food

Eat seafood and enjoy an arts and crafts market, a car show, kids activities, drinks and more at the 33rd Annual Ruskin Seafood Festival.

What's happening: Beyond an abundance of seafood to try, this two-day event will feature performances from local musicians and other food options from around the Southshore area.

• New this year: Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions will be in attendance with adoptable retired racing greyhounds.

When: 10am-5pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday

Where: E.G. Simmons Park

Cost: Tickets are $10.

• Kids 12 and under and veterans/active duty military are free.

Of note: There is a $2 entry fee per car.

2. 🔔 Jingle Bell Market

• Shop vintage vendors, treats and fashion at the last Fancy Flea Market of the year, 9am–4pm Saturday in Dade City. Free.
• Separately: Check out these other holiday markets.

3. 🛥️ Holiday Boat Parade

• Watch decorated boats float down the Anclote River and the Whitcomb and Spring Bayous 8–10pm Friday in Tarpon Springs. Free.

4. 🎵 Bradenton Blues Festival

• Listen to blues musicians, drink craft beer and wine and enjoy local food at the Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion at Rossi Park. Two-day tickets are $85.
• 5–8:40pm Friday and 10am–6:30pm Saturday

5. 👟 The Sneaker Travelers

• Connect with sneakerheads and learn from industry experts noon Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Tickets start at $20.

6. 🌬️ Cigar Heritage Festival

• Immerse yourself in Tampa's cigar history, meet cigar makers and enjoy cigar rolling demonstrations, food trucks and more at the Cuban Club in Tampa on Sunday. Free admission is 3–6pm; 9am–3pm admission is ticketed. Tickets range from free to $254.

• The Whiskey Festival is 5-9pm Sunday. Free.

7. 🍷 Keel Farms Sip + Shop

• Shop local handmade art, baked goods and gifts from small businesses, 10am–3pm Saturday at Keel Farms in Plant City. Free.

8. 🖼️ Corey Area Craft Festival

• Enjoy art from over 100 artists from around the country, with goods including jewelry, pottery, paintings, clothing and more, 10am–5pm Saturday and Sunday in St. Pete Beach. Free.
• The craft festival will also feature a green market with plants, handmade soaps, spices and more.