From Dogs, Markets, Strawberries, and Festivals- There’s Something Going on for Every Member of the Family This Weekend!

Hillsborough County

  • Strawberry Festival - Starting March 2nd at 10am - The long awaited and much anticipated festival in the area is back on! Come out to Plant City for any and all things strawberry-related!

Pinellas County

  • Doggie Date Night - March 3rd starting at 430pm - For a rowdy, doggone good time, come hang out with us at this fun and furry event- we’ll have a tent set up for you to pop by and visit!

  • Indie Flea - March 5th starting at noon - Every first Sunday of the month, St. Pete’s streets are flooded with small, local, independent vendors for you to peruse!

  • Firestone Grand Prix - All weekend, all day - Welcome to IndyCar’s season opening event! With the beautiful and scenic roads of St. Pete, experience the thrill of seeing some of the fastest racing cars, celebrity appearances, live entertainment, and an abundance of exhibits!

  • 52nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show - All weekend starting at 10am - Hosted at the Largo Event Center and celebrating it’s 52nd year return, find the most gorgeous, unique, and intricate cabochons, beaded jewelry, fossils, and more! Silent auctions will be held each half hour interval, demonstrations will be going throughout the show, and a special appearance from a newly found Lapidary Stone!

Pasco County

  • Bay Area Renaissance Festival - All weekend starting at 10am - Celebrate with all things 16th Century- from live entertainment such as juggling and jousting, fine artisan vendors, and delicious food (hello turkey legs)! This weekend’s theme is Pirates & Pups!

  • 52 Food Truck’s & Community Market - March 5th, serving begins at 11am - Ever since their successful launch in January, every first Sunday of the month, many food truckers come prepared with a plethora of mouth-watering options to choose from! With the goal of creating more opportunities for food trucks and markets within the community, try new and favorite creations from the best local food trucks!

Hernando County

  • Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest - March 3rd starting at 9am - Starting back in ‘94, Swamp Fest has grown to be an event the locals love and enjoy! Support Weeki Wachee Crime Watch, Weeki Wachee Area Club, and H.E.L.P., with proceeds distributed evenly to each of these amazing causes!

Sarasota/Manatee County

Polk County

  • Bloomin’ Arts Festival - March 4th starting at 9am - With thousands of dollars available for prizes and purchasing awards- check out the abundance of exhibitions, vendors, and activities to participate in!

Citrus County

  • Floral City Strawberry Festival - March 4th & 5th starting at 9am - If you’re a little too far from Plant City or don’t care for huge crowds, but would love to experience the fresh, abundance of strawberries- Floral City has you covered! With lots of activities for the little ones and entertainment for all ages, you’re sure to have a berry good time!

Charlotte County

  • Almost ABBA: A Tribute - March 3rd starting at 4pm - If you enjoy the vibrant, nostalgic tunes of ABBA (or if you’ve ever watched Mamma Mia), you’re going to love this event! Come decked out in disco to indulge upon an evening of being a dancing Queen!

Lee County

  • Southwest Florida Reading Festival - March 4th starting at 10am - If it’s been a long time since you’ve visited the public library- they need your help, and this event is a great one to support. Prepared with the classic library options- coffee, tea, snowballs, food vendors, merchandise, crafts, and author signings- find a new novel to crack open before bed!