Weekend events -- February 7 and 8
Saturday, February 7
Hillsborough
It's that time of year again -- the fair is here! See the sites, ride the rides, eat the food and listen to music!
MONSTER JAM, the world's premier monster truck series, makes its return to the Raymond James Stadium for two completely different shows in 2015: Saturday, January 17th and Saturday, February 7th. Monster Jam is one of Tampa's most popular annual stadium events, attracting crowds of more than 100,000 fans for the combined two events each year. Thirty-two Monster Jam monster trucks, 16 different truck teams at each show, will compete in side-by-racing and the fan-favorite freestyle competition.
From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. come out for an afternoon of cars, music and food. Dine in at one of the many wonderful restaurants in Downtown Dade City.
Love all things local? Bring the family and the pets, and head out to Localtopia! This "Community Celebration of All Things Local" will feature: Over 100 vendors/participants from St. Pete's favorite independent businesses for arts & culture, shopping, eating & drinking, health & wellness + service providers and non-profits. Local craft beer garden with the "Drink Like A Local" draft beer truck serving brews from St. Pete's breweries and other carefully selected Florida craft brewers. Live music and entertainment all day on the Williams Park bandstand"
The foodie event of the spring, Uncorked offers the opportunity to sip wine and indulge in delicious food with your toes in Clearwater Beach's famous white sand. This fourth-annual event takes place on the sand in front of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at ClearwaterBeachUncorked.com.
Hear the inside stories of the making of more than 30 murals found in the Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg. The four-block tour begins at Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave., each Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and concludes at 11:30 a.m. Call 727-821-7391 or email to book a tour, which costs $19 for adults and $11 for children. A portion of the proceeds from the tours will be used to fund future murals.
Come pick some strawberries while you also enjoy music, play fun games and activities, snack on strawberry shortcake and much more -- all while benefiting the Redlands Christian Migrant Association. Starting at 11 a.m. on Futch Farms in Plant City.
Bradenton Area Riverwalk Regatta
Water sports is the order of the day at the first ever Bradenton Area Riverwalk Regatta. A free event featuring Formula 2 powerboat racing, a concert by the legendary Jefferson Starship (4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m) and fireworks (6:30 p.m.). The daylong fest will feature concerts, BMX performances, a food fest and a kids zone plus a frisbee dog show and a 5K fun run. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free admission. Downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk.
You're invited to Ecofest North Port, a mission is to create awareness for healthy living and healthy planet. There will be live music, workshops, demonstrations, informational booths, green living products and services along with some local artists, green businesses, environmental organizations, alternative health practitioners, renewable energy specialists, organic farms and gardens with produce! Free admission. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. North Port City Hall, 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL.
21st Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival
My February Sarasota Events Calendar thinks you'll enjoy the 21st Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival. Everything from folk art, handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and more! Surely you can find a unique item for your home. Located off Ocean Blvd in Siesta Key Village from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. The Fair is a tradition and draws a huge crowd. Free Admission.
3rd Annual Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest
It's the 3rd Annual Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest featuring 4-time world champion Elvis impersonator Dwight Icenhower. There will also be tribute performances for other music legends: Cheryl Crenshaw as Reba McEntire, Jesse Aron as Roy Orbison, Robert Washington as James Brown, Ted Torres as Ricky Nelson and Steve Bobbitt as Rod Stewart. Saturday: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets start at $29.00 Robarts arena at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds at 3000 Ringling Blvd, off Fruitville Road.
Sunday, February 8
Hillsborough
It's that time of year again -- the fair is here! See the sites, ride the rides, eat the food and listen to music!
See a classic 80s movie at Tampa Theater
This week it's Airplane! When the passengers and crew of a jet are incapacitated due to food poisoning, rogue pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) – who has a drinking problem and is afraid of flying – must cooperate with his ex-girlfriend-turned-stewardess, Elaine (Julie Hagerty) and Otto the inflatable auto-pilot to bring the plane to a safe landing.
The foodie event of the spring, Uncorked offers the opportunity to sip wine and indulge in delicious food with your toes in Clearwater Beach's famous white sand. This fourth-annual event takes place on the sand in front of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at ClearwaterBeachUncorked.com.
You're invited to Ecofest North Port, a mission is to create awareness for healthy living and healthy planet. There will be live music, workshops, demonstrations, informational booths, green living products and services along with some local artists, green businesses, environmental organizations, alternative health practitioners, renewable energy specialists, organic farms and gardens with produce! Free admission. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. North Port City Hall, 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL.
21st Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival
My February Sarasota Events Calendar thinks you'll enjoy the 21st Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival. Everything from folk art, handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and more! Surely you can find a unique item for your home. Located off Ocean Blvd in Siesta Key Village from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. The Fair is a tradition and draws a huge crowd. Free Admission.
