2024 has proven to be a delicious year in St. Pete – just reference all of our newly opened restaurants. This year there are a plethora of food festivals coming to St. Pete, Tampa, Clearwater, and beyond. Here’s a quick list of upcoming events to keep on your radar. We will continue to grow this list of local food festivals. Did we miss your event? Send an email to info@ilovetheburg.com with the subject line “St. Pete Food Festival” and we’ll add it to the list.

Summer Vibes Asian Street Food Festival
August 2-4
Friday: 4pm – 11pm 
Saturday: 2pm – 11pm
Sunday: 2pm – 11pm
5010 81st Ave N, Pinellas Park

The Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest
August 28
12pm-3pm
12-count box for $20
Morean Arts Center, 420 22nd St. S.

St. Pete Super Greek Festival
October 4-6
Friday: 11am-10pm
Saturday: 11am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Reserve a spot
St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church, 3600 76th Street North

Oktoberfest Pinellas
October 5
Noon-10pm
6625 80th Ave N, Pinellas Park

SAVOR St. Pete
November 2-3
12pm-4pm
Tickets on sale soon
Vinoy Park, 799 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Pete

Bourbon and BBQ Fest at Busch Gardens
Now-September 2
Included with park admission, with special tasting additions available.
10165 Mckinley Dr, Tampa

Taste of the Cuban Sandwich
July 28
11am-4pm
General admission to the event is free, but advance registration is required. VIP tickets are also available
1 Buccaneer Place, Tampa

Bolts Brew Fest
August 9
6pm-10pm
$35-$120
Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr

Sushi & Sumo Battle
August 24
Matinee: 2pm
2nd show: 6:30pm
Tickets starting at $50
Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave

I Like it Hot! Festival
September 14-15
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Largo Event Center, 6264 126th Ave N

Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival
September 14-15
12pm-5pm
Gulf View Square Mall, 9409 US-1, Port Richey

Safety Harbor’s First Craft Beer Festival
October 5
3pm
$10-$75
110 Veteran’s Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor

Oktoberfest Tampa
October 11-13
Friday: 4pm-11pm
Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Pre-sale $10-$20
Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa

Plant City Taste of Laura Street Soul Food Experience
October 12
4:30pm-8pm
205 Allen Street, Plant City

Uncorked: Tampa
October 19
1pm-5pm
$65-$80
Water Works Park, 1701 N Highland Ave

Tampa Pig Jig
October 19
1pm-10pm
Tickets go on sale April 26
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Boulevard, Tampa

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino Festival
October 26
12pm-6pm
Free to attend, VIP tickets go on sale soon
Centennial Park, 1800 E 8th Ave, Tampa

Safety Harbor Wine Festival
November 2
4pm-11pm
105 Veteran’s Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor

Food From the Soul Festival
November 2
10am-4pm
$20-$125
Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St

36th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
November 8-10
Friday: 12pm-9pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs

BBQ Love Fest
November 16
11am
$75-$140
Perry Harvey Sr Park, 900 E Scott St, Tampa