5 Things To Do In Hillsborough County This Weekend

BRANDON, FL -- This weekend is almost here. Wondering what to do? Here are some suggestions:

Vine To Wine

Vine to Wine Goes Hollywood, a fundraiser for The Trey Curry Foundation, will take place Friday, May 4, from 7 to 10 p.m. at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa.

Enjoy an evening of sensational wines and phenomenal food while viewing fabulous auction items and enjoying live music with proceeds benefiting A Kid's Place, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches and children in need throughout the community.

Click here for tickets.

Kentucky Derby Party

The Brandon Outreach Clinic, a free medical clinic for those in need, will host its seventh annual Kentucky Derby Party & Fundraiser Saturday, May 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview.

Dress in your best Kentucky Derby attire for the Red Carpet Photo Shoot and enjoy complimentary mint juleps and a margarita bar hosted by Winthrop Liquors, a free tasting from more than 20 restaurants with a wide selection of food and desserts, a Kentucky Derby watch party on two 25-foot screens, music, raffles, a silent auction and contests.

Tickets are $100 each. Click here.

Tampa RiverFest

The fourth annual Tampa Riverfest along the entirety of the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa kicks off Friday evening with the culinary Taste of the Riverwalk (wristbands are $25 advance, $30 at the gate). Saturday events include live music, wiener dog races, a stand-up paddle board invasion and a Taco Fest. The event culminates with a hot-air balloon glow Saturday evening (See related story).

Cinco De Mayo Celebrations

The RITZ Ybor, 1503 East 7th Ave., will host a Tacos and Tequila Party Saturday, May 5, from 7 to 10 p.m.

There will be street taco stations, tequila tastings, signature margaritas and a live broadcast with Rose from The Kane Show on 93.3 FLZ.

Franklin Manor, 912 N. Franklin St., Tampa, will host a Cinco de Mayo Corona Premier Official Tampa Launch Party Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6, from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Hosted by Miguel and Holly from Hot 101.5, the party will include live music, a Premier complimentary open bar, $5 Patron margaritas, street tacos and nachos, and mini sombreros for the first 200 guests.

African Fashions Marketplace

The African Fashions Marketplace featuring African clothing, fabrics, head wraps, accessories, prom dresses, wedding dresses and jewelry will take place Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Hall of Seminole Heights, 4205 N. Florida Ave., Tampa.

The event is free. Click here for information.

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