15 Food Festivals Happening Soon In Tampa Bay

Get ready for a culinary adventure in the Tampa Bay area and the chance to sample some new foods, discover new flavors or explore cultural traditions.

Deeply intertwined with culture, food is a powerful symbol of identity, heritage and community, shaping not only our understanding of ourselves and others, but also connecting us to our roots. Recipes are passed from generation to generation, preserving cultural practices and the stories behind them.

Beyond the food itself, festivals are often lively cultural celebrations with music and other events that appeal to the entire family.

Food festivals are often held in the fall to coincide with the harvest season and the abundance of fresh produce available during that time. Autumn is a time of celebration for the harvest, with many fruits and vegetables reaching their peak ripeness. This makes it a natural time to showcase these ingredients in culinary events and festivals.

We’ve rounded up some food festivals in the Tampa Bay area that you shouldn’t miss.

• Aug. 29 - Asian Mega Night Street Food Festival, St. Pete
• Aug. 30 - Geckofest, Gulfport
• Aug. 30 - 2nd Annual Taco Festival, Clearwater
• Aug. 30 - Foodie Trail Market, St. Pete
• Aug. 31 - Soul Breeze Food Truck Festival, Brandon
• Through Sept. 1, Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, Busch Gardens Tampa
• Sept. 3 - Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta, Tampa
• Sept. 4 - Guided Walking Beach Drive Food Tour, St. Petersburg
• Sept. 9 - Flavors of Spain, St. Petersburg
• Sept. 19 - Mid-Autumn Food & Music Festival, Tampa
• Sept. 19 - Destination Spain! A Food & Wine Experience, Tampa
• Sept. 21 - Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival, Sarasota
• Sept. 21 - Temple Terrace Art & Food Festival, Temple Terrace
• Sept. 27 - Tampa Bay’s Utimate Food Truck Festival, Lutz
• Sept. 27 - Taste of Guyana, Tampa

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