Everything You Need to Know About Tampa Riverfest

Taste of the Riverwalk

Time to treat your taste buds! If you haven’t gotten to try every food option the Riverwalk has to offer, don’t miss out on Taste of the Riverwalk.

If you’d like to taste a little bit of everything from your local favorites including Boulon Brasserie, Murph’s BBQ, and Jotoro’s, then
be sure to purchase a Taste of the Riverwalk wristband to enjoy a variety of samples to satisfy your cravings!

Event Details
🗓 May. 6
📍Curtis Hixon Park
🎟 $15 for 3 tastes | $20 for 5 tastes

TacoFest

When you see a big tent full of delicious tacos, you’ve found the right place! Keep the Cinco de Mayo festivities going with Tacofest.

Every taco lover’s dream will come true with a variety of the best tacos up for purchase including birria and carne asada tacos we can’t wait to try – Don’t forget to secure your Tacofest wristbands!

Event Details
🗓 May. 7
📍 Curtis Hixon Park
🎟  3 Tacos for $15 | 5 Tacos for $20

Florida Wiener Dog Derby

One of our favorite things about Tampa Riverfest is that it’s dog-friendly! Bring your pups along for the fun and catch the Florida Wiener Dog Derby!

Watch the cutest dogs compete paw to paw in a running race, best costume contest, best kisser, and more. Apart from raffles, silent art auction, and fun, you can even leave with your own foster dog!

Event Details
🗓 May. 7
📍Curtis Hixon Park
🎟 Free

Paddle Invasion

Head over to Water Works Park for some fun on the water with Paddle Invasion! Tampa Riverfest has teamed up with Urban Kai for the ultimate water activity including a 6-mile or 2-mile race along the Hillsborough River.

Register for you spot to compete against other participants and stick around for awards afterwards!

Event Details
🗓 May. 7
📍Water Works Park
🎟 Register

Hot Air Balloon Glow

On Friday and Saturday night, stick around after the sun sets to see Curtis Hixon Park light up with the Hot Air Balloon Glow. This event is free to watch and the views are priceless!

Event Details
🗓 May 6-7
📍Curtiz Hixon Park
🎟 Free to Watch

Riverfest Lantern Parade

Let your creativity flow and be a part of the Riverfest Lantern Parade. Design your own colorful paper creation or choose from a turtle or manatee to march with for the one-mile parade along the Riverwalk! The parade route stretches out from Water Works Park to Curtis Hixon Park along with music and local marching bands to join you.

Need some lantern making practice? There will be workshops for all ages prior to Tampa Riverfest at Armature Works and The Straz Center for Performing Arts – register for the workshop you want below!

• Straz Manatee Lantern Workshop
• Armature Works Lantern Workshop
• Straz Turtle Lantern Workshop

VIP Waterfront Tent

Riverfest Concert Series

A musical lineup is the cherry on top to any festival! This year’s Tampa Riverfest has a full concert series featuring talented artists on the main stage at Curtis Hixon Park. Jam out both Friday and Saturday and check out the lineup below!

Musical Lineup

Friday

• Sax N’ Beats: 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Sol Caribe: 6:30pm-8:00pm
• Raydio: 8:30pm-10:00pm

Saturday

• Jarrod Barefoot: 11:00am-12:30pm
• Redhouse Trio: 1:00pm-2:30pm
• Jah Movement: 2:30pm-4:00pm
• Spazmatics: 4:30pm-6:00pm
• Stormbringer: 6:30pm-8:00pm
• Lenny Cravitz Experience: 8:30pm-10:00pm

Yoga in the Park

Parking

Street parking will be available north of Kennedy Blvd and free after 6pm on Friday and all day on Saturday. Be sure to double check the sign regarding your spot to ensure you’re in the free zone of downtown.

If street parking is full, we recommend the W.F. Poe Garage parking garage or the lot at Armature Works. Don’t forget about the local alternate transportation including Uber, Lyft, Pirate Water Taxi, Coast Bike Share, and TECO Line Streetcar.