Mainsail Art Festival
The ever-popular Mainsail Art Festival takes
over Vinoy Park on April 18 and 19. Mainsail
is one of the premier arts festivals of the
arts and crafts exhibitors from across the
country in a juried competition. More than
100,000 visitors are expected to browse and
buy high-quality ceramics, glass, jewelry,
photography, sculpture, paintings and more.
A children’s craft area, student art show, live
musical entertainment, and a food court all
beckon from 9 am to 6 pm Saturday and 10 am
to 5 pm Sunday. Check out mainsailart.org for
updated information.
Blues News
Tampa Bay Blue Fest is back for its 25th anniversary April 3-5 at
Vinoy Park on the downtown St. Pete waterfront. Headliners will
be JJ Grey & Mofro on Friday, Aaron Neville on Saturday, and
schedule and to purchase tickets, go to tampabaybluesfest.com
Tiny Homes Are Back!
Those wacky, wonderful tiny homes are all the rage and last year
the St. Pete Tiny Home Festival was overwhelmed. So this year the
festival is moving to a larger venue with a new name. March 28-29
the Florida Suncoast Tiny Home Festival moves to England Brothers
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Park, 5010 81st Ave. N., in
Pinellas Park. Get a peek
at more than 30 compact
speak with builders,
designers and homeowners.
The family -friendly event,
produced by LocalShops1,
will include children’s
activities, food trucks and
arts and crafts. Discount
tickets available in advance
online at tinyhomestpete.
com
pm both days.
Walkin’ the Dog
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your dogs, and bring
your friends’ dogs to the Southeastern Guide Dogs St. Petersburg
Walkathon on March 21. This year’s walk has moved to North
Straub Park along the waterfront. This family-friendly event
from 9 am to noon includes a 3K walk and a Waggin’ Tails Festival
featuring live music, food, a beer garden, pet and crafts vendors,
guidedogswalkathon.org
On April 18, the SPCA Tampa Bay Pet Walk invites all pooches and
their people to take a walk at Albert Whitted Park downtown St.
Pete from 8 am to noon. Visit p2p.onecause.com/petwalk to learn
more or start your team today.
SPL EVENTS
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