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Riverfest

Riverfest is a public, two-day, free event that is held the first weekend in May each year.  The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa's cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants.  The festival includes Taste of Riverwalk on Friday night and TacoFest on Saturday.  There is also a full concert series of local bands on the main stage in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a balloon glow at sunset both nights.  Other activities include a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga and a paddle invasion.   

Thank you to all who came out for 2022 Riverfest!  

Check back for 2023 Riverfest dates!
 

Check out 2022 Riverfest Photos!

2022 Riverfest
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Photos by: Tacy Briggs-Tronocoso
                  PamElla Lee Photography 

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Schedule of Events
Friday, May 6, 2022

CURTIS HIXON PARK

  • LIVE MUSIC 4 P.M. – 10 P.M.
  • DESSERT TRUCKS 4 P.M. – 10 P.M.
  • BEER TENTS  4 P.M. – 10 P.M.
  • TASTE OF THE RIVERWALK – SAMPLES FROM RESTAURANTS 5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. ($)
  • VIP TENT (WRISTBAND REQUIRED $)
  • HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW 8:30 P.M. – 9 P.M. (WEATHER PERMITTING)
  • CLOSING HEADLINER BAND –  8:30 P.M.-10 P.M.
Saturday, May 7, 2022

CURTIS HIXON PARK

  • LIVE MUSIC 10 A.M. – 10 P.M.
  • FOOD TRUCKS 10 A.M. – 10 P.M.
  • BEER TENTS 10 A.M. – 10 P.M.
  • WIENER DOG DERBY 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
  • TACO FESTIVAL 10 A.M. – 9 P.M. ($)
  • HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW 8:30 P.M. – 9 P.M. (WEATHER PERMITTING)
  • VIP TENT (WRISTBAND REQUIRED $)
  • CLOSING HEADLINER BAND 8:30 P.M. – 10 P.M.

WATER WORKS PARK

  • PADDLE INVASION 8:30 A.M. & 8:45 A.M.
  • FOOD TRUCKS 9 A.M. – 9 P.M.
  • YOGA IN THE PARK 9 A.M - 10 A.M.
  • HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS MUSIC PERFORMANCE STAGE 11 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • LANTERN WORKSHOPS 10 A.M. - 7 P.M.
  • TAMPA BAY PRIDE BAND SPRING CONCERT 7:00 P.M. – 8 P.M.
  • LANTERN PARADE 8:30 P.M.

($) – denotes a fee or ticket required to participate

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