Tampa Riverfest
Presented by Publix Super Markets
Friday, May 2, 2025 - Saturday, May 3, 2025
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 Taco Fest on Saturday. There is also a full concert series of regional and local bands on the main stage in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a balloon glow at sunset on both nights. Other activities include a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga, a water ski show and a paddle invasion.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Publix Super Markets!
Interested in sponsoring Tampa Riverfest in 2025? Email info@thetampariverwalk.com!
Marketing / Promotional Vendor Booth Opportunities Included in Sponsorship
Interested in Being a Food Vendor at Riverfest?
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for food vendors at Tampa Riverfest 2025, happening May 2nd and 3rd along the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk! This two-day festival draws thousands of attendees with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and delicious food.
We are no longer accepting applications for feed vendors at Riverfest.
Riverfest 2024
Photos by: Tacy Briggs-Troncoso & PamElla Lee Photography
