Sunday, February 5, 2012

Saint Petersburg downtown Festivals & Events

With its miles of waterfront parks, St. Petersburg is the go to spot for festivals & events in the region. Watergarden Inn at the Bay is in the heart of the activity, an easy walk to most events.  We (as well as other accommodations) tend to fill up for the larger ones, so don’t wait too long to book.

Here is a list of some of the festivals & events downtown Saint Petersburg, though I am sure I am leaving some out:

Rock & Roll ½ marathon        Feb 12, 2012               New this year to St. Pete
Honda Grand Prix                   March 23-25, 2012     Big Formula 1 race, many other events
Bluesfest                                  April 13,14,15, 2012   Great music, also food
Mainsail Arts Festival             April 21,22, 2012        Very nice juried arts festival  
St. Anthony’s Triathalon         April 28, 2012              Major event benefitting St. Anthonys                                                                                         hospital
Taste of Pinellas                     May 20-22 2011          Great food, also music, fireworks too
4th of July                                 July 4th                         Just down the street
Ribfest                                     Nov 11, 12, 13 2011   Great music, also Ribs
Chillounge night                      Nov 17, 2012               Went last year, still not sure what it is, but                                                                                          fun
Womens ½ marathon             Nov 18, 2012               Our guests did very well  last year!   
St. Petersburg Boat show       Dec  1-4, 2011           Great venue,  good sized show (did not buy                                                                                         one)
Snowfest                                 Dec 3, 2011                  Actual snow,  boat parade later in the week
Firstnight                                 New Years eve             Great event for all ages, fireworks at 9 & 12

Regular events:
Saturday Morning Market      Every Saturday 9am -2 pm (except for the hottest summer months)
                                                  In the progress energy field parking lot overlooking the waterfront.
 
First Friday                             First Friday night of every month part of Central Ave. is closed off                                                  for live music & fun

Things also get busy when the Rays host the Yankees or Red Sox, particularly on a weekend.
Tropicana Field is too far to walk, many guests take the Trolly normally 50 cents, free to games.

1 comment:

  1. This is a great list of festivals and events that guests can look forward to.I also like that the trolly only cost a mere 50 cents to make it to the ballpark, great traveling deal.

    Welcome to both the blogosphere as well as inn keeping (as read on previous blog) Ill be sure to follow the blog for upcoming attractions or tips.

    This would be a great option for vacationers of all ages to see.
    My name is Marc, and aside from loving to travel and attend baseball games, I also work with Bescover. We offer an online directory of bed and breakfasts, as well as provide mobile technology for innkeepers like yourself.

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    have a great week

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