FESTIVALS @ SANDBAR VACATION RENTALS

Florida Manatee Festival - There's a ton of things to do at the Manatee Festival — music on three stages, live entertainment, a huge Kid Zone, an animal education area (skunks, bats, birds, dogs, a possum & more), boat tours of the bay, free access and shuttle to Three Sisters Springs, tons of vendors, and so much more! (51.4 miles away)

http://www.gomanateefest.com/

Ye Story - GASPARILLA

We invite you to step lively ‘n’ join us as we once again invade the City of Tampa to share our trinkets ‘n’ treasures – a tradition we’ve honored since 1904.

http://gasparillapiratefest.com/main-festival/

Art Festival Beth-El is an invitational, judged, indoor and outdoor exhibit and sale of original artwork including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, sculpture, metal, wood, ceramics, and jewelry.

http://www.artfestivalbethel.com/

Florida State Fair - This Annual state fair is filled with entertainment for the whole family, most are included with Fair admission, making it the best value for your budget. Explore and experience new things and make memories that last a lifetime. Discover the fun at YOUR Florida State Fair! (45.9 miles away)

http://www.floridastatefair.com/

Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival - On Dunedin's Main Street, you will meet some of the country's finest artists and crafters with products handmade in America. Ceramic planters, functional pottery, hair accessories, handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and an expansive Green Market offers something for every taste and budget. (16.5 miles away)

http://www.artfestival.com/festivals/downtown.dunedin-craft-festival

Pasco County Fair - 7 Days of Family Fun with Midway Rides, Awesome Fair Food, Free Daily Entertainment, Livestock Shows, Etc. (39.5 miles away) 

https://www.pascocountyfair.com/

Taking place on the waterfront street course in downtown St. Petersburg, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is among the most respected motorsports events in North America and features a week-long festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, live entertainment and interactive activities.

http://www.gpstpete.com/

The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake.

https://flstrawberryfestival.com/

The Dunedin Seafood and Music Festival welcomes individuals of all ages. Friends, family, kids, and pets will enjoy Edgewater Park’s marina views and eclectic downtown vibes. The picturesque views of the sunset, a nice spring sea breeze, and the backdrop filled with sailboats, powerboats, and commercial vessels will calm your soul and feed your spirt.

https://www.dunedinseafoodfestival.com/

Hyde Park Village Art Fair - The brick-lined streets of historic Hyde Park will once again come alive with eye-popping art during the Hyde Park Village Art Fair.  Stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry, photography, ceramics and more from the 100 exhibitors on showcase during the free event.

http://www.artfestival.com/cities/tampa

Swampfest offers a variety of food vendors, arts & crafts vendors and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!

https://swampfestweekiwachee.com/

Highland game days take place in many cities but there's nothing like those held in Dunedin, a town founded by two Scotsmen in the 1800s with tons of Scottish pride still today. With pipe bands, traditional dancing and athletics, you'll feel like you've landed in Scotland for the day. Enjoy food, music, and shop for a traditional kilt to take home as a souvenir.

http://dunedinhighlandgames.com/

PGA TOUR's Valspar Championship - Whether you're an occasional hacker with a wicked slice or a weekend warrior with a low handicap, there's nothing more exciting than watching the pros play. You have that opportunity each Spring as the PGA TOUR's Tampa Bay Championship comes to Sandbar Vacation Rentals area. The tournament takes place at the renowned Copperhead Course in the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, Palm Harbor, Florida.

https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/valspar-championship.html

Mainsail Art Festival is ranked one of the Top 35 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide.

https://www.mainsailart.org/

The #1 Sand Sculpting Festival in Florida.  The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival stands out as one of the best sand sculpture festivals in Florida, with world-renown sand artists entered to win the best in show with their crazy-cool sand creations.

https://sugarsandfestival.com/

SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL takes place in Tampa each Memorial Day Weekend.  This festival is headlined by some of the biggest names in electronic dance music.  Ages 18+ - 3pm-midnight. 

https://smftampa.com/

Celebrate Greek heritage and culture at The Opa! Palooza Greek Festival, held at  Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. The event will feature live music, dancing, seminars, workshops, food, pastries, spirits, a kids' play area with games, and much more….all Greek-style of course!

https://spongedocks.net/opapalooza.htm

The City of Tarpon Springs hosts an annual 4th of July community picnic followed by fireworks after sunset. FREE food, music and fun!

https://spongedocks.net/tarpon-springs-4th-of-july.htm

Super Boat International is the premier national and international sanctioning body for offshore powerboat racing around the world. Many beach-going spectators enjoy the races from Clearwater Beach's powder white sand. From race team meet-and-greets to the super boat parade and one of a kind Clearwater Beach cuisine, this festival is guaranteed to be bigger better and faster than ever!!!

https://www.clearwatersuperboat.com/

Ahoy Mates! This is the boating sales event of the season. Chart your course to the Tampa Bay Boat Show. This grand event showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, the latest in boating and fishing supplies... great accessories too. This three-day sales event offers a great way to see and compare all available makes and models in one location.

http://www.tampaboatshow.com/

Florida's West Coast Premier 3-Day Bike Fest features live music, a poker run, lots of beer, bike shows & contest, bikini contest and more.  

https://www.coteeriverbikefest.org/

Every fall in October, for one special weekend only, Clearwater Beach closes Baymont Street for Frenchy’s annual Stone Crab Weekend. Stone Crab Weekend began over 30 years ago as a way for Frenchy to give back to his loyal customers by offering world famous Florida Stone Crab at cost.

http://www.stonecrabweekend.com/

Celebrating with German cheer, dancing and singing, this festival celebrates cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

http://www.oktoberfesttampa.com/

Suncoast Jazz Festival - Come Play With Us on the Beautiful Clearwater Beach.  Five indoor venues. Music from morning into the late evening. FREE PARKING and complimentary Jolly Trolley shuttles between hotels and venues.

https://www.suncoastjazzfestival.com/

Greater Pinellas Country Fair provides a forum for residents of Pinellas County to showcase their livestock and crops, including backyard chicken coops, rabbits, honeybees, goats, horses and more, as well as container, organic, community and vertical gardens.  It features products such as baking, canning, photography, agriculture, horticulture, and more. It is all about good, wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competitions, community pride, and educational experiences for the whole family.

http://www.pinellasfair.org/

The Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival presented by the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation is an annual event centered around Traditional and Contemporary Celtic music and both local and national craft beer.

http://www.dunedincelticmusicfestival.com/

Homosassa Art Craft And Seafood Fest features a display of products such as handmade jewelry, home decor, clothing, body care products, glass art, gourmet treats, and much more.  Most come for the seafood.  

https://homosassaseafoodfestival.org/

St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast!

https://www.stpeteboatshow.com

Cigar Heritage Festival -  This four-day event includes a cigar making contest, the rolling of a world-record-setting cigar, a cigar factory open house where members of the community are invited to tour local factories, and a daytime parade drawing over 16,000 people. It is a celebration put on by the cigar industry to thank its workers and the Tampa community.

https://www.yborcitycigarfestival.com/