Tampa Riverfest is a massive family friendly festival that spans the entire length of Tampa's Riverwalk, showcasing Tampa's cultural institutions, local musicians and restaurants.
Tampa Riverfest is a public, two-day, free event that is held the first weekend in May each year, and thus year, Riverfest returns Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th, 2023.
The festival spans the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features 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.
