This is a local carnival/festival for the church. Hey bring in tons of vendors and rides and…read moreusually host it three day weekend. Wristbands are the way to go there available for purchase at the church and of course at festival.

Husband got us VIP tickets for Nude Nite in Tampa. The early entrance was not worth the extra…read moremoney. We were done with all the exhibits within half hour. Most of the art was of nude women with only a handful of nude men. The venue had 4 restrooms. Three were for anyone to use & the fourth was for "women only". No "men only" restrooms. I don't like sharing restrooms with men. The venue also had very limited bench seating to rest if needed. I've been to NYC nude art shows, exhibits & museums with my husband and they are second to none.

I have gone to nude resort and it was a boring experience...but it was only 20 dollars spent so I…read moredidn't miss much

Shrimp and grits. The grits were stone grits, they were seasoned to the point where they were…read moreyellow. And the shrimp was plump and juicy. Very delicious.!

Nice venue. Parking, even though free was delayed due to giving out a coupon to every car. Took…read moreabout 30 minutes in line to get there. Food was expensive and you had to buy currency at centralized stations to get food. Very inefficient. Great entertainment. Nice selection of vendors and services in the community represented.. Bring your patience to get in and your wallet if you want to eat.

Absolutely one of the worst crab cakes I ever had. Seriously $20 for mush. Save yourself the entry…read morefee snd go to a local place for good food. i've been to county fairs that have better.

Hands down, the best local event I have been to in a while. The quality of vendors, in addition to…read moretheir pricing, was fantastic. True value for your money, specially if you took advantage of the VIP Mermaid tickets! I got to try samples from 6 different Florida distilleries, all which had at least 3-4 different samples to offer (some had many more) in addition to 1 (or 2!) full cocktails -- all included with your VIP ticket. Definitely snatching these next year again. Best yet? THE VENUE! I have been to too many local events that took place in locations not appropriate to fit the amount of patrons that attended. All the green spaces used for the event by the St Pete pier offered the right amount of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy the delicacies with fantastic views. 10/10!

This was my first year attending the Sunshine Music Festival at Vinoy Park in downtown St Pete, and…read moreI thoroughly enjoyed a day of great bands! Between two stages keeping the live music going all day, the sets were primarily rock-based, including bands with heavy soul & jazz influences. The selection of artists was outstanding, and I only wished the weather was warmer so we could have stayed later into the night. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but once we accepted the fact that we'd have to walk several blocks, we found plenty of free public parking in lots north of the beach volleyball nets. The entrance was not as far south as I've seen for other ticketed festivals & events at Vinoy Park, yet with only two gates, we had quite a wait to get inside, hours after the event began. Interestingly, one gate's line was long but very orderly, while the other gate was a chaotic mob of people with no visible movement. I chose the civilized line. Bags were checked & we were wanded, but security wasn't as tight as the slowly-moving line indicated. We were able to bring our own chairs & easily found a spot in the grass near the main stage. Lots of local food trucks were on-site, along with beer, wine & cocktails at separate booths, plus many vendors selling jewelry, shirts, sweaters, hats, etc. The alcohol options were rather broad for a festival, but unfortunately, cash-only. Luckily, I did have enough cash to share two 24oz domestic beers with hubs ($11 each, Miller Lite or Yung lingerie cans). FYI, an ATM was available, but I didn't check the fees. And merchandise vendors did accept cards. Port-a-potties were plentiful at the south end of the park, with minimal wait. They were well-stocked but still nasty. Hubs said he saw a hand-washing station but I didn't & was glad I'd brought hand-sanitizer. Vinoy Park was a beautiful setting for the Sunshine Music Festival, with a relaxed vibe & great music. What a fun afternoon! I'm definitely interested in attending again next year.

The St Pete waterfront is a fun place to attend a music festival. Although it was a little chilly…read morethat day, the music was great, with a lot of variety. Many vendors were set up selling food, as well as lots hippie type items. There was alcohol for sale for those who like to drink, and plenty of port-a-potties. Nearby parking was very scarce, so walking was mandatory. The scenery was nice, though, overlooking the water. I would like to attend again.

I love how artsy fartsy St. Pete is! You really can come back over and over and always find…read moresomething new. Whether it is a hand painted local artist drawing on a building, a super detailed mural, or an art gallery somewhere. Every step you take, you will find something. I didn't come for the festival per se, but I came to see what is left from it. Beautiful art on the walls are everywhere especially on Central Ave. and in the back of Central Ave. You can take a paid tour, or just do your own. Everything I see makes me smile, and I wish I could be as artistic drawing wise as I am with coming up with the ideas. I'm happy we can see them here every where we go.

"Leave a Message". Wow!!! These artists leave a message in the City of St. Petersburg. We like to…read morethanks all the sponsors who support the art and make our city beautiful. If you want to graffiti why not make it as an art for people to enjoy. The Shine Mural wall art is something that you should not miss in this city. I am a fan for this type of art that is lasting. You can enjoy the art while you walking the street. This year something to remember is our old city pier will be demolished and a new pier will be build to last for another 100 years. Who know the old pier is the upside down pyramid. There are so many of my favorites in my book while we are visiting. There is one piece of art make good use of corner wall and make it become table edge. There is an awesome shark tooth attack. I have attached the newest painted pieces in the photo that you just need to follow the printed address for locations. Some of the old painting that you may encounter and they are very good. I would say go enjoy yourself if you want to make this a jogging trail.

This was such a great experience! We did the Murder Mystery ride and it was amazing! The…read morecharacters were engaging and involved the audience in solving the murder in a fun way. The staff was friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious! Highly recommend this experience!

We had high expectations for the North Pole Express at the Florida Railroad Museum, but…read moreunfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The weather was extremely poor, which significantly affected the event, yet it still went on without any real adjustments or consideration for guest comfort. Long waits in the cold and rain, general disorganization, and a lack of clear direction made the evening stressful rather than enjoyable -- especially for families with children. The overall experience did not come close to what was advertised or priced. When we reached out afterward, customer service was slow and unresponsive, and a refund was denied despite the circumstances. The alternative offered was a future-use gift card, which isn't helpful if you're unable to return. To make matters worse, the amount offered didn't even match what we actually paid. Between the event itself and the way concerns were handled afterward, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience. We would not recommend this event based on how it was run and how customer issues were addressed.

Why 5 stars? Because this is was the end-all, be-all for beer…read more --- --- --- There's no better place to be if you're a beer lover. WOW! I don't know if I could name one local brewery that wasn't at this festival... plus, there were many home brewers, and soon-to-be breweries here as well. What an amazing job on bringing the entire community together! I tried just about every non IPA at the festival, and briefly chatted with just about every brewer. I think the longest I ever waited in line was about 45 seconds. What a lovely change of pace compared to other popular beer festivals with long lines for each pour. I heard that the food situation was a bit rough, but luckily, I had just eaten before coming out. Regardless, I'm kicking myself for not knowing about this event until now. It's unbelievable, and I'll never miss it again.

I had a great time at this rare beer festival. So many great breweries were represented: Cigar…read moreCity, Terrapin, Darwin, Southern, Funky Buddha, Shipyard & Intuition Ale Works, just to name a few. But I have to say, my favorite beers tasted were from newcomer Croxbone, a ghost pepper beer which was spicy and intriguing, yet well balanced and an excellent mango saison. It was very nice in the Florida heat to attend an indoor festival at the Coliseum, and the crowd was enthusiastic but not rowdy. The live music was a nice touch as well. The three hour time period seemed a little on the short side but there was a VIP access option of an additional hour.

Nice location, glad they have music on the weekends. Wine tasting was $18.79 for 4 tastings!…read more Pretty pricey for mediocre wine. We enjoyed sitting outdoors so that was nice but for the prices - no way would I go back. Too bad...this place has a beautiful outdoors & I like that they are having music but the prices they are charging do not make it worth it for me to go back.....

On our drive back home from the pumpkin patch, we came across Fiorelli Winery and decided to stop…read moreby for a drink. I'm not a wine drinker so I ordered a recommended Rose first, then a canned beer. My wife tried 2 different wines. She was happy with her choices. We didn't try the food. The bar area was cozy, and the bartender was sweet. We sat in the back after ordering. The weather was very nice so we enjoyed sitting outside. I'd love to visit again and try their food.

I was hoping for more but it was a fun evening. The music was great! The fireworks at the end of…read morethe end were much more than expected. When an event is call Taste of ..., you expect there to be great food with lots of choices. I was very underwhelmed by the choices. It would have been nice as if places offered small plates so that you could taste more than one place. I did try the pulled pork nachos from Jackies Bistro, they were yummy but nothing worth seeking out the restaurant. I was also sad because it was a fundraiser for All Children's but there wasn't even a table about the hospital. The venue was a little underwhelming as there wasn't much shade and the music could be clearly heard from outside the gates. There was many boats in the harbor that pulled up for the concerts. It was strange that the family area with the kids bounce houses were also outside the gates.

It was great in terms of the concert aspect! Pat Benatar was what I was excited for. There were…read morelots of restaurants that were showcased, but not many were impressive. I would say I was most impressed with Daiquiri Shak! It had tasty food for a reasonable price, unlike most of the other places. As well as the hooker tea company, which I did not know existed in St. Pete, so I will definitely be going there next time I am in St. Pete.