In the market for something fun to do with your family or friends this weekend? Now that it's feeling more like Fall, so get out and about on beautiful weekends like this! Head to one of these events in St. Pete and Clearwater and be a part of the community!
31st Annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival
The 31st Annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival will take place along Dodecanese Blvd on November 9-11, 2018. With plenty of tasty choices to please everyone’s palate, including non-seafood items for land lubbers, you won't be at a loss for options. Continuous live music will be offered all weekend long featuring local and regional musicians. New this year are specifically-selected artisans, craftsmen and other vendors will show and sell nautical and food related art, crafts, fishing apparel, kitchen and cooking items, samples... and much more!
The Smart Ride Send Off Party with Eureka
It's time to send the boys off! Please join SMART Ride 15 team Red Ribbon Cyclists in welcoming Eureka O'Hara from RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 9 and 10 for our Rider Send Off Party. As always, there's no cover at Enigma! Enjoy two performances at 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. lead by Hostess PheYonce Montrese! Along with Jaeda Fuentes, Adriana Sparkle, Dixie Lynn Michaels, Victoria Michaels, Bryan Wayne (Brianna Summers) and a special guest performance from Eureka O'Hara's sister and the pepper to her salt Faytriana Evans!
Ribfest 2018
This three-day charity fundraiser helps a variety of youth-oriented causes. Ribfest features the best BBQ ribbers in the world, and new this year you'll see a variety of other food offerings as well. Barenaked Ladies and Josh Turner will appear on The Main Stage Saturday and Sunday, plus plenty of fun activities for kids in the Family Fun Zone!
3 Daughters Food Truck Rally
Bring your friends and family! Come out on Friday, November 9 from 5-11 p.m. 3 Daughters Brewing has rescheduled their National Food Truck Day celebration benefiting Habitat for Humanity!
Tanya Tucker Live in Concert at The Stockyard
A defining voice of country music and a modern day legend, Tanya Tucker inspired many female artists who still top the charts today. From the signature classic songs to the unforgettable sass and soul of her voice, Tucker has paved a path in country music and beyond through an unprecedented level of success and continues her longevity today due to a natural, undeniable talent.
Doors Open @ 7 p.m. 18+UP, general admission online $25, at door $32. Premium ticket online $45, VIP ticket online $85.
Pooch & Hooch Festival
The patio at Kozuba & Sons Distillery will be host to a mini-Canine Carnival to support Friends of Strays. Bring your pooch and enjoy an afternoon of games and contests for dogs and people, and learn more about dog-friendly and dog-focused businesses.
* Sample cocktails tastings from Kozuba and Sons Distillery!
* Local craft beers from Pinellas Ale Works and 81Bay Brewing Co.!
* Games and contests for dogs and people!
* Carnival-style people treats!
* Exciting pet-themed vendors!
Canine Caricatures will be there taking orders for one of a kind artwork staring your pets!
Chowder Challenge V
Taste the best chowder that area chefs have to offer and vote for your favorite with golden coins provided in your entry packet. Your ticket to this year’s Chowder Challenge will allow you to taste all chowders and vote for your favorite. You may also purchase tickets for beer, wine, soda and water as well as an array of home made desserts baked with love by Pass-A-Grille Woman’s Club members. Tables and chairs are provided!
Out and About Manners Class
This four-week Out and About Manners class at Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill teaches your dog how fun it can be to follow cues while out on the town with you. You may be surprised at how readily your dog can learn new things -- it’s all about consistency and valuable reinforcement. Untrained adolescent and adult dogs can become easily distracted by their environment, which is why this class focuses on important impulse-control exercises. Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill dog park is a green escape in the heart of Downtown St. Pete that provides a safe place for pups to play & relax (pup parents too) with healthy dog treats and food, and of course, food and drinks for pet owners.
Dunedin Wines The Blues
The Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association presents the 28th Annual Dunedin Wines the Blues Saturday, Nov. 10, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Dunedin. This signature event for the city is a festival bring top blues music artists from around the country, with three stages holding non-stop performances starting at 1:00 p.m.