Looking to spice up your annual events calendar and will sometimes be in the Tampa area? Even if you aren’t close to Tampa, this annual Tampa hot air balloon festival is well worth the time it’ll take to get there! It’s called the Tampa Riverfest and is an immensely popular two-day event held the very first weekend of May every year. Full of family-friendly activities, food, events, and hot air balloons galore, this is one of the best Florida festivals and one not to be missed!

Tampa Riverfest is back and you do not want to miss out on this gargantuan family-friendly event!
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This popular Tampa hot air balloon festival takes place the first weekend of May and draws folks from all over the state and further afield.
Spanning the entire length of Tampa’s Riverwalk, this event offers tons of things to see and do.
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Its an iconic spot that showcases the beauty and culture of the Tampa area.
Come enjoy a plethora of family fun from the Taste of Riverwalk food event.
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It highlights bevy of Tampa’s finest foods that are so finger lickin' good!
And there will be lots of live music from local musicians that will be performing all weekend long.
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You can find the main stage set up in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

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But perhaps the highlight of the festival for many is the nighttime balloon glow.
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At sunset on both nights, hot air balloons will light up the night sky, creating a rainbow of neon colors against the backdrop of the city.
This two-day festival offers so much to do, from a wiener dog derby to a lantern parade.
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There is also yoga in the park as well as food-themed events.
The events taking place throughout Riverfest will be free to attend and are open to the public.
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But don't just keep this good news to yourself! Grab your significant other, family, and friends and make it a group celebration!
Are you ready to come and enjoy all of this festival fun?
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Special events in Florida simply don't get much better than the Tampa Riverfest!

Have you ever been to Tampa’s Riverfest in Florida before? If so, how did you enjoy it? Do you agree that it is one of the most exciting Florida festivals? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this two-day festival, including how to get tickets, then go to the official event website or the official event Facebook Page.

Another festival you might want to check out is the annual Waterlily festival in Vero Beach’s McKee Botanical Garden.

Need a relaxing break after all of this festival activity? How about embarking upon the Sawgrass Recreation Park Boat Ride as shown in this video:

 

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Where can we enjoy other festivals in Florida?

  • The Micanopy Fall Festival in Micanopy is an arts-centric festival and one of the best and most popular family-friendly fall events in Florida.
  • The Mount Dora Blueberry Festival in Mount Dora takes place in one of the cutest small towns in Florida.
  • The Sunrise Fall Harvest in Sunrise features a petting zoo, old-fashioned games, a pumpkin patch, rides, and more.

Read on to learn more about other exciting festivals in Florida.

Where can we find some of the best restaurants in Florida?

  • Blue Heaven in Key West is the place to go for some of the best Key Lime Pie in the state.
  • Bern's Steak House in Tampa for the past 60 years has served perfectly aged steaks to folks who come here from all over the state.
  • The Le Tub Saloon in Hollywood is a waterfront dive spot serving up some of the state’s best burgers.

Read on to learn more about more of the best restaurants in Florida.

Where can we find hidden gems in Florida?

  • The Naples Botanical Garden in Naples features a 90-acre preserve with six different cultivated gardens.
  • The Wat Mongkolratanaram Temple in Tampa is a beautiful Buddhist Thai temple on the Palm River.
  • Myakka River State Park in Sarasota features a tree canopy adventure, wildlife, airboat rides, hiking trails, and more.

Read on to learn more about other charming hidden gems in Florida.

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