At 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday, pig out at the 13th Annual Suncoast Credit Union Pig Jam in Plant City. Nothing boar-ing about it, the Jam is set to serve up meats from amateur and professional BBQ teams. Participants will grill, smoke and cook away for $16,450 in prizes, and they're able to win in four categories: barbecue ribs, barbecue port, beef brisket and chicken. Snow cones, cookies, cold beer, live music and games for kids also add to the fun. Parking costs $5. Free, money for food and drink. 1500 S. Park Road, Plant City, 813-754-3707.
Relax with a view and vino in hand from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the St. Pete Beach Wine Experience. Guests will sample more than 100 wines on the St. Pete Beach Community Center's terrace level to benefit local community schools and organizations. Munch on hors d’oeuvres from Mazzaro's Italian Market and take home a bottle of wine or two at reduced prices. $75 in advance, $80 at the door. 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach, 727-363-9245.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, regionites may celebrate Florida foods and more at the 2nd Annual Old Florida Food and Folk Fest in Odessa. Learn about the state's old-school charm through cooking presentations and tour the Cee Bee’s Citrus grove. The event also promises fresh barbecue, live tunes and a screening of the documentary Local Honey, followed by a Q and A. Free, money for food and drink. 16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa, 813-792-9856.
Sip beer and spirits at the Bourbon and Brew Festival, hosted between 5 and 10 p.m. Saturday. Festgoers will have access to an unlimited tasting of 40-plus bourbon, scotch and whiskey offerings, plus brews from spots like Coppertail Brewing Co. and Rock Brothers Brewing. $45 general admission in advance, $90 VIP. 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.
This article appears in Nov 19-25, 2015.