Tampa Bay 420 events include burrito eating contest, warehouse parties and more

Not everyone spends 4/20 getting stoned at home and sitting on the couch, and that’s obvious when you consider the seasonal events happening in April. We’ve been compiling 4/20 events around Tampa Bay and have a few to share below. From casinos and art shows to weed-themed movies and burrito eating contests, we’re betting that more of these will pop up over the next week or so.

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Xtreme Tacos Stoner Burrito Eating Contest Take your munchie skills to the next level at this annual burrito eating contest, where folks attempt to tackle its foot-and-a-half-long burrito stuffed with eater’s choice of carnitas, al pastor, pork belly or barbacoa (or fried cauliflower and mushrooms for the vegans). The reward? A $100 gift card and free beer. Competitors must purchase their stoner burritos by April 19 to secure their spot in the contest. And if you’re not interested in participating, there will still be a 4/20 party happening at the taqueria where you can cheer on your favorite burrito-eater. Saturday, April 20. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Xtreme Tacos, 5609 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. @xtremetacosinc on Facebook

30th annual Pesto Festo Sweetwater Organic Farm celebrates a different type of green at its annual springtime fundraiser this month. In addition to drinks and good eats like pesto pasta, zoodles and pesto pizza, Pesto Festo 2024 also features live music, kids activities, a silent auction, raffles, a drum circle and other basil-themed festivities. Locally-brewed kombucha, beer and wine will be on tap, too. Funds raised help continue the community-ran organic farm’s mission of “exploring ecological interconnections, practicing appropriate land stewardship and mastering sustainable agriculture techniques.”Saturday, April 20. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. $50-$60.Sweetwater Organic Farm, 6942 West Comanche Ave.,Tampa. sweetwater-organic.org

4-20 Smoke & Mirrors Fundraiser The Mad Monk art collective is working to become a nonprofit, it’s hosting a daytime 4-20 market with bands, munchies, vendors, artists, an art raffe and scavenger hunt. The party turns up after the sun does down with DJs and lasers from a company that’s done lights at Epcot Italy, Bonnaroo and more.
Saturday, April 20, 3 p.m. $40 & up. The Graffiti Gallery. 2634 Emerson Ave. S, St. Petersburg. themadmonk.art

4/20 Warehouse party at The Factory The Factory turns into an enchanted forest (thing elves, fairies, mushrooms) while the Unicorn Tears Sound System pumps out house and techno for a party that also features full bars, vendors, visuals, performers and the Bliss Lounge. Yoga starts at 7:30 p.m. if you’re an earlybird. Saturday, April 20. 7:30 p.m. $25 & up. The Factory St. Pete. 2622 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. @thefactorystpete on Facebook

420 Wonderland+Canna Casino I’ve been working on my “Rockstar” 250 mg THC gummy ring from Bliss for a full week. The wellness market is always popping up at festivals across Tampa Bay, and for the holiday it turns the Dale Mabry Highway location into a Mad Hatter casino (for entertainment only) complete with hold ‘em, blackjack, roulette, plus raffles, munchies, samples, live music, tarot and more. blisswellnessmarket.com. Saturday, April 20. 2 p.m.-7 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Bliss Wellness Market. 13721 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.  blisswellnessmarket.com

"Reefer Madness" at Screen Door Cinema Head out to Ybor City for the rare chance to see the infamous, anti-marijuana film "Reefer Madness" at Ybor City's resident microcinema.  Described as a " hilarious romp through the American establishment’s bottomless paranoia," the 1936 cult classic follows a group of teens who are peer pressured into trying weed for the first time,  instantly become addicted, and go on a crime spree of hit and runs, manslaughter, murder and more. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. Saturday, April 20. Screen Door: An Ybor City Microcinema, 1624 E 7th Ave. #228, Ybor City. ybormicrocinema.org

Ecofest Earth Day Learning Gate Community School and Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry have teamed up for a full-day of family-friendly earth-centric events including tree giveaways from the City of Tampa, STEM booths, green workshops, food trucks and more. Saturday, April 20. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover. Museum of Science and Industry. 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. learninggate.org

Harmony & High Spirits Artisanal vendors, spiritual artifacts and more are part of the agenda in Largo along with an open mic and live music, community bonding, and a kava ceremony. “Rest assured that our event prioritizes a safe and inclusive space for all attendees, fostering respect, acceptance, and unity among diverse individuals,” organizers told CL. Saturday, April 20. 8 p.m. No cover. All 5 Elements Kava Lounge and Metaphysical Shop, 12682 Starkey Rd, Largo. all5elements.net

Motherland Music Festival Williams Park can pack people in, and for their first outing, organizers of Motherland Music Festival hope folks come out “to celebrate the desired human value of Unified Diversity.” So no angry stoners when artists from the Ancestral Funk family (which includes songwriter Siobhan Monique, The Negro Ninjaz Band, choreographer Charles Smith and more) take over. Saturday, April 20. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $40 & up. Williams Park, St. Petersburg. @motherlandexperience on Facebook

Record Store Day 2024 Every day can be 4/20 when you have a go-to record store, and local shops across the country celebrate their independence this month, and especially on Record Store Day (RSD). In St. Petersburg, Planet Retro Records (226 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N) is rolling out loads of used vinyl to go along with RSD exclusives, and just a five-minute drive away, Daddy Kool is pulling out all the stops. Now in the warehouse arts district, DK has a full on concert lineup of four bands—including soulful songwriter Kristopher James, Billy Summer’s rock and roll project Florida, plus harp-and-drum based jazz outfit Katara—along with cannabis pop up shops, food and drink, and more. More information is available via @daddykoolrecords on Instagram and @planetretrostpete on Facebook.

Secret Stash Party w/DJ Donnie Luv There are a lot of things not allowed at Shuffle, including dogs and smoking weed. Still, the six-year-old Tampa Heights neighborhood bar and sports emporium is hosting an homage to everyone’s “secret stash.” Soundtracking the festivities is DJ Donnie Luv (pictured), founder of St. Pete’s Official 7/27 Day and member of the Bay area’s Slugged Sounds rap and producer collective.
Saturday, April 20. 4:20 p.m. Shuffle, 2612 Tampa St., Tampa. @tampashuffle on Facebook

Sesh St. Pete It’s no surprise that a restaurant and brewery literally named after a smoke session would offer 4/20-themed food and drink specials all month-long. A few of its “sesh”-themed offerings include a peanut butter and jelly cocktail, a “Reefer’s Cups” stout, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos mozzarella sticks and the massive “spliff” burrito.
Specials offered throughout the end of April. Sesh St. Pete, 2221 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. @seshstpete on Instagram

Shaner’s Smoke Sesh @ Foodie Labs Smoke before and then get smoked when you show up to Foodie Labs where Mikey Shaner of Shaner's Surf & Turf is running a smoker filled with wings, pork, mac and cheese, and smoked bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers. A stoner’s delight for sure, but there’ll be beer for all the neanderthals out there. Saturday, April 20. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. No cover (register for special offers). Foodie Labs. 515 22nd St. S. Suite 130., St. Petersburg. @thefoodielabs on Facebook

St. Pete French Fry Festival Keep your buzz going downtown with dozens of local food trucks throwing down their best and greasiest eats, plus a variety of desserts and craft beer to choose from. Just a handful of Tampa Bay-based food trucks that will be there include: Ubuntu, Divinos Tacos, Salt’s Hot Chicken, Fo’Cheezy, Funnel Vision, Charm City Eats and Westchase BBQ. Saturday, April 20. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover. Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. @gulftobayfta on Facebook

St. Pete Opera: Bella Voce Party Like It’s the 1960s St. Pete Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Bella Voce, happens on 4/20 this year, and while there are no guarantees on whether or not you’ll be ejected to sparking one up at the Morean Center for Clay, the company is putting on what it calls its “Grooviest Gala Ever” featuring “a kaleidoscopic mix of 60s memories.” Tickets include appetizers, two entrees, full bar and a goodie bag (VIP gets even more). Saturday, April 20. 6 p.m. $150 & up. Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. stpeteopera.org

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