Two men celebrating at an outdoor festival. The man on the left has a mullet and a large mustache, wearing a white patterned shirt. The man on the right has a long red beard, is wearing a hat, suspenders, and green shorts, and is holding a large, full beer stein aloft. Both men have their free arms raised in excitement.

Oktoberfest Tampa returns for its 16th year this weekend

Downtown’s signature Oktoberfest is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

by Emily McLaughlin and Ray Roa October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Oktoberfest Tampa is one of the city’s most beloved Oktoberfest celebrations and tops this list of local Oktoberfests happening in the Bay area throughout the month.

Food & Drink

Channelside celebrates National OJ Day with mini carnival

Cheers with samples of Florida’s native nectar in Tampa Monday afternoon for National OJ Day.

by Meaghan Habuda May 4, 2015May 14, 2025

Food & Drink

Bye, bye beards: Breweries hold shave-off for Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Ever wanted to see a beard shave-off? It happens at Cigar City April 9 to benefit pediatric cancer.

by Meaghan Habuda April 6, 2015August 17, 2023

Margarita Wars is now Tequila & Tiki Takedown - More tequila, more fun! - Get tix here

Tampa food and drink events

Oktoberfest Tampa returns for its 16th year this weekend

Channelside celebrates National OJ Day with mini carnival

Bye, bye beards: Breweries hold shave-off for Pediatric Cancer Foundation