Absolutely one of the worst crab cakes I ever had. Seriously $20 for mush. Save yourself the entry…read morefee snd go to a local place for good food. i've been to county fairs that have better.

Hands down, the best local event I have been to in a while. The quality of vendors, in addition to…read moretheir pricing, was fantastic. True value for your money, specially if you took advantage of the VIP Mermaid tickets! I got to try samples from 6 different Florida distilleries, all which had at least 3-4 different samples to offer (some had many more) in addition to 1 (or 2!) full cocktails -- all included with your VIP ticket. Definitely snatching these next year again. Best yet? THE VENUE! I have been to too many local events that took place in locations not appropriate to fit the amount of patrons that attended. All the green spaces used for the event by the St Pete pier offered the right amount of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy the delicacies with fantastic views. 10/10!

Husband got us VIP tickets for Nude Nite in Tampa. The early entrance was not worth the extra…read moremoney. We were done with all the exhibits within half hour. Most of the art was of nude women with only a handful of nude men. The venue had 4 restrooms. Three were for anyone to use & the fourth was for "women only". No "men only" restrooms. I don't like sharing restrooms with men. The venue also had very limited bench seating to rest if needed. I've been to NYC nude art shows, exhibits & museums with my husband and they are second to none.

I have gone to nude resort and it was a boring experience...but it was only 20 dollars spent so I…read moredidn't miss much

Definitely our first time coming! We came with the girlies, they were a little fussy over the hour…read moredrive but once we arrived all they needed was food. It was not too overly crowded and there was a nice breeze. The lines for food were not as bad as people said "very long". No, not at all! We got some seafood and my parents got some kabobs. Very dog friendly! Very beautiful and cute little dogs. Tried to catch some but their owners just pass by faster than I can snap a pic haha we passed a DJ and they had life performances yes. Though I will say parking wasn't very um convenient. Though when down town at these events well it never really is right. Above all was a very good event, lots of food and lists of business selling their unique items. Was fun... just got hot and that's when it's time to go.

This was my first time at this event and I was astounded how many tents there were. The crowds…read morewere crazy and it was hard to make your way through the park. There was a great variety of craft items. The row of food trucks was very cool, but the lines were incredibly long and I am not good at waiting, so we didn't eat there. We really came for the music, but decided it was just too crowded and crazy to enjoy ourselves. I must be getting old!!!!

Why 5 stars? Because this is was the end-all, be-all for beer…read more --- --- --- There's no better place to be if you're a beer lover. WOW! I don't know if I could name one local brewery that wasn't at this festival... plus, there were many home brewers, and soon-to-be breweries here as well. What an amazing job on bringing the entire community together! I tried just about every non IPA at the festival, and briefly chatted with just about every brewer. I think the longest I ever waited in line was about 45 seconds. What a lovely change of pace compared to other popular beer festivals with long lines for each pour. I heard that the food situation was a bit rough, but luckily, I had just eaten before coming out. Regardless, I'm kicking myself for not knowing about this event until now. It's unbelievable, and I'll never miss it again.

I had a great time at this rare beer festival. So many great breweries were represented: Cigar…read moreCity, Terrapin, Darwin, Southern, Funky Buddha, Shipyard & Intuition Ale Works, just to name a few. But I have to say, my favorite beers tasted were from newcomer Croxbone, a ghost pepper beer which was spicy and intriguing, yet well balanced and an excellent mango saison. It was very nice in the Florida heat to attend an indoor festival at the Coliseum, and the crowd was enthusiastic but not rowdy. The live music was a nice touch as well. The three hour time period seemed a little on the short side but there was a VIP access option of an additional hour.

Thanks to Yelp I won tickets. Otherwise, I am confused why one has to pay for admission, than all…read moreof their food at the food truck fest. I love this new venue since it is by the water. But seeing that it was scorching hot, there still wasn't too much shade to be found. I would suggest this be in the winter when it is cooler. I think it would be perfect in January/ February after all the holidays are over. I would also suggest there be areas for misting tents if it is going to be in the hot months of Florida. That would help people feel more refreshed, and more inclined to keep going through. It's hard for me to have an appetite if I can't refresh somewhere close by. I did get to try the Vietnamese coffee from the Pho truck. I loved it, but it was super small just because it was basically ice. I also has the lobster roll from Surf and Turf. It was okay, but I didn't love that it was mostly kale. My hubby had a burger from one of the trucks and loved it because he felt quite full from the fries and huge burger. I have now had my fair share of food truck fests, and I am glad I have checked this off my list twice. (I was also at the one in the Spring at the Florida State Fairgrounds.) This one definitely seemed to have more offerings. Some of my favorites that I also saw were Mmmbap, Mr. C'S Grilled Cheese, and Leanne's Cheesecakes. They also had bbq, Jamaican food, Filipino food, Portuguese, & German, just to name a few.

My family and I had fun at the rally. It was really too hot to stay that long, but we made the most…read moreof it while we were there. The number of food trucks here was insane! Too many choices and you couldn't try everything. Got food from Aloha to Go, Willy T's Crab Shack, and Jamaica Jamaica. And then we were too full to eat anymore lol. Wish there were sampler sized portions and prices available at the trucks so we could have tried more. Everything we had was delicious though! Will definitely have to visit Aloha to Go's restaurant soon. And that Jamaican patty/coconut bread..YUM. I believe they are based out of Orlando though. Event seemed very organized. We were able to get our passes quickly when we arrived (thanks Candy!). There were plenty of garbage bins along the road. Got to say hi to some fellow Yelpers while we were there and stopped by the Yelp tent of course lol. Couldn't stay for any of the performances unfortunately. Heard there will be another one sometime in spring of next year at this same location. Might have to check it out again.

I had a really great time at this show. While they had made some concessions to the pandemic, like…read morerequiring masks, and trying to have everybody go one way (which did not work), and limiting attendance (I think, but could not tell) I do feel they could have made the aisles wider, instead of sticking booths so closely to both sides of the sidewalk. That being said, I really did like the quality and variety of artists present. I find it boring going to art shows that have too many jewelry booths or too many watercolors artists, etc. I ended up buying a painting, a necklace, 2 gourd mice, and a mug. My friend bought a silk jacket and a gorgeous lazy Susan. I loved that their prices were way more reasonable than what you find at the more high end art shows like Gasparilla Festival of the Art. Like all art shows in the area - get there early! It gets really crowded. Fortunately there were plenty of parking garages nearby, and we only had to walk 2 blocks. I am definitely adding this show to my yearly rotation of art shows.

Great location with many visitors. Organization was one of the worst. No provision of parking to…read moreunload and then to load. Few places to park had trailer vans parked all day Friday.

As the Seafood and music festival has grown, so has the venue location. The '26 rendition was…read moreheld at the Sarasota Fairgrounds on Ringling off Fruitville. Now known as Sarasota Seafood and Music festival. Lots of food- seafood, hamburgers and carnival fried food plus bands and many merchants. I got a plate of jambalaya (a bit too salty) but loaded with sausage and shrimp (good deal for $20). Lots of beer options to wash it down(beer vendors took credit cards). Free parking and admission although you need to buy tickets for food.

This Seafood Festival is much better than the Tampa one we went to…read more There is a new parking garage in town for .50 an hour and your dog is welcome. I think the walkways are too hot for their paws right now, however people have pets here. We ordered a 3 item platter to share with Grouper, Coconut Shrimp and Jambalaya. We were happy with the $24.00 price and the food was very good. The Grouper needed another minute of cook time, it was still fresh and mild. The Jambalaya had Mahi in it and Sausage which was flavorful. There is a stage with live music that adds to the events fun factor and admission is free!

We recently visited and were excited based on everything advertised, especially the U-pick flowers…read moreand the BOGO ticket promotion. The farm itself is nice and offers a variety of activities, food stations, and areas to explore, so there's definitely a lot for families to enjoy. However, our experience was disappointing due to inconsistent information and lack of clarity. The website stated the morning of our visit that flower picking was no longer available, which was one of the main reasons we chose to come. Additionally, there was confusion around the BOGO promotion. Members of our group who arrived about 30 minutes earlier were able to purchase and use the deal, but when we arrived, we were told it was only valid on Friday. This was frustrating, as it didn't align with what others in our party experienced that same day, and resulted in us paying more for the same entry. We understand that policies and availability can change, but clearer communication and consistency would make a big difference. With multiple paid options throughout the farm, honoring the promotion or offering some flexibility would have been a good gesture. Overall, it's a nice place with a lot to offer, but the inconsistencies took away from what could have been a great experience

We recently celebrated my daughter's birthday at the farm and had such a wonderful experience!…read moreEverything was beautiful and the atmosphere made it such a fun place for a kids' party. A huge shoutout to Penelope, who took such great care of us during the party. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and brought such a fun, positive energy the whole time. She made sure everything ran smoothly and helped make the day stress-free for us as parents. We're so grateful for the experience and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to host a birthday party or family outing. Thank you for helping make my daughter's day so special!

My son's new hobby is thrifting. We were in the area for a sporting event and had some time to…read morekill. I found this spot on a Google Maps search. This is a big location. It is two stories. We were greeted immediately upon entry. There is A LOT to see. It is a well organized place. Items in glasses cases were labeled so that you knew how to request a key to view items. There is an elevator as well as a stairway to go to the 2nd floor. Lots of items to browse through. Some items were really pricey and in my opinion, not truly worth it. Some items were rare, and definitely worth the price tag. We weren't on the lookout for anything specific, so we didn't purchase anything, but enjoyed our experience.

This was an absolute treat! This location has two floors of antiques with various vendors. They had…read moreeverything from little pieces of jewelry, flatware, tableware, dolls, toys, purses, clothing, signage, jewelry, and so much more. There were certainly a lot to enjoy while visiting this shop. The staff was very sweet and friendly and quickly offering assistance. Overall, this location was absolutely filled with many trinkets, however, I felt it may be a little overpriced. All in all it is definitely worth a visit.

What a lovely way to spend a summer day! The farm currently has u pick sunflowers as well as…read moreadditional flowers and vegetables. The cost is per stem and very affordable. A really nice touch is you can buy a jar to bring your flower homes in water, which was awesome to help preserve them. Before you pick, they give a quick educational overview so you know the best flowers to pick. Mine lasted over a week which was incredible.

We went to Sweet Fields Farm for the pumpkin patch. It was about a 40-minute drive away, and when…read morewe arrived, we saw the parking lot was almost full, indicating that it's a popular destination. The farm's entry fee was $14 per person, and the pumpkin patch was beautifully decorated, offering great photo opportunities. Beyond the Pumpkin Patch, Farm offers other activities for children to enjoy. These include interacting with various animals, participating in a hayride for a tour of the farm, and more. The farm also offers freshly made apple cider vinegar, which is perfect to try. On our visit, there were also chicken and pizza food trucks for lunch, making it easy to enjoy a meal while exploring the farm. We enjoyed our visit to Sweetfields farm, as it offered a variety of activities that the children particularly enjoyed.