Though the Tampa Riverfest was sidelined for the past two years because of the pandemic, the non-profit Friends of the Riverwalk is happy to announce the family-friendly event is back!
Starting on Friday, May 6 through Saturday, May 7, all are invited to the Tampa Riverwalk to enjoy this free event that showcases the sights and sounds of Tampa through cultural institutions, local music, restaurants, and more.
Here’s an overview of this year’s Tampa Riverfest events:
Friday, May 6, 2022
Taste of the Riverwalk (Curtis Hixon Park)
- Live Music 4 – 10 p.m.
- Beer Tents 4 – 10 p.m.
- Vendor Market 4 – 10 p.m.
- Dessert Trucks 4 – 10 p.m.
- VIP Tent 4 – 10 p.m. (Wristband Required – $)
- Taste of the Riverwalk 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. ($)
- Hot Air Balloon Glow 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Closing Headliner Band (The Raydio Band) 8:30 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Curtis Hixon Park
- Live Music 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Beer Tents 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Vendor Market 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Dessert Trucks 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Wiener Dog Derby 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tacofest 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. ($)
- VIP Tent 4 – 10 p.m. (Wristband Required – $)
- Hot Air Balloon Glow 8:30 – 9 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Closing Headliner Band (The Ultimate Lenny Kravitz Experience) 8:30 – 10 p.m.
Water Works Park
- Urban Kai Paddle Invasion & Races 8:30 a.m. & 8:45 a.m.
- Food Trucks 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Yoga in the Park 9 – 10 a.m. (rain or shine)
- Hillsborough County Schools Music Performances 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Lantern Workshops 4 – 7 p.m. ($)
- Tampa Bay Pride Band Spring Concert 7 p.m.
- Inaugural Riverfest Lantern Parade 8:30 p.m.
Visit The Tampa Riverwalk website for additional details about Tampa Riverfest!
