things to do Community Events
OCTOBER 2010
CliP taMPa international Gay
and leSbian filM feStival
(813) 879-4220
www.tiglff.com
October 7-17, 2010
The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
is one of west central Florida’s premier cultural events,
drawing approximately 20,000 attendees from all over the
region and state.
nSra SoutHeaSt Street rod nationalS
(901) 452-4030
www.nsra-usa.com
October 8-10, 2010
Vintage automobile collectors from around the country
gather at the Florida State Fairgrounds for what is known
as the “largest street rod show in the southeast,” attracting
more than 1,400 pre-1949 street rods. ConGa Caliente Hyde Park villaGe enCHanted
(813) 353-8151
tree liGHtinG
GuavaWeen www.codasoundusa.com
(813) 251-3500
(813) 248-0721
November 2010
www.hydeparkvillage.net
www.cc-events.org
Something hot is sizzling in Tampa and this November,
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October 30, 2010
and this time it’s not just the sun. Join us at Al Lopez Park
Join Santa as he lights the 30-foot tree in Hyde Park
This Latin-style Halloween celebration begins with Family
from 11am-6pm for this free admission, family-oriented
Village. This event kicks off a four-week series of holiday
FunFest during the day with activities for the entire family.
event. We invite participants to experience Tampa’s
activities. Highlights include musical performances,
When dusk falls, revelry starts with the “Mama Guava
Latin culture through performances, artistic displays and
carriage rides, free photos with Santa, carolers and other
Stumble” a parade through the streets of historic Ybor City
a variety of ethnic foods. The festival is organized in
children’s activities.
and continues with concerts ranging from rock to reggae.
partnership with the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation
Department and produced by Coda Sound.
DECEMBER 2010
NOVEMBER 2010
nintH annual Plant City PiG JaM State
liGHted Holiday boat ParadeS
taMPa bay international auto SHoW
bbQ CHaMPionSHiP
(813) 223-4250
(800) 345-1487
(813) 754-3707 www.channelsidebayplaza.com
www.motortrendautoshows.com
www.plantcity.org
December 2010
November 2010
November 20, 2010
Gather the family and enjoy a series of fun-filled events on
Hundreds of cars, trucks, minivans and SUV’s fill the
In addition to some of the finest barbecue in the Southeast,
waterfront Channelside Bay Plaza, including a lighted boat
Tampa Convention Center. Attendees have an up-close
the Sixth Annual Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Champion-
parade and waterside lighting competition.
look at newly introduced pre-productions models, specialty
ship offers music, live entertainment and plenty of activities
vehicles and concept cars.
for the kids. It all happens from 10am-5pm at the
Randy Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1900 S Park Rd./1401
Santa feSt & Holiday Parade
ruSkin Seafood feStival
Albertsons Dr. in Plant City. This Kansas City Barbeque
(813) 274-8615
Society sanctioned contest brings out some pretty tough
www.tampagov.net
(813) 645-3808 competition. More than 75 teams from across the country December 2010
www.ruskinchamber.org
will be on the hunt for trophies, cash prizes and the right
November 6-7, 2010 to brag about cooking the best barbecue. Guests can
Get a dose of holiday cheer at the City of Tampa’s annual
Seafood lines the shores of Tampa Bay at the Ruskin
purchase some of the great barbecue featured in the
celebration, Santa Fest. This free, family festival takes
Seafood and Arts Festival to serve up shrimp, conch,
competition, as well as t-shirts, snacks, refreshments and
place from 11am-5pm in Ybor City, along 8th Ave. from
grouper and much, much more. Other entertainment
more. Admission is free.
Centennial Park to Centro Ybor. Santa Fest is sure to get
you in the holiday mood. Centennial Park transforms into
includes a boat show, children’s court, exotic animals and a winter wonderland with 30 tons of snow for kids to play
an arts and crafts show at E.G. Simmons Park in Ruskin.
taMPa CiGar HeritaGe feStival
in and an ice-skating rink. The Ybor City Fresh Market will
(813) 247-1434
offer roasted nuts, handmade crafts, fresh breads and
arte 2010
www.cigarheritagefestival.com produce, handcrafted jewelry as wells as food and drinks.
(800) 44-TAMPA
November 2010
There will be continuous holiday performances on stages
www.artefestival.org
with plenty of hands-on activities including visits with
Come join the fun and ambiance of Ybor City for a day
Santa, letters to Santa, moonwalks, make-n-take crafts,
November 5-15, 2010 of activities celebrating the rich cigar heritage that once
games, displays and more.
Tampa Bay’s Festival of the Americas will be the largest
made Ybor City the “Cigar Capital of the World.” Join
cultural event on the West Coast of Florida. Visit one of
thousands of cigar enthusiasts at the 10th annual festival!
our 40 arts venues between November 5-15, and you’ll
experience the best visual, film and performing arts from
South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
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