Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest will incorporate all the best components of a tailgate with an array of live musical talents from DJs to country artists. Jumbo LED screens will also broadcast the day’s top college football action.

Tampa’s ultimate tailgate party is set for Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 3-10:30 p.m. at Downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. This family and pet-friendly event is FREE to attend and open to the public.

Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest and first-time participant, Bavaro's Pizza, were featured on ABC Action News segment Taste and See.

Event manager, Jenna Grooms, and Tampa Bay's Morning Blend host, Natalie Taylor discuss the 7th annual Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest's return to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Tampa Bay's Morning Blend host, Natalie Taylor, and event manager Jordyn Tramble discuss what to look forward to at Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest on Saturday, October 16.

The seventh annual Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest, the area’s ultimate tailgate party, returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on Saturday, October 16. Hosted by the Event Development Institute (EDI) and Tampa Bay Sports...

Returning to the stage to open this year’s outdoor concert is local, southern rock favorite Soul Circus Cowboys. Southbound75, who was recently voted Top Emerging Country Acts on Reverbnation will follow, bringing their...

The Event Development Institute (EDI) and Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) have officially launched wristband sales for the 6th annual Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest. Tampa’s ultimate tailgate party is set for Saturday...

Event organizers announced the full band line-up over Labor Day Weekend. The outdoor concert will be headlined by country music stars Craig Campbell and Jimmie Allen with special performances by Skylar Clark and Randy...

On Saturday, October 6, the Event Development Institute (EDI) and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) will join forces once again to host the fifth annual Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest presented by Coca Cola...

Event Development Institute is proud to announce the 5th Annual 2018 Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest presented by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida!​  Enjoy a the ultimate tailgate experience with friends, family and even pets.

Thousands of spectators converged on Curtis Hixon Park on Saturday, September 30 for a fun-filled day of food, football, live music and so much more!