Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest Launches
2022 Wristband Sales

June 3, 2022

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.

Taste and See Tampa Bay Visits Bavaro's Pizza
Ahead of Tailgate Taste Fest Debut

October 14, 2021

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

Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend Features 
Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 

October 12, 2021

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 Features 
Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 

October 7, 2021

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.

Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest Returns
October 16

July 27, 2021

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...

Sixth Annual Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest Announces Musical Lineup & Entertainment

September 17, 2019

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...

Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest Launches Wristband Sales

May 28, 2019

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...

Musical Lineup & Entertainment for Fifth Annual Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest Announced

September 18, 2018

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...

Fifth Annual Tampa Bay’s Tailgate Taste Fest Set for October 6, 2018

May 22, 2018

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...

2018 Updates
Coming Soon!

January 05, 2018

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.

Relive the 2017 Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest
[Video]

January 05, 2018

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!