Discover one of Tampa Bay’s premier cultural weekends at the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, returning February 28–March 1, 2026, to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. With 250+ juried artists, live entertainment, culinary delights, and hands-on activities for all ages, this free waterfront festival transforms downtown into an open-air gallery. Stroll the riverwalk, meet artists from across the country, and shop everything from paintings and sculpture to jewelry and mixed media. Whether you’re a serious collector or just art-curious, it’s a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of creativity you won’t want to miss.