St. Petersburg Renaissance Faire – Final Weekends in April
If you are looking for something unforgettable to do this month, the St. Petersburg Renaissance Faire is wrapping up its inaugural 2026 season with its final two themed weekends at England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park, right next door to St. Pete. The Faire runs every Saturday and Sunday through April 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and each weekend has its own theme. April 18 and 19 is Bacchanal Weekend, and April 25 and 26 closes out the season with Gnomecore Weekend.
Guests can enjoy jousting tournaments, live music on multiple stages, costumed performers roaming the village, artisan vendors, themed food and drinks, and family friendly activities for all ages. Children under 5 get in free, and dated tickets purchased online save about 15 percent compared to gate pricing.
Event Details
Dates: Weekends through April 26, 2026 (Bacchanal April 18–19, Gnomecore April 25–26)
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Tickets: stpetersburgrenaissancefaire.com
It is a wonderful way to experience the creativity, culture, and community that make the greater St. Pete area so special, and a perfect excuse to explore why so many buyers are falling in love with this side of Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Blues Festival – Vinoy Waterfront Park
Music lovers will not want to miss the 30th annual Tampa Bay Blues Festival at Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg, running Friday April 10 through Sunday April 12, 2026. Widely considered one of the top blues festivals in the country, this three day waterfront celebration features 15 national acts across one of the most scenic stages in Florida.
2026 headliners include Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band, Los Lobos, and Tommy Castro on Friday; Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, and Charlie Musselwhite with GA-20 on Saturday; and Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, and Toronzo Cannon on Sunday. Music runs from early afternoon into the evening each day, with Tampa Bay breezes, food vendors, and sunset views over the water as your backdrop.
Event Details
Dates: April 10–12, 2026
Time: Music typically 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM each day
Location: Vinoy Waterfront Park, 701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL
Tickets: Single day General Admission starts at $75; 3 Day Pass $180; VIP options available. Children under 12 free with an adult. Details at tampabaybluesfest.com
It is a signature spring tradition that perfectly captures the energy, waterfront lifestyle, and vibrancy of St. Petersburg – and one more reason this city continues to draw in homebuyers from all over the country.
