Tampa Pig Jig is the city's annual BBQ and country music festival in Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, with award-winning BBQ teams and a national music lineup.
Dates and details checked June 3, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Tampa around 18 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Tampa Pig Jig runs 18 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Tampa to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover the history of Ybor City on a guided walking tour in Tampa. Learn about the cigar industry, explore the lives of the workers, and enjoy food tastings that ref...
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Discover Ybor City on our Secret Food Tour! Taste 6+ dishes including Cuban sandwiches, deviled crab, and Greek specialties while exploring Tampa’s vibrant history, cu...
Guided tour · 2 hours
Sip cafe con leche and enjoy a 90 minute walking tour with historic landmarks, architecture, and the stories of Cigar City. End with a famous Cuban sandwich at Florida...
Address: Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607
6-7 Mar 2027
Busch Gardens Food, Wine and Garden Festival
Global cuisine and wine
4-14 Mar 2027
Florida Strawberry Festival
Strawberries and Southern fare
14-15 Mar 2027
Gasparilla Music Festival
Tampa food trucks and live music
3 Oct
Ybor City Saturday Market
Local produce, baked goods and gourmet foods
5 Jun 2027
Tampa Bay Margarita Festival
Margaritas and Mexican food
30 Jan 2027
Gasparilla Pirate Festival
Pirate parade and street festival; no food programme named by the organiser
