Labor Day weekend in Tampa Bay is anything but low-key this year. Whether you're into live music, local literature, craft beer, or pop culture, there's something pulling you out of the house — and probably a few things you'll have to choose between. Here's a look at what's happening around the region this holiday weekend.
- Tampa Bay's full Labor Day weekend lineup runs the gamut from free waterfront concerts to Chance the Rapper and college football — a little something for every kind of holiday crowd.
- FloridaRAMA's first-ever literary festival brings together 30+ local authors and artists for a free-with-admission afternoon at the St. Pete immersive art destination.
- A two-night rodeo, Comic Con, live music, and a beer fest are among the highlights packed into the three-day weekend across Tampa Bay.
- Tampa's best bets this weekend include a rodeo in Dover, adults-only science cocktails, and a beer fest at Busch Gardens — a solid mix of quirky and classic.
- Seven ways to fill your holiday weekend range from Comic Con at the Tampa Convention Center to free chalk art on the streets of St. Pete.
- Tampa Bay's live music guide for the weekend covers all three days, from free jazz in Tampa to a nu metal DJ party for those who like their holidays loud.
- The broader week ahead stretches beyond the holiday with comic cons, rodeos, and even a horror park opening night on the calendar.
However you're spending the long weekend, Tampa Bay has the options — just maybe make a plan before it all fills up.
