Clearwater What's Up!

Daily

Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival
Clearwater: Experience Clearwater’s world-famous vibrant sunsets (weather permitting) along with artisans, festive street performers, live music and more adding to the nightly fun! Free. Takes place two hours before and two hours after sunset (approx. 5-9:30 pm) at 1 Causeway Blvd. 
Info: WEBSITE

Weekly

Pinellas Farmers and Flea Market (Sat & Sun)
Clearwater: Discover locally grown fresh and tropical fruit, veggies and prepared foods alongside a collector’s paradise of fine arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry, tools and garage sale items and fresh-prepared ethnic dishes from the food court. Takes place Sat & Sun: 7am-2pm at 13600 Icot Blvd.
 Info: WEBSITE

Weekly

Dunedin Food Tour (Sat & Sun)
Dunedin: Discover the fresh tastes of the Gulf, from a hog fish slider to the chef’s creation of the day on this unique wine and walking tour, all specially prepared by 5-6 family-owned, independent eateries and craft breweries located along the Pinellas Trail in this charming Scottish coastal community. Takes place 5:30-8:30pm at 941 Huntley Ave. Ages 21+.  Info: WEBSITE

Monthly

The Market Marie (2nd Sat)
Clearwater: Shop ‘til you drop from 130 local vendors offering delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, candles and soaps, pet treats, home goods and so much more in beautiful Coachman Park, plus enjoy live music and food trucks! Free admission. Free parking in all City parking lots and garages, except Lot 11. Takes place 10am-3pm at
 300 Cleveland St.
Info: WEBSITE

JUNE
June 7
Old Dominion: How Good It Is That Tour
Clearwater: Learn just ‘How Good is That World’ as this multi-platinum band brings its trademark anthems, lyrical wit and hook-heavy songwriting onstage for their debut under the stars. Featuring Ernest and special guest Redferrin, this will be a musical event to remember! Tickets. Showtime 6:30pm at 300 Cleveland St. Info: www.myclearwaterparks.com

June 12-22
Tampa Bay Restaurant Week
Tampa Bay: Discover the hottest new eateries or visit old favorites featuring multiple-course price fixe lunch and dinner menus and drink specials across the area. A portion of proceeds benefits Feeding Tampa Bay. Various hours, locations.
 Info: https://tampabayrestaurantweek.com

June 14
Juneteenth Celebration
Dunedin: Celebrate the oldest-known national holiday with live music and spoken word performances, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, food trucks and more. Free. Takes place 5-8pm at 420 Main St. Info: www.dunedin.gov

June 21
Ringo Starr
Clearwater: This multi-talented former Beatle, actor, model, artist and photographer returns for a night of exceptional live entertainment featuring members of his “All Starr” supergroup including Colin Hay, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham, Buck Johnson, and more! Tickets. Showtime 8pm at 300 Cleveland St. Info: www.rutheckerdhall.com

JULY
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Picnic in the Park
Tarpon Springs: Kick off your independence with a star-spangled family celebration featuring delicious food, live music, bounce houses, water slides and festive fun for all ages! Free. Takes place 10am-1pm at 100 Library Lane. Info: https://spongedocks.net

Clearwater Celebrates America
Enjoy live music, street performers, all-American food, arts and crafts, family-friendly games, a patriotic concert from the BayCare Sound and the largest fireworks show ever at 9:30pm! Post-fireworks, join an immersive silent disco party on the Promenade Pier. Free. Takes place 4-11pm at 300 Cleveland St. Info: www.myclearwater.com

   Hometown USA
Dunedin: Celebrate independence with a patriotic parade of golf carts, live music from the Something Major band, an outdoor movie, games, festival food and face painting before the skies light up in a spectacular display of fireworks. Free. Takes place 6-9:30pm at 373 Douglas Ave. Info: www.dunedingov.com  

July 12 & 13
Sponge Docks Craft Festival
Tarpon Springs: Explore locally handmade jewelry, ceramics, photography, painting and more, plus soaps and unique gifts along the famous Sponge Docks and steps away from the best Greek restaurants, markets and bakeries in the US! Free. Takes place Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm at 735 Dodecanese Blvd. Info: https://spongedocks.net

July 20
Counting Crows
Clearwater: This award-winning band returns for a night of soulful rock & roll featuring hits from their breakout album, August and Everything After, to their newest release, Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets. With special guest The Gaslight Anthem. Tickets. Showtime 6:30pm at 255 Drew St. Info: www.rutheckerdhall.com

AUGUST
August 21
UB40 and The Fixx
Clearwater: Rediscover the electric reggae-pop vibes of UB40 with hits like “Red, Red Wine,” “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You,” and “Food for Thought,” plus classic MTV-era sounds from new wave favorites The Fixx. Tickets. Showtime 7pm at 300 Cleveland St. 
Info: www.rutheckerdhall.com   

SEPTEMBER
September 26-28
XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals
Clearwater: Get revved for the fastest weekend on the water featuring worldclass offshore powerboat racers, a powerboat parade, driver autographs, live music, fireworks, food, plus pre-and-post race entertainment! Fri: 5:30-10pm; Sat: 11am-11pm; Sun: 11-10pm Sunday. 160 Gulfview Blvd. Info: https://clearwaternationals.com/

OCTOBER
October 16-19
Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Clearwater: Discover Tampa Bay’s largest outdoor jazz festival, featuring mainstage and intimate live performances from local and national jazz musicians (past performers include the Beach Boys, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the Gipsy Kings, and Los Lobos!), vendors, food and more! Various showtimes at 300 Cleveland St. Info: www.clearwaterjazz.com

NOVEMBER
November 22 & 23
Palm Harbor Craft Festival
Palm Harbor: Bring your holiday gift list and browse exceptional offerings from the nation’s finest crafters under the white tents set up along the main thoroughfare and just steps away from delightful boutiques and unique restaurants. Free. Takes place 10am-5pm at 1023 Florida Ave. Info: www.artfestival.com