Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Pete this Weekend!
Starting today is the world famous Tampa Bay Blues Festival in Vinoy Park on the waterfront in downtown St. Pete. The Festival runs until Sunday. Stop by listen to some of the best in Blues including Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, J.J. Grey & Mofro, Bettye Lavette, Little Ed and the Blues Imperials, Magic Slim, Joe Lewis Walker, Shemekia Copeland and many more. With acres of plush grass and palm trees, Vinoy Park is the perfect setting for one of the world’s biggest and best blues concerts. And there is plenty of parking available. Besides the great music there will some great food vendors where you can tryout seafood, barbeque, Cuban cuisine, and other great dishes. Or if you are looking to buy a souvenir, the check out the arts & crafts vendor. Beer and wine are also available. Tickets are only available at the gate with cash only. Tickets are $30/day or $75 for three days or VIP Passes for $150/day and $325 for all three days. Children 12 & under are free in the general admission area. On Friday & Saturday, gates open at around noon. On Sunday, the gates will open at about 12:30 p.m. No coolers, bicycles, pets, recording devices, or alcohol are allowed in the park. Also, no umbrellas or shade canopies may be set up in front of the main stage area. An area designated towards the rear of the park is available if you intend to bring small umbrellas or shade canopies. No large tents may be set up under any circumstances. Public restrooms are available in the rear of the park along the seawall. Re-entry to the park is allowed through the front gate only, provided you obtain a hand stamp.
