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09/04/2026

Oktoberfest Tampa brings Bavarian tradition to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park with live music, German food, cold brews, and the Outrageous Bavarian Games. From the Stein Hoist to Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest Tampa and the region's largest Beard & Mustache competition, it's a celebration worth raising a stein to. Vote for Oktoberfest Tampa and help us bring home the win!

Oktoberfest was born in 1810 when Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese, and they threw quite the beer-infused party to celebrate. Today, this German festival is recreated in cities across the United States each fall.

09/04/2026

Tampa Bay is full of treasures! Roosters in historic Ybor City, sunset views on Bayshore Blvd., craft cocktails at Palihouse, and so much more. Ready to unlock the best of the Bay?

Go and you'll know!

09/02/2026

Fresh seafood, waterfront views, and the Tampa skyline? That’s a table worth booking.

Located along the Garrison Channel, Watervue Grille is the perfect spot to unwind with fresh coastal dishes, creative cocktails, and an open-air patio made for taking in the view. Stop by for happy hour from 4–7 p.m., arrive by boat using the public docks, take the Pirate Water Taxi, or plan your next private event with Tampa Bay as the backdrop.

📍 Watervüe Grille

09/01/2026

September is stacked in Tampa Bay! 🗓️✨

Catch nationally recognized artists like Chance the Rapper and Tim McGraw, get lost in The Art of Banksy at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts or get mesmerized by one of MOSI's laser light shows. Craving some fall energy? Plant City's Oktoberfest has you covered, and if you're chasing a good scare, Howl-O-Scream® at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicks off later this month too.

This is just a taste. Head to the link below for the full list of September events happening across Tampa Bay. 👀🎉

Discover the best September events in Tampa Bay, from festivals and live music to sports, food, culture and family-friendly things to do.

08/27/2026

New to Bayshore Gardens and already turning heads: O-Ku Tampa 🥢

Beautifully plated sushi, sashimi, and nigiri meet contemporary robata dishes in one of Tampa's most stylish new dining rooms.

📍2907 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

08/27/2026

Uniquely Tampa Bay!

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

This is your sign to romanticize your vacation✨

Come for the sunshine, stay for the waterfront views, wild adventures, amazing food, and all the little moments that make a getaway feel so worth it. 🌴☀️🎢

📞Tampa Bay is calling.

08/23/2026

Happy National Cuban Sandwich Day! 🥪✨

Here's the truth: the Cuban sandwich was born right here in Ybor City. In the early 1900s, Ybor City was the Cigar Capital of the World, drawing immigrants from Cuba, Spain, Italy, Germany and beyond to work the cigar factories. Those cultures shared a neighborhood... and a sandwich. Ham from the Spanish. Mojo roasted pork from the Cubans. Salami from the Italians. Cheese, mustard and pickle from the Jewish and German communities. All of it pressed between a loaf of Cuban bread.

In 2012, it became the official sandwich of Tampa. And while you can find versions elsewhere, the original recipe, genoa salami included, can be traced straight back to Ybor City's brick streets.

Watch our video "The Identity Crisis of the Cuban Sandwich" to learn how this sandwich became a symbol of Tampa Bay itself, and check out visittampabay.com/food-and-drink/cuban-sandwich for the full history.

Where do you get the best Cuban sandwich in Tampa Bay? Drop your favorite spot below. 👇

We take our responsibility as the birthplace of the Cuban sandwich ...