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Tampa Riverfest at Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon to Water Works Park

Where it is

Tampa Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon to Water Works Park

Tampa, FL

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Event Places

Before the gates, after the encore

Picks for before and after, ranked by Wayfind Score and walking distance.

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    649 reviews$ · Inexpensive0.2 mi
    Top Food pick
    Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups
    Breakfast before · 0.2 mi from the venue
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  2. 2
    132 reviews$$ · Moderate0.2 mi
    Top Food pick
    Coffee before the gates · 0.2 mi from the venue
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  3. 3
    475 reviews0.1 mi
    Top Food pick
    Breakfast before · 0.1 mi from the venue
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  4. 4
    246 reviews0.2 mi
    Coffee before the gates · 0.2 mi from the venue
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  5. 5
    369 reviews0.1 mi
    Quick bite after · 0.1 mi from the venue
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  6. 6
    634 reviews0.1 mi
    Quick bite after · 0.1 mi from the venue
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  7. 7
    151 reviews$$ · Moderate0.1 mi
    Dessert after · 0.1 mi from the venue
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Who should skip it

You want one big headline moment. This is a spread-out community festival with many small ones.

The move

The Hot Air Balloon Glow runs 8:30 to 9pm both nights and is free — it is the peak-crowd moment each evening, so position early.

Getting there

Poe and Fort Brooke garages are the ones for Curtis Hixon, and there is a free bike valet on Ashley Drive.

One thing worth knowing

Friday and Saturday are structurally different events: Friday is the ticketed Taste of the Riverwalk evening, Saturday is the long free day.

Official site — confirm dates and tickets before you travel

Going? Send it to whoever you’d go with — they’ll get the dates, the hours and where to park.

Verified 2026-08-23 against the organiser’s own listing. More in Florida Events.