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Hey everyone! We really need your support for this one! Mad Hatters Kava Bar along with Alexis De La Mer have graciously offered to host Drag Queen Bingo to support Pet Skunk Advocates and Rescue! The issue? I haven't played bingo in years!! On top of that, I have been up every 2 hours feeding 13 baby opossums waiting for rehab space for the last 8 days! I'm so tired, I'm even sillier than normal! But, we'll have some wonderful skunk figurines for prizes to the bingo winners and of course skunk love and tiny baby opossum visitors! So, please come out and have some fun with us. Support the rescue and save my sorry tired butt for being so late in advertising this event. Bring friends. Share this post and join us for an evening of fun! Thank you all so much! πŸ’—πŸ¦¨πŸ¦πŸ’—πŸ¦¨

Gulfport Peace Love and Pride

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Gulfport Casino , 5500 Shore Blvd, Gulfport

Skip to content Gulfport Peace, Love & Pride Festival WE'LL BE BACK ON THE BEACH TO CELEBRATE GULFPORT PRIDE … MARCH 10, 2024 SEARCH … Gulfport Peace, Love & Pride Festival Join Us Sunday, March 10, 2024 from Noon ’til Sunset! Countdown to Gulfport Peace, Love & Pride Festival 2024 DAYS 13 HOURS 16 MINUTES 42 SECONDS 11 There’s Still Time: Be Part of It! Celebrate Gulfport Pride With Us: ATTENTION: VENDORS | SPONSORS You will be blown away by the music lineup for 2024 … Elysian Sex Drive, The Bitesize String Band, Anarkitty, Wicked Muse/Vibe Check, The Rhythm Inya, Keith Bonvie & Greg Foley, Eddie Kusar of Temporary Sanity, Ziggy Dotman Plays Bowie, Colleen Clark, Lynn DiVenuti aka Bluesmama, The Gulfport Gecko Amalgamated Marching Band Click to check out Wicked Muse https://www.facebook.com/wickedmuseband/videos/2027177224344846/

This year vendors will be able to set up right by the beach outside the Casino (closer to the awesome music) or in the air conditioned comfort inside the Casino. (closer to the bar!) We can’t guarantee placement as spaces sell out quickly.

WHO’S GONNA BE HERE IN 2024? Colorful wearable art, health care providers, legal advisors, medical marijuana information, home improvement, tasty food & drink, LGBTQ merch & resources, authors, & much more. LAST YEAR’S GULFPORT PEACE, LOVE & PRIDE VENDORS INCLUDED: Sunset Toys LGBT merch, Christ the Cornerstone Church, Sonia Plotnick Health Fund, St Pete Pride, Life Plan Law, Equality Florida, LGBTQ Resource Center, Vein Institute of Pinellas, The Key 2 Merch, Pet Skunk Advocates, Milo’s Road Dawgs, Pride Jewels, EPIC, Bay Pride. WATCH FOR NEW VENDORS JOINING US FOR 2024!

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Thank you to everyone in our community who pitched in to help make the Gulfport Pride Peace & Love Festival 2022 a success! Please be sure to stop in any time and say thank you!

Watch the Official 2020 Gulfport Peace, Love and Pride Video for a glimpse of what you can expect in 2024!

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Awakening into the sun festival

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North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr NE , Saint Petersburg

Awakening Into the Sun Vendor Market 10am-5pm March 2 - March 3, 2024 Play Video Join us for a unique indie market with 100+ local businesses, non-profits, health and wellness providers, foodies, crafters, artists and creators of all kinds.

We love supporting our community and working with others who align with our values, speak to our clientele, and are eager to help us create an exciting, fun, well-rounded, festival community.

Awakening Into The Sun proudly invites you to participate as a vendor of its Annual Health & Wellness Festival to generate awareness about local music, art, health and community. The event is co-sponsored by the city of St. Pete and draws over 10,000 people in foot traffic during the two-day event.

The annual spring festival is held at North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete: 400 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Pete, FL 33701.

Awakening into the sun festival

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North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr NE , Saint Petersburg

11th Annual Awakening Into the Sun Festival March 2 - March 3, 2024 Awakening Into The Sun returns to North Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida for its 11th annual spring festival. The two-day outdoor event is co-sponsored by the city of St. Pete and features free live music and yoga, food vendors, indie market with 100+ vendors and much more!

Vendor market is open 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Free admission, all ages welcome, including your furry friends on leashes!

Localtopia

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Williams Park, 330 2nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg

Keep Saint Petersburg Local is proud to bring back Localtopia to Williams Park for its 11th year! πŸŽ‰| Facebook event: Localtopia 2024: "A Community Celebration of All Things Local" ✨ LOCALTOPIA is St. Pete’s largest β€œCommunity Celebration of All Things Local” showcasing OVER 300 of our city's favorite independent businesses and community organizations. ✨ | Voted β€œBEST FESTIVAL” two years in a row in the Tampa Bay Times' β€œBest of the Best” Awards and nominated for "BEST FESTIVAL" by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater! πŸ† We’re honored that LOCALTOPIA has also been declared β€œThe Event of the Year,” has been referred to as β€œthe most St. Pete-esque event a resident or visitor can attend," and many have called it THE best event ever in St. Pete! πŸ™

This FREE* family-friendly festival also commemorates KSPL's 12-Year Anniversary. πŸ‘€πŸ‘‰ * Please consider throwing something into the tip jars at the "Local Thirst Stations" to support LOCALTOPIA! * πŸ‘ˆπŸ‘€

🐢 LOCALTOPIA has NOT been a pet-friendly event since 2016 due to large crowds. Please DO NOT bring your furry friends! We want to ensure that they (and our human friends) stay safe, so we request that you PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME. Thanks for your cooperation!

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LOCALTOPIA FEATURES πŸ›οΈπŸŽ¨πŸššπŸ½οΈπŸΊπŸ·πŸŽΆ: ● MAKERS & MERCHANTS: Art & Handcrafted Goods, Artisanal + Plant-Based Food & Beverages, Body/Self-Care, Books, Clothing & Accessories, Home Decor, Jewelry, Pet, Plants & Plant-Based Products, Vintage, Vinyl & Much More! ● VILLAGES in Williams Park 🌳: Arts Village | Family Village | Health & Wellness Village | #AllThingsPlants Village ● EAT, DRINK & PLAY LOCAL on the streets of St. Pete: 4TH STREET: Food Truck Rally Alley 🚚 2ND AVENUE (from 2nd to 4th Streets): More Food Trucks + Restaurants 🍽️ + Food & Drink Vendors + "Local Thirst Stations" Selling Local Beer in Cans & Canned Wine 🍺🍷 + Local Breweries Pouring Their Own Brews + Draft Beer Trucks 🍻 ● 3RD STREET (from 1st to 3rd Avenues): Boutiques | Vendors on Wheels | More Artists & Artisans + Collectives | Gourmet Food | Home Decor | DJs | Literary Corner | Street Fun πŸ›οΈπŸ“šπŸ’ƒ ● LIVE LOCAL MUSIC on the Williams Park Bandstand 🎢 ● STREET PERFORMANCES + ENGAGING ACTIVITIES for All Ages, Free Demos & Crafts, Live Screen Printing, and More Surprises!

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πŸ‘οΈπŸ‘‰ INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR? Register HERE: bit.ly/localtopia2024vendorsignup * * Please read ALL the Terms & Conditions before registering! bit.ly/localtopiavendortandc πŸ‘ˆ (No franchises, no independent distributors, no medical marijuana/dispensary/Delta-8 THC businesses // MUST BE AN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS BASED IN ST. PETE, not another location of a business that started outside the city). πŸ‘οΈ

VENDOR SIGN-UP: πŸ”— bit.ly/localtopia2024vendorsignup πŸ”—

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP COMING SOON!

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β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ PRESENTING SPONSOR: Visit St. Pete/Clearwater | City of St. Petersburg, Florida CO-SPONSORED Event

Get Rescued

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Gulfport Get Rescued , 3101 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport

Calling All Animal Ambassadors! Join the Get Rescued Paw-ty of the Year! Are you a pet-loving pal with a passion for making a difference? Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 24, 2024, and join us for the 20th Annual Get Rescued Animal Rescue Festival & Fun-raiser in Downtown Gulfport!

This year, we're wagging our tails extra wide as we celebrate two decades of finding fur-ever homes for animals in need. It's a heart-warming celebration filled with tail wags, happy meows, and enough good vibes to melt even the coldest of hearts.

Here's a taste of the paw-ty fun:

Meet & Mingle with Adorable Adoptables: Up to 50 rescue groups will be showcasing their adoptable cuties, from playful pups to purrfect kitties, and everything in between. Find your furever friend and give them a loving home! Shop from Paw-some Vendors: Browse unique pet-themed goodies, crafts, artwork, and accessories from pet-friendly vendors. You'll find everything from stylish leashes and cozy beds to fun toys and delicious treats. Learn & Be Entertained: Dive into pet care workshops, watch exciting animal training demos, root for the Florida Weiner Dog Derby, and cheer in adorable costume contests. There's something for everyone (even feather-brained friends)! Fill Your Heart & Donate Supplies: Help support the cause by contributing to our pet food and supplies drive. Every little bit helps these amazing rescue groups continue their incredible work. Fun for the Whole Pack: Bring the entire family, including your own well-behaved furry friends (on leashes, please!). Let your pups play, your kitties socialize, and enjoy a day of community and compassion. Here's how you can be a part of the paw-sitivity:

Be a Vendor: Showcase your pet-related business and connect with a passionate audience of animal lovers. Donate Supplies: Every bag of kibble, cozy blanket, and squeaky toy makes a difference! Volunteer Your Time: Lend a paw and help spread the love at this heartwarming event. Share the News: Spread the word and get all your fur-iends excited about the Get Rescued Festival! Together, we can make this the biggest and most impactful Get Rescued event yet! Join us in Downtown Gulfport from 10 AM to 5 PM on February 24th.

Admission is free, parking is plentiful, and the love is endless! See you there!

P.S. Don't forget to follow us on social media for paw-some updates and share your Get Rescued memories using #GetRescuedParty!

Love Stinks: Bottoms Up!

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The MAR, 2309 Central Ave , Saint Petersburg

Event: /events/332576749583550/?event_time_id=332577239583501

Join the Cannonball Cabaret for a fabulous evening of dance, song, and comedy. All for the LOVE of SKUNKS! Our 6th Annual Love Stinks Show will benefit the Pet Skunk Advocates & Rescue. This vaudeville variety show will also feature raffles with fabulous prizes. And of course, those adorable stinkers, the Skunks, will be there to cuddle! For the first time ever, Cannonball Cabaret will be offering TWO showtimes! Seating is limited, so get your tickets today. (Be sure to select the correct showtime when purchasing tickets) Ages 18+ Saturday, February 10, 2024 The MAR (2309 Central Ave, St Pete) 5:30-7:30 pm https://square.link/u/rFJLptDn 8:30-10:30 pm https://square.link/u/zDMsSlKq Tickets: $15 in adv/ $20 at the door

Teddy and Delilahs 2nd Anniversary at Taco Fest

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England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave N

Join us for Teddy and Delilahs "spiciest" anniversary yet! This year we'll be at Taco Fest to celebrate the happy couples 2nd anniversary! We'll have raffle baskets, carvings from Pibbles and Co and boxes of skunk figurines from an amazing woman from South Carolina that donated her entire skunk figurine collection to the rescue! We'll have pet friendly cake for anyone that wants to stop by with their fur kids. Raffle tickets will be sold all weekend. This is an extra special celebration since we almost lost Delilah to intestinal cancer a few months ago. She's is the picture of health now thanks to the collaborative efforts of all her Drs and surgeons. We're really looking forward to seeing you all there to wish the happy couple a long and happy life together. πŸ’—πŸ¦¨πŸ¦¨πŸ’—

Taco Fest/Teddy and Delilahs 2nd Anniversary

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England Brothers Park, 5010 81st Ave N, Pinellas Park

Join us for Teddy and Delilahs "spiciest" anniversary yet! This year we'll be at Taco Fest to celebrate the happy couples 2nd anniversary! We'll have raffle baskets, carvings from Pibbles and Co and boxes of skunk figurines from an amazing woman from South Carolina that donated her entire skunk figurine collection to the rescue! We'll have pet friendly cake for anyone that wants to stop by with their fur kids. Raffle tickets will be sold all weekend. This is an extra special celebration since we almost lost Delilah to intestinal cancer a few months ago. She's is the picture of health now thanks to the collaborative efforts of all her Drs and surgeons. We're really looking forward to seeing you all there to wish the happy couple a long and happy life together. πŸ’—πŸ¦¨πŸ¦¨πŸ’—

OCC Roadhouse Pet Adoption Event

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OCC Road House , 10445 49th St N, Clearwater

Pet Adoption Sunday!

Pet Adoptions - Vendors - Weiner Dog Derby - Paul Sr Appearance and MORE!

Sunday, January 14 11am-4pm

12pm: Weiner Dog Derby 1pm-3pm: Paul Sr. Appearance

Interested Vendors contact Coreena at Support@revivek9.com

Check out our nightly events for the next 90 days: occroadhouse.com/events

OCC Road House & Museum | 10575 49th ST N | Pinellas Park

Tampa Bay Vegfest

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Perry Harvey Sr Park, 1000 East Harrison St, Tampa

Tampa Bay Veg Fest is an annual event that welcomes the Tampa community and beyond to celebrate all things healthy, compassionate, and environmentally sustainable. The event has been coordinated by Florida Voices for Animals for over 10 years! Featuring nationally renowned speakers, 140+ veg-friendly vendors/exhibitors, animal rescue groups, vegan food, raw/cooking demonstrations, humane education, live music & entertainment, yoga classes, vegan cook-offs and activities for children and families, Veg Fest offers a diverse experience for all to learn about living a healthy, compassionate, and eco-friendly lifestyle. Each year is different and highlights new speakers, musicians, chefs, food, and entertainment.

35th Annual Fruitville Groves Pumpkin Festival every weekend in October

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Fruitville Groves Farm Market , 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota

πŸŽ‰ It's that time of the year again! πŸŽ‰ Time for Fall photos, festival foods, and family activities that will make lasting lifetime memories!

Fruitville Grove's 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival!!

Our Fall festival is a highly anticipated community event with lots of fun for the whole family! Every weekends in October.

πŸŽƒ 2023dates πŸŽƒ September 30th & October 1st, 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th, 21st & 22rd, 28th & 29th

πŸ•™ Festival hours: 10:00am-5:00pm πŸ“ Location: 7410 Fruitville rd. Sarasota, FL. 34240

Free admission & $5 parking

πŸŽƒ DAILY ACTIVITIES include: Food Truck Rally, Craft Show, Live Music, Kids Fun Zone, Hold a Skunk, Pony Rides, Mini Train Ride, Hay Rides, Hug-A-Goat, Hold a Pig, Wildflower Maze, Petting Zoo, Enchanted Unicorn Encounter, Butterfly Garden Experience, Crafting Activities, and so much more to do throughout the day!

πŸŽƒ Free Children's Costume Contest every Saturday at 2:00pm

πŸŽƒ Torres Family Circus and the Globe of Death with Extreme Riders; free weekend showtimes 12:00pm & 3:00pm

The farm market and pumpkin patch are always open during the week from 9:00am-6:00pm to pick out a pumpkin, Fall decorations, or grab some farm fresh produce while snapping your annual family photos in the pumpkin patch.

Show your support for local farmers and artisans by stopping by the festival! Bring the whole family to enjoy a beautiful Fall day.

πŸŽƒ FAQ πŸŽƒ - Parking: $5 parking fee is cash only. - Accessibility: We are a working farm with some uneven walking surfaces, but most areas are wheelchair and stroller friendly. - Smoking: For the comfort of all of our guests, smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or other products that produce a vapor or smoke are allowed only in the parking field. Please dispose of any trash in a trash bin or take it with you - Do not leave it in the field. - Activity Costs: Each vendor booth charges their own fee that is not associated with the festival. Costs for activities will range from $1 and up, and many may only accept cash. - ATM: There will be a few ATMs available on site. - Costumes: Our guests are more than welcome (and encouraged!) to wear costumes suitable for a family-friendly atmosphere to get into the spirit of the festival!

Vendor related questions? Please send an email to Fruitvillegrovevendors@gmail.com

All other questions can be directed to Fruitvillegrove@yahoo.com

Thank you all for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all soon at the farm! 😊

Lakeland Punk Flea Market

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Swan Brewing, 117 W. Pine St, Lakeland

Can you believe this is the 7th volume of the Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market???? Over 80 vendors & food trucks from all across Central FL (and even one from GA), this will easily be the largest punk flea yet! And as always it’s totally FREE admission, sk8r approved, pets welcome and mostly kid safe (PG-13ish). We’ll have several hands-on opportunities for the young punks to get involved. You don’t have to be a punk to enjoy the punk flea, but it doesn’t hurt! Let’s all get WEIRD!!!

LIVE MUSIC BY: These Times (Lakeland) Bully For You (Lakeland) Victims Of Circumstance (St Pete) Flagman (Orlando) Bargain Bin Heros (Ft Myers) Swearwolf (Titusville) and... DJ DADD will be spinning in the street market!

FOOD VENDORS: Connor’s Goody Bag (Safety Harbor) SB&B Seafood Market (Lakeland) Donut NV (Clermont) Buddha's Blissful Bites (Ruskin) This Little Pig (Tampa) Mana International Street Food (Lakeland) Nah Dogs Vegan Hot Dog Cart (St Pete) Maggie On The Move (St Pete) Brazilian Fun Foods (Tampa) and Swan Brewing’s award wining beer!!!

MARKET VENDORS: Pet Skunk Advocates & Rescue (Tampa) Felinious Hops (St Pete) Pie Method (Dunedin) Retrogrindhouse (Port St Lucie) Boards For Bros (Tampa) Rose Dynasty Foundation (Lakeland) Ink Screen Printing (Lakeland) Chris Sellen (St Pete) KT’s Bones & Stones (Fort Lauderdale) Wolf In The Workshop (Lakeland) Mollietees Creations (Saint Cloud) Chill Artistry (Altamonte Springs) Greg’s Cool Stuff (Orlando) Scrap The Catwalk (Orlando) Spooky Kat Creations (Oviedo) XMFA (Vero Beach) Skully’s Barber Salon (Lakeland) DOA Co (Orlando) Toxic Roots (Safety Harbor) The Wax & The Needle (Lakeland) Bone 'N Bug (Lakeland) Gluehead (Sarasota) TittyBats (Savannah GA) Putrid Press (Port Saint Lucie) Art By Tom Wrenn (Sanford) Great Scott Designs (Port St Lucie) House Broken Clothing (Port St Lucie) Weapon Of Design (Orlando) It’s Knot Therapy (Orlando) Button Witch (Valrico) Joe Martin (Valrico) Two Strange Popes (Lakeland) Deally Stan Vinyl (Orlando) Deli Fresh Threads (Orlando) Kostar Kustoms (Largo) Hydra Hammer Armory (Seminole) Tytan Comics (Bradenton) Mirroribis (Lakeland) Ant Apparel (Gainesville) Crows Nest Artisanal Wares (Winter Haven) Studio 138 (Wesley Chapel) JaimeJay Handmade (Lakeland) Be Bright Vintage (Clermont) Vamps Emporium (Orlando) Eerie Vibes (Brooksville) 360 Unlimited (Lakeland) Homespace Invaders (Howey In The Hills) Sara Savannah Jones (Lakeland) Gold Cicada Studios/Patterson Tattoos (Lakeland) Kitty Bomb Curios (Tampa) Two Peas (Lakeland) Shocks & Sparkles Creations (Lakeland) Trouvaille (St Pete) Noddities (Lakeland) Folksylove (Orlando) Jeepers Creepers Oddities (Mims) Revolution Records (St Pete) Scents From The Crypt (St Pete) Haus of Deetz (Orlando) DB Music (Land O Lakes) The Horror Hoarders (Land O Lakes) The Red Swan Shop (Lakeland) Jesse Carl Vinyl (Lakeland) Goods From The Grave (Orlando) The Citrine Ghost (Plant City) The HOP Skate Shop (Palmetto) Sticky LLC (Tampa) Spookala (Ocala)

Poster & Sticker & T-shirt artwork by Sugarless Art Co (Port Saint Lucie). All proceeds from event t-shirts go towards Rose Dynasty Foundation & Pet Skunk Advocates & Rescue. Buy a shirt while supplies last!

SUPPORTERS: Swan Brewing, Ink Screen Printing, Lakeland Moonwalk, Art Crawl Inc, LKLD Magazine, Boards For Bros,

Artwork by @RetroGrindhouse

All market vendors are fully booked! For food vendor & band booking, please email chadpchastain@gmail.com

Oakland Nature Preserve Nature Fest

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Oakland Nature Preserve , 747 Machete Dr, Oakland

Join us for Nature Fest Open House event at Oakland Nature Preserve! Enjoy meeting members of the environmental community, participate in animal interactions and guided hikes, learn more at interesting presentations, and much, much more!

Admission is free, but donations gratefully received, and will benefit the mission of Oakland Nature Preserve.

www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/naturefest

23rd Annual 'I Like It Hot" Festival!

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Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Ave , Largo

It is the 23rd Anniversary of I Like It HOT! Festival on September 9-10, 2023 and it’s going to be HOTTER than ever before! This hot n’ spicy food show is painfully delicious, big on flavor and cooked up to be one of the hottest events of the season.

Specialty exhibitors will tickle your tastebuds as they bring on distinctive, breathtaking and dynamite offerings in the form of sauces, salsas, seasonings, rubs, plants, food products, gadgets, kitchenware, hundreds of mild to wild samples, food trucks and more.

Festival Alumni will be prepared for the traditional hot stuff contests, including the favorite vendor competition, the Extreme Lolli Lick-A-Thon (the hottest lollypop in the world, sponsored by Intensity Academy) and the jalapeno pepper eating contest. Amateur competitions include BBQ and hot sauces as well as salsa categories. The competition will be fierce as contenders vie for the awards in each category.

The event is pet and family friendly, and admission and parking are complimentary.

23rd Annual 'I Like It Hot" Festival!

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Largo Event Center, 6340 126th Ave , Largo

It is the 23rd Anniversary of I Like It HOT! Festival on September 9-10, 2023 and it’s going to be HOTTER than ever before! This hot n’ spicy food show is painfully delicious, big on flavor and cooked up to be one of the hottest events of the season.

Specialty exhibitors will tickle your tastebuds as they bring on distinctive, breathtaking and dynamite offerings in the form of sauces, salsas, seasonings, rubs, plants, food products, gadgets, kitchenware, hundreds of mild to wild samples, food trucks and more.

Festival Alumni will be prepared for the traditional hot stuff contests, including the favorite vendor competition, the Extreme Lolli Lick-A-Thon (the hottest lollypop in the world, sponsored by Intensity Academy) and the jalapeno pepper eating contest. Amateur competitions include BBQ and hot sauces as well as salsa categories. The competition will be fierce as contenders vie for the awards in each category.

The event is pet and family friendly, and admission and parking are complimentary.