Enjoy Fan Fest, state fair, concerts and pageants at Tampa Bay

A weekend of fun to enjoy with the entire family and or with friends.

Florida State Fair - Thursday, Feb. 7 ending Monday, Feb. 18 . The State Fair is annually held at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 North which runs for 12 days in Tampa, Fla. For additional information and schedule click ===>events calendar.

Gasparilla Pageant - Saturday, February 16 at the Floridan Palace Hotel, 905 N Florida Ave. starting at 10 a.m. A pageant that not only crowns Miss Gasparilla but also Mr., Mrs., Babies, children and teens. For more information go to Gasparilla Pageant 2013 website or call 813-716-6767.

Jeyro - Saturday, Februay 16 at Mojito Lounge, Crowne Plaza Westshore Hotel, 5303 West Kennedy Blvd. Admission is 21 and over only, charge $10 at the door, VIP tables available for four guests. For additional information and or reservations call 813-446-8172.

Rays Fan Fest - Saturday, February 16 at Tropicana Field, One Tropicana Drive St. in St. Petersburg. Fest runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. For information call 727-825-3137 or via online at Rays Fan Fest.

Bare Naked Ladies - Sunday, February 17 at Busch Gardens, 10165 N McKinley Drive. Concert takes place at Gwazi Field which opens at 3 p.m. with concert starting at 5 p.m. Park admission includes concert. Purchase a 2013 Fun Card to enjoy Busch Gardens and its events all year. For additional information click ===>Busch Gardens.

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