NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 25, 2026Hillsborough
Taste of Pinellas food festival to return in 2027
The Taste of Pinellas food festival is scheduled to return in 2027 after a 13-year hiatus. The event, which was previously held at Albert Whitted Park in 2014, will resume operations following its long absence.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The return of this multi-day event impacts local downtown St. Petersburg traffic, tourism, and public park usage for the 2027 calendar year.
Key Facts
- The Taste of Pinellas festival is scheduled to return in 2027.
- The festival has been on hiatus for 13 years.
- The last iteration of the festival occurred in 2014 at Albert Whitted Park.
- The festival historically took place in Straub Park.
Who's Mentioned
otherTaste of Pinellas“The food festival returning to St. Petersburg.”locationTropicana Field“The venue for the 2027 festival.”personColin Wolf“Author of the article.”personBill Edwards“Businessman who previously helped organize the festival.”locationAlbert Whitted Park“The location of the last festival in 2014.”organizationJohns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital“The festival is being held as part of the hospital's 100th anniversary.”locationStraub Park“Historical location of the festival.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the festival is held.”