NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 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 TampaWhy 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 event has been on hiatus for 13 years.
- The festival was last held in 2014 at Albert Whitted Park.
- The event historically took place in downtown St. Petersburg.
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 revive the festival.”locationAlbert Whitted Park“The last known location of the festival in 2014.”organizationJohns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital“The festival is being held as part of the hospital's 100th anniversary.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“The publication reporting the news.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the festival is held.”