No matter the time of year, there’s always something to do in Gulfport. The Gulf Coast town is home to endless adventures and activities. There’s also no shortage of memorable festivals and events taking place in and around the Florida vacation destination. To help you decide when to reserve your Splashy Ventures vacation rentals, we’ve put together this guide to popular annual festivals and events near Gulfport.
A Checklist of 7 Gulfport Area Events
From waterfront celebrations to cultural festivals, the calendar of events for Gulfport and the surrounding towns is jampacked with things to do throughout the year.
- Taking place in February, the Gulfport Fine Arts Festival showcases the talent of local artists and makers. The two-day celebration highlights over 50 of Florida’s most innovative artists.
- Experience the thrill of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The IndyCar race at the end of February features a circuit on a downtown waterfront street.
- Another popular musical festival is the Tampa Bay Blues Festival in mid-April. The three-day event at Vinoy Waterfront Park in St. Petersburg features an incredible lineup of blues and roots music.
- Country music enthusiasts will love Country Thunder Florida. Taking place on St. Pete Beach, the annual music festival takes place in May. Tickets can sell out, so reserve yours early.
- Celebrate Gulfport’s unofficial mascot at Gulfport GeckoFest. Enjoy live music, parades, food, and costumed geckos at this family-friendly celebration at the end of August or beginning of September. If you’re planning an adults-only vacation, be sure to check out the Gecko Crawl, a bar-crawl-style event.
- Celebrate Halloween with Halloween on Central Ave. The huge street festival takes over St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue district and transforms it into a family-friendly, car-free celebration.
- Taking place in the fall, the SHINE St. Pete Mural Festival transforms St. Petersburg. The festival features the creation of large-scale murals and other special events. Check the festival’s website for more information on this year’s locations.
Plan Your Florida Escape with Splashy Ventures
No matter which of the above Florida festivals and events you plan on checking out, it’s important you have a relaxing space to call home. That’s where Splashy Ventures comes in. Our inventory is comprised of well-appointed vacation rentals in Gulfport, FL, which are the perfect home base for groups of all sizes.
Staying at one of our vacation homes means you are close to popular Gulfport area adventures while having a peaceful place to call home. Enjoy a quiet night in by cooking a delicious meal in your rental’s fully equipped kitchen before relaxing on the back deck or in the living room with a glass of wine or a cup of tea. For help finding your dream Gulfport vacation home, call 727-744-1617.
