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USF Monday Night Jazz Series - Each semester, the Jazz Studies department welcomes acclaimed musicians to perform with the USF Jazz students and faculty on the last Monday of each month.

Super Bowl XLIII - Jan 2009
In 2009, Tampa Bay's Raymond James stadium will host the NFL Super Bowl for the fourth time.

University of Tampa Performing Arts
Students and Faculty host a number of concerts, ensembles, main stage theatre productions, art gallery and much more.

University of South Florida Performing Arts
Students and Faculty host a number of concerts, ensembles, main stage theatre productions, art gallery and much more.

New Years Day Festivals
Tamba Bay Outback Bowl - NCAA Championship Game [New Years Day]

January Sports Events
Southern Florida Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Southern Florida Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

January Festivals
Alafia River Rendezvous [Jan Event] - The Alafia River Rendezvous is a pre-1840 living history encampment where participants/reenactors set up and live in camps portraying and demonstrating life skills of various Early American cultures, i.e.; British, Irish, Scottish, Spanish and Native American. Includes over 1000 lodges and Traders Row.

Florida State Fair - Tampa FL [FEB]
The annual Florida State Fair is a 12-day salute to the state's best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. Excitement is in the air all over the fairgrounds, with all the lights and music, and so much to see and do. This great annual event first started in 1905.

February Sports Events
Southern Florida Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Southern Florida Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

Key West Heron House
The sweet scent of orchids wafts through the exotic tropical gardens of rare plants collected from around the world. From the look and feel of our 23 unique rooms with carefully selected imported wicker furnishings to the genuine, individual care we give each guest, you'll enjoy your stay. The inn was recently awarded AAA's 4 Diamonds and 4 Crowns from the American Bed and Breakfast Association.

Lighted Candle Society Please help stop Bad Media's assualt on our children! Finding the faith for David to slay the Goliath's of our day with five small smooth stones.

March Sports Events
Southern Florida Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Southern Florida Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

March Festivals
Florida Strawberry Festival [MAR] - annual community event in Plant City FL dating back to 1930 attracts over 900,000 visitors each to see parades, entertainment, arcade midway, agricultural and fine arts exhibits and many ongoing contests.

April Sports Events
Southern Florida Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Southern Florida Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

April Festivals
Sun-n-Fun Flyin [APR] - The annual Spring Celebration of Flight at Linder Field is a weeklong event with over 500 aviation exhibits, educational forums and more.

Other April Events
Begin Southern Florida Daylight Savings Time - At 2AM on First Sunday of April, all clocks Spring Ahead one hour from MDT.

May Festivals

May Sports
NJCAA Division I Fastpitch Softball Championship [MAY] - ISF Plant City Sports Complex - Collegiate Tournament

Tampa Westshore Quorum Resort
700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33609
Formerly The Crowne Plaza - the Tampa Westshore Quorum is located in the heart of the Westshore business and shopping district. Just three miles from Tampa International Airport and within walking distance to two regional shopping centers, the International Plaza and the Westshore Plaza. Discover the luxurious accommodations that make this the premier choice among Tampa hotels.

June Festivals

MainTour Las Vegas - Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages and other great attractions.

More July Festivals

August Festivals

September Festivals

September Sports Events
Southern Florida Football - NCAA, CIF and more

Halloween Festivals
Howl-O-Scream - [OCT] - For 16 days in October, Busch Gardens transforms into the Halloween event of the year with a nightmarish mix of favorite frights and terrifying new twists, including six haunted houses, five scare zones, two twisted shows and bone-chilling coaster in the dark.
Jackobury Forest - Halloween - see what happens when strawberries go bad at the Plant City Stadium. Includes trick or treat pirate island.

October Festivals
Tampa Bay Gem & Mineral Show [OCT] - gemstone exhibition organized by the Tampa Bay Rock Club at Florida State Fairgrounds.

October Sports Events
Southern Florida Football - NCAA, CIF and more

Other October Events
End Southern Florida Daylight Savings Time - At 2AM on Fourth Sunday of October, all clocks Fall Back one hour to MDT.

November Festivals
USF SuperBull [NOV] - USF Homecoming Events

November Sports Events
Southern Florida Football - NCAA, CIF and more

Christmas Festivals
Southern Florida Christmas Guide - More events and celebrations
Busch Gardens Christmas Celebration - [DEC] -Join your favorite holiday characters for a musical extravaganza featuring snowmen, carolers, and toy soldiers. This unforgettable cabaret has become a park tradition and features high-energy singers and dancers performing a host of favorite holiday songs.
Westshore Mall Magical Nights of Giving [NOV] - Kickoff event for holiday shopping season where store proceeds support local charities.
Christmas at Pinewood Holiday - [DEC] - Step back in time as you cross the threshold of this historic mansion at the Bok Sanctuary while it is bedecked in holiday splendor, a favorite seasonal tradition.

New Years Eve Festivals
Southern Florida New Years Guide - More events and celebrations
Busch Gardens New Year's Eve - [DEC 31] - Busch Gardens is the place to be New Year's Eve. Ring in the new year at the ultimate party with extreme coasters, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Outback Bowl Beach Day - Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort with live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests.
Outback Bowl Parade & Band Blast - Eclectic Ybor City's 7th Avenue is the site of this free family event featuring the TECO Energy Parade and a pep rally by 20 marching bands, cheerleaders and colorful floats.
Light Up Tampa Bay - The Florida Aquarium and Channelside celebrate New Year's Eve with live entertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show and Ball Drop along the downtown Tampa waterfront. Enjoy the numerous restaurants and night spots at Channelside, or a VIP party complete with midnight dinner at the Aquarium.

December Sports Events
Regions Bank Golf Classic [Late Dec] - popular golf scramble features bowl sponsors, local celebrities and school officials in friendly competition. Held at Cheval Country Club.
Tamba Bay Outback Bowl [New Years Day] - NCAA Championship Game
Southern Florida Football - NCAA, CIF and more
Southern Florida Basketball - NBA, NCAA and more
Southern Florida Hockey - IHL, NCAA and more

More December Festivals
USF Festival of Winds [DEC] - An annual highlight which draws over 300 high school musicians from across Florida for three days of intensive rehearsals and performances.