Tampa Bay Newspapers : Festivals

SAFETY HARBOR - The city of Safety Harbor hosts the May Days Weekend of events on Friday May 16, through Sunday May 18, 2008 on Main Street in Downtown Safety Harbor.

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Get in touch with Civil War Days at Heritage Village

Photo courtesy of HERITAGE VILLAGE

Union infantry and navy re-enactors parade with the fife and drum corps during a previous Civil Wars Day at Heritage Village.

LARGO - More than 100 Civil War reenactors step into the future Saturday, May 17, at a free daylong event featuring military and homefront activities at Heritage Village in Largo.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Civil War Days featuring the 25th Annual Heritage Village Skirmish will bring memories of the 1860s to life at the 21-acre living history museum.

New event parking is planned off 119th Street, between Ulmerton and Walsingham roads, and a free shuttle offered. The U.S.S. Ottawa and the U.S.S. Ft. Henry are hosting this event.

Visitors can rub shoulders with costumed reenactors traveling through the Village ready to share insider information about uniforms and gear, their units and battles faced during the Civil War.

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27th annual Syttende Mai Regatta set for May 17

SAFETY HARBOR - The 27th annual Syttende Mai Regatta is Saturday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Shelter 7 in Philippe Park in Safety Harbor.

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MOSI offers $5 off admission in May for Floridians

TAMPA - The Museum of Science & Industry is offering $5 off general admission to all Florida residents who present a valid driver’s license and/or Florida state ID during the month of May.

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Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival coming May 15-17

ST. PETE BEACH – Hosted by Southern Wine and Spirits and the Abilities Foundation, the second annual Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival is Thursday through Saturday, May 15 to 17, at the Don CeSar Beach Resort, 3400 Gulf Blvd.

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Busch Gardens introduces Jungala

TAMPA - Busch Gardens has created the park’s newest adventure – Jungala – where guests are invited to explore the world around them.

This newest park, described as the most ambitious to date, opened April 5. Set in the Congo area, the 4-acre attraction invites guests to discover exotic creatures, explore a colorful village hidden deep in the jungle and connect with the inhabitants of the lush landscape through up-close animal interactions, multi-story family play areas, rides and live entertainment.

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