Things to do this weekend: WineFest, Bay Area Renaissance Festival and more
🍷 Accio wine! Step into the wizarding world at the Tampa Theatre 's annual WineFest fundraiser. This year's theme is "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Wine," attendees can expect boutique wines and spellbinding food.
The "Premium Tasting" is sold out but tickets for the "Grand Tasting" at 8pm on March 7 are still available for $80.
🏖️ Celebrate Treasure Island's recovery from hurricanes Helene and Milton at its free " back to the beach" event, which features sand sculptures, kites and live entertainment.
🍺 Get buzzed at Safety Harbor's Craft Beer Festival. It's an all-day affair at Waterfront Park on March 8, with dozens of craft beer breweries, live entertainment and food trucks.
Tickets start at $10.
⚔️ Travel back in time at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Dade City. This weekend's theme, "Heroes and Havoc," brings clowns, magicians, and live armored jousting to the village.
The event takes place from 10am to 6pm. Tickets start at $18.
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