Plan your week
Where to stay. How to get there. What to wear.
Tampa in April is warm and sunny, and the festival runs April 7–11 across Tampa venues and BRAZZ FARMS. Here's everything you need.
Venues
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Tampa Riverwalk · Downtown Tampa
600 N Ashley Dr. Host of Chef Showdown (Friday) and the Grand Tasting (Saturday). Open-air park with riverfront views.
The Tampa Club
Downtown Tampa
Wednesday's A Salute to Service dinner. Invitation only, for members of The Tampa Club.
BRAZZ FARMS
Location TBD
Sunday's Farm to Table Dinner with Chef Sean Brasel. More info to come.
Where to stay
Official host hotel
The Epicurean Hotel
A culinary-themed Marriott Autograph property in South Tampa, with on-site dining at Élevage. Shuttle details for 2027 are TBD.
Tampa Marriott Water Street
0.5 mi from Curtis Hixon
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
0.4 mi from Curtis Hixon
Hyatt Place Tampa / Downtown
0.3 mi from Curtis Hixon
Getting there
Fly
Tampa International (TPA) is 8 miles from downtown Tampa. St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) is also nearby.
Drive
From Orlando: 90 min. From Sarasota: 60 min. From Miami: 4 hours.
Rideshare
Uber & Lyft pickup zones are designated for Curtis Hixon during the festival.
Streetcar
The TECO Line Streetcar runs through downtown Tampa and is free.
Parking
Curtis Hixon (Grand Tasting & Chef Showdown)
Closest garages: Poe (107 N Ashley) and Fort Brooke (107 N Franklin). Both 2 blocks away. Metered street parking on Tampa Street and Ashley Drive.
Other venues
Parking for Meat Market, The Tampa Club, and BRAZZ FARMS is TBD.
Accessibility
All festival venues are ADA-accessible. Curtis Hixon has paved paths throughout. Service animals are welcome at all venues.
Weather & what to wear
Tampa in early April averages 80°F days and 60°F nights. Expect sun. The Grand Tasting is outdoors on grass and pavement. Sundresses, linens, and comfortable shoes are the move. All outdoor events proceed rain or shine, with tents over tasting and demo zones.
FAQ
Refunds, age policy, dietary needs, and more live on the full FAQ page.