Get ready to Fire It Up at the two-day Gasparilla Music Festival 2015, taking place at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Kiley Garden Park on March 7th and 8th.
Now in its fourth year, Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF) is a non-profit benefiting local youth music programs and art education in Tampa Bay area schools. This year’s festival will feature 40+ local and national bands from a wide variety of music genres on four stages as well as cuisine from some of the areas top restaurants.
Downtown Tampa will be rockin to the sounds of Modest Mouse, Gaslight Anthem, Mutemath, Dumpstaphunk, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Gogol Bordello, The Hip Abduction, Hot 8 Brass Band, Trampled by Turtles, Mt. Zion Gospel Choir and many, many more.
Take a break from the action and experience Tampa’s diverse culinary creativity from some of the area’s favorite restaurants. Feast on Cuban Sandwiches from Cafe Hey, Grouper Sandwiches from Carmine’s, Bar-B-Que from the Holy Hog, Devil Crabs from Seabreeze Trolley Cafe, Pork Bahn Mi Tacos from the Refinery, Indie Grilled Cheese from The Independent, Shaved Ice & Ice Cream from Kona Ice, Gourmet Ice Pops from What Ever Pops, and more. Cool down with ice cold beverages from Sweetwater Brewing Company, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Blue Chair Rum, and Cigar City Brewing.
Festival-goers can dance easy knowing that a portion of the proceeds from GMF will be used to support and promote music and education in Tampa Bay area schools. Charitable initiatives include the Recycled Tunes Program and the Patel Conservatory’s Rock School Blowout.
Tickets options include one and two day General Admission tickets and VIP passes starting at just $30, children under 12 are free! VIP passes include premium viewing spaces, tents with private bars and lounge areas, air conditioned restrooms, and 3 complimentary drinks and snacks.
This is one festival you don't want to miss!
The Scoop:
Gasparilla Music Festival will take place March 7th and 8th at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. For more information and to order tickets go to gasparillamusicfestival.com.
