Annual Islands Fest slated for April 9th

Come to Seaplane Basin Park and Peter O. Knight Airport for the fifth annual Islands Fest, located at the south end of Davis Islands. The fun and entertainment begins at 10:00am, Saturday, April 9th.

Live music, Exhibitors, Artists, and lots of food and beverages will fill your senses, while Islands Fest’s Sponsors provide a day full of exciting activities. Tampa Airport police crime prevention will be offering a bicycle safety rally and giving away free bicycle helmets. Tampa General Hospital will be showing how to properly fit the bicycle helmets and how to use the Wii for fitness. Covenant Life Church will have lots of fun activities from a magician and balloon man to children’s dancing at the Kid’s Corner (sponsored by Century 21 –Ash Fisher). In addition to kid-friendly bounce houses and a rock wall, there will be a family pet parade and show, sponsored by Wag Natural Pet Boutique. Other sponsors including St. Petersburg Times, South Tampa Community News, Atlas Aviation, Tampa Electric, Sweetbay Supermarket, South Tampa Fellowship Church, and Bank of America will be on hand to add to your enjoyment.

City of Tampa’s Fireboat and Fire Engine will be at Islands Fest and Tampa Airport Fire Rescue Unit will be available to answer any questions about the great job they do to protect all of us.

Drawings will be held throughout the day; just show up and you could win Outback Steakhouse gift certificates, Islands Fest t-shirts, and more! Many of the exhibitors are providing prizes such as gourmet teas from Te Bella Tea Company and pet supply gift baskets from Veterinary Medical Clinic.

Scheduled festivities include:

For more information, go to www.islandsfest.com or look for Islands Fest on Facebook. Vendor/exhibitor questions can be answered by calling 813-205-1577 or email connie@islandsfest.com.