A Taste of Pinellas 2012

Event Info

The crowd enjoys an afternoon at A Taste of Pinellas

Have a Seat!

Live music on the main stage

Accommodations available nearby at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club

A Taste of Pinellas is an annual food and music festival for the whole family, held at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg Florida. A Taste of Pinellas features tastes from top local restaurants, live music from national acts, a family fun zone and much more! A Taste of Pinellas is for a great cause, too -- proceeds from A Taste of Pinellas go to the All Children's Hospital Telethon.

When is A Taste of Pinellas?

The 2012 A Taste of Pinellas will be held from Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6, 2012

• Friday: 5pm- 10:00pm
• Saturday: Kids Zone open 12pm - 5pm (FREE from 12pm-3pm),
  A Taste of Pinellas open 3pm - 10pm
• Sunday: 12pm - 7:00pm (Kids Zone open 12pm - 5pm)

Who will be the entertainment at A Taste of Pinellas?

The headlining acts are:

Friday: Big & Rich
Saturday: Sheryl Crow
Sunday: The All-American Rejects

Our entertainment page shows all of the information currently available about the entertainment schedule for the 2012 A Taste of Pinellas.  Eventually it will include the full performance schedule.

Where is A Taste of Pinellas?

A Taste of Pinellas will be held in Vinoy Park, St.Petersburg Florida. Get Maps and Directions.

Where can I park?

There are parking areas for the general public and volunteers situated in a number of areas around downtown St. Petersburg. Check out our parking and shuttle map.

What am I allowed to bring?

Many people find these things handy at A Taste of Pinellas:

• Sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses
• Folding chairs, or a towel or blanket to sit on
• Backpack and/or purse

What am I not allowed to bring?

Here are some of the items that you may not bring to A Taste of Pinellas:

• Pets (Service Animals Permitted)
• Outside Food or Drink
• Weapons
• Umbrellas
• Professional Recording Equipment

How much does A Taste of Pinellas cost?

Tickets are available online from Ticketmaster, via telephone at (800) 745-3000, or in person the Mahaffey Theater box office. Ticket prices are as follows:

• VIP Luxury Seating:
  $150 per person, per day; $300 for the weekend (sales in advance only). See below for details.
• General Admission:
  Friday and Saturday $20 in advance, $25 day-of-show;
  Sunday - $15 in advance, $20 day-of-show
• Weekend General Admission Ticket (all three days):
  $45 (available for advance purchase only)
• Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.

Is there VIP seating this year?

There WILL be VIP seating available for purchase again this year. Includes Special Entrance gate, Stage front seated area, access to VIP tent and restrooms plus $40 in food tickets. Purchase of 3-day pass includes $100 in food tickets. There is no stage front seating area available for Sunday's VIP package.