Weekend Events: Special Olympics Florida Sunshine Bowl and Incredible Duck Race
This weekend in Tampa, Florida is packed with exciting events that will have you cheering for good community causes. From the Special Olympics Florida Sunshine Bowl to the Incredible Duck Race, there is something for everyone to enjoy while supporting important charities.
The Sunshine Bowl, hosted by Special Olympics Florida, will bring flag football teams from across the country to Raymond James Stadium for two days of thrilling competition. The tournament aims to raise awareness and support for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6.
If rubber duck racing is more your speed, head over to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for the Kiwanis Club of Tampa’s Incredible Duck Race. Adopt a duck for $5 and watch as 10,000 rubber ducks race to the finish line for a chance to win a cash prize. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Tampa Kiwanis Foundation and their children’s programs and charities. The race kicks off at noon on Saturday, April 6.
For those with a sweet tooth, the Keel and Curley Winery will be hosting a Blueberry Festival with activities like camel rides, petting zoos, and bounce houses. The festival will run for the next two weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7.
Scottish culture enthusiasts can head to Dunedin for the 56th Annual Highland Games, featuring bagpipes, traditional games, and more. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 6.
Lastly, dance lovers can catch the Red Bull Dance Your Style Tampa Qualifier at Armature Works, where dancers from Central and South Florida will compete for a chance to advance to the national final. The event will run from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 6.
With so many exciting events happening this weekend, there’s no better way to celebrate the start of April than by coming together with your community to support good causes and have a great time.