Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival

Sample cups of a vibrant green soup with a green garnish

Drummers perform on African drums on the main stage at the festival

In partnership with the Woodson African American Museum Logo

WHERE TO GO

Dr. Carter G Woodson African American Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida

WHAT TO EXPECT

Live music, a block party, and a lot of great food. Come see what kinds of fun we have cooking!

GOT THE BEST GREENS IN THE BAY?

Enter the collard green cook-off for prize money and bragging rights

Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, Inc

Two woman hold their newly purchased potted collard green plants and smile at the camera

Two women hold up bushels of greens that they purchased at the farmers market stall

A close up of collard green spring rolls with carrot and cucumber

Food author Toni Tipton-Martin stands on an outdoor stage facing people in lawn chairs and discusses her book Jubilee

A woman working a vendor booth hands a plastic bag over to a customer

A man leans down to select a potted plant from a row

A styrofoam container is filled with smoked collard greens

A DJ with long dreadlocks smiles while working on the turntable

Come Join the Fun

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WHERE

St. Petersburg Historic Deuces Corridor, at 9th Ave. & 22nd St. South. The Festival will be held at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, and on the surrounding streets.

WE'RE TRENDING

Check out the news coverage and see why Tampa Bay is so excited for the 2023 Publix Collard Green Fest.

VENDORS

Vendors of all kinds are welcome including Merchandise, Farmers Market, Wellness and Informational Spaces, Food & Food Trucks, Beer & Wine, etc.

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Want to Support the Festival?

WIN SOME GREEN FOR YOUR GREENS

Classic recipe or fresh new spin? Ham hock'd or vegan? With meat and non-meat categories and three levels of cash prizes, our festival goers will decide who takes the 2023 "Festival Favorite" title home. Professional, amateur, and even the occasional cook are all encouraged to enter.

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MORE STILL HUNGRY FOR MORE?

Dig into second helpings of history, guided exploration and supper with our 'Collards After Dark' experience. Join us for a riveting dialogue between Dr. Ladonna Butler, CEO of The Well for Life; and Dr. Martha Bireda, a writer, lecturer and living history performer. All while you enjoy a southern meal on a primitive family campground.

Get your tickets here