Event: 34th Annual Outdoors Expo and Boat Show

20 Mar

Trinity, Longleaf, Starkey Ranch and Odessa Residents, the 34th Annual Outdoors Expo and Boat Show is almost here!

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers – come join us for the Tampa’s premier Outdoors Expo and Boat Show, along the Hillsborough River at Armature Works!

News Channel 8 has teamed up with Armature Works to bring the 34th Annual News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show to downtown Tampa. The show will span over three days, with admission free to all, and raffle giveaways all weekend!

The family-friendly event will feature the beautiful downtown Tampa skyline, ability to tour boats in the water, the Armature Works Food Hall, dog friendly outdoor space, and activities throughout the whole weekend. There will also be meet and greet opportunities with the News Channel 8 anchors.

With nearly 400,000 square feet of exhibits and activity space, the Expo is the perfect place to explore boats of all shapes and sizes, boating accessories, fishing gear, apparel, outdoor supplies, and much more. Check out high end luxury vessels, ski and sportfishing boats, pontoon, family, and speed boats showcased by multiple manufacturers and dealers.

The 34th Annual News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show takes place on Friday, March 28, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Armature Works: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa FL 33602.

Confirmed vendors

  • Academy Sim Racing
  • AOE Trailers
  • ArrowCat Marine
  • Black Label Marine Group
  • Boylen Point
  • CCA – Coastal Conservation
  • Champion Marine
  • Cycle Springs
  • DeckPad
  • Decorating Elves
  • Danforth Art
  • Discovery Golf Cars
  • FL Solar Innovations
  • Freedom Boat Club
  • Furman Marketing LLC
  • Further Customs
  • FWC
  • Gables Marine
  • Iris Photo Gallery
  • Holidays Network Group
  • KAM Roofing Services
  • Leaf Filter Gutter Protection
  • LifeGuard Imaging
  • Misty Wells “Lets Take it Outside”
  • Nautical Ventures
  • Nutritional Cooking Solutions “Salad Master”
  • Outcast Watersports
  • Outdoor Wonders
  • Off the Wall Adventures + Outfitters
  • Ox Floors
  • Paddletail Waterfront Lodge
  • Poonhouse
  • Power Klean US
  • Purple Playas
  • Renewal by Andersen Florida
  • Rivereview Marine
  • Robertson Biliards and Spa
  • Shark Coast Marine
  • Shore Station
  • SkyZone
  • Suncoast RV Rental
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • US Army National Guard
  • Ultimate Marine
  • Viage Group
  • West Coast Marine
  • WFLA Tent
  • Pepin

If you would like to become a vendor, please contact Robbie Bloomfield – [email protected]

Events in Trinity: Taste of Trinity 10 – May 18th

15 May

The 10th Annual Taste of Trinity, the premier Food, Business Expo and Craft Show will be taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Seven Springs Middle School located at 2441 Little Road in Trinity.

The Seven Springs Middle School Parent Teacher Organization is thrilled to host the biggest Food, Business, Craft expo in the Trinity, Florida area! Taste of Trinity is our largest fundraiser and proceeds directly benefit our school to enhance our learning environment.

They are so excited to be celebrating our 10th anniversary, and it will be packed with fabulous restaurants, bakeries, businesses, craft booths, as well as, performances by our students and community members, games and raffles. This is a not to be missed expo event!

The West Pasco Business Association (WPBA) is excited to partner with Seven Springs Middle School PTO for this great community event.

Grand Opening: Starkey Market

15 Feb

You are invited to the official Grand Opening of Starkey Market!
Bring the whole family to meet many of our local vendors and farmers!
Sample local products!
Hay Rides through the cow pasture – Face Painting – Corn Hole and other games!
The event will be catered, so come hungry!
FRESH Produce!!
There will be many photo ops
Gourmet Coffee
Smoothies made with real fruit all from the market!

Feed our horses some carrots!
We’ll have tons of fresh strawberries straight from our friends in Plant City, as well as strawberry shortcake!
Enjoy live music

March 9th, 2019
11:00 a.m. – Late Afternoon
3460 Starkey Blvd
Trinity, Florida 34655
(727)-375-7606

See more information on the official Facebook Page for Starkey Market!

4th Annual Chili Cook Off at Johnny Bruscos!

13 Feb

This year marks the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off and is expected to be bigger than ever! As always there will be plenty of raffles, auction items, a margarita machine and fun activities for children.

No cost to enter but if you want to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award you can purchase tastings at the door in increments of $5, $10 or $20 at the event.

100% of proceeds are going to Hope for the Children Ministries, a non-profit that is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of at-risk youth and their families.

To learn more visit: http://www.hftcm.org/.

There will be plenty of full table and half table chili entries available for those who want to compete and think they can beat the reigning champion.

More information can be found on the events Facebook page!