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Get Away: Down the road

By Tiems staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published March 15, 2001


    Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.

Chasco Fiesta (March 22-April 1) Downtown New Port Richey. Parade 1 p.m. March 24, Free; country concert with Collin Raye, March 31, Sims Park, $20.

Tampa Bay Walks to Cure Diabetes (March 31) Benefit walk for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Sand Key Park, Clearwater, and Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa. 8 a.m. For information, call (727) 344-2873 or http://www.jdrf.org/.

Champions on Ice (March 31) 2 p.m., Ice Palace, Tampa. $20.25-$55.25. (813) 223-1000.

80th Annual Festival of States (March 30-April 8) Downtown St. Petersburg. Night parade April 2, day parade April 7. (727) 898-3654.

Odessa Rodeo and Festival (April 6-8) J.B. Starkey Ranch, Odessa. $8-$12. (727) 869-6677. Dunedin Highland Games (April 7) 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Highlander Park, Dunedin. Parking $10. Admission free. (727) 733-3197. 48th annual Fun 'N Sun Festival (April 20-May 6) At various Clearwater locations. (727) 562-4800.

Sunset Summer Beach Fest (April 27-29) Free music, food and craft event. Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. (727) 449-1036.

Brandon Balloon Classic (April 27-29) Three-day hot-air balloon festival, including music, midway and entertainment at Vandenberg Airport. (813) 689-1221.

St. Anthony's Triathlon Weekend (April 28-29) Straub Park and Spa Beach areas, downtown St. Petersburg. (727) 825-1271.

Arthur, A Live Adventure (May 2-6) The PBS children's show live on stage. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa. $13-$26. (813) 229-7827.

Disney Jungle on Ice Adventures (May 2-6) Featuring characters from Tarzan, The Jungle Book and The Lion King. Ice Palace, Tampa. $6.75-$28. (813) 223-1000.

Ruskin Tomato Festival (May 5-6) E.G. Simmons Park. (813) 645-3808.

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