Brooksville: The annual Florida Blueberry Festival on April 11-12 in historic downtown Brooksville features live music, arts and crafts, street entertainers, a car show, a tricky dogs show, food vendors, beer garden, and lots of fresh blueberries, of course. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for ages 6-17 and children ages 5 and under are free. Proceeds benefit local charities. Info: floridablueberryfestival.org.
Venice: The 23rd Annual Shark’s Tooth Festival presents entertainment and arts and crafts April 10-12. The festival is at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 120 E. Airport Ave. Admission is $3 (children ages 12 and under are free). Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: sharkstoothfest.com.
Pensacola: Smooth sounds fill Seville Square in downtown Pensacola during Jazz Fest April 11-12. In addition to musical entertainment, the festival features arts and crafts exhibitors. A highlight for families will be the free Jazz Jam For Kids with complimentary harmonicas and kazoos. Admission is free. Info: jazzpensacola.com.
St. Augustine: The Old City features its popular annual Rhythm & Ribs festival April 10-12. The fest features a varied lineup of live entertainment, including Rusted Root and Sister Hazel, plus award-winning barbecue, children’s activities, and arts and crafts. Admission is $5 each day (kids under 13 years of age are free). Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: rhythmandribs.net.
St. Petersburg: The Tampa Bay Blues Festival, April 10-12, is at the waterfront Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg. Headliners are Tower of Power on Friday, Boz Scaggs on Saturday and Southern Hospitality on Sunday. Gates open at noon Friday and Saturday, and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Music goes until 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 each day for Friday and Saturday; $25 on Sunday; and $90 for all three days. VIP packages are available. Info: tampabaybluesfest.com