More Than a Festival
Dash 4 Diabetes 5K & 10K
Lace up your sneakers and join us for the Dash4Diabetes 5K & 10K Walk/Run, a high-energy, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness about type 2 diabetes and promoting healthier lifestyles across Tampa Bay. Hosted by Smart Health Initiatives (SHI), this signature event takes place during National Diabetes Month and brings together individuals, families, and organizations for a powerful cause: to Unite Communities to Outrun Diabetes.
St Pete MLK Parade 2026
Join us to celebrate Dr. King's legacy at the St Pete MLK Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026. For over 38 years, this unforgettable event honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy while fostering cultural and economic vitality in St. Petersburg. Embrace the spirit of community, unity, and progress as we come together to celebrate a dream that continues to inspire us all.
2026 Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival
The 2026 Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, during Presidents’ Day weekend and Black History Month. Now in its ninth year, the free, family-friendly festival brings together over 18,000 attendees to celebrate Black culture, history, health equity, and community empowerment.
I ❤️ Collard Greens 5K & Fitness Extravaganza
Join us as we kick off Black History Month and TBGCF Inc. celebration week on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Lake Vista Park in St. Petersburg, FL. This exciting event is more than just a run, it’s a celebration of health, wellness, and community spirit for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a beginner, or a family looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone!
What we do Since 2018
We are not just a festival.
We are a movement for better health, stronger families, and lasting community well being.
The Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival is a community-driven nonprofit that improves health outcomes by starting where transformation feels good with food, joy, movement, and culture. Through programs, partnerships, and an annual city-defining festival, we address the root causes of poor health, limited opportunity, and social isolation, one practical, sustainable change at a time.
We meet people where they are and walk with them toward better health, stronger connections, and a higher quality of life, not just for a day, but for a lifetime.
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