Bucs Weekend

Name: Bucs Weekend
Start: 2026-04-23
End: 2026-04-25

Apr 23, 2026 – Apr 25, 2026

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A group of people standing on a beach playing games and mingling with the Tampa Bay Bucs red flag blowing in the wind.

Book your Bucs Weekend in St. Pete-Clearwater, Official Beaches of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and turn draft weekend into a Gulf Coast getaway. Stay three nights—checking in Thursday, April 23 and checking out Sunday, April 26, 2026—and receive a $100 digital Visa gift card to kick off the fun. Whether you use your gift card for beachfront dining, drinks with friends, or a little extra vacation fun, it’s the perfect way to start your Bucs Weekend.

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Event Category

Annual Festivals & Events
Festivals
Food + Drink
Kids
Music & Concerts
Sports & Recreation

Guest Information

Family-Friendly
Free Admission
Outdoor Event

Bucs Weekend Schedule

Thursday, April 23, 2026

7:00 PM: 2026 Buccaneers Draft Party presented by Miller Lite: The Krewe takes over Central Avenue in Downtown St. Petersburg
- Event Details:
  - Admission: Free for all attendees
  - Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
  - Location: Central Ave, Downtown St. Pete (Between 1st St & 3rd St)
  - Programming Begins: 7:00 p.m.
  - 2026 Draft Starts: 8:00 p.m.
- The Block Party Experience
  - Central Ave Street Takeover: Immersive fan activities, giveaways and bar takeovers in the heart of St. Pete
  - Live Coverage of the Draft: Watch every pick of the first round on a super-sized video screen taking over Central Ave
  - Miller Lite Experiences: Ice-cold Miller Lite, games, and giveaways all night long
  - Krewe Fan Activities: Interactive opportunities with Buccaneers Legends, Cheerleaders, and Captain Fear
  - Team Store Pop Up: Shop official Buccaneers gear, including a special Draft weekend merch drop
8:00 PM: Draft Watch Party at RumFish Sports Bar & Deck

Friday, April 24, 2026

7:00 PM: Draft Watch Party at RumFish Sports Bar & Deck
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Live music at RumFish Sports Bar & Deck

Saturday, April 25, 2026

11:00 AM: VIP Concert Experience: Stop by the Info Booth to purchase your VIP concert experience, or purchase it in advance!
12:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament Check-In/Practice
1:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Bucs Activity Zone - fun for all ages! DJ will crank up the VIBE. Catch appearances from Bucs Mascot Captain Fear, TB Buccaneers Cheerleaders, Pirates, and Street Team, plus contests, giveaways, inflatable games, and more!
1:00 PM: Live Beachfront Concert: Fulcos Cover Band
5:00 PM: Live Beachfront Concert: Kenny Chesney Tribute Band – Pirate Flag Band
8:15 PM: Live Beachfront Concert: Uncle Kracker

VIP Package at Tradewinds Resort

10% off Best Available Rates.
$50 Food & Beverage credit per reservation.
4 Drink vouchers per person - bottoms up! Can be used anytime during the weekend.
2 VIP wristbands for exclusive access to VIP Lounge/Bar during Saturday's live beachfront concerts!
20% off Retail purchases at TradeWinds' retail outlets.
Official Buccaneers Swag Bag.
Entry to a raffle for a chance to win autographed Bucs gear.
50% off entry fee for Cornhole Tournament.
Discount on entry to the Tailgate Fest.
Special Weekend Activities: Bucs Kid Zone, Cornhole Tournament, Bucs Street Team, and of course, PIRATES!
Draft Watch Party - Thursday and Friday night at RumFish Sports Bar & Deck with music, food & drink specials, games and giveaways!

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Book your stay now for April 23–26, 2026, and your $100 digital Visa gift card will be delivered via email within 24 hours of check-in.

Best Beach Resorts

Want to stay right on the sand? Here, you’ll find list of our top beach resorts, as honored in our annual 2026 "Best of St. Pete-Clearwater" awards! This year, the perfectly pink Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach won top billing, but you can't go wrong with any of these beautiful beach hotels and resorts.

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