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The Scene
This daily festival occurs two hours before sunset until two hours after sunset. Vendors hawking hand-painted T-shirts, elegant oil candles and other items descend upon the pier to set up endless rows of tables. The single rule governing all vendors is that their wares must be handmade, which ensures, at the very least, a unique quality. Besides picking up that starfish painting you've always had a hankering for, you'll be entertained by live bands and performance artists that include clowns, jugglers, and a fire-eater (by far the most impressive).
The Appeal
For a little tranquility, pay 50 cents to stroll down to the end of the pier, where sunbaked tourists and fishermen watch that glorious sunset for which Tampa is so famous.
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Insider Tips
Guitar players and other solo acts are commonplace, but watch out for the appearance of Didgeridarren. From time to time, Darren plays his didgeridoo, an Australian instrument made from eucalyptus wood. You don't want to miss those good vibrations.