Country, indie, classic rock and Southern royalty all share the marquee this weekend across Tampa Bay. Add a rodeo, a couple of dance parties and a delicious ice cream festival at The Pier and there’s something going on no matter your vibe.
It’s one of the louder ways to spend the weekend. Cheer on bullriding, bronco busting, barrel racing and other rodeo events after a festival of food, games and American 250 patriotism. Just head to the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover on Friday or Saturday, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and the cowfolk action starting at 7:30.
One of country music’s rising names, Megan Moroney, brings her Cloud 9 Tour to Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa on Friday at 7 p.m. This is probably the place to be if songs like “Tennessee Orange,” “Am I Okay?” and “No Caller ID” are on your playlist and you’re ready for a full arena singing every heartbreak lyric along at her…