Celebrating its 8th year, the annual Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival attracts thousands to The Deuces Corner in South St Pete.
Celebrating its 8th year, the annual Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival attracts thousands to The Deuces Corner in South St Pete. Photos by Carole Devillers
Howard Gunn, Jr. sells bunches of collard greens and other fresh produce from his farm in Ocala at the Collard Green Festival.
Howard Gunn, Jr. sells bunches of collard greens and other fresh produce from his farm in Ocala at the Collard Green Festival. Photos by Carole Devillers
Held during Black History Month at the Woodson African American Museum, the Collard Green Festival features hundreds of vendors, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
Held during Black History Month at the Woodson African American Museum, the Collard Green Festival features hundreds of vendors, community organizations, and advocacy groups. Photos by Carole Devillers
Publix volunteers unpack 3000 collard green bunches donated by Pelion, South Carolina-based WP Rawl, the premier grower, processer, and shipper of leafy greens.
Publix volunteers unpack 3000 collard green bunches donated by Pelion, South Carolina-based WP Rawl, the premier grower, processer, and shipper of leafy greens. Photos by Carole Devillers
Publix volunteers give away WP Rawl-donated fresh collard green bunches, to the delight of festival goers.
Publix volunteers give away WP Rawl-donated fresh collard green bunches, to the delight of festival goers. Photos by Carole Devillers
Aiming to transform lives through education and advocacy, the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival includes four days of fitness and fundraising events.
Aiming to transform lives through education and advocacy, the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival includes four days of fitness and fundraising events. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Collard Green Festival crowd gets to sample a variety of GoneGreens collard green condiments at The Worlds Gone Collard Greens taste table.
The Collard Green Festival crowd gets to sample a variety of GoneGreens collard green condiments at The Worlds Gone Collard Greens taste table. Photos by Carole Devillers
In the family zone, participants of all ages engage in rope tree-climbing organized by St Petersburg’s Pathfinder Outdoor Education.
In the family zone, participants of all ages engage in rope tree-climbing organized by St Petersburg’s Pathfinder Outdoor Education. Photos by Carole Devillers
Festival attendees visit the Uniquely Original Art Studio booth of entrepreneur-artist Catherine Weaver, a St Petersburg native dedicated to uplifting her community.
Festival attendees visit the Uniquely Original Art Studio booth of entrepreneur-artist Catherine Weaver, a St Petersburg native dedicated to uplifting her community. Photos by Carole Devillers
With the help of a young volunteer from the audience, Renee of the Family Nutrition Program explains how many spoons of sugar soda drinks contain and how to make healthier choices.
With the help of a young volunteer from the audience, Renee of the Family Nutrition Program explains how many spoons of sugar soda drinks contain and how to make healthier choices. Photos by Carole Devillers
The American Culinary Federation’s colorful display of smoothie ingredients draws visitors to sample the healthy drink.
The American Culinary Federation’s colorful display of smoothie ingredients draws visitors to sample the healthy drink. Photos by Carole Devillers
The American Culinary Federation offers the crowd samples of smoothies made with collard green, banana, and apple juice.
The American Culinary Federation offers the crowd samples of smoothies made with collard green, banana, and apple juice. Photos by Carole Devillers
A nutritious traditional Southern dish rich in vitamins A, K, B6, and C, calcium, iron, and magnesium, cooked collard greens are available to buy from several vendors at the festival.
A nutritious traditional Southern dish rich in vitamins A, K, B6, and C, calcium, iron, and magnesium, cooked collard greens are available to buy from several vendors at the festival. Photos by Carole Devillers
The annual Collard Green Festival showcases positive lifestyle choices and serves as a powerful platform to combat health disparities in Black and brown communities.
The annual Collard Green Festival showcases positive lifestyle choices and serves as a powerful platform to combat health disparities in Black and brown communities. Photos by Carole Devillers
Emphasizing education in food consumption, health, and fitness, the annual Collard Green Festival is attended by a diverse crowd of over 12,000.
Emphasizing education in food consumption, health, and fitness, the annual Collard Green Festival is attended by a diverse crowd of over 12,000. Photos by Carole Devillers
Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival attendees enjoy and interact with live entertainers performing at The Deuces Corner Park.
Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival attendees enjoy and interact with live entertainers performing at The Deuces Corner Park. Photos by Carole Devillers

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