We’ve got the scoop on the events that are guaranteed to help you blow off your work week stress. There’s something for everyone this weekend; there’s a free and open to the public Buc’s night training camp, concerts, even a food truck festival! Here’s the complete lowdown on what’s shaking in Tampa Bay the weekend of Aug. 3 – 5.

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2012 State wide Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is back again this weekend to help you save money while you get your child the items they need for the 2012-2013 school year. The annual sales tax holiday will begin 12:01 a.m. Friday and run through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

For suggestions on money saving ways to get your kids the hair cuts, health checkups, shots and supplies that they need to go back to school click HERE.

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Palm Harbor First Friday Food Trucks
Friday @ 5PM to 9PM
Downtown Palm Harbor
1190 Georgia Ave. / Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Website: tastingtampa.com

This event is free and open to the public. Cusine served by the food truck is extra.  For the kids bouncy houses and rock climbing wall. There also will be a cash mob, sidewalk chalk art and music.

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Identity Festival – Dance/Electronic Music
Friday 3PM – 11PM
1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
4802 US Highway 301 North / Tampa, FL 33610
Tickets: $25 / $40 / $60 Website: idfestival.com

iHome Stage + Rockstar Energy Drink Stage: ERIC PRYDZ, WOLFGANG GARTNER, EXCISION, SHOWTEK, ARTY, NOISIA, DOCTOR P, LE CASTLE VANIA, EVA SIMONS, THE EYE, STATIC REVENGER, AUDREY NAPOLEON, STEPHAN JACOBS.

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Rays vs. Orioles with Sunday Wiggles Show
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr. / St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Tickets: $12 – $255
Website: tampabay.rays.mlb.com

Friday @ 7:10PM
Luke Scott collectible T-Shirt to the first 10,000 fans.

Saturday @ 7:10PM
No special promotions.

Sunday @ 1:40PM
DJ Kitty bobblehead to the first 10,000 kids 14 & under and a Wiggles postgame children’s concert.

For a list of the Best Eats At The Top click HERE.

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First Friday St. Pete – Block Party
5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Central Avenue downtown St. Petersburg
Between 2nd and 3rd Street South
Website: firstfridaystpete.com

“First Friday St. Pete” takes place on Central Avenue in the Heart of downtown St. Petersburg every first Friday of the month year round. Start your weekend off right by sipping a brew or glass of wine while enjoying the rocking tunes of a live street band. In addition to the live music by the Venturas, there will be food at various restaurants.

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SATURDAY

WaZoo – Beer Tasting and Food
Saturday @ 7:30PM
Lowry Park Zoo
1101 W Sligh Ave. / Tampa FL 33604
(813) 935-8552, ext. 329 / Website: lowryparkzoo.com

Wazoo is one of Lowery Park Zoo annual fund raiser. 250 beers and specialty ales from around the world, dozens of local restaurants serving food and live music. Price: $60, $20 designated driver; $90, $30 designated driver VIP.

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Buccaneer Night Training Camp
Saturday Night Raymond James Stadium
Gates Open At 4 PM

4PM – 6PM  Autographs, followed by Buc cheerleaders performance at 6:15, practice and live scrimmage 6:30-845 p.m. and fireworks 9 p.m. / Free parking & admission (parking lots open at 2:30 p.m.)

4201 North Dale Mabry Highway  Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 350-6504 / Website: www.buccaneers.com

Watch your favorite Bucs players practice while enjoying autographs, merchandise, and appearances by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and mascot Captain Fear. $1 hot dogs and soft drinks, plus Fireworks. This event is completely free and fit for the entire family.

Looking for a different event? For a complete list of all Tampa Bay happenings click HERE.