5 Things to Know today, May 1

1.  The FishHawk Farmer's Market is held the first Sunday of the month at Park Square in FishHawk Ranch. About 30 vendors participate, selling resh fruits and vegetables, handmade Caribbean cooking sauces, fresh seafood, gourmet jams and jellies, fresh-baked breads, imported coffee, hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches, imported cheeses and more. Shop also for jewelry, clothes and photography. The market occasionally features live music by the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band. Admission is free.

2. Organizers of the annual Momentum Festival will host the second annual Mo Fest Brew Fest Sunday, May 1, from noon to 3 p.m. at Bootleggers Beer and Wine Home Brewing Supplies, 650 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. There will be five brewers demonstrating beer brewing as well as sampling of homemade wine and beer with a suggested donation of $5, with all proceeds going to the Brandon Family YMCA send-a-kid-to-camp campaign. Residents will learn how to pair food with wine and beer and will receive 10 percent off sales at Bootleggers. 

Beer brewed on May 1 will be used at a charity fundraiser six weeks later at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Brandon.

3. Dozens of artists will be on hand for the third annual Winthrop Arts Fest continuing today, May 1, at Winthrop Town Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event, to take place in the parking lot in front of the St. Petersburg Times building, will include exhibits by local artists, 25 business vendors, 10 food vendors and local charities.

The Winthrop Arts Festival is a juried art show, which provides cash prizes to the winners. In addition to the art exhibits, there will be a children's art activity center provided by Center Place cultural arts center and the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center. Music will be provided during the event by local schools.

Among the food vendors that have already signed up are Acropolis, 5 Guys, Cappy's Pizza, the Italian Kitchen, the Green Iguana, Moe's Southwest Grill and Morelli's Italian Ice, Winthrop's newest store.

Attendees also will have a chance to participate in a 50/50 drawings to benefit area Rotary club and their charities. Prizes include a mojito party for up to 20 people, concert tickets and a $500 E-bond from Valrico State Bank.

4. The Little Shoppes of Winthrop Town Centre, 6026 Winthrop Town Centre Ave., Riverview, will host a Pre-Mother's Day Extravaganza May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Winthrop Arts Festival. The event will feature goodies and giveaways for moms. Shops participating include Lady Chameleon Accessories Boutique, Royalty X Thr33 and Bellafia Chocolate Boutique.

For information, call 813-421-3220.

5. The Brandon Area Pokemon League meets the first and third Sunday of the month from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico.