This Saturday, November 17, Tampa Bay's Mix 100.7 will host Martini Fest, a celebration of this beloved boozy drink featuring live music and more at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa.

Martini fest will feature variations on the classic martini served up fast and fresh from a handful of martini-friendly bars and restaurants throughout the Tampa Bay area as well as live music from headliner Andy Grammer and a handful of local bands throughout the day.

Martini Fest  bars and restaurants will include Bella's Italian Cafe, Blue Martini, Grille 54, Martini Republic, The Rack, Square 1 Burgers, Seasons 52, and more.  Each will serve up a unique assortment of martinis and delicious eats available for sampling.

While you chow down and sip on some of the Bay area's best eats and martinis you can enjoy an eclectic lineup of live music up on the stage from the Martini Fest headliner Andy Grammer with his unique brand of soul-pop and songs like "Keep Your Head Up" and "Fine By Me".  In addition, a handful of Tampa Bay area artists will take the stage throughout the day including Woody, Danny Freeman, and November Rush.

Tickets to the Mix 100.7 Martini Fest at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park are $50 in advance ($60 on the day of) and include a martini glass as well as samples of all food and drinks at the fest.  VIP tickets are available for $100 in advance and includes early, 6 p.m. entry into the fest, access to a special VIP viewing area for the concerts, a commemorative laminate, catered area and a meet and greet with headliner Andy Grammer.

To purchase tickets or get more information about Martini Fest, head over to tampabaysmix.com/pages/martini-fest.html.