Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Sept. 18-24

Dessert Wars: The largest dessert festival in America gives you a chance to sample over 50 local dessert vendors you might not know about. Sample cookies, ice cream, doughnuts and more as the vendors compete to be Dessert Wars champion. $45; parking $10. 3-7 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 23). Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. 813-621-7821. Beats on the Street: Water Street comes alive …