Where: Fort Lauderdale Beach
Where: Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch, Immokalee
August 20-25 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo (plus governance meetings), Orlando. Scatting, trombone solos and improv are all the rage during the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, an annual free music festival that showcases three days of live music on three stages. Fort Lauderdale Events | Festivals, Shows & Concerts Where: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Sarasota; St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale, and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Myers. Web: 5flagsspeedway.com, CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE Historic Live Oak rings in Christmas in the South with live music, an antique car show and more than 250 arts and crafts vendors. Web: flhistoriccapitol.gov. FloridaRambler.com started its festival coverage with a popular list of seafood festivals. Plus, check out carnival rides, livestock shows, the fried candy bar truck and performances by nationally known headline artists. This huge beach party is an event people travel to from all over. Web: knapfest.com, USA NATIONAL CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Its a match made in heaven when teams decamp in the Sunshine State, home to many shuffleboard courts, for the National Curling Championships. They have shows, entertainment, exhibits and of course strawberry desserts. After all, Key West drops a queen in a shoe. Where: LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven
Where: Mount Dora
Where: Various restaurants in Pensacola
Where: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
Where:Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, Jacksonville
Where: Respectively, Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens and Bayfront Park in Miami. Web: geckofest.com, FLAVOR RUN 5K Engage all the senses while getting a good workout at this unusual and hilarious 5K run/walk/stroll event, similar to a color run except tastier. Web: lbtsevents.com/bugfest, FUNKSHION SWIM WEEK Its a four-day long platform for innovative designers who are emerging on the Miami and international fashion scenes. Where: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
View our big events page to learn more about annual "trip-worthy" event highlights. Holidays. Where: various venues, Pensacola
Visitor Information Center. Web: floridastatefair.com, CELTIC FAMILY JAMBOREE Bring the kids, dogs, RV and your own food and drinks to this sleepover campsite festival, a two-day party packed with Celtic folk bands, Highland games and workshops teaching everything from fiddle to Irish dance to yoga. The highlight of this two-day reenactment is a battle between the British and Spanish in the historic district, ending at Plaza de la Constitucion. Where: Hardee County Fairgrounds, Wauchula
Actually, its not one month, its two months long! Where: South Walton Center of Northwest State College, Santa Rosa Beach
Celebrities abound. Upcoming events are listed below. Web: cinemaitaly.com, SARASOTA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Orange is the new Sarasota, as the city hosts its all-things pumpkin weekend. Web: Respectively: thehibiscusfestival.com and fruitandspicepark.com, A DOUBLE DIP FOR SINGER/SONGWRITER LOVERS: The Key West Songwriters Festival features some of Americas foremost songwriters performing in intimate, audience-friendly settings. You can dive, snorkel, kayak and/or stand-up-paddle from reef to reef, checking out the stunning array of fish and coral and explore wrecks and mangroves. Where:Various locations in Sarasota
It features artists working in the beautiful collision between traditional rhythms and electronica/DJ culture. More than 25 Florida craft beer breweries, with a special emphasis on those in Palm Beach County, will be available at tasting stations spread throughout the countys fantastic zoo. THE CELTS ARE COMING! Web: artandalgorithms.com, MOUNT DORA BICYCLE FESTIVAL Cyclists from all over the world love this three-day weekend of multiple routes along gorgeous Mount Dora, ranging from a friendly ghost ride to crushing hill climbs, as well as pre-ride breakfasts, a beer garden and other activities. ARTS & CRAFTS GALORE Youll be able to see (and of course, purchase) great works of art in a variety of media: painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, clay, glass, wood, jewelry and so much more. Where: Doc DeMilly Arena at Harris Field, Homestead
Where: Various venues at the University of Miami
Where: Sanborn Square, Boca Raton
East coast: Fairchild International Mango Festival. Where: Various locations in Key West
Top stars such as Rory McIlroy, Jordan Speith, Jason Day, Bubba Watson, and Rickie Fowler are expected to compete for their share of at least a $10 million dollar purse. | Contact Us. Cool off at the misting station and slip n slide if you dont mind getting wet. Among them:Artigras(best name, for sure!) Bratwurst! If you havent yet been to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, this is the perfect time to see this quaint town. Web: littlehaiticulturalcenter.com, ANNUAL TASTE OF THE BEACH More than 20 restaurants will offer samples of their signature dishes and compete for prizes in Best Entre, Best Appetizer and Best Desert. Where: On and near the Pompano Beach Pier in Pompano Beach
This huge beach party is an event people travel to from all over. (But not before stepping on the Tilt-a-Whirl.) Where: Mt. Web: floridawinefest.org, SARASOTA JAZZ FESTIVAL This yearly event always attracts some of the best jazz artists from around the country. Also, enjoy an expanded aircraft exhibit, a kids area and great refreshments. Families flock to the nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 celebration, Sanding Ovations sand-sculpting . Art Wynwood continues to shine a spotlight on Midtown Miami and the Wynwood Arts District as a flourishing international cultural destination. Where: Eatonville
Orlando Events Calendar | Find Concerts, Festivals & Exhibits Start at the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina before heading west for stops at the Panacea Blue Crab Festival and the Pensacola Crawfish Festival. 1 At the annual Key West BrewFest more than 150 varieties of beers and ales, including unique microbrews, will be there for the sampling during this six-day gulp-a-thon. Web: tallahasseemuseum.org, ANNUAL GREATER JACKSONVILLE KINGFISH TOURNAMENT Grab your rod and enjoy one of the coolest outdoor locales in July as you cruise along the coast during the granddaddy of all fishing contests in Jacksonville. HarborWalk Village Annual Events HarborWalk Village Event Calendar 850.337.8250, Harbor Boulevard HarborWalk Village 10 harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541 You just might win the big contest. Bring your earmuffs and mittens to play in the falling snow. Where: Palm Beach Gardens
Web: fiestainthepark.com, INDIAN RIVER FESTIVAL This colorful and quaint festival is family-focused, with lots of interesting and fun activities for all ages including kite flying, kayaking, arts and crafts tents, food, music, an obstacle course and more. Web: palmbeachfl.com, MEL FISHER DAYS Has it really been over 30 years since famed treasure hunter discovered the shipwrecked Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha near Key West? Where: North Florida Fairgrounds, Tallahassee
Where: Sarasota
Jacksonville Events Calendar | Visit Jacksonville More than 40 Americana-style musical acts from national starts to locals -- play on four stages. There will also be food trucks, frozen drink tents and a Kids Zone. Greater Miami's exciting annual events are part of what makes this such a dynamic place to be all year long. Great live music, too. Miami Salsa Congress presents non-stop salsa action, showcasing world-renowned international dancers strutting their stuff and showing others how they do it. The festival integrates music, art and cultural tourism. St. Joe
This is a fiercely competitive tournament for skilled inshore and offshore anglers yielding impressive results snapper, trout and other tough catches to weigh in and compete for money prizes. Events include: a wacky bed race, a light-hearted sea battle featuring tall ships and a cruiser car show. Much more, too: a kids zone, skate board competition, more than 100 vendors and exhibitors and mouth-watering Brazilian food. Web: browardnavydaysinc.org, MOTHERS DAY DOLPHIN TOURNAMENT Fish for a cause in this one-day Dolphin shootout that benefits Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys. Where: Riverwalk, downtown Bradenton
Dont miss AquaZone, featuring live paddleboard, kayak, hovercraft and free-dive demos in a 15,000-gallon pool. Where: LEGOLAND, Winter Haven
The events two-day music fest features national performers and is surrounded by villages showcasing artists, authors and childrens activities. More beer! Hundreds of experts will be on hand under one roof to give you great ideas. Where: German-American Social Club, Cape Coral
Where: Old San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach
visitwakulla.com. Nobody does New Years Eve like Key West. Highlights: art exhibits, concerts, lectures, films, street theater, vendors, parades, antique autos, a variety of culinary offerings and Arf Deco (doggie activities). Where: St Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park
Where: downtown Sopchoppy
Having 13 years of history under its belt, Jazz in the Gardens celebrates diversity, culture and art through various genres of music. Theres a lot more, including live music, food and a swimsuit contest. Tallahassee's Annual Festivals There's always something exciting happening in Florida's capital city! The Italian Garden, designed in the 1930s, is the showstopper with its reflecting pools, cypress trees, azaleas and marble sculptures all overlooking the St. Johns River. Leaf through your vintage recipe collection and enter your favorite dish in Apalachicola Oyster Cook-Off. This family-friendly eco event held in November celebrates Southwest Florida's local wildlife, especially the endangered Florida panther. This fest always attracts the Americas top blues performers. Whether its a worm racing competition (seriously) or a tribute to two delicious culinary staples, theres something brewing here almost every weekend. 2023-24 Florida festival calendar: 75 of the best Web: floridastateparks.org/Lovers-Key, RIVERWALK FALL FESTIVAL It might not feel like it yet in SoFla, but summer is coming to an end. The premier festival of its kind in the southeastern United States, the Sarasota Improv Festival brings together top improvisers from across the country and around the world for one whirlwind weekend of spontaneous comedy. Web:floridastateparks.org/Marjorie-Kinnan-Rawlings, SEED SPITTIN SHINDIGS Mark Twain said, When one has tasted a watermelon he knows what angels eat. True or not, get ready to indulge in the juicy fruit at one of these annual fests: the Watermelon Festivalin Chiefland, theJefferson County Watermelon Festivaland the59h Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival. Web: oktoberfesttampa.com, ART & ALGORITHMS Science nerds and visual artists join forces in this free, walkable festival that piques the senses with interactive artwork, an iPad lab, international short film screenings, digital gaming, virtual reality exhibits and other cool and entertaining displays. Embrace the holiday spirit with festive lights, kid friendly activities and Sea of Light boat cruises during extended evening hours. Where: Miami Beach Convention Center
Where: Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park in Key West
Web: olusteefestival.com, battleofolustee.org, AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FESTIVAL Get writing tips from authors and start adding titles to your summer reading list at this three-day event, which features a Thriller Authors Face-Off Dinner Gala and a writers workshop. While oyster lovers get their fill, festival goers will also contribute to a better ecosystem as shells will be gathered for oyster reef restoration projects. Web: florabama.com/bulls-on-the-beach, ANNUAL JUANA GOOD TIME REGATTA The Gulf will be awash in color as amateur mariners hoist their sails for three-days of fun (read as not super competitive) racing. Read More. Featured: nonstop entertainment, arts, crafts, music, native goods and more. Web:chieflandchamber.com,monticellojeffersonfl.com,panhandlewatermelon.com, ANNUAL FLORIDA AFRICAN DANCE FESTIVAL Kick off your shoes and let the frenetic beat consume you during one of the dance or drum workshops at this annual event sponsored by the African Caribbean Dance Theatre. Or, attend a three-day, instructor-led workshop (Field Studies to Studio Painting) in that spends the first half doing field studies and the second half creating a larger studio painting from the smaller work. LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a multi-day vacation destination built for kids! Where: State Road 30A and the Seaside Amphitheater, Seaside
To others, Florida is a collection of small towns, lazy seaside hideaways, and friendly neighbors who are always going out of their way to show how much they love where they live. Prizes also go to Youth Angler (16 years or younger), Lady Angler and largest Spanish Mackerel. About the festival: The Strawberry Festival is an 11-day celebration of the strawberry harvest. Web: cfearthday.org, BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE Ooh and aah while the world-famous pilots speed by overhead at speeds of 700 miles per hour while defying physics with their dazzling aerial feats. Web: fountainofyouthflorida.com, STONE AGE & PRIMITIVE ARTS FESTIVAL If you think 16th Century life skills are too modern (see previous listing), then step even further back in time for this festival which features flint knapping, deer hide brain tanning, antler carving and Atlatl (spear) throwing. The museum offers guided tours of the gardens, as well as outdoor concerts, a dance performance, lectures and a plein air watercolor workshop. Web: hardeecountyfair.org, SEAFOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Seafood experts serve up a delicious spread of crab legs, shrimp, tuna, oysters, crawfish, calamari, lobster mac and cheese, fish and chips, smoked mullet spread and more. Dont wait this event tends to sell out quickly. Then things turn a little more mellow chill at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Use Google for dates and times. Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg
St. Augustine Greek Festival. Its a party you will never forget! Where: Coachman Park, Clearwater
Where:Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach
Where: Homestead Miami Speedway, Homestead
Web: SixBends.com, SUMMER MOONLIGHT SEA TURTLE WALKS: Enjoy an evening of sea turtle exploration and identification while uncovering the natural history and myths of turtles. Where: The Olympia Theater at Gusman Center, Miami
ART FEST Artists from around the country will show their works at this fine arts & crafts festival that requires the use of repurposed and re-envisioned materials. SUNFEST Join about 175,000 other attendees as music meets the water at the granddaddy of South Florida festivals. Pick one and immerse yourself in all things Greek: food, drink, music, dance, clothing and so much more, including carnival rides and other activities for the kids. Web: DowntownBoca.org, KEY WEST WOMANFEST Thousands of singles, couples and groups of women are expected to attend and immerse themselves in activities ranging from concerts, comedy acts, pool parties, sailing and snorkeling to late-night dance parties and a pageant. Web: smokininthesquare.com, ANNUAL ST. AUGUSTINE LIONS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL If its fished from the water, then its fair game at this fete, which serves up its seafood in all manners beloved in the Southeast.