Daily Calendar For Florida State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Florida 2010 - 2011 Fairs and Fun Diary
September, - October, - November,
The Great Grove Bed Race
Miami
September 5th
www.thegreatgrovebedrace.com/
Pioneer Days Parade
Englewood
September 6th
englewoodpioneerdays.com/
North Florida Wine & Food Festival
Tallahassee
September 8th to September 12th
www.winefoodfest.com/
Tampa Bay Boat Show
Tampa
September 10th and 11th
www.tampaboatshow.com/
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
Hollywood
September 19th
www.hollywoodlatinfestival.com/
Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival
Marathon
September 22nd to 26th
www.keysbirdingfest.org/
Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
Pensacola
September 24th and September 25th
www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/SeafoodFestival/index.html
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Amelia Island
October 3rd to October 10th
www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com/
Fall Palatka Bluegrass Festival
Palatka
October 7th to October 9th
www.aandabluegrass.com/FestivalListing.html
Southeast Street Rod Nationals Plus
Tampa
October 8th to October 10th
nsra-usa.com/index.php/site/evsum/C2
Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival
Panama City
October 8th to October 10th
www.panamacitybeachfest.com/
Ocala Scottish Highland Games
Ocala
October 9th
www.ocalascottishhighlandgames.com/
Lake County Folk Festival
Eustis
October 9th and 10th
www.lakecountyfolkfest.com/
Fall festival
Tampa
October 9th to November 21st Weekends Only
www.hireapony.com
Northeast Florida Fair
Callahan
October 14th to 24th
www.neflfair.org/
Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Clearwater
October 14th to October 17th
www.clearwaterjazz.com/
Biketoberfest Weekend
Daytona Beach
October 14th to October 17th
www.officialbikeweek.com/
Florida Cracker Oyster Festival
Isle of Pines
October 16th
www.crawfishcoofcentralflainc.com/Florida_Cracker_Oyster_Festival.html
Winter Springs Festival of the Arts
Winter Springs
October 16th & 17th
www.wsfota.org/
Cocoa Village Holiday Craft Fair
Cocoa
October 16th and 17th
www.cocoavillage.com/craft_fairs
Annual Arts and Crafts Fall Festival
Orange Park
October 16th and 17th
www.townoforangepark.com/fall_festival.html
Clearwater Jazz ´N Art Walk
Clearwater
October 16th and October 17th
www.jazznartwalk.com/
San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival
San Antonio
October 16th and October 17th
www.rattlesnakefestival.com/
St. Johns County Agricultural Fair
St. Augustine
October 16th to October 24th
www.stjohnsfair.com/
Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival
Jacksonville
October 21st to October 23rd
www.jacksonvillecarnival.com/
MagnoliaFest
Live Oak
October 21st to October 24th
magmusic.com/magnoliafest
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Pensacola
October 21st to October 31st
www.pensacolafair.com/
Orlando Fall Home Show
Orlando
October 22nd to 24th
www.floridahomeshows.com/
Clearwater Beach Family Fun Fest
Tampa
October 22nd to October 24th
www.familyfunfest.net/
Festival Of Reading
St Petersburg
October 23rd
www.festivalofreading.com/
Fine Arts For Ocala Festival
Ocala
October 23rd and October 24th
www.fafo.org/ocala_arts_festival/index.php
Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival
Fort Myers-Sanibel
October 29th to November 7th
www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com/
SOUTH FLORIDA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IN MIAMI
Miami Beach
October 2nd
www.miamidragonboat.com/
Cocoa Beach Air Show
Cocoa Beach
October 30th and October 31st
www.cocoabeachairshow.com/
Lake Wales Pioneer Day
Lake Wales
October 30th and October 31st
www.cityoflakewales.com/depot/pioneer_day.shtml
Swamp Buggy Races
Naples
October 30th and October 31st
www.swampbuggy.com/
The Harvest Days Horse Show
Tampa
October 30th to November 1st
www.tampahorseshows.org/thsa.aspx
Columbia County Fair
Lake City
October 30th to November 7th
www.columbiacountyfair.org/
Greater Jacksonville Fair
Jacksonville
November 3rd to November 14th
www.jacksonvillefair.com/
Volusia County Fair
DeLand
November 4th to November 14th
www.volusiacountyfair.com/
Riverhawk Music Fest
Brooksville
November 4th to November 7th
www.lindentertainment.com/
12 Step Music Fest
Florida Keys
November 4th to November 7th
www.12stepmusicfest.com/general/master.php
Annual Florida Seafood Festival
Apalachicola
November 5th and November 6th
www.floridaseafoodfestival.com/
Lady of the Lake Renaissance Faire
Tavares
November 5th to 7th
www.medievalfest.com/
Hudson Seafest Celebration
Hudson
November 5th to May 7th
www.hudsonseafest.com/
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
Pensacola
November 5th to November 7th
www.ggaf.org/
Sarasota Blues Festival
Sarasota
November 6th
www.sarasotabluesfest.com/
Stone Crab Jam
Crystal River
November 6th
stonecrabjam.com/
Halifax Art Festival
Daytona Beach
November 6th and 7th
www.halifaxartfestival.com/
Downtown Festival & Art Show
Gainsville
November 6th and November 7th
www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/
Lake Mary - Heathrow Festival of the Arts
Lake Mary
November 6th and November 7th
www.lakemaryheathrowarts.com/
Wings Over Homestead
Homestead Air Reserve Base
November 6th and November 7th
www.wingsoverhomestead.com/
Bear Creek Music and Art Festival
Live Oak
November 12th to November 14th
www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com/
Sarasota Medieval Fair
Sarasota
November 13-14th and 20-21st
www.sarasotamedievalfair.com/
The Soul Food Festival
Palm Beach
November 13th
www.ilovesoulfood.com/Html/index.html
Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Miami
November 13th
www.miamidragon.com/
Art Arbor Festival
St. Petersburg
November 13th and 14th
www.artarborfestival.com/
Camelot Days Medieval Festival
Hollywood
November 13th and November 14th
www.camelotdays.com
Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival
Homosassa
November 13th and november 14th
www.homosassaseafoodfest.com/
Broward County Fair
Hollywood
November 18th to November 28th
www.browardcountyfair.com/
DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts
DeLand
November 20th and November 21st
www.delandfallfestival.com/
Daytona Beach Turkey Run Car Show
Daytona Beach
November 25th to November 28th
www.daytonabeachcarshows.com/
Daytona Beach Fall Car Show
Daytona Beach
November 25th to November 28th
daytonabeachcarshows.com/
Christmas Made In The South
Jacksonville
November 26th to November 28th
www.madeinthesouthshows.com/Years/jaxinfo2008.htm
Pirates in Paradise Festival
Key West
November 27th to December 5th
www.piratesinparadise.com/
* * * September Events * * *
Featured Events Taking Place In Florida Labor Day Weekend Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Septemer 2010
Featured Events Taking Place In Florida Labor Day Weekend Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Septemer 2010
The Great Grove Bed Race
Miami, Florida
September 5th
The Great Grove Bed Race
The annual bed race involves rolling beds down a 1/8th mile "drag strip" street in Coconut Grove with the local community, individuals, businesses, organizations, and clubs sponsoring the beds. Teams consist of four race-bed pushers and one in-bed rider all racing against the clock until the fastest eight bed teams are determined and race head-to-head for the top position. Prizes are awarded for theme, décor, and racing success. the bed race is a free community event and fundraiser in Coconut Grove, Florida. The event proves a community can come together, have fun, be unique and hilarious and raise funds for the University of Miami and the Alonzo Mourning Charities.
Miami, Florida
September 5th
The Great Grove Bed Race
The annual bed race involves rolling beds down a 1/8th mile "drag strip" street in Coconut Grove with the local community, individuals, businesses, organizations, and clubs sponsoring the beds. Teams consist of four race-bed pushers and one in-bed rider all racing against the clock until the fastest eight bed teams are determined and race head-to-head for the top position. Prizes are awarded for theme, décor, and racing success. the bed race is a free community event and fundraiser in Coconut Grove, Florida. The event proves a community can come together, have fun, be unique and hilarious and raise funds for the University of Miami and the Alonzo Mourning Charities.
Pioneer Days Parade
Englewood, Florida
September 6th
Pioneer Days Parade
Events and attractions at this years parade include Englewood Pioneer Days Parade!, children's fishing derby, Watermelon and Pie Eating contest, Englewood Idol, The festival will feature 2 entertainment stages featuring the music of Destined, The Saint Tone and The Boogiemen. This year will also be the 20th Anniversary of the Beard Contest, with 3 awards for both new beards and not so new beards. In addition to entertainment, the festival will feature Green Vendors to answer all your Green questions. There will be an extended variety of affordable food choices as well as ticketed and free things for the kids to do.
Englewood, Florida
September 6th
Pioneer Days Parade
Events and attractions at this years parade include Englewood Pioneer Days Parade!, children's fishing derby, Watermelon and Pie Eating contest, Englewood Idol, The festival will feature 2 entertainment stages featuring the music of Destined, The Saint Tone and The Boogiemen. This year will also be the 20th Anniversary of the Beard Contest, with 3 awards for both new beards and not so new beards. In addition to entertainment, the festival will feature Green Vendors to answer all your Green questions. There will be an extended variety of affordable food choices as well as ticketed and free things for the kids to do.
North Florida Wine & Food Festival
Tallahassee, Florida
September 8th to September 12th
North Florida Wine & Food Festival
Embark on a path of discovery at the North Florida Wine & Food Festival with four exceptionally unique events over four days that will tantalize your taste buds. Begin with an elegant evening featuring champagne and sparkling wines, a private dinner with a world-class vintner, and a day on the links at one of Golf Magazine’s Top 35 New Courses, SouthWood Golf Club. The culmination of the week’s events leads you to a showcase of more than 300 wines – many from the “reserve” or “single-vineyard” category – and culinary creations from more than 30 of the region’s most popular and eclectic restaurants served to you while you peruse a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. For a full list of events, or to make reservations, please visit http://www.winefoodfest.com. The North Florida Wine & Food Festival provides our students at the FSU Dedman School of Hospitality with an invaluable educational experience. All of the proceeds from the festival go directly to the Dedman School of Hospitality to support educational programs.
Tallahassee, Florida
September 8th to September 12th
North Florida Wine & Food Festival
Embark on a path of discovery at the North Florida Wine & Food Festival with four exceptionally unique events over four days that will tantalize your taste buds. Begin with an elegant evening featuring champagne and sparkling wines, a private dinner with a world-class vintner, and a day on the links at one of Golf Magazine’s Top 35 New Courses, SouthWood Golf Club. The culmination of the week’s events leads you to a showcase of more than 300 wines – many from the “reserve” or “single-vineyard” category – and culinary creations from more than 30 of the region’s most popular and eclectic restaurants served to you while you peruse a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. For a full list of events, or to make reservations, please visit http://www.winefoodfest.com. The North Florida Wine & Food Festival provides our students at the FSU Dedman School of Hospitality with an invaluable educational experience. All of the proceeds from the festival go directly to the Dedman School of Hospitality to support educational programs.
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
Hollywood Beach, Florida
September 19th
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
This popular event showcases Latin culture with both traditional and folkloric music on two stages, dancing, food, arts and crafts, a health court and children's activities. Location is this year from Michigan Street north to Garfield Street, admission is FREE!
Hollywood Beach, Florida
September 19th
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
This popular event showcases Latin culture with both traditional and folkloric music on two stages, dancing, food, arts and crafts, a health court and children's activities. Location is this year from Michigan Street north to Garfield Street, admission is FREE!
Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
Pensacola, Florida
September 24th and September 25th
Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
The 33rd annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, presented by the Fiesta of Five Flags, will be held in historic Seville Square area in downtown Pensacola featuring 180 arts and crafts vendors, dishes from 18 carefully selected food vendors bordering the park. Enjoy favorite foods such as grilled conch, seafood gumbo, oyster croquettes, soft shell crab, coconut shrimp, Caribbean crab cakes, bang bang shrimp and more and Live musical performances by local and regional acts
Pensacola, Florida
September 24th and September 25th
Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
The 33rd annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, presented by the Fiesta of Five Flags, will be held in historic Seville Square area in downtown Pensacola featuring 180 arts and crafts vendors, dishes from 18 carefully selected food vendors bordering the park. Enjoy favorite foods such as grilled conch, seafood gumbo, oyster croquettes, soft shell crab, coconut shrimp, Caribbean crab cakes, bang bang shrimp and more and Live musical performances by local and regional acts
* * * October Events * * *
Fall festival
Tampa, Florida
October 9th to November 21st Weekends Only
Fall festival
Fall festival October 9 thru November 21 saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm hayrides,pony rides ,petting zoo ,face painting,ballons,pumpkin patch ,train rides, maze games,bonfire,marshmellows,hot dog and drink . All included in admission price. Children $10 adults $ 6. Pumpkin purchase extra. Hire a pony . 8005 racetrack rd tampa fl 33635 813 855 8992 www.hireapony.com When: 10/9/2010 12:00 PM - 11/21/2010 6:00 PM Where: 8005 racetrack rd tampa, fl 33635 Cost: $ 10 children
Tampa, Florida
October 9th to November 21st Weekends Only
Fall festival
Fall festival October 9 thru November 21 saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm hayrides,pony rides ,petting zoo ,face painting,ballons,pumpkin patch ,train rides, maze games,bonfire,marshmellows,hot dog and drink . All included in admission price. Children $10 adults $ 6. Pumpkin purchase extra. Hire a pony . 8005 racetrack rd tampa fl 33635 813 855 8992 www.hireapony.com When: 10/9/2010 12:00 PM - 11/21/2010 6:00 PM Where: 8005 racetrack rd tampa, fl 33635 Cost: $ 10 children
* * * November Events * * *
Deltona Woman's Club Autumn Bazaar & Craft Show
Deltona, Florida
November 13th and November 14th
Located at 1049 E. Normandy Blvd.
free admission - handmade crafts, homemade food & baked goods, children's activities, door prizes - indoor and outdoor - deadline for crafter registration is 10/16/10 - $30 indoor & $20 outside for both days - 8 ft. table provided inside - outside requires your own setup
Deltona, Florida
November 13th and November 14th
Located at 1049 E. Normandy Blvd.
free admission - handmade crafts, homemade food & baked goods, children's activities, door prizes - indoor and outdoor - deadline for crafter registration is 10/16/10 - $30 indoor & $20 outside for both days - 8 ft. table provided inside - outside requires your own setup