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February 27-March 4, 2025 Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show Gainesville, Florida
February 27-March 9, 2025 113th Central Florida Fair Orlando, Florida
February 27-March 9, 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, Florida March 22, 2025 - Torry Island BBQ Festival - Belle Glade, Florida The Torry Island BBQ Festival features a KCBS BBQ Showdown Event. The Showdown is broken down into two divisions, Pro and Backyard with a Sauce Competiton to boot! Live Music; Axe Throwing; Air Boat Show; Cornhole & Volleyball Tournaments. March 30-April 1, 2025 - SNAXPO 25 - Orlando, Florida Annual Exhibition & Conference. SNAXPO is the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade show devoted exclusively to the international snack food industry. SNAXPO brings together owners, executives and buyers from every segment of the industry who are actively looking for new equipment, ingredients, products and services. 2024 FLORIDA - MARCH 2024 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events waiting for new datesMarch 2, 2024 Night at the Farm - Ocala, Florida An Upscale Evening featuring Strings, Wine and Bites. The annual event is held at the College of Central Florida campus. There will be food from over twenty area restaurants and caterers, plus family entertainment and prizes. Benefits scholarships through the CFCC Foundation.
March 2, 2024 41st Annual St. George Island Charity Chill Cook-off & Auction - St. George Island, Florida The St George Island Regional Chili Cook-off. Proceeds benefit the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. • Golf Tournament • 5K Red Pepper Run • Crock Pot Chili • Miss Chili Pepper • Mister Hot Sauce • Chili Cook-off • Auction. Attendance: 5,000. March 2-3, 2024 Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival Floral City, Florida There will be plenty of activities for all ages including craft vendors, live entertainment, the Miss Strawberry Pageant, children's activities, and boatloads of fresh strawberries straight from the award-winning Ferris Farms. Don't forget the mouth-watering strawberry shortcake - eater-tainment at it's very best! Come early and enjoy the day! Admission $5 - Children 12 & under Free. March 2-3, 2024 57th Annual Grant Seafood Festival - Grant, Florida Free admission, free parking, over 100 crafters exhibiting, live continuous entertainment, along with a scrumptious menu of succulent seafood makes this a weekend no one wants to miss. What sets this seafood festival apart from others is that it runs through a 100% volunteer effort! All preparation , whether it be on the grounds or with the purchasing, cooking or serving of the various menu items is accomplished by volunteers of the community. We do not have any food vendors on site. All booths are run with volunteers: many booths are made up of family members, often times having several generations working along side one another. It is this complete volunteer effort that makes our festival unique. The total commitment of our community and all our volunteers makes the Grant Seafood Festival a time honored tradition unlike any other. We are proud of our community and our festival is a testament to that fact. March 2-10, 2024 Tampa Bay Beer Week - Tampa Bay, Florida Celebrate Tampa Bay beer culture and showcase the area as an emerging and vibrant craft and specialty beer destination. March 4-8, 2024 - National School Breakfast Week - Nationwide School Nutrition Association. 'Make the Grade with School Breakfast.' March 5-10, 2024 Bradford Agricultural Fair - Starke, Florida 'The Bradford County Fair has been in existence for more than 60 years. Livestock: Rabbits & Poultry; Swine; Goats; Steer; Showmanship Contest; Beef Breeding Show & Sale; Youth Judging Contest; Midway; Entertainment; much more. March 6, 2024 Veritage Miami: Wine and Food Experience Miami, Florida Wine and food lovers embark on a delightful journey for the palate on historic Dinner Key in Coconut Grove. Wineries from every corner of the globe share their finest bottles, while local eateries offer up their favorite bites. March 7, 2024 The WhiskyX - Miami, Florida 60+ Whiskies to taste and discover as well as world class music mixed with the best local food trucks, and other unique experiences. March 8, 2024 27th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration Fort Lauderdale, Florida The Grand Tasting will take place from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. and highlight over 40 South Florida premier restaurants, an array of wine and spirits, assortment of craft beers and a silent auction. The Platinum experience includes early access to the Grand Tasting. All proceeds of the event benefit the Museum. For additional information please contact Hillary Wallace at 954.713.0918 or hillary.wallace@mods.net March 9, 2024 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Tampa, Florida Beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. March 9, 2024 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival Coral Gables, Florida Spend the day with family and friends, enjoying a taste of Irish culture. Wear your green, and join us for a day filled with merriment as you enjoy Irish music, dance and food, along with the arts. March 9-10, 2024 Orchids in Bloom Festival - Coral Gables, Florida A two-day celebration of orchids, the world’s most coveted plant, and for 20 years, Fairchild has been celebrating orchids with South Florida. March 9-10, 2024 59th Annual Speckled Perch Festival and Parade Okeechobee, Florida The Speckled Perch Festival is the oldest celebration in Okeechobee, dating back to 1965. At that time the festival honored the fishing industry with a parade and fish fry in the park during the height of the tourist season and the tradition continues today. There will be local talent, food, arts and crafts and fun. Our Speckled Perch Parade on Saturday at 11:00 am sets the stage for the remainder of the weekend. There is a $10.00 parade permit fee for this parade. This festival has no admission; just fun! This festival is in collaboration with the Cow Town PRCA rodeo. Rodeo fans get ready to watch the roughest-and-toughest professional bull riders and bullfighters at Florida’s Cow Town Rodeo. March 9-10, 2024 Marion County Master Gardeners' Spring Festival Ocala, Florida Mark your calendars for the international award-winning Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival, the area’s largest all-in-one plant sale and gardening expo featuring hand-picked vendors-plus classes, educational booths and garden tours. It’s next to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Event sponsor Ag-Pro of Ocala; community sponsor Ocala Star-Banner; community partner Florida Gardening Magazine. This year we’re hosting 14 food trucks in our largest rally ever! Admission is $1 for everyone over 12. Service animals are the only pets permitted. March 9-10, 2024 Original Marathon Seafood Festival Marathon, Florida Best and longest-standing seafood festival in the Florida Keys! Over 200 vendors, fresh seafood caught and sold by local commercial keys fishermen; live music and rides/games for the kids! A real family affair and treat in the Islands of Marathon in the Florida Keys. Attendance: 20,000. March 9-10, 2024 Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Fort Myers, Florida Raising thousands of dollars for charities, the festival includes the Princess Ball, fun run, parade, more than 100 craft vendors, and shrimp dinners. March 10-May 21, 2024 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Tampa, Florida Offering a variety of food, wine and entertainment. Busch Gardens is tempting taste buds and offering experiences found nowhere else in the world. The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival will be included with any Pass, Fun Card or daily admission. March 14-16, 2024 Florida Winefest & Auction - Sarasota, Florida Food and wine event showcasing wineries from all over the world. Together we turn food, wine and entertainment into funding for charities serving disadvantaged children in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. You are invited to sip and sample some of the world's best wine on the shore of Sarasota Bay, dine and dance in the streets of downtown, savor the flavors of local chefs and raise your bid paddle for some of the best auction lots in the wine business. March 15-17, 2024 River Days & Craft Brew Hullabalo Sebastian, Florida An annual 3-day celebration of America’s most loved seafood, held in the historic city of Sebastian, Florida! The weekend long festival, brought to you by the Rotary Club of Sebastian and the City of Sebastian, will raise funds to support youth sports and organizations throughout North Indian River County. We invite you and your family to join us for this fun-packed festival and to enjoy delicious shrimp. These succulent shrimp will be prepared in a variety of mouth-watering recipes by your favorite local restaurants, and the best food trucks in the area. Yummy non-seafood and kid-friendly food options will be available throughout the festival as well. March 16, 2024 Hearts & Stars Gala: Tokyo Nights - Miami, Florida The Little Lighthouse Foundation's Annual Hearts & Stars Gala. Hearts & Stars Gala will take place at Jungle Plaza at the Miami Design District and invites LLF’s supporters for a night of premier entertainment with top-shelf open bar and food tastings from some of South Florida’s top restaurants and caterers. March 16, 2024 Annual Clewiston Sugar Festival - Clewiston, Florida Come Raise Cane With Us. The annual festival celebrates the area's primary industry, the growing of sugarcane. This year the festival will build on the tradition of family, community and a list of events that last four days to continue its annual celebration of the end of the SUGAR CANE harvest. Free community concert that will be surrounded by food vendors, arts & crafts, kids rides, information booths, a car show, sports events, the Raising Cane Rodeo and a whole lot more. Check out our pages for lots more. March 16, 2024 Shrimpapalooza - Homosasa, Florida Rotary Club of Homosassa Springs. Mardi Gras Homosassa Style. Family event to eat great seafood, tap your toes to the music, and stroll through arts and crafts exhibitors. Special activities and contests make this fun for all ages. March 18, 2024 Taste of Tennis Miami - Miami, Florida The Citi Taste of Tennis Miami will feature cuisine prepared by Miami’s leading chefs, some of the biggest names in tennis, and an exclusive appearance by 4x Grand Slam Champion Arantxa Sánchez Vicario. Get your tickets now before you miss out on rubbing elbows with some of biggest names in food and tennis! March 19, 2024 - 'AgDay' National Agriculture Day - Nationwide A day to recognize & celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. March 21-31, 2024 48th Annual Collier Fair - Naples, Florida Collier Agricultural Fair & Exposition. March 23, 2024 30th Annual Taste of Oviedo - Oviedo, Florida The Annual Taste of Oviedo presented by Oviedo Medical Center will feature food and beverages from local eateries, stage performances, Oviedo Roots Farmer’s Market, STEM area, and other family-friendly performances and activities at the Oviedo Mall. This year, Taste of Oviedo will offer selections from our local restaurants and they will be featuring a dish with a fun new theme: Sweet & Savory! Taste of Oviedo is produced by the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of Oviedo. March 23-24, 2024 Annual Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Festival Wellington, Florida The event challenges the culinary skills of Palm Beach County chefs exploring the boundaries of New American Cuisine and the Farm to Table movement along with good old fashioned comfort foods, just like Mom used to make! Our chefs come up with new and unusual menus of bacon and pork related dished from the sublime, Chocolate Dipped Bacon or Bacon & Bourbon Pulled Pork! Completing the palate pleasing properties of bacon, we have an eclectic selection of bourbon and whiskeys. The distiller’s art and patient techniques are shared in a series of seminars and tastings. All intended to enhance your knowledge and pleasure of bourbon, rye and whiskey. Artist and crafters displaying their eclectic mix of art, funky crafts and bacon and bourbon related items. Backyard games to play; corn hole, jenga, checkers and the now world famous pig race game! Great local bands live on the Wellington Amphitheater stage! March 23-24, 2024 26th Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival Starke, Florida Bradford County Fairgrounds, US 301 just north of town ... 2300 North Temple Avenue. There is plenty of parking, space for vendors, self-contained RVs, trailers, and approximately 20 acres for growth. The festival includes live entertainment, crafts, kids zone, fresh strawberries and lots of homemade strawberry goodies. March 25-31, 2024 Citrus County Fair - Inverness, Florida Youth Public Speaking Contest; Adult & Youth World Info; Livestock Shows and Competitions; much more. 2023 FLORIDA - MARCH 2023 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events waiting for new datesMarch 19, 2023 - Palm Beach VegFest - Boca Raton, Florida Mizner Park Ampthitheater, Boca Raton. Always FREE admission, free parking, 100% vegan, lawn games, vegan food vendors, shopping, and more! March 19, 2023 Cuban Sandwich Festival - Ft. Myers, Florida Centennial Park. Taste the Best Cuban Sandwiches! March 31-April 1, 2023 Boca Bacchanal Wine & Food Festival Boca Raton, Florida A weekend of great wine matched with delectable culinary delights featuring acclaimed chefs and prized vintners will tempt the savvy palates of patrons at the Annual Boca Bacchanal. 2022 FLORIDA - MARCH 2022 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events waiting for new datesMarch 4-6, 2022 Sarasota Blues & BBQ Festival - Sarasota, Florida March 5-6, 2022 55th Annual Grant Seafood Festival - Grant, Florida Free admission, free parking, over 100 crafters exhibiting, live continuous entertainment, along with a scrumptious menu of succulent seafood makes this a weekend no one wants to miss. What sets this seafood festival apart from others is that it runs through a 100% volunteer effort! All preparation , whether it be on the grounds or with the purchasing, cooking or serving of the various menu items is accomplished by volunteers of the community. We do not have any food vendors on site. All booths are run with volunteers: many booths are made up of family members, often times having several generations working along side one another. It is this complete volunteer effort that makes our festival unique. The total commitment of our community and all our volunteers makes the Grant Seafood Festival a time honored tradition unlike any other. We are proud of our community and our festival is a testament to that fact. March 12-13, 2022 - Aloha Polynesian Culture & Seafood Festival Oakland Park, Florida Many people recognize the Polynesian Islands as a vacation getaway destination. This annual festival is a way to expand knowledge by sharing, educating, promoting, and preserving ancient, traditional, interpretive and modern aspects of Polynesian culture and heritage. Our annual festival will once again offer all the entertainment and activities that festival-goers have come to expect, experiencing the dynamic array of ethnic identities, traditions, cultural expressions and artistry of Polynesian people from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand (Maoris). March 19-20, 2022 Burger, Beer & BBQ Bash 2022 Coconut Grove, Florida Part of the Coconut Grove Food & Wine Festival. Explore and sample Miami's Best Burger Joints, Newest Restaurants, Famous Chefs, and Caterers whoile enjoying being on beautiful Biscayne Bay. Sample and Enjoy various new on of a kind dishes , Craft beer, tastings, Burgers and BBQ reciepes . There will be Fine Wines & Spirits from around the world, and much more.... March 19-20, 2022 Coconut Grove Food & Wine Festival 2022 Coconut Grove, Florida An annual event held at Peacock Park in the historical and prestigious Coconut Grove Township located in the heart of Miami. We are thrilled to update on you on current participating restaurants and sponsors. Many wineries and spirits companies will be on site. Don’t miss the wacky, funny Waiters Race where Coconut Grove‘s top Servers, race to the finish line thru a very difficult obstacle course without spilling a drop. Festival guests will enjoy food samplings from Coconut Grove & Miami’s finest restaurants, caterers and bakeries. There will also be chef’s demonstrations, an automotive showcase, live music from local bands, FREE Kids Zone, a waiter’s race, X-Mas Bazaar & Toy Drive, Contest for best decorated booth and more… March 26, 2022 Wine on the River - Jacksonville, Florida Come join us as we travel through different regions spanning the globe. Sample wine from National and International vineyards. There is an “Around the World” theme focusing on cultural regions with wine and food in each selected area. Live music entertainment. 2021 FLORIDA - MARCH 2021 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events waiting for new datesMarch -, 2021 Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival Delray Beach, Florida - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. March -, 2021 Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival Marco Island, Florida - EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. In addition to a weekend of great music, all your favorite seafood specialties will be available fresh fish, grouper, crab cakes, stone crab, shrimp, crawdads, chowder and more. There is a huge assortment of traditional landlubber favorites, too. Beer and wine will be served to quench your thirst. Over 60 arts and crafts vendors will open Friday morning at 11:00 AM. A kid’s zone with bounce house, slide, rock climbing wall, trampoline and more to wear off some of that energy while you enjoy the music, the food and the friends. March -, 2021 Annual Flower & Garden Expo - St. Augustine, Florida EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Garden Club of St. Augustine. A weekend of food, fun and flowers offering gourmet dining, a food festival and a garden show. This year’s show features a variety of vendors bringing a wide array of horticulture including olive trees, aquatic plants, herbs, ferns, succulents, citrus, African violets, anthuriums (the ‘love flower’), bamboo, colorful flowering plants, butterfly plants, native plants and more plus gardening accessories and art. Everything needed to restart and enhance gardens will be available at the Expo. March 8-12, 2021 - National School Breakfast Week - Nationwide School Nutrition Association. 'Make the Grade with School Breakfast.' 2020 FLORIDA - MARCH 2020 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events waiting for new datesMarch 2, 2020 Northeast Florida Veg Fest - Jacksonville, Florida EVENT DISCONTINUED. We will no longer present our annual event, The Northeast Florida Veg Fest, but will be creating a unique festival with its own energy, a special event for our community to enjoy.
March 7, 2020 Community Cookout Presented by The Boca Chamber Boca Raton, Florida The Boca Chamber is hosting a fun day of food and games for the whole family. Chamber Members and Non-Members are invited to come celebrate this gorgeous community in which we live, work and play! There will be tons of food - including hot dogs, hamburgers, veggies, chips and much more. Fun games for family members of all ages, bounce houses, slides, DJ and the South Florida Sun! Admission to the Community Cookout is FREE! You can purchase a meal ticket for $5 which includes a burger or hotdog, cold salad, chips and a beverage. Children under 10 years old will receive one complimentary meal ticket. March 21, 2020 Annual Charity Rib Cookoff Eastpoint, Florida Come eat some of the best BBQ ribs and chicken! All proceeds go to The Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department. Festivites include, live music, car show, kids activities, and did I mention BBQ! Join us for a day of fun and good eatin'. March 21, 2020 Chili Cook Off - Pinecrest, Florida EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Come to compete, or come to eat! Pinecrest Gardens is pleased to announce the Chili Cook-Off. Prepare your tastebuds for an encounter with some of the most delicious chili in Miami-Dade County. Restaurants, caterers and novices compete for the title of "Best Chili in Town". Enjoy great live music, good food, and good brew as you take part in activities for the entire family. This is an amateur-friendly cook-off, so dust off your apron, grab your spices, and let's get cookin'! March 21, 2020 Sandy Shoes Seafood & Brew - Fort Pierce, Florida Sandy Shoes Seafood & Brew is a FREE Community Event organized by Main Street Fort Pierce. The Seafood Festival is one of the most unique and exciting events in St. Lucie County and draws over 10,000 in attendance annually showcasing local artists, performers and best seafood on the Treasure Coast. 2019 FLORIDA - MARCH 2019 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events waiting for new datesMarch 2, 2019 Taste of New Orleans Blues & Brews Festival Ft. Pierce, Florida Annual Taste of New Orleans Blues & Brews Festival at Causeway Cove Marina. This will be a day to remember, as it will be filled with the tastes and sounds of New Orleans as the “Taste of New Orleans Blues & Brews Festival” cooks up the hottest blues and the coolest brews in all of the Treasure Coast! Pack up the kiddies, and bring Mom and Pop too; and enjoy yet another Above Average Entertainment event designed for all ages. Stroll about the grounds and enjoy New Orleans-style food and music. March 7-10, 2019 - Space Coast Seafood & Music Festival Viera, Florida The Space Coast Seafood & Music Festival (formerly The Port Canaveral Seafood & Music Festival) will take place at Space Coast Daily Park, in the heart of Brevard County, Florida. This exciting family event, will include a wide selection of fantastic seafood, top flight entertainment, premier Arts & Crafts Show, a Pirates Festival and Parade, a Kids Zone, – and numerous other special events. The seafood festival will also feature a fun kids zone, all four days and nights, with bounce houses, games and fun. Featuring fresh mouth-watering seafood provided by vendors both local and from all over the United States, don’t miss this signature event that will attract tens of thousands of attendees from all over Florida. March 9, 2019 - Taste of Brandon - Riverview, Florida Music, Food & Drink Festival. Come enjoy tastes from your favorite restaurants, caterers and bakeries. Cast your vote for the Best Taste Award and Best Dessert Award. This year's event will include beer and wine tastings along with music and fun for the whole family. March 23, 2019 GastroFest - Jacksonville, Florida It’s time Northeast Florida showed the world what our awesome culinary scene has to offer. We need a food fest that celebrates all of it, from fine dining to food trucks, from microbrews to local cookbooks, from vegans to local beef. That’s why we’ve been inspired to start GastroFest. March 28-31, 2019 - Florida Blueberry Festival - Kissimmee, Florida At New location: 3050 Formosa Gardens, Kissimmee, Florida. 2018 FLORIDA - MARCH 2018 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events waiting for new datesMarch 17, 2018 Wine & Dine in the Vines - Bradenton, Florida Wine & Dine ($65.00 per person plus tax): On Saturdays only from 5:00pm to 8:00pm come out and enjoy our WINE & DINE IN THE VINEYARDS Menu. Click here to view our invitation. Includes Sangria, 3 Hour Open bar with 3 x different Rosa Fiorelli Wines, 5-6 x course dinner, dessert and coffee. March 24, 2018 Annual Gluten-Free for Life Expo St. Petersburg, Florida This yearly event is designed to promote awareness of Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance. Through the utilization of educational speakers, both local and national, the Expo seeks to educate the public on the Gluten-Free lifestyle as well as provide information and updates to the Gluten-Free Community. Tickets are $10.00 and kids under 12 are free. Attendees can sample or purchase Gluten-Free products from local and national vendors. The ten dollar requested Ticket donation at the door will benefit Camp Weekaneatit, a week long kid's summer camp for Gluten Intolerant and Celiac kids. Additionally, Gluten-Free non-perishable food donations will be accepted to restock the Gluten Free Emergency Food Pantry at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. March 24, 2018 Eggstravaganza - Pinecrest, Florida Be a part of Miami-Dade’s most exciting day of mayhem and madness at Pinecrest Gardens’ Annual Eggstravaganza presented by Williamson Automotive - the biggest and the best egg hunt in town. Over 50,000 eggs featured at scheduled egg hunts throughout the day, along with prizes, face painting, balloon art, interactive games, music, arts and crafts, our petting zoo, story-telling, delicious food, and even a wild life show. It's a virtual wonderland of activities.
March 24-25, 2018 Taste of the Sea & Sandy Shoes Seafood Festival Fort Pierce, Florida WARNING: Website has loud autoplay music. The festival looks to be an annual Ft Pierce tradition and features great food, music, exhibits, arts and crafts and so much more! March 24-25, 2018 9th Annual Halifax Oyster Jam Music Festival Daytona Beach, Florida Join us for delicious oysters, live music, and a good time all for a great cause! This festival helps raise awareness and restore the local oyster population and the importance they play in the ecosystem. 2016 FLORIDA - MARCH 2016 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS these events are waiting for new datesMarch 12, 2016 Clayton's Crab Company 4th Annual Cajun festival Rockledge, Florida Clayton’s Crab Company is hosting their 4th Annual Cajun Festival on March 12, 2016. There will be a live Cajun band performing (The Porch Dogs), a huge kids zone (The Home Depot kids workshop, Monster Trucks and so much more), there will be over 60 arts and craft vendors, over 15 food vendors. There will also be Airboats on display, a car show, and a wood carving demo and so much more. This is a free event and free parking. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 321-639-0161. We are located at 5775 South US 1 Rockledge FL 32955.
March 19, 2016 Great Atlantic Festival - Jacksonville Beach, Florida This is now a music festival. |