January 13 - 16 - Gibtown Bike Week, Riverview - Florida's Most Entertaining Bike Event just got bigger and better than ever.
813-677-3590 (8850)
January 14 -30 - South Florida Fair, West Palm Beach - (561) 793-0333 (8194)
January 15 -23 - Florida Renaissance Festival, Deerfield Beach - Join us for another great event.
(954) 776-1642 (8185)
January 15- 23 - Annual Kiwanis Medieval Faire fair, Ft. Myers - The quality medieval entertainment provided by Riverdale Kiwanis is unsurpassed in authenicity and professionalism. These acts travel the country, and are seen at only the biggest medieval shows. We are truly honored to provide you with the best medieval entertainers available. (239)839-8036 (8193)
November 19-20 - Broward County Nautical Flea Market, Ft Lauderdale - Bargain hunters looking for deals can visit over three hundred vendor booths that will exhibit and sell their nautical and marine related merchandise and services during the three day festival. A wide selection of new and used boats will also be displayed by marinas and private individuals. The Nautical Flea Market will have antique collectibles and maps, marine artifacts, rods, reels, lures and lines, boating apparel, taxidermy, diving equipment, and much more. Come by for some super discounts on liquidation, closeouts, new, and used boating and fishing supplies. 954-205-7813 War Memorial Auditorium (8071)
January 20 - 30 - DeSoto County Fair & Livestock Show, Arcadia -
(863) 494-5678 (8192)
January 22-23 - Broward Shell Show, Pompano Beach - Beautiful seashells on display/for sale. Shell ID Clinic. 305-467-4412 Emma Lou Olson Civic Center (8190)
January 13-23 - Manatee County Fair, Palmetto - Capture the magic! 941-722-8951 (8196)
February 10 - 21 - Florida State Fair, Tampa - The annual Florida State Fair is a salute to the state's best in the agriculture and equestrian industry including an abundance of shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days. (800) 345-3247 (8188)
February 11 - 19 - The Martin County Fair, Stuart - (772)220-3247 (8186)
February 11 - 19 - Highlands County Fair, Sebring -
(863)385-3247 (8191)
February 11 -20 - Osceola County Fair, Kissimme - Osceola County Fair is one of the leading County Fairs in the State of Florida.
321-697-3050 (8924)
February 17 - 19 - Annual Palatka Bluegrass Festival, Palatka - Three day event on the banks of the St John River. (706)864-7203 Rodeheaver Boys' Ranch (8183)
February 18 - 27 - Southeastern Youth Fair, Ocala - The Southeastern Youth Fair is the premier event for 4-H and FFA students in Marion County,
(352) 629-1255 (8182)
February 21 -27 - Pasco County Fair, Dade City - 352) 567-6678 (8184)
February 24 - March 6 - Central Florida Fair, Orlando -
(407) 295-3247 (8181)
February 25 - March 6 - Saint Lucie County Fair, Fort Pierce - (772) 464-2910 (8180)
March 5 - 6 - Annual Florida Azalea Festival, Palatka -
(386)328-1503 (8179)
March - 5-6 - 10th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival, Venice - This festival brings together longtime favorites and the newest names in the contemporary art scene.
954-472-3755 (8884)
March 11 - 20 - The Okeechobee County, Okeechobee - (863)467-1690 Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center (8178)
March 17 -April 3 - Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition, Miami -
(305) 223-7060 (8177)
March 17 - 27 - Collier County Fair, Naples - (239) 455-1444 Fairgrounds (8189)
March 21 - April 3 - Sony Ericsson Open Tennis Tournament, Miami - This tennis tournament is being held Mar. 21 through April 3, 2011. Tickets for all dates sold here!
(8052)
March 31 - April 9 - Clay County Fair fair, Green Cove Springs - Since 1987 the Clay County Agricultural Fair has provided North Florida with a Family oriented event. 904) 284-1615 The Paul E. Reinhold Agricultural Fairgrounds (8175)
April 2 - 3 - Pensacola JazzFest, Pensacola - The Pensacola JazzFest, now in its 28th year, is a FREE all-jazz festival held in downtown, historic Seville Square.
850-433-8382 (9132)
April 2 - 3 - Cedar Key Arts Festival, Cedar Key -
(9133)
April 5 - 10 - Santa Rosa County Fair, Milton - Five Fun filled days of clean family fun.
(850) 623-1115 (8176)
April 7 - 16 - Lake County Fair, Eustis - Promoting Youth and Agriculture for 90 years!
(352) 357-7111 (8174)
April 7 - 10 - Levy County Fair, Williston -
352-528-2516 Airport Industrial Park (9134)
April 8 - 10 - Tampa Bay Blues Festival, St. Petersburg -
(9135)
April 8 - 17 - Florida Film Festival, Maitland - Premieres of the best in cutting-edge current cinema; indulgent experiences in food and film; a blissful mix of industry parties and special events; a star-packed attendee list-this is the 20th annual Florida Film Festival, which takes place over 10 days around Central Florida.
(407) 629-1088 (9136)
April 9 - 10 - Wesley Chapel's Celebration of the Arts, Wesley Chapel - Fine art show, live music & children's activities.
(813)956-8888 Shops at Wiregrass (8867)
April 9 - Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast With The Bunny, Altamonte Springs - 9am Egg Hunt,Breakfast,Crafts,unlimited rides and bounces all day long. Must RSVP by calling BW.
407-657-2000 (9031)
April 13 - 17 - Flagler County Fair and Youth Show, Bunnell - 386-437-2551 Fairgrounds (9137)
May 8 - The Vibe, - Phil Scott from BACK TALK Poetry Troupe returns benefiting NueHeights Foundation scholarship program.
813-650-1664 (9385)
May 21 - Starry Nights, Jacksonville - Join us as Starry Nights combines the wonderful sounds of the JSO and a national performer!
904-630-3690 (9151)
May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Weekly Corner Store Bluegrass Jam, Plant City - Awesome soups,salads,cold and hot sandwiches. $1 PBR, beer & wine!
813-754-0900 (9469)
June 3 -4, 17 and July 22 - Central Florida Bluegrass Association, Plant City - We get together for playing music/making friends. Listeners most welcome!
863-397-4497 (9468)
June 4 - 5 - Silver Spurs Rodeo, Kissimmee - The Silver Spurs Rodeo is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi and is annually ranked among the top 50 events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)
(321)-697-3495 (9713)
June 13 - July 2 - Musical Camp Theatre 2011, Winter Haven - Theatre Winter Haven Academy will again be holding a musical summer camp for children ages 8 - 17. During the camp they will receive dance & choreography training, music & vocal training, theatre etiquette instruction, audition training.
863-299-2672 Chain of Lakes Complex (9705)
June 17 - 18 - The Watermelon Festival, Monticello - The Watermelon Festival is the highlight of community activities in Jefferson County. Started over 50 years ago to recognize the watermelon growers of the county, the festival includes beauty pageants, dinners, street dance, arts and crafts, melon run, sports events, and parade.
(850) 445-1390 Mainstreet (9693)
June 24 -25 - Central Florida Music Festival, Lakeland - The Central Florida Music Festival is an annual festival held at the Sun 'n Fun complex in Lakeland. This multi-day high energy exposition of musicianship, showmanship, and raw talent centers on the celebration of life's cadence.....Music!! 888-876-2054 Sun 'n Fun Complex (9696)
June 25 - Children's Festival, Orlando - A fun family activity
(9695)
June 25 - Live at the Gardens! Summer Music Series: The Porchdog, Lake Wales - Back by popular demand! The Porchdogs will perform Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco music that will make you want to tap your feet along to the beat! Rarely performed in Central Florida, both Cajun and Zydeco music are often sung in Cajun or Creole French, with the accordion and fiddle as the lead instruments. 863-676-1408 Bok Tower Gardens (9697)
June 25 - Murder Mystery Dinner - "Death Plays a Role", Frostproof - The Ramon Theater in Frostproof presents a Murder Mystery Dinner - "Death Plays a Role". As Eileen Sullivan, an Irish actress was acting out her scene she suddenly grabs her throat and falls to the stage. Find out "Who committed the murder?".
863-635-9112 The Ramon Theater (9698)
July 2 - 3 - SOUNDS OF WWII - TRIBUTE TO THE ANDREWS SISTERS, Miami Springs - Andrews Sister's songs, WWII films, artifacts, Big Band dance music, 40's movie stars.
305-761-9660 Rebeca Sosa Theater 1401 Westward Drive (9774)
July 22 - 23 - Smokin' On The Suwannee BBQ Cookoff Festival, Live Oak -
The Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park (9694)
July 22 - EVITA, Winter Haven - Warm up your summer when the outstanding musical EVITA returns to the Theatre Winter Haven stage after many years. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice this is an experience you won't want to miss.
863-299-2672 Theatre Winter Haven Auditorium (9706)
July 23 - Live at the Gardens! Summer Music Series: The Repeatles, Lake Wales - Back by popular demand! Join one of Central Florida's most popular acts featuring Jimi Pappas on drums, Paul Case playing bass and Shawn Bryant on guitar. Enjoy an evening with the Repeatles as they perform Beatles songs guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages.
863-676-1408 Bok Tower Gardens (9700)
August 27 - Live at the Gardens! Summer Music Series Garrison Doles, Lake Wales - New to Live at the Gardens! Garrison Doles is a true singer and songwriter, often telling stories as he entertains. His style ranges from a subtle folk/blues mixture combined with strong melodies to humorous and upbeat. 863-676-1408 Bok Tower Gardens (9699)
August 27 - 20th Birthday X-travaganza at Explorations V Children's Museum, Lakeland - Celebrate 20 years of hands-on, fun-filled adventures in learning at the biggest birthday party in town! Join in on the birthday party fun - included with the price of admission!
863-687-3869 (9702)
September 17 - Family Day at Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland - Our annual open house and art carnival is fun for the entire family. This year's theme is "World on a Plate".
863-688-7743 (9703)
September 24 - Live at the Gardens! Summer Music Series: Brazilian Nights with Victoria de Lissovoy Jazz Quintet, Lake Wales - Victoria de Lissovoy returns for an evening of Samba jazz and bossa nova. Striking contrasts of subtle and sophisticated jazz harmonies will combine with exotic Brazilian rhythms.
863-676-1408 Bok Tower Gardens (9704)
October 1 - 8 - 2011 Forever Fit 50 & Beyond Jacksonville Seniors, Jacksonville - Over 50? Celebrate fitness and compete in many activities!
(904) 630-3690 (9775)
October 14 - 15 - Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival, Lakeland - Lake Mirror Classic is one of the premier regional automobile shows in the southeastern US. The two day festival includes a Friday night Hot Rod Rendezvous, a live outdoor concert and the Saturday car show and concours.
(863) 683-2228 Lake Mirror Park (9712)
October 15 - 16 - Big Jammalamma Art Cram & Hops Slam, Lakeland - Come to Big Jammalamma Art Cram & Hops Slam to be immersed in live art and music. 407-963-0316 (9709)
October 15 - 16 - Town of Orange Park 29th Annual Fall Festival, Orange Park - Hundreds of food, arts and craft vendors, live entertainment and kids activities!
904-264-2635 (9927)
October 21 -23 - Boogy Bayou Mullet Festival, Niceville - (9815)
October 21 - Red, White & The Blues at Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland - There are lots of exciting plans in the works for this year's Red, White & The Blues. Polk Museum if Arts annual wine tasting and blues concert will be a fun and exciting party that you won't want to miss.
863-688-7743 Polk Museum of Art (9711)
November 5 - Underground Soundz - Real Hip Hop, Sarasota - High powered Hip Hop hits Sarasota! Come and check out the BEST Hip Hop that Southwest Florida has to offer.
With admission you will get a ticket that will be entered into a drawing for $25 Toward your bar tab for the night at Pastimes. On the tables is 15 year veteran DJ Wileyeyez, On the Mic is...
Tampa's Genolexis Largo's Da Unknown Poet
And local talent Bobby Franklin and a.D.p
This event is one you wont want to miss. Music that everyone can enjoy. Come out and support independent Florida born Hip Hop.
$5 at the door 21 and up to attend - Show starts 9:30pm (10093)
November 11 - 12 - Davenport's Horse Creek Festival, Davenport - Davenport was originally known as Horse Creek. This event recalls the early years of the city. Country Fair with baking, confection and preservation food contest. Mini, Mini Quilt Show. Demonstrations of citrus and candy packing. Heritage games for children. 863-419-3300 (9710)
November 11 - Veterans Day Parade, Jacksonville - Join the City of Jacksonville as we honor American heroes in a parade thoughout downtown 11 am.
(904)630-3690 (9961)
November 26 - Jacksonville Light Parade, Jacksonville - Boat Light Parade
Downtown Riverfront (10441)
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With daily parades, horse shows, livestock competitions, roving entertainers, concerts, and fabulous Fair food, it's a time when family and friends gather, and memories are made.