Great Florida Events
The events that make Florida, Florida.
FRLA proudly sponsors festivals, air shows, and food and music celebrations from Pensacola to Key West — the events that fill our members' dining rooms and guest rooms all year long.
Upcoming
Coming up around the state
Listed chronologically. Tickets, schedules and full details live on each event's own site.
Oct 15–18
Amelia Island Cook Out
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island · Amelia Island, FL
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island hosts a weekend of extraordinary food and libations set against Atlantic Ocean views. Enjoy more than 20 curated Ritz-Carlton experiences including Fishing With Chefs, chef demonstrations, After Glow parties and live music. The Cook Out extends across the island and into historic Fernandina Beach with collaborative dinners, a wine sunset cruise, a cigar and port experience, and a Southern-style oyster roast.
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Oct 23–25
Shinedown's Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend
Miramar Beach, FL
Three nights of madness. One big family. Your turnkey beach escape with Shinedown Nation, where the music, experiences and activities are designed for you. Leave the world behind, recharge under the stars, and let go with your people.
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Nov 6–8
WEC Wine and Food Festival
World Equestrian Center · Ocala, FL
A three-day, chef-led culinary celebration featuring culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits tastings, and samples of extraordinary cuisine at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Make the most of the weekend with the Five-Star Festival Package, offering exclusive access to the Chefs’ Dinner. This 21+ event benefits the Public Education Foundation of Marion County ProStart Program.
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Nov 7–8
Florida International Air Show
Punta Gorda Airport Air Show Grounds · Punta Gorda, FL
The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) is a Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The show is a multiday event showcasing nationally known performers and static displays of aircraft and vehicles, with opportunities for attendees to learn more about aviation, space, and military services. Since its conception the air show has distributed over $3 million to Southwest Florida working charities.
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Nov 19
Fresh From Florida & Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar present: Shell & Tell
Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar · Sarasota, FL · 5:30–7:30 PM
Shell & Tell! Eat, drink, enjoy, learn! Meet the local Oyster Boys Conservation, make a VOG (Vertical Oyster Garden), and learn how their work in the Bay is helping sustain the health of our precious coastal waters. Enjoy shellfish tastings, curated wines, and live music.
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Jan 6–Apr 4
WEC Winter Spectacular
World Equestrian Center · Ocala, FL
The 13-week circuit features US Equestrian (USEF) hunter/jumper competition, including 12 weeks of USEF Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition, one week of USEF Regional Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition, 10 weeks of FEI competition, and a lineup of major international events.
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Feb 6–15
Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series
Fort Mose Historic State Park · St. Augustine, FL
More than a concert series, the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series honors Fort Mose’s profound legacy as the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States — offering audiences an immersive experience where history, community, and music converge.
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Feb 25–28
South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Various locations throughout South Beach · Miami Beach, FL
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. All net proceeds benefit the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
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Feb 28–Mar 7
Cleaver and Cork
Various locations · Tallahassee, FL
Cleaver and Cork is a weeklong food and drink festival showcasing local favorites in Tallahassee and the Big Bend region. Celebrity chefs, progressive dinners and cocktail parties, and signature dinners encapsulate the week. The Saturday Food and Wine Festival is hosted at Tallahassee Community College, and proceeds benefit the TCC Foundation.
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Live Oak International
2215 SW 110th Ave · Ocala, FL
Live Oak International is the largest international-level combined driving and show jumping tournament in the country. Each year it welcomes the leading drivers, riders, trainers, coaches and owners from Europe and North America.
Visit event siteMar 4–14
Florida Strawberry Festival
Fairgrounds, 303 BerryFest Place · Plant City, FL
Each spring the Florida Strawberry Festival® rolls out the red carpet to welcome visitors from throughout the Sunshine State and the world. Guests enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts, alongside social events, contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, and parades.
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SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo
SUN ’n FUN Expo Campus, 3875 Pipkin Rd. · Lakeland, FL
The SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo is Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind, welcoming more than 200,000 guests each year to what has become known as “Aviation’s Season Opener.” The trade show features more than 500 exhibitors and an extensive lineup of aircraft, products, services, and technology, plus hands-on workshops and forums for pilots and maintainers.
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Apr 9–11
Joe Bonamassa's Sound Wave Beach Weekend
Miramar Beach, FL
The perfect blend of world-class musicianship and beach retreat lets you celebrate the music you love with comfort and ease. Spend your days relaxing on the beach and your nights under the stars enjoying electrifying live performances by Joe Bonamassa and friends.
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Apr 15–17
Sun, Sand and Soul 2027
Miramar Beach, FL
Sun, Sand, and Soul returns April 15–17, 2027 with three sets from Tedeschi Trucks Band, including two TTB sets on Saturday night, plus unforgettable performances from Earth, Wind & Fire, Lukas Nelson, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sierra Hull, The Wailers, and Samantha Fish. Spend your days on the beach with your favorite people and your nights under the stars with incredible music from Tedeschi Trucks Band.
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Apr 17–24
US Open Pickleball Championship
SOP National Pickleball Center, 3520 Thomasson Dr. · Naples, FL
What began as a bold idea in Naples has grown into the most prestigious and vibrant pickleball tournament in the world — The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World™. The 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships brought together more than 55,000 fans and 3,750 players from all 50 states and 53 countries.
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Apr 22–25
Palm Coast Songwriters Festival
Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater · Palm Coast, FL
The premier music event celebrating the art of songwriting in Palm Coast. The annual festival brings renowned and emerging hit songwriters from across the country together to share their stories and perform their original songs in an intimate setting.
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Apr 23–25
Moon Crush "Pink Moon" 2027
Miramar Beach, FL
Celebrating the 5th year of Moon Crush "Pink Moon". Three nights of live music with Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, the Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile, and more. The lineup features a group of incredibly talented artists with feel-good music, immensely talented bands, and amazing live shows.
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Apr 23–25
South Walton Wine & Food Festival
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin · Sandestin, FL
This event blends a curated selection of offerings into an unmatched world-class experience at Grand Boulevard in Destin, FL.
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Apr 28–May 2
Key West Songwriters Festival
Various venues · Key West, FL
The largest festival of its kind in the world, known as a career starter for top country talent — it has kicked off the careers of household names such as Kacey Musgraves, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Randy Houser and Maren Morris. Five days and nights of live music and storytelling from veteran songwriters and the next big hit-makers.
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May 29–30
National Salute to America’s Heroes
Lummus Park · Miami Beach, FL
The Hyundai Air & Sea Show, “The Greatest Show Above the Earth”, is a FREE public event on Memorial Day Weekend showcasing the men, women, technology, and equipment from all six branches of the United States Military on Miami Beach.
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Jun 3–6
Gulf Coast Jam
Frank Brown Park · Panama City Beach, FL
Gulf Coast Jam is more than a festival — it is a full weekend built around incredible artists, shoreline energy, and the people who bring it all together. From unforgettable performances to beachside moments and a returning community, this is what it is all about.
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Recently wrapped
Events from this season that have already run — most recent first.
Oct 8–11
Englewood Beach Waterfest
Englewood Beach, FL
Englewood Beach Waterfest, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Florida nonprofit dedicated to showcasing Englewood’s unique water resources and recreational opportunities. The annual boat race is a three-day event with high-speed competition and family-friendly entertainment including educational booths, community partner displays, and hospitality zones showcasing area restaurants, shops, and marine services.
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Oct 8–10
Rockin' in Paradise with Styx & Friends
Miramar Beach, FL
Enjoy 3 nights of unforgettable live music! Relax on the beach by day and rock out by night with two incredible sets from Styx and sets from Yacht Rock Revue + Friends, 38 Special, Tesla, Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles), The Marshall Tucker Band, Jefferson Starship, The Outlaws, Edwin McCain, The Band Feel, Jay Psaros & more.
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Oct 1–3
Moon Crush Odies Beach Vacation '26
Miramar Beach, FL
Old Dominion returns and Moon Crush Odies Beach Vacation 2026 is officially set for October 1–3, 2026. We hope you'll join us again for another amazing weekend on the beach. Enjoy two performances by Old Dominion plus sets from Darius Rucker, Flo Rida, Jake Owen, Fitz and The Tantrums, Nashville Yacht Club Band, Uncle Kracker, Phil Vassar and exclusive sets on the Odies Grove Stage from Tera Lynne, Rachel Horter, Stacey Kelleher, Presley & Taylor, Amanda Raye and Ginn!
Visit event siteSep 18–27
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Captiva Island, Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach, FL
A 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida featuring performances by the greatest BMI singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide. The festival is broken up into four locations — kicking off on Captiva Island, moving to Cape Coral and downtown Fort Myers during the week, and ending with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach. The majority of the 60+ shows are free, with special ticketed experiences also offered.
Visit event siteAug 28–29
Rock the Country
Florida Horse Park · Ocala, FL
Rock the Country is a major country music festival with 7 shows across 7 small towns throughout the U.S., known as “A Festival for the People”. The Ocala, FL festival is held at the Florida Horse Park. In 2026, the event was headlined by country music stars Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Jon Pardi, and Lauren Alaina.
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