Florida Festivals and Events - Spring
March - April - May
Florida festivals and events in Spring offer fantastic weather, great locations and so much fun!Â
From Seafood Festivals to Arts and Crafts Fairs and so much more…Â small towns to big cities offer all kinds of ways to enjoy this beautiful time of year
Our lists are in order by dates, and we continually add to this list so check back often (or join or monthly email list!).Â
March Festivals and Events in Florida
Grant Seafood Festival in Grant | March 6-7, 2027
Free admission, free easy parking, live music, 150+ arts & crafts vendors and a vast menu of Seafood makes this 58th annual event a great event to add to your calendar! The official website has more info:Â Florida Seafood Festival website.
Marathon Seafood Festival in Marathon, Florida Keys | March 13-14, 2027
This festival is jam-packed with 2 full days of live entertainment, a vast amount of fresh seafood plus fun family activities. Find more information on the Marathon Seafood Festival website.Â
Will McLean Music Festival | March TBD, 2027
Family-friendly folk festival packed with bluegrass, folk, Americana, country, Celtic plus food and craft vendors, story-telling and more! Located at the popular Florida Sand Music Ranch. Find more info on their official website and about camping opportunities here: Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
April Festivals and Events in Florida
Savor SoFlo Food & Wine Festival on Hollywood Beach | April (TBD), 2027
Upscale food and wine event with over 50 restaurants and beverage companies – plus live chef demonstrations, music and more! Find more info on their official website and about camping opportunities here: SoFlo Food and Wine Festival
Gasparilla Music Festival | April (TBD) 2027
Music Festival with a vibrant mix of rock, blues, indie, jazz located on the waterfront with local food vendors. Find more info here: Fall Palatka Bluegrass Festival
Big: Culture and Arts Festival in Gainesville | April (TBD), 2027
Lots of music, food and fun… Big Culture and Arts FestivalÂ
33rd Annual Springing the Blues in Jacksonville Beach | April (TBD), 2027
Free outdoor blues music festival with food and fun! See more on their official website here: springingtheblues.com
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival in Tampa Bay | April 7-10 2027
Five day culinary event featuring top chefs and live demonstrations, and lots of food and wine ranging from fine dining to snack bites. See more on their official website here: Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
*if you know of a festival event that should be on this list, email us and let us know info@floridabalm.com
May Festivals and Events in Florida
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach | May 1-3, 2026
Fresh seafood, arts and crafts, live music and a pirate parade!!! Free admission, get more info on their official website shrimpfestival.com here.
St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival | May 6-9, 2026
Named one of Florida’s top 10 food and wine festivals by USA Today, this five-day event features celebrity chefs, over 400 wines, beers, and spirits, plus tastings and master classes. Get more info on their official website St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival here.
Florida Folk Festival in White Springs | May 22-24, 2026
73rd Annual event featuring live music and cultural activities, story-telling, dance, and lots more family-friendly fun! Get more info on their official website Florida Folk Festival in White Springs here.
