February 25-March 13, 2016 Central Florida Fair 2016 - Orlando, Florida
March 3-8, 2016 Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show
Gainesville, Florida
March 3-13, 2016 Florida Strawberry Festival - Plant City, Florida
Exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts await you. Ethnic traditions, social events, competitive contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, parades.
March 4-6, 2016 Lions 35th Seafood & Music Festival 2016- St. Augustine, Florida
Get ready to eat great seafood; tap your toes to live music, and then stroll through more than 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. These are just a few of the highlights of the 35th St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival, presented by Winn Dixie. Featuring tons of delicious seafood, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts, Families enjoy the Zone, Spanish Landing and Pirate Village. Friday night is Jazz night. Saturday and Sunday feature a range of Americana music. Characters, Actors, Rides, Magic Shows, Pirates, Belly Dancers and more fun are awaiting you. Festival hours are 3-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Arts Village closes at sundown. NO pets. Attendance: 20,000.
March 4-6, 2016 Better Living Home & Garden Expo - Miami, Florida
Meet 100's of Experts and experience Thousands of products and services! Shop, Compare, See, Try, and Buy! The Better Living Home & Garden Shows are regional shows that aim to bring local and regional businesses together with consumers for the sole purpose of creating a better home, gardening and healthier lifestyle.
March 5, 2016 Taste of Ocala - Ocala, Florida
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 5, 2016 6th Annual Northeast Florida Veg Fest- Jacksonville, Florida
At Riverside Park located next to Historic Five Points. Join us for an amazing day celebrating all the wonderful things this world, better yet, our community has to offer! The best of the best local, sustainable, eco-friendly, compassionate, organic, healthy and humane organizations and businesses will come together to elevate the consciousness in Jacksonville. The day-long event will feature live music, dynamic speakers, cooking demonstrations, beer garden, kids' zone, pie-eating contest, exceptional freebies, raffles, scavenger hunt and much more! We invite everyone interested in becoming leaner, greener, or cleaner to join us for a day of family fun and positive action.
March 5, 2016 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
(also: www.apalachicolabay.org/index.cfm/m/73/sectionId/0/Events/ ) Attendance: 5,000.
March 5-6, 2016 50th 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 5-6, 2016 Floral City Strawberry Festival - Floral City, Florida
The 29th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival. 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!
March 5-13, 2016 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 5 & 12-13, 2016 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 5th- Craft Beer Fest, Naples, Florida
March 5-April 24, 2016 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival- Tampa, Florida
Busch Gardens Tampa is introducing some flavor to its entertainment lineup in spring 2016 with the Food & Wine Festival, offering a variety of food, wine and entertainment. Saturdays and Sundays, March 5 through April 24. 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 Week 2: 6th-12th
March 6-9, 2016 RFA 36th Annual Conference & Exhibition- St. Petersburg, Florida
To successfully position your company in today’s marketplace, it is imperative to stay abreast of current market trends, food safety regulations, and technical procedures. Attend the Refrigerated Foods Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition as we work toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry.”
March 7-11, 2016 National School Breakfast Week - Nationwide
March 8-13, 2016 Bradford County 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 9-11, 2016 FPSA Annual Conference - Bonita Springs, Florida
Food Processing Suppliers Association.
March 9-12, 2016 Nat’l Barbecue Association Conference & Trade Show- Jacksonville, Florida
Want to take advantage of the exploding industry of barbecue? Then join hundreds of restaurateurs, caterers, competitors, and suppliers at the National Conference. There is no better way to connect! Four days of educational workshops, networking, industry expert panels, inspiration and fun that are not to be missed. Truly THE place to be where BBQ Means Business!
March 11-13, 2016 5th Annual 30A Wine Festival - Alys Beach, Florida
The Annual 30A Wine Festival returns to the beautiful surroundings of Alys Beach, and is a showcase of premiere wine producers and local culinary favorites. This newly expanded three-day event features a Friday night gathering, "Bourbon, Beer, and Butts", Saturday wine tasting seminars, a walkabout and grand tasting, band party at nightfall, and Sunday's exclusive event, "Fruits de Mer & Sancerre" complete with croquet tournament (appropriate croquet attire encouraged). Weekend tickets are $300 per person and proceeds from the event benefit Children's Volunteer Health Network.
March 11-13, 2016 Fairchild's 14th Annual International Orchid Festival- Coral Gables, Florida
Immerse yourself within the world of orchids with over 10,000 orchid plants from local and international vendors. Learn about growing and care for orchids at home, pick up handmade products from artisan vendors, enjoy delicious foods from local vendors or marvel at the rare orchid species in the American Orchid Society juried show, presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables.
March 12, 2016 37th 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 12, 2016 Taste of Oviedo - Oviedo, Florida
10am - 6pm. A celebration of Oviedo, Winter Springs and east Orlando businesses, talented locals and city traditions. Enjoy delectable food from the city’s best vendors while mingling with local businesses. Support local agriculture by taking part in the Citrus and Celery Cook-Off, The Chicken Chomp Contest and check out children’s activities and live entertainment.
March 12-13, 2016 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 12-13, 2016 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 week 3: 13th-19th
March 12-15, 2016 82nd Annual NIOP Convention- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
The National Institute of Oilseed Products is an international trade association with the principal objective of promoting the general business welfare of persons, firms and corporations engaged in the buying, selling, processing, shipping, storage and use of vegetable oils and raw materials.
March 12 & 26, 2016 Wine & Dine in the Vines - Bradenton, Florida
Dine in our Pavilion Among our Estate Vineyards. Featuring Live Music. Rosa Fiorelli Winery’s Signature Sangria. Buffet Style Italian Dinner prepared by Seven Continents Catering. Pair Your Dinner with the Handcrafted Fiorelli Wines of Your Choice. $55/person, gratuity not included. Saturday 5-8pm
March 13-15, 2016 National Pasta Association Annual Meeting Naples, Florida
NPA members include pasta producers, millers, ingredient suppliers and pasta equipment manufacturers.
March 14-17, 2016 Seatrade Cruise Global - Miami Beach, Florida
Seatrade Cruise Global (formerly Cruise Shipping Miami) is the Cruise Industry's Premier Global Event. It is the only event guaranteed to bring together every facet of the business including cruise lines, suppliers, travel agents and partners. As the epicenter of the cruise industry, Seatrade Cruise Global features exhibitors and attendees from around the world; a multi-track conference program headlined by the industry's most knowledgeable speakers; and the State of the Global Cruise Industry keynote.
March 15, 2016 'AgDay' National Agriculture Day - Nationwide
A day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture
March 17-20, 2016 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 17-27, 2016 Collier County Agricultural Fair & Exposition Naples, Florida
40th Anniversary. Collier County Agricultural Fair & Exposition
March 18-19, 2016 2nd Annual Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest
Delray Beach, Florida
The Bacon & Bourbon Festival shines a loving light on our most flavorful food-Bacon, and the quintessential American liquor, Bourbon. The 2 day event features four course Bacon & Bourbon dining experiences, over 80 bacon inspired menu items and a soon to be famous Sunday Brunch, great live music, and a collection of over 40 bourbons and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure. There is also a full bar, wines and Heineken Light too. Extensive Bacon and Bourbon Pairing Seminars including 2 exclusive Pappy Van Winkle tastings. The distiller’s art and patient techniques are shared in the seminars and tastings by South Florida’s foremost Bourbon experts. All intended to enhance your knowledge and pleasure of American made Bourbon and whiskey. The event’s strong commitment to the community is that they are designed as a fund-raising opportunity for non-profit organizations that staff the event. Admission: $20 - $150.
March 18-20, 2016 8th Annual Wine & Seafood Festival
Clermont, Florida
Lakeridge Winery. This signature event marks the beginning of springtime. Live outside music and entertainment. Local Artists and Crafters are invited to display their work. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of tasty seafood specialties will be available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tasting.
March 18-20, 2016 Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival
Marco Island, Florida
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 19, 2016 Taste of the Sea & Sandy Shoes Seafood Festival
Fort Pierce, Florida
Website has autoplay music with no mute. The festival looks to be an annual Ft Pierce tradition and features great food, music, exhibits, arts and crafts and so much more!
March 19, 2016 15th 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 19, 2016 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 19, 2016 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 19, 2016 Great Atlantic Festival - Jacksonville Beach, Florida
27th Annual Autoline Great Atlantic Festival returns to the Seawalk Pavilion on 1st Street, right behind City Hall in Jacksonville Beach. The Great Atlantic Festival celebrates all the best in local culture and cuisine. The event is free, so come on down and enjoy music, seafood, and fun in the Jax Beach sunshine!
March week 4: 28th-31st
March 28-April 3, 2016 Citrus County Fair 2016 - Inverness, Florida
Youth Public Speaking Contest; Adult & Youth World Info; Livestock Shows and Competitions; much more.
March 28, 2015 @ 2:00 pm - March 29, 2015 @ 6:00 pm Delray Beach Bacon and Bourbon Festival
Sometimes a great notion takes root in our minds and demands to become a reality. The Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Festival is one of those great notions that has sprung into life!
Three years in development, from the fertile minds of the folks who bring you the annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest and the Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival, the Bacon & Bourbon Festival shines a loving light on our most flavorful food-Bacon, and the quintessential American liquor, Bourbon.
We bring you a wide ranging menu of bacon and pork related dished from the sublime (Braised Pork Bellies with Tamari, Garlic, Ginger & Chili Peppers) to the insane (Bacon Ice Cream anyone?). Menu items developed by chefs exploring the boundaries of New American Cuisine and the Farm to Table movement to good old fashioned comfort foods, just like Mom used to make!
Completing the palate pleasing properties of bacon, we also bring to you 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 American made Bourbon and whiskey. Although, we may throw an Irish-made whiskey into the mix for historical purposes.
Come join us March 2015 for a culinary journey with a pig and a barrel in beautiful downtown Delray Beach. We’ve cleared it with your doctor, your cardiologist and your mother so “Come and sow your wild oats!’ at the Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Festival.