Last Updated on March 6, 2024
We’ve narrowed our list of Florida Festivals in March to a few of our favorites you won’t want to miss.
These events happen to be sprinkled throughout the Sunshine State, so we recommend planning a weekend getaway and exploring the surrounding areas.
Don’t miss out on these Florida Festivals March has to offer.
88th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City
When: February 29th, 2024 through March 10th, 2024
Where: 303 BerryFest Pl., Plant City, FL 33563
More Information: The Florida Strawberry Festival is the biggest strawberry festival in the state.
Happening in the infamous Plant City, this 11-day celebration has many headline acts and fun things to check out as soon as you walk past the entrance gates.
Some great headline entertainment shows are planned for the 88th Annual Strawberry Festival.
Artists include Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd!
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Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival 2024 – Spring Hill
When: March 1-3, 2024
Where: Linda Pedersen Park – 6400 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607
More Information: Swamp Fest has grown from a small community fundraising festival to an annual event that draws thousands from all over country.
For just $5, guests can enjoy arts and crafts vendors, live music, food trucks, and even a swamp monster contest.
The Swamp Monster contest is a yearly costume contest where contestants of all ages come dressed as their version of a swamp monster at this Florida festival in March.
Learn more about the event on Swamp Fest Weeki Wachee.
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12th Annual Original Florida Highwaymen Weekend Extravaganza – Davenport
When: March 1st – 2nd, 2024
Where: Tom Fellows Community Center – Davenport – 207 North Blvd W, Davenport, FL 33837
More Information: The City of Davenport presents the 12th annual Original Florida Highwaymen Weekend Extravaganza.
The ticketed Friday night dinner, live auction, and Free Friday art show are at the Tom Fellows Community Center.
Learn more about the event from My Davenport.
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18th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca – Boca Raton
When: March 1st – 10th, 2024
Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater – 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
More Information: The Festival of the Arts Boca has another stellar lineup this year.
Check out the artists, musicians, and speakers coming to Boca!
There are a lot of fun activities planned for children, too.
- The Instrument Petting Zoo allows kids of all ages to see, touch, and play the instruments of the orchestra
- Meet The Pink Panther
- Meet the FAU Shark Lab Team: Learn about the 1000+ sharks residing in Palm Beach County waters. See shark artifacts and snap jaw-dropping photos inside real Jaws!
Learn more about the event from Festival Boca.
45th Anniversary Bay Area Renaissance Festival – Dade City
When: Every weekend in March (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, FL
More Information: It’s time to don all of your favorite Renaissance garb and step back in time at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival.
Enjoy sword fights, jousts, mead testing, magicians, musicians, and various other vendors.
- Go on a Pub Crawl
- Enjoy a Pony Ride
- Visit the Butterfly Encounter
- Witness the Birds of Prey
Enjoy a refreshing Mermaid Water or try some Lobster Mac & Cheese. There are lots of food and beverage choices.
Don’t miss Mead Tasting, Brunch at the Joust, or King Henry’s Happy Hour.
Parking is free. The event happens even in the rain.
Learn more about the Bay Area Renaissance Festival.
Check out the 8 Best Things to Do in Dade City, FL.
10th Annual Habitat Strawberry Festival – Ocala
When: March 2nd, 2024
Where: 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL
More Information: It’s time to celebrate the strawberry season and support Habitat for Humanity while having a great time.
Enjoy live music, entertainment, vendors, food, and strawberries at this “berry” cool event.
Proceeds collected from parking ($5 per vehicle) benefit the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association and Habitat for Humanity of Marion County.
The 10th anniversary of this festival features over 230 unique and exciting vendors and a kid’s zone with a petting zoo.
Don’t miss the strawberry food items that melt in your mouth, a bigger-than-ever auto show with cool cars, trucks, and motorcycles, a pie-eating contest, and even a BMX show.
Learn more about the Habitat Strawberry Festival.
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Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games – Ft. Lauderdale
When: March 2nd, 2024
Where: 1100 S Fig Tree Ln, Plantation, FL 33317
More Information: Bring Scottish culture to life at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
Not only do you have the opportunity to learn about history, but you also have the chance to see people compete in the games, watchdogs, sheepherding, and so much more.
Learn more about the Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
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The Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair and Pirate Festival – Milton
When: March 2nd – March 3rd, 2024
Where: Santa Rosa Fairgrounds – 8604 Bobby Brown Rd, Milton, FL 32583
More Information: This Milton event is where pirates, the Wild West, and the Renaissance meet for one big, unique celebration.
The 2-day event has a schedule packed full of entertainment. From jousting to theatrical performances to pirate music, this festival has it all.
Admission for this event is $15 per adult and $10 per child ages 6 to 17. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Two-day weekend passes are available at discounted rates.
Learn more on the GCRF website.
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37th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival – Floral City
When: March 2nd-3rd, 2024
Where: Floral Park – 9530 S Parkside Ave #9500, Floral City, FL 34436
More Information: The Floral City Strawberry Festival celebrates its tasty namesake with a weekend of fun that has been a local tradition for generations.
The weekend continues as booths filled with crafts, artists, local non-profits, and commercial vendors offering their wares in colorfully decorated booths throughout Floral Park.
The Beer Garden by the main stage will offer multiple selections of beer and wine, while both local and touring musical talent entertain.
Children always have so much to do at this event, including participating in the pie-eating contest.
There’s an extensive variety of inflatables and bounce houses, the wildly popular aqua tumble bubbles, and the challenging rock-climbing wall.
A crowd favorite is the extremely messy pie-eating contest. It’s grouped so ALL ages may participate!
Learn more about the event on the Go Strawberry Fest Website.
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A.E. Backus Juice and Jazz – Fort Pierce
When: March 3rd, 2024
Where: A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, 500 North Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Description: Head over to the Backus Museum’s Outdoor Mural Plaza for live jazz music and a variety of fresh juices from Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company.
Learn more on the official A.E. Backus Museum website.
While you are in the area, make sure to check out: 7 Best Things to Do in Fort Pierce.
2024 Pigapalooza – Mulberry
When: March 8th – 9th, 2024
Where: 1500 N. Church Avenue, Mulberry, FL 33860
More Information: Do you love BBQ? Are you looking to spend the day with people who are equally enthusiastic about BBQ?
Pigapalooza is coming to Mulberry just outside of Lakeland.
Learn more about Pigapalooza.
Check out the 15 Best Things to Do in Lakeland if you want other things to do in the area.
73rd Annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show – Vero Beach
When: March 8th – 10th, 2024
Where: Riverside Park – 3250 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
More Information: Held each year in March, this show gathers over 200 artists from around the nation and beyond to exhibit at this highly respected juried show.
Voted as one of the Top 200 Art Shows in the Nation by Art Fair Source Book and in the Top 200 Art Shows in Florida by Sunshine Artist.
Over 50,000 visitors attend this popular crowd-favorite Florida festival in March, located in shady Riverside Park.
Learn more about the event from Vero Beach Art Club!
While in the area, check out: Best Things to Do in Vero Beach.
Wildlife Festival – Deltona
When: March 9th, 2024
Where: Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, FL
Come on down, y’all, to this free event that offers something for the whole family!
It’s a fun-filled day with a touch of learning. Wander through the preserve on a guided hike or hop on an eco-buggy tour.
The Friends of Blue Spring members will be there with their handmade stuffed manatees and all sorts of manatee goodies you can take home with a donation.
These friendly folks can’t wait to meet YOU and chat about their volunteer group that supports Blue Spring State Park!
Lyonia Environmental Center Address: 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, FL
South Florida Food Fest & Craft Fair – Boca Raton
When: March 9th – March 10th, 2024
Where: S County Regional Park, Boca Raton, Florida 33498
More Information: One of South Florida’s biggest food festivals is the South Florida Food Fest & Craft Fair in Boca Raton.
The 2-day event has vendors serving a la carte tasting menus, so you can sample food from a wide variety of businesses.
In addition to food, the festival has drinks, live music, and a craft fair marketplace with artisan vendors.
General admission is $10 per person for one day and $15 per person for a weekend pass. Children ages 10 and younger are admitted free.
Learn more on the Battle Bros Events website.
49th Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival – Tarpon Springs
When: March 9th – 10th, 2024
Where: Craig Park – 100 Library Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
More Information: Now in its 49th year, the Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou welcomes you to a celebration of the visual arts
The range is from delicate drawings and pastels to monumental sculptures.
Wearable art, art for the home, and abstract and realist works are available for your collecting pleasure.
A treasure trove of handmade fine artwork is for sale at this art festival.
Original art, a wide range of music, and international foods make this Tarpon Springs’ premiere winter season event.
Learn more about the event from Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival.
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The 39th Annual Art in the Park – Brooksville
When: March 9th and 10th, 2024
Where: Tom Varn Park, 306 Darby Lane, Brooksville, FL 34601
More Information: Art in the Park is an annual celebration of fine art, craftsmanship, and community. The event provides a special opportunity and tradition for artists, art collectors, and art enthusiasts.
Set within the natural beauty of Tom Varn Park, surrounded by majestic oak trees in Brooksville, Florida, artists and artisans display a diverse range of works across various mediums.
It is a great reason to enjoy a day of artistry in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Admission is FREE, with a suggested $5 donation for parking. All parking donations are used to support the arts in Hernando County.
Learn more at Art in the Park website.
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The Original Marathon Seafood Festival – Marathon
When: March 9th – 10th, 2024
Where: Marathon Community Park – 200 Ocean, 200 36th St, Marathon, FL 33050
More Information: The Original Marathon Seafood Festival is a fun, family-friendly event.
It features fresh-caught local Keys seafood at amazing prices, cold beverages for adults and kids, and live entertainment the entire weekend.
You won’t want to miss over 220+ vendors to satisfy all your shopping needs, an expanded boat show, and plenty of rides and games for children.
Learn more about the event from Marathon Seafood Festival.
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Mac & Cheese Festival – Destin
When: March 10th, 2024
Where: 4100 Legendary Dr., Destin, FL
More Information: Do you love Mac & Cheese? This festival features gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food.
Local restaurants compete for the best Mac in town. Be there to sample everything for yourself and cast your vote.
Learn more about the Destin Mac & Cheese Festival.
While in Destin, don’t miss: Fun Things to Do in Destin – The Emerald Coast.
2024 Calle Ocho Music Festival – Carnaval Miami
When: March 10th, 2024
Where: SW 12th to 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida
More Information: Stroll through 15 street blocks of Little Havana filled with musical stages, international food, sampling sites, folkloric dances, and entertainment.
This event is for all families + friends to enjoy.
Learn more about Calle Ocho.
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Leu Gardens Plant Sale – Orlando
When: March 11th -12th, 2024, starts at 9 am.
Where: 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL
More Information: It’s time to pick out some new plants or flowers at the Leu Gardens Plant Sale. 50+ vendors will be participating in the event this year.
Growers sell a variety of plants, including annuals, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, camellias, ferns, fruit trees, gingers, heliconias, herbs, native plants, orchids, palms, plumerias, roses, vines, and more.
Admission to Leu Gardens is FREE for the Plant Sale weekend.
Bring a wagon or cart if you plan to buy plants. The parking lot fills up fast, so you may have a bit of a hike back to your car.
Members of Leu Gardens are invited to attend this event at 8 am. Must have a membership card and photo ID.
Learn more about the Leu Gardens Plant Sale.
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Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
When: March 13th, 2024 through March 16th, 2024
Where: 113 Midway Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
More Information: 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race for sports cars held at Sebring International Raceway. It is held on the former Hendricks Army Airfield World War II Air Base site.
See 12 hours of different cars putting on their best performances.
Learn more about the Sebring 12.
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Spring Into Spring – Coral Springs
When: March 16th, 2024
Where: 3000 Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065
More Information: The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital in Coral Springs is hosting Spring Into Spring, a family-friendly event with plenty of fun activities.
Enjoy games like scavenger hunts, animal visits, and creative craft projects at this great nonprofit.
Admission for this event is $5 per adult and $3 per child.
Learn more on the official Spring Into Spring Facebook page.
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Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival – Marco Island
When: March 22nd – March 24th, 2024
Where: Veteran’s Community Park, 914B Lambert Rd., Marco Island, FL 34145
Description: The Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival has grown into a 3-day event packed with local seafood and live music from local musicians.
While enjoying fresh seafood, check out craft vendors, a kids’ zone, and headliners that include Disco Inferno and Ben Allen Band at this cool South Florida festival.
Learn more by visiting the official Marco Escapes website.
Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival – Deland
When: March 23rd, 2024
Where: Downtown DeLand, FL
More Information: If it’s time to pick up your favorite local wildflowers to fill out your garden, this is the place to go.
The Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival is your one-stop shop to enjoy a nice day out while buying a few new plants of flowers.
Learn more about the Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival.
While in the area, be sure to check out: 15 Best Things to Do in DeLand.
If you like to plan ahead, here are events happening in Florida in April & May:
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- A Guide to Great Florida Seafood Festivals in 2024
- 15 Pirate Festivals in Florida (2024)
- 13 Strawberry Festivals in Florida (2024)
- 2024 Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival: A Slice of Old Florida
- Floridania Fest Returns to Gulfport on April 27, 2024
- 22 Amazing Art Festivals in Florida (February – April 2024)
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