Last Updated on April 22, 2024
Are you looking for spring festivals in Florida? We can help you narrow down your options.
Spring is a time renewal, and the Sunshine State is ready to celebrate with a packed schedule of fun, spring-themed festivals taking place throughout the state.
We have gathered our favorite spring festivals taking place in Florida.
From plant sales and markets to big fiestas, these events offer outdoor fun during the state’s liveliest season.
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- Annual Spring Garden Festival – Fort Myers
- Garden Festival and Plant Sale – Orlando
- Spring Into Spring – Coral Springs
- Spring Festival – Hawthorne
- Spring Festival – Okeechobee
- 56th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival – Tallahassee
- 6th Annual Spring Fling – Daytona Beach
- The 35th Annual Spring Fiesta in the Park – Orlando
- 2024 Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival – Cedar Key
- 22nd Annual Spring Fever in the Garden – Winter Garden
- Spring Fling and BBQ Competition – Bartow
- Apopka Spring Pet, Craft, and Food Truck Event – Apopka
- Spring Wildflower Festival and Plant Sale – Parrish
- Flagler Spring Market – Bunnell
- Spring Sunflower Festival – Newberry
- 4th Annual Garden and Springtime Festival – Sebastian
- Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival
Annual Spring Garden Festival – Fort Myers
When: February 10th, 2024
Where: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
More Information: One of our favorite places to visit in Fort Myers is the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. A great time to visit this spot is during its Annual Spring Garden Festival.
The festival is the estates’ biggest plant sale of the year, selling many plants that thrive in Florida, like palms, bromeliads, and hibiscus.
While shopping from the event’s garden vendors, you can enjoy live music and try food from different food trucks.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Edison and Ford Winter Estates website.
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Garden Festival and Plant Sale – Orlando
When: March 2nd, 2024
Where: 6021 South Conway Rd., Orlando, FL 32812
More Information: UF/IFAS Extension Orange County location in Orlando is hosting its annual Garden Festival and Plant Sale on the first Saturday in March.
This year, the theme of the event is “Sustainable Garden Paradise,” focusing on both eco-friendly and Florida-friendly plants.
In addition to all of the eco-friendly plant options, there are craft vendors, food trucks, and educational speakers ready to share sustainable gardening tips and tricks.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the official Garden Festival Facebook page.
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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 and 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.
While in the area, don’t miss the Seven Things Spring Breakers Missed in Fort Lauderdale.
Spring Festival – Hawthorne
When: March 16th, 2024
Where: 4317 Northeast US Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640
More Information: Frog Song Organics is a local farm in Hawthorne that is hosting a Spring Festival.
During the event, you can shop at the farm stand for organic veggies and pick your own strawberries to take home.
The festival also has food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities. We love the farm tours and educational workshops that provide insight into all the work that goes into running a local farm.
This event is free to attend. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Learn more on the official Spring Festival Facebook page.
Spring Festival – Okeechobee
When: March 30th, 2024
Where: 4200 FL-70, Okeechobee, FL 34974
More Information: Head over to the Agri-Civic Center in Okeechobee for a spring festival with tons of family-friendly activities.
Kids can participate in an Easter egg hunt and games like cornhole.
There are food options and craft vendors to shop with during the event. The Easter Bunny is also making an appearance and will be available for photos.
Admission to this event is $5 per vehicle. Non-perishable food donations are also accepted.
Learn more on the Spring Festival All Events page.
56th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival – Tallahassee
When: April 5th – April 6th, 2024
Where: Various locations in Tallahassee
More Information: The Springtime Tallahassee Festival celebrates its 56th anniversary with two days packed full of fun events and activities.
The Springtime Tallahassee Music Festival takes place on Friday night with a lineup of local musicians.
On Saturday, see marching bands, floats, and dance groups at the Grand Parade.
Afterward, you can attend Jubilee in the Park, a daytime event with tons of arts and crafts booths and food vendors.
These events are free to attend.
Learn more on the Springtime Tallahassee website.
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6th Annual Spring Fling – Daytona Beach
When: April 6th, 2024
Where: The Riverfront Esplanade, 249 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
More Information: The 6th Annual Spring Fling in Daytona Beach is held at the Riverfront Esplanade.
This event has arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Spring Fling All Events page.
While in the area, plan A Visit to Daytona Beach: The World’s Most Famous Beach.
The 35th Annual Spring Fiesta in the Park – Orlando
When: April 6th – April 7th, 2024
Where: Lake Eola Park
More Information: Fiesta in the Park is a big Orlando event held at Lake Eola Park in the spring and again in the fall.
This year, the Spring Fiesta celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The near-mile-long path around Lake Eola contains hundreds of arts and crafts booths to check out during the event.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a fiesta without live music and tons of great food options.
This event is free to attend. Go early. It’s very popular and can be crowded.
Learn more on the Fiesta in the Park website.
2024 Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival – Cedar Key
When: April 6th – April 7th, 2024
Where: Cedar Key, FL
More Information: The Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival is one of our favorite spring events. Head over to the cool small town of Cedar Key to see work from one hundred juried artists.
In addition to wonderful art, the festival has food and drink options served by local nonprofit organizations.
Proceeds from this event benefit organizations in the community. Don’t miss the steamed clams.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more about the Cedar Key Springs Art Festival.
If you want to enjoy a taste of Cedar Key, don’t miss Our Cedar Key Clam Linguine Recipe.
22nd Annual Spring Fever in the Garden – Winter Garden
When: April 6th – April 7th, 2024
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
More Information: Scenic Plant Street in historic downtown Winter Garden is the location of annual Spring Fever in the Garden Festival.
The 2-day event is celebrating its 22nd year with a variety of vendors, live music, and a kids’ zone.
Artists can participate in the festival’s sidewalk chalk art contest.
During the event, be sure to explore the local shops and restaurants.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the Spring Fever in the Garden website.
While in the area, check out Winter Garden: A Charming City with a Juicy Past.
Spring Fling and BBQ Competition – Bartow
When: April 6th, 2024
Where: 180 S Central Ave, Bartow, FL, 33830
More Information: Bartow’s Main Street is excited to invite you to their Spring Fling event. This event features over 80 crafters and vendors you won’t want to miss out on.
Music will fill the air as will the smell of delicious BBQ being prepared as part of the competition. This event is a must for your Springtime fun.
Learn more on the Facebook event.
Apopka Spring Pet, Craft, and Food Truck Event – Apopka
When: April 13th, 2024
Where: 10 N Forest Ave, Apopka, FL 32703
More Information: The Apopka Spring Pet, Craft, and Food Truck Event is a fantastic Central Florida event to visit. There are plenty of vendors and food trucks to check out.
The pet parade is our favorite part of this celebration, with cute, costumed pets parading around the park.
This family-friendly event is free to attend.
Learn more on the official Spring Event Facebook page.
Spring Wildflower Festival and Plant Sale – Parrish
When: April 13th, 2024
Where: 10824 Erie Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
More Information: Sweet Bay Nursery in Parrish is hosting its annual Spring Wildflower Festival and Native Plant Sale.
The fundraiser plant sale benefits the Serenoa Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
In addition to the plant sale, there are a variety of vendors and food to enjoy. We love that there are experts present to answer all your plant-related questions.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the official Spring Wildflower Festival Facebook page.
Flagler Spring Market – Bunnell
When: April 20th, 2024
Where: 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell, FL 32110
More Information: The Flagler County Fairgrounds is the location of the Flagler Spring Market, a spring shopping event in Bunnell.
Check out over 40 local vendors, and enjoy live music and kids’ activities like face painting and a bounce house.
During the market, you can also visit Flagler VegFest, which is happening at the same time and location. The festival has plenty of different plant-based food vendors serving delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes.
These events are free to attend.
Learn more on the official Flagler Spring Market Facebook page.
Spring Sunflower Festival – Newberry
When: April 20th and 21st, 2024
Where: 5700 SW 250th Street, Newberry, FL 32669
More Information: Visiting a sunflower field is a springtime must. The Bryer Patch invites the community out to a sunflower festival like no other.
Pick flowers in a variety of U-pick fields, enjoy a hay ride, purchase from food and non-food vendors, and walk thru the large sunflower field.
Learn more on the Facebook event.
4th Annual Garden and Springtime Festival – Sebastian
When: April 27th – April 28th, 2024
Where: Riverview Park, US-1 and, Co Rd 512, Sebastian, FL 32958
More Information: The 4th Annual Springtime Garden and Vendor Fest in Sebastian Riverview Park is a great event celebrating local businesses.
You can shop for garden items from local nurseries, arts and crafts from local vendors, and tasty food from local food trucks.
This event is free to attend.
Learn more on the official Springtime Festival Facebook page.
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Spring Festival
When: May 4th – 5th, 2024
Where: 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
More Information: It’s time to explore a variety of plant vendors to find your next favorite plant for your garden. This event promises special and rare plants that can’t always be found elsewhere.
You will also find craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and much more. Make sure to bring your own seating as it will not be provided.
Learn more on the Facebook Event.
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