Scheduled Events
Jan 17 - 27, 2008
Manatee County Fair in Palmetto
www.manateecountyfair.com
Jan 17 - 27, 2008
Florida Citus Festival and Polk County Fair in Winter Haven
www.citusfestival.com
Jan 17 - 27, 2008
DeSoto County Fair in Arcadia
www.desotocountyfair.org
Jan 18 - Feb 3, 2008
South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach
www.southfloridafair.com
Jan 18 - Feb 3, 2008
South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach
www.southfloridafair.com
The annual South Florida Fair is Florida’s top rated fair and it’s seventeen (17) outrageously fun days. Experience the superlative amusement rides of Wade Shows, big act concerts, blue ribbon agricultural displays, family shows, community competitions and, of course, lip smacking fair food!
Jan 26 - Feb 3, 2008
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville
www.gvlculturalaffairs.org
Experience the sights and sounds of the Middle Ages at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on Jan. 26-27 & Feb. 1-3. Cheer on royal knights, enjoy jugglers, jesters, magicians, musicians on 8 stages. Food fit for a king.
Feb 1, 2008
11th Annual Mardi Gras Ball "A Crowning Event" in Leesburg
www.leesburgmardigras.com
Held from 7pm to Midnight at the Leesburg Opera House on 5th Street. Formal or costumes attire suggested and is a ticketed event. Enjoy festive food, drink and entertainment. Witness the Crowning of King Rex and Queen Devine. Benefits Mardi Gras Party. Feb 2, 2008 11th Annual Mardi Gras "Party in the Street" in Leesburg www.leesburgmardigras.com From 11am to 11pm, Twelve Hours of Madness, Starting with the Kids Parade at 11am followed by the Pets Parade at 2pm. The main parade is at 7pm. Listen to the great New Orleans style Marching Jazz Bands, Cajun Zydeco and Blues all live on three stages.
Feb 2 - 3, 2008
ArtFest Fort Myers in Fort Myers
www.artfestfortmyers.com
Join art lovers and collectors to enjoy and purchase the works of 200 fabulous professional artists from across the country. This community event includes a high school art competition, art demonstrations, and free children’s craft area. FREE admission.
Feb 7 - 18, 2008
Florida State Fair in Tampa
www.floridastatefair.com
Feb 9 - March 9, 2008
Florida Renaissance Festival in Ft Lauderdale
www.ren-fest.com
A five-weekend event featuring: Knights in full armor jousting, swording fighting, and performing tournament games in the tradition of the day by internationally recognized professional artists. Birds of Prey in full flight by a Master Falconer. Twelve Stages with continuous entertainment. Educational demonstrations. Hundreds of costumed PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS lending atmosphere and authenticity to the event. Over 100 ARTISANS - demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their wares. Delicacies of the Middle Ages to tempt the palate!
Feb 28 - March 9, 2008
Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City
www.flstrawberryfestival.com
Feb 29 - March 9, 2008
Southwest Florida and Lee county Fair in fort Myers
www.leeciviccenter.com
March 1 - 2, 2008
31st Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival in Leesburg
www.leesburgartfestival.com
Held in the Historic Downtown Leesburg. Featuring over 120 fine Artist and fine Craftsmen, festive food and live entertainment. Presented by the Leesburg Center for the Arts.
March 14 - 22, 2008
Firefighters' Indian River County Fair at Vero Beach
www.firefightersfair.org
The Firefighters’ Fair offers something for everyone, young and old. Since 1980, proceeds from our event have supported the Indian River County Burn Fund, Local High School Scholarships, Fairground Improvements, other Various Chartable Organizations, and for The Benefit Of Public Safety. This year's theme is “The Hottest Place In Town”.
March 27 - April 13, 2008
Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition in Miami
www.fairexpo.com
April 17 - 27, 2008
Central Florida Fair in Orlando
www.centralfloridafair.com
April 25 - 27, 2008
12th Annual Leesburg Bikefest 2008 in Leesburg
www.leesburgbikefest.com
Lake County comes alive with the roar of over 200,000 thousand bikers from throughout the US. Downtown is open to motorcycles only! Live bands on 7 stages all day and night, Ms Bikefest Contest, Rat's Hole Custom Motorcycle Show, Biker Games, Vendors.
Things to do, Places to see.....
For Florida Fairs click here.
For Florida Flea Markets click here.
Northwest Florida Attractions.....
National Museum of Naval Aviation click here.
Gulf World Marine Park click here.
Northeast Florida Attractions.....
Jacksonville Zoological Gardens click here.
Potter's Wax Museum click here.
Features over 150 wax figures located in Saint Augustine.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! click here.
St. Augustine's Zoological Park and Alligator Farm click here.
Central Florida Attractions.....
Walt Disney World Resort click here.
Busch Gardens click here.
Universal Studios click here. For it's CityWalk click here.
Medieval Times Restuarant and Theme Show click here.
Pirate's Dinner Adventure click here.
SeaWorld click here.