Key Largo — Garden Walk, features a garden tea party, live music, plant sales, an art show and vendors. www.gardenclubupperkeys.org.
Key West — Civil War Heritage Days, Feb. 5-8, features artillery
demonstrations, camping, a sea battle, a parade and re-enactments.
www.floridastateparks.org/park-events/Fort-Taylor
Pensacola — Pensacola Mardi Gras Parade, Feb. 6, features floats,
throw beads, candy, doubloons and an after-parade party.
www.pensacolamardigras.com.
Marathon — Pigeon Key Art Festival, Feb. 6-7, features exhibits,
live music, food and tours of historic Pigeon Key. www.pigeon
keyartfestival.com.
Pensacola — Double Bridge Run, Feb. 13, features A 15K scenic course
from downtown to Pensacola Beach, a 5K course and children’s fun
run. www.doublebridgerun.com.
Jupiter — ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, Feb. 13-15, features
exhibits, live music, food and vendors. www.artigras.org.
Key West — Conch Shell Blowing Contest, March 5, features
competitions and prizes. www.oirf.org.
Plant City — Florida Strawberry Festival, March 3-13, features food,
music, livestock shows and carnival rides.
www.flstrawberryfestival.com.
Pensacola — Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival, March
5-6, features costumes, jousting, exotic birds, dance, arts and
crafts and street performers. www.gcrf.us.
Tierra Verde — Florida Beach Halfathon and 5K Race, March 6,
features USATF-certified courses, post-race food, beer and live
entertainment.www.floridabeachhalfathon.com.
Marathon — Seafood Festival, March 12-13, features local seafood,
live entertainment, arts and crafts and children’s activities.
www.marathonseafoodfestival.com.
Islamorada — Woofstock, March 18-19, features rescue groups, food, drinks, vendors, contests and demonstrations. www.keyswoofstock.com.
Tallahassee — Springtime Tallahassee, April 1, features music, a
parade, food, arts and crafts. www.springtimetallahassee.com.
New Port Richey — Chasco Fiesta, April 1-9, features street and boat
parades, a Native American Festival, sports, carnival, music, arts
and crafts and children’s activities. www.chascofiesta.com.
Melbourne — Melbourne Art Festival, April 23-24, features juried art
shows, music, workshops, competitions and children’s activities.
www.melbournearts.org.
Brooksville — Florida Blueberry Festival, April 16-17, features arts
and crafts, food, live entertainment and a car and bike show.
www.floridablueberryfestival.org.
Pensacola — Interstate Mullet Toss, April 22, features mullet
tossing competitions, live music, food and drinks.
www.florabama.com.
