14 Festivals In Florida That Food Lovers Should NOT Miss
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Victoria W
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What could be better than a day in Florida filled with tons of fun and fresh food? From strawberries to seafood, Florida has lots of great long-running festivals celebrating our local cuisine. Time to start marking your calendars with the tastiest events of the year:
There's still time to plan your trip to Fernandina Beach to watch the Pirate Parade, see some great entertainment and silly costumes, and try to eat your weight in shrimp. When: April 29th - May 1st, 2016 (Pirate parade takes place on April 28th)
No one could be blue or crabby at this fantastic seafood feast in North Florida. When: Memorial Day Weekend, 2017.
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The only thing better than a plateful of lobster is getting to enjoy it in lovely Key West. When: August 11th - 14th, 2016.
Bring your appetite to this long-running festival in the Panhandle. Expect lots of great food and entertainment, and even a 5K.
When: September 30th - October 2nd, 2016.
The mullet isn't just an outdated hairstyle, it's also a tasty fish that will never go out of style. This festival is the perfect excuse to visit this charming town in Northwest Florida. When: October 21st - 23rd, 2016.
Ribfest has been rocking St. Petersburg for 26 years. If you're a fan of barbecue, you have to come out and sample these award-winning ribs from all over the country. When: November 11th - 13th, 2016.
You'll jump for joy at this unique festival in Fellsmere. Frog legs, gator tail, games, rides, and music fill this festival that helps fund programs for local children. When: January 19th - 22nd, 2017.
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This little citrus fruit is made into everything from cookies and pies to jellies and salsa at this historic festival in Dade City. When: January 28th, 2017.
The Best Stinkin' Party in Town is held annually right here in Delray Beach, celebrating everyone's favorite smelly seasoning. When: February 10th - 12th, 2017.
For three days in February all of your favorite celebrity chefs take over South Beach. From Guy Fieri to Giada De Laurentiis, prepare to wine and dine with all of your favorite hosts. When: February 23 - 26th, 2017.
For over 50 years, this festival has been celebrating local food and culture in this small town east of Fort Myers. From the rodeo to armadillo racing, you'll love every minute of this Old Florida festival. When: Late February, 2017.
The history of this fun festival goes all the way back to 1930 and has become one of the best agricultural festivals in the country. When: March 2nd - 12th, 2017.
Unfortunately, we just missed this spring festival celebrating all things blueberry. Don't be blue, though! This festival in Brooksville is sure to return for many years to come. When: April, 2017.
This festival is a food lover's paradise, with all of Florida's favorite delicacies, including swamp cabbage, strawberry shortcake, and of course, lots of catfish. When: Early April, 2017.
Have you been to any of these events? What’s your favorite Florida food festival? Please let us know!
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