Don’t Miss the Top Florida Events in February 2026

February is a great month to attend an event in the Sunshine State. The weather is usually perfect to step outside and celebrate art, food, music, and various unique festivals.

Our recommended events take place in some fantastic Florida destinations so make sure you search for our favorite things to do in the surrounding areas of these events.

51st Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival – Mount Dora

When: January 31^st and February 1^st, 2026

Where: Downtown Mount Dora, 510 N Baker St., Mount Dora, FL 32757

More information: The 50^th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival takes place on the first weekend in February.

This event features 300 juried artists who exhibit and sell a variety of artistic creations.

In addition to art, there are food and drink vendors and live music. Downtown shops are open during the event, meaning it’s a great time to shop and support local businesses.

This event is free to attend.

Learn more from the official Mount Dora Arts Festival website.

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30th Annual Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow – Auburndale

When: January 30^th through February 1^st and February 6^th through February 8^th, 2026

Where: 1052 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823

More Information: The Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow and Native American Festival is a two-weekend event in Auburndale, with one of the weekends taking place in January.

• A day of Native American cultural activities
• Native American storytelling with Jim Sawgrass
• Historical displays and encampments
• Intertribal dance competitions
• Gator exhibit
• Birds of prey show
• Live wolf show
• Buffalo exhibit
• Horse exhibit
• Native American food, jewelry, and crafts

The all-ages event is a living history lesson with an authentic Native American village.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children 12 and up, free for children under 12, and you can pay $15 for a 3-day pass or $20 for a 6-day pass.

Learn more on the Spirit of the Buffalo website.

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2026 Florida State Fair – Tampa

When: February 5^th, through the 16^th, 2026

Where: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610

More information: The Florida State Fair is a huge February event that dates back to 1904.

On average, the fair sees half a million visitors annually.

This classic event has all our fair favorites, like tasty fair food, fun rides, and excellent live music.

Check out the entertainment lineup before visiting. With stunt shows, live performers, and so much more, it would be easy to miss out on a must-see show.

Ticket prices start at $11 for adults and $7 for children. Monday through Friday: $9 admission for seniors 55+ online or at the gate.

Learn more from the official Florida State Fair website.

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56th Annual Everglades Seafood Festival – Everglades City

When: February 13^th through the 15^th, 2026

Where: Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave. N, Everglades City, FL 34139

More information: The Stone Crab Capital of the World is the perfect spot for a seafood festival.

The 55^th Annual Everglades Seafood Festival is a historic event hosted by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association.

The festival has a huge selection of local seafood options to enjoy, as well as carnival rides, live music, and local art vendors.

Adult admission for this event is $10.

Learn more from the official Everglades Seafood Festival website.

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Indie-Folkfest at the Mennello – Orlando

When: February 14^th, 2026

Where: 900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803

About the event: The Indie Folkfest is hosted at the Marilyn L Mennello Sculpture Garden in Orlando. The event’s lineup includes some of the following fan favorites:

• Beemo
• Beth McKee and Her Funky Time Band
• Shine of Shine and The Shakers
• Oak Hill Drifters

There will also be some incredible food and craft vendors at the event.

Learn more about the event on Mennello Museum of American Art’s Facebook Event.

27th Annual South Florida Garlic Fest – Wellington

When: February 28^th and March 1^st, 2025

Where: Village of Wellington Town Center, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414

More information: If you are a fan of garlic, the 27^th Annual South Florida Garlic Fest is a must-attend event.

Stop by the festival’s Gourmet Alley to try some of the many garlic-laced dishes there.

From classics like garlic bread and shrimp scampi to unforgettably unique options like garlic ice cream, the event offers plenty of food to sample.

Locals often brag that this is the place to party while filling your stomach with delicious foods.

Admission for this event is $15. Children 10 and under are free.

Learn more from the official South Florida Garlic Fest website.

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20th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival – Key West

When: February 14^th and 15^th, 2026

Where: Bayview Park, 1320 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040

More Information: The Florida Keys is known for its amazing seafood options. We think a great way to enjoy these options is by attending the 19^th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival.

Try a variety of tasty seafood and sample sweets like key lime pie and flan. The event is family-friendly and has a fantastic music lineup.

Admission to the 2-day festival is $10 and valid for both days.

Learn more at the Florida Seafood Festival website.

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60th Annual Swamp Cabbage Festival – LaBelle

When: February 21^st and 22^nd, 2026

Where: Downtown LaBelle, 8 Park Ave, La Belle, FL 33935

More information: Did you know that the official state tree of Florida is the sabal palm? It is also known as the cabbage palm, and the 59^th Annual Swamp Cabbage Festival is ready to celebrate it!

This unique event has live entertainment, a parade through Downtown LaBelle, and tons of local food and craft vendors.

Admission to this festival is free.

Learn more from the official Swamp Cabbage Festival website.

Wildlife Festival – Deltona

When: February 22^nd, 2025

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

Learn more on the official event website.

32nd Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival – Lake Worth Beach

When: February 21^st and 22^nd, 2026

Where: Alley on J Street of Lake Worth Beach

More Information: Over 600 artists turn Lake Worth Beach’s streets into an ephemeral art gallery, drawing directly on the pavement.

This art form, dating back to 16th century Italy, sees artists using chalk to create stunning pieces, much like their wandering predecessors.

Spectators flock to see these transient masterpieces come to life, lasting only until the next rain washes them away.

Learn more on the Street Painting Festival website.

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The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival – Melbourne/Viera

When: February 21^st and 22^nd, 2026

Where: 5775 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940

More Information: It’s no secret that we love key lime pie – it is the official state pie, after all. We think the Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival is a must-attend event for January.

This 3-day event costs $7 per day to attend and has a variety of key lime pie options to try, in addition to live music, a food court, and a separately ticketed concert for performer Lee Greenwood on Friday night.

Learn more on the Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival website.

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91st Annual Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City

When: February 26th thru March 8th, 2026

Where: Florida Strawberry Festival, 303 Berryfest Place, Plant City, FL 33563

More Information: The Florida Strawberry Festival is a sweet slice of sunshine that rolls into East Hillsborough County yearly, celebrating the famous strawberry harvest.

For 11 fun-filled days, this beloved community event brings together over 600,000 visitors to enjoy headline concerts, lively youth livestock shows, unique exhibits, and a showcase of local businesses.

Let’s not forget the star of the show—delicious, fresh strawberry shortcake that’s worth every bite.

It’s a berry good time for the whole family!

Learn more on the Florida Strawberry Festival website.

12th Annual Original Florida Highwaymen Weekend Extravaganza – Davenport

When: 2026 Dates to be announced.

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 Backus Museum.

If you want to learn more about the Florida Highwaymen, check out: Celebrating Florida’s Highwaymen, Historic Outsider Artists.

61^st Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival – Coconut Grove

When: 2026 Dates to be announced

Where: Regatta Park, 2700 S Bayshore Dr., Miami, FL 33133

More information: The 61st Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival is an excellent Miami-area February event to attend in Florida.

The festival has art exhibitions featuring 280+ artists in 15 mediums from all over the country.

In addition to art, there are family areas, culinary displays, and tons of shopping options from artists and vendors.

Tickets for this event start at $25.

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is produced by the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association.

Proceeds help fund year-round arts programs. Learn more from CGAF.

Learn more from the official Coconut Grove Arts Festival website.

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If you attend any of these festivals, please post photos on your social media pages and tag us: #AuthenticFlorida. We love seeing our Authentic Floridian family out and about enjoying our state. 

Additional February Events in Florida

Some of these events we have attended in the past or have been on our radar. Others are recommended by our friends, readers + social media followers.

Northwest FL

13th Annual Pensacon 2026 (Pensacola) – February 20^th-22^nd, 2026

4th Annual Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest – February 22^nd, 2026

38th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival (Miramar Beach) – February 20^th-21^st, 2026

6th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival (Destin) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

14th Annual Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade & Street Festival -February 27^th and 28^th, 2026

North Central FL

Tallahassee Highland Games – February 7^th and 8^th, 2026

Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival (Silver Springs) – February 21^st and 22^nd, 2026

Northeast FL

12th Annual Seawalk Music Fest (Jacksonville Beach) – February 21^st and 22^nd, 2026

World of Nations Celebration (Jacksonville) – February 28^th through March 1^st, 2026

West Central FL

2025 Raptor Fest (St. Petersburg) – Feb 7^th, 2026

3rd Annual Pinellas Medieval Fair (Largo) – Jan 25^th – Feb 2^nd, 2025

Florida State Fair (Tampa) – Feb 6^th-17^th, 2025

St. Petersburg Science Festival – Feb 7^th – 8^th, 2025

2nd Annual Hope Spot Festival (Dunedin) – February 8^th, 2025

11th Annual St Petersburg Fine Art Festival – February 7^th – 8^th, 2026

44th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival (Cortez) – February 14^th-15^th, 2026

3rd Florida Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival 2025 (Brooksville) – February 18^th – 21^st, 2026

10th Annual Orlando Whiskey Festival – 2026 Dates to be announced.

7th Annual Tampa Taco Fest – Feb 28^th, 2026

79^th Annual Fiesta Day (Ybor City – Tampa) – February 21^st, 2026

Art and Seafood on the Waterfront (Safety Harbor) – February 21^st and 22^nd, 2026

10^th Annual SunWest Crab & Shrimp Festival (Hudson) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

Central FL

Whimsy Market’s 3^rd Annual Big Orange Day (Umatilla) – February 7th, 2026

4^th Annual Central Florida Chili Cook Off (Ocoee) – February 7^th, 2026

2026 Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival – February 20^th through the 22^nd, 2026

124^th Annual GeorgeFest (Eustis) – February 21^st through the 28^th, 2026

55^th Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival (Lake Wales) – February 27^th through March 1^st, 2026

114th Annual Central Florida Fair (Orlando) – February 26^th – Mar 8^th, 2026

40th Lake Wales Mardi Gras (Lake Wales) – February 13^th – February 14^th, 2026

East Central FL

24^th Annual Gardenfest! (Vero Beach) – February 7^th – 8^th, 2026

13th Annual Historic North Turn Legends Beach Parade (Ponce Inlet) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

Love is Love Pride Fest (Deland) – February 7^th, 2026

6th Annual 321: Food Fest & Craft Fair (Melbourne) – February 14^th – 15^th, 2026

7th Annual Strawberry Fest (Palm Bay) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

Vero Beach Blues Festival 2025 – Feb 28^th through March 1^st, 2026

2025 Thunder on the Beach PowWow (Vero Beach) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

5th Annual Mermaids & Pirates & Seafood, Oh My! (Port Orange) – February 28^th, 2026

Italian Fest! (Sebastian) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

Southwest FL

5th Annual Englewood Seafood & Music Festival 2026 – February 27^th through March 1^st, 2026

ArtFest Fort Myers – February 6^th through the 8^th, 2026

21st Annual Cracker Fair (Englewood) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

27th Annual Thunder by the Bay Festival (Sarasota) – February 13^th – 15^th, 2026

9th Annual Bonita Brew Fest (Bonita Springs) – February 21^st, 2026

24th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival (Cape Coral) – Feb 28^th, 2026

South Central FL

2026 Lake Placid Country Fair – February 7^th and 8^th, 2026

89th Highlands County Fair (Sebring) – February 6^th – 14^th, 2026

Southeast FL

5th Annual AFRO-CARIB Festival (Miramar) – February 28^th, 2026

33rd Annual Renaissance Festival (Deerfield Beach) – February 7^th – Mar 29^th (Sat. & Sun. only), 2026

Soul Fest (Oakland Park) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

Martin County Fair (Stuart) – February 13^th – 22^nd, 2026

17th Annual Galbani Taste of Little Italy (Port St. Lucie) – February 13^th – 15^th, 2026

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show 2026 (West Palm Beach) – February 13^th – 15^th, 2026

41st Annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival (Palm Beach Gardens) – February 14^th – 15^th, 2026

South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2026 (Miami) – February 19^th -22^nd, 2026

88th Orange Blossom Festival, Parade & Rodeo (Davie) – 2026 Dates to be announced.

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