Top Florida Festivals in March (2026)
We’ve narrowed our list of Florida Festivals in March to a few of our favorites you won’t want to miss.
These events happen to be sprinkled throughout the Sunshine State, so plan a weekend getaway and explore the surrounding areas.
The Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair and Pirate Festival – Milton
When: February 28th through March 1st and March 7th and 8th, 2026
Where: Five Flags Speedway, 7451 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526
More Information: This Milton event is where pirates, the Wild West, and the Renaissance meet for one big, unique celebration.
The 2-day/2-weekend event has a schedule packed full of entertainment. From jousting to theatrical performances to pirate music, this festival has it all.
Admission for this event is $15 per adult and $10 per child ages 6 to 17. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Two-day weekend passes are available at discounted rates.
Learn more on the GCRF website.
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91st Annual Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City
When: February 26th, 2026 through March 8th, 2026
Where: 303 BerryFest Pl., Plant City, FL 33563
More Information: The Florida Strawberry Festival is the biggest strawberry festival in the state.
Happening in the infamous Plant City, this 11-day celebration has many headline acts and fun things to check out as soon as you walk past the entrance gates.
Some great headline entertainment shows are planned for the 91st Annual Strawberry Festival.
Learn more from the Florida Strawberry Festival Website.
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12th Annual Habitat Strawberry Festival – Ocala
When: March 7th, 2026
Where: 601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL
More Information: Celebrate the strawberry season and support Habitat for Humanity while having a great time.
Enjoy live music, entertainment, vendors, food, and strawberries at this “berry” cool event.
Proceeds collected from parking ($5 per vehicle) benefit the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association and Habitat for Humanity of Marion County.
The 12th anniversary of this festival features over 230 unique and exciting vendors and a kids’ zone with a petting zoo.
Don’t miss the strawberry food items that melt in your mouth, a bigger-than-ever auto show with cool cars, trucks, and motorcycles, a pie-eating contest, and even a BMX show.
Learn more about the Habitat Strawberry Festival.
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39th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival – Floral City
When: March 7th & 8th, 2026
Where: Floral Park – 9530 S Parkside Ave #9500, Floral City, FL 34436
More Information: The Floral City Strawberry Festival celebrates its tasty namesake with a weekend of fun.
This event has been a local tradition for generations.
The weekend has booths filled with crafts, artists, local non-profits, and commercial vendors offering their wares in colorfully decorated booths throughout Floral Park.
The Beer Garden by the main stage offers multiple selections of beer and wine. Local and touring musical talent entertain.
Children have lots of fun things to do at this event, including participating in the pie-eating contest.
There’s a wide variety of inflatables and bounce houses, the wildly popular aqua tumble bubbles, and the challenging rock-climbing wall.
A crowd favorite is the extremely messy pie-eating contest. It’s grouped so ALL ages may participate!
Learn more about the event on the Go Strawberry Fest Website.
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20th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca – Boca Raton
When: February 27th – March 8th, 2026
Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater – 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
More Information: The Festival of the Arts Boca has another stellar lineup this year.
Once again, you won’t want to miss the artists, musicians, and speakers coming to Boca!
There are a lot of fun activities planned for children, too.
- The Instrument Petting Zoo allows kids of all ages to see, touch, and play the instruments of the orchestra
- Meet The Pink Panther
- Meet the FAU Shark Lab Team: Learn about the 1000+ sharks residing in Palm Beach County waters. See shark artifacts and snap jaw-dropping photos inside real Jaws!
Learn more about the event from Festival Boca.
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46th Anniversary Bay Area Renaissance Festival – Dade City
When: Every weekend in March (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: 12838 Auton Rd., Dade City, FL 33525
More Information: It’s time to don all of your favorite Renaissance garb and step back in time at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival.
Enjoy sword fights, jousts, mead testing, magicians, musicians, and various other vendors.
- Go on a Pub Crawl
- Enjoy a Pony Ride
- Visit the Butterfly Encounter
- Witness the Birds of Prey
Enjoy a refreshing Mermaid Water or try some Lobster Mac & Cheese. There are lots of food and beverage choices.
Don’t miss Mead Tasting, Brunch at the Joust, or King Henry’s Happy Hour.
Parking is free. The event happens even in the rain.
Learn more about the Bay Area Renaissance Festival.
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6th Annual Florida Luxe Arts Festival (FLLUXE) – Panama City Beach
When: March 6th – March 7th, 2026; Friday from 4 pm – 8 pm; Saturday from 10 am – 8 pm.
Where: Historic Downtown Panama City
More Information: Over 50 local artisan vendors set up along the streets of Historic Downtown Panama City to celebrate creativity at the 6th Annual Florida Luxe Arts Festival (FLLUXE)!
Chalk artists, musicians, and artisan vendors color the streets of downtown Panama City with eye-catching 3-D installations, groovy sounds, and unique handcrafted goods in this 2-day event.
This family-friendly event is free to the public! Plus, it happens rain-or-shine.
Come down on Friday to see the artists at work creating their installations, then return on Saturday to see the finished product!
The art will be available to see as long as the chalk lasts (depending on weather and traffic over the art).
Learn more on the FLLUXE Arts Festival website.
Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival 2026 – Spring Hill
When: March 6th – 8th, 2026
Where: Linda Pedersen Park – 6400 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607
More Information: Swamp Fest has grown from a small community fundraising festival to an annual event that draws thousands from all over the country.
For just $5, guests can enjoy arts and crafts vendors, live music, food trucks, and even a swamp monster contest.
The Swamp Monster contest is a yearly costume contest where contestants of all ages come dressed as their version of a swamp monster at this Florida festival in March.
Learn more about the event on Swamp Fest Weeki Wachee.
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South Florida Food Fest & Craft Fair – Boca Raton
When: March 7th through the 8th, 2026
Where: S County Regional Park, Boca Raton, Florida 33498
More Information: One of South Florida’s largest food festivals is the South Florida Food Fest & Craft Fair in Boca Raton.
The 2-day event has vendors serving a la carte tasting menus, so you can sample food from a wide variety of businesses.
In addition to food, the festival has drinks, live music, and a craft fair marketplace with artisan vendors.
General admission is $10 per person for one day and $15 per person for a weekend pass. Children ages 10 and younger are admitted free.
Learn more on the Battle Bros Events website.
75th Annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show – Vero Beach
When: March 13th through the 15th, 2026
Where: Riverside Park – 3250 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
More Information: Held each year in March, this show gathers over 200 artists from around the nation and beyond to exhibit at this highly respected juried show.
Voted as one of the Top 200 Art Shows in the Nation by Art Fair Source Book and in the Top 200 Art Shows in Florida by Sunshine Artist.
Over 50,000 visitors attend this popular crowd-favorite Florida festival in shady Riverside Park.
Learn more about the event from Vero Beach Art Club!
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The 41st Annual Art in the Park – Brooksville
When: March 14th through the 15th, 2026
Where: Tom Varn Park, 306 Darby Lane, Brooksville, FL 34601
More Information: Art in the Park is an annual celebration of fine art, craftsmanship, and community.
The event provides a special opportunity and tradition for artists, art collectors, and art enthusiasts.
Set within the natural beauty of Tom Varn Park, surrounded by majestic oak trees in Brooksville, Florida, artists and artisans display a diverse range of works across various mediums.
It is a great reason to enjoy a day of artistry in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Admission is FREE, with a suggested $5 donation for parking. All parking donations are used to support the arts in Hernando County.
Learn more at Art in the Park website.
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The Original Marathon Seafood Festival – Marathon
When: March 14th and 15th, 2026
Where: Marathon Community Park – 200 Ocean, 200 36th St, Marathon, FL 33050
More Information: The Original Marathon Seafood Festival is a fun, family-friendly event that is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.
The event features fresh-caught local Keys seafood at amazing prices, cold beverages for adults and kids, and live entertainment the entire weekend.
You won’t want to miss over 220+ vendors to satisfy all your shopping needs, an expanded boat show, and plenty of rides and games for children.
Learn more about the event from the Marathon Seafood Festival website.
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The Glades Festival of Afro Arts – Belle Glade
When: March 14th, 2026
Where: 110 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Belle Glade, FL 33430
More Information: The event offers a variety of attractions including a selection of delicious food, live musical performances, kid-friendly carnival rides, and a raffle featuring appealing prizes.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their appetites and invite their neighbors, as the event is open to everyone.
Learn more on the Facebook event.
Leu Gardens Plant Sale – Orlando
When: March 14th and 15th, 2026
Where: 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
More Information: It’s a great place to pick out some new plants or flowers at the Leu Gardens Plant Sale.
50+ vendors will be participating in the event this year.
Growers sell a variety of plants, including annuals, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, camellias, ferns, fruit trees, gingers, heliconias, herbs, native plants, orchids, palms, plumerias, roses, vines, and more.
Admission to Leu Gardens is FREE for the Plant Sale weekend.
Bring a wagon or cart if you plan to buy plants. The parking lot fills up fast, so you may have a bit of a hike back to your car.
Members of Leu Gardens are invited to attend this event at 8 am. Must have a membership card and photo ID.
Learn more about the Leu Gardens Plant Sale.
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51st Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival
When: March 14th and 15th, 2026
Where: Craig Park – 100 Library Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
More Information: Now in its 51st year, the Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou welcomes attendees to a celebration of the visual arts.
The range of art is from delicate drawings and pastels to monumental sculptures.
Wearable art, art for the home, and abstract and realist works are available for your collecting pleasure.
A treasure trove of handmade fine artwork is for sale at this art festival.
Original art, a wide range of music, and international foods make this Tarpon Springs’ premiere seasonal event.
Learn more about the event from Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival.
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8th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival – Destin
When: March 15th, 2026
Where: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Dr., Destin, FL 32541
More Information: Do you love Mac & Cheese? This festival features gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food.
Local restaurants compete for the best Mac in town. Be there to sample everything and cast your vote.
Learn more about the Destin Mac & Cheese Festival.
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2026 Calle Ocho Music Festival – Carnaval Miami
When: March 15th, 2026
Where: SW 12th to 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida
More Information: Stroll through 15 street blocks of Little Havana filled with musical stages, international food, sampling sites, folkloric dances, and entertainment.
This event is for all families + friends to enjoy.
Learn more about Calle Ocho.
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Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
When: March 18th through the 21st, 2026
Where: 113 Midway Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
More Information: 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race for sports cars held at Sebring International Raceway. It is held on the former Hendricks Army Airfield World War II Air Base site.
See 12 hours of different cars putting on their best performances.
Learn more about the Sebring 12.
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43rd Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
When: March 21st & 22nd, 2026
Where: Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Description: This fantastic festival dates back to 1981.
In addition to tons of seafood options, this event has live entertainment, an Arts & Crafts Village, vintage vendors, carnival rides, and fun kids’ activities.
The St. Augustine Lions Club hosts this festival. Proceeds from this event benefit a variety of local and national causes.
Admission is $10 per adult. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free.
Learn more by visiting the official Lions Festival website.
Tips for the Event
- While many activities are included, some have an added price. Check the list of activities that have a cost.
- Before you arrive, look at the entertainment schedule so you don’t miss out on your favorite performer(s).
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21st Annual Railroad Day Festival and Classic Car Show – Callahan
When: March 28th, 2026
Where: Callahan Train Depot – 45383 Dixie Ave, Callahan, FL 32011
Description: If you or you have a child who loves trains, you won’t want to miss the Railroad Day Festival. Not only can you visit the train depot, you can enjoy some other great activities.
Check out the classic car show. Kids can enjoy Joel Pace’s hands-on music.
There are also a variety of arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and food trucks.
Learn more on the Facebook Event.
Tips for the Event
- This is an outdoor event. Bring your own lawn chairs.
- Make time in your schedule for a tour of the caboose while there. It’s a must-see part of this event.
15th Annual Ford INTL Cuban Sandwich Festival: Ybor City – Tampa
When: March 29th, 2026
Where: Centennial Park – 1800 E 8th Ave Tampa, FL 33605
More Information: Don’t miss this free festival in Ybor City where you can try the best Cuban sandwich you can find.
Contestants enter their Cuban sandwiches to see who makes the best one.
There is live music and entertainment. You can also watch as they attempt to make a 350-foot-long Cuban sandwich.
Learn more on the official Cuban Sandwich Facebook event page.
MOAS Night Sky Festival – Daytona Beach
When: March 27th, 2026
Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S Nova Rd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
More information: Astronomy fans know that March is a great time to stargaze, and what better place to do that than the MOAS Night Sky Festival in Daytona Beach?
We love this cool event that celebrates the night sky. The evening has guest speakers, shows, and other astronomy-themed programming.
The outdoor festival is free to attend. Lohman Planetarium shows are $7 for non-members.
Learn more from the official MOAS website.
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Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival – Deland
When: March 28th, 2026
Where: Downtown DeLand, FL
More Information: If it’s time to pick up your favorite local wildflowers to fill out your garden, this is the place to go.
The Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival is your one-stop shop to enjoy a nice day out while buying a few new plants of flowers.
Learn more about the Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival.
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If you like to plan ahead, here are events happening in Florida in April & May:
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- A Guide to Great Florida Seafood Festivals
- Pirate Festivals in Florida
- Strawberry Festivals in Florida
- Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival: A Slice of Old Florida
- Floridania Fest Returns to Gulfport
- Amazing Art Festivals in Florida
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