Food Festivals Events
July 16th, 2010
Key Largo, Florida Keys – Each summer, the gateway to the Florida Keys transforms into a food and wine lover’s paradise in Key Largo as culinary experts step up to the “palate” to present nearly 30 tasty food, wine and spirits events all over the island. The 2010 Key Largo Food & Wine Festival is to take place July 30 through Aug. 8.
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April 15th, 2010
 Jacksonville, FL – This second year event will bring together chicken wing restaurants & live rock bands for an all day free outdoor festival in Jacksonville. Also you can wash those wings down with a cold Bud Light with a portion of the beverage proceeds going to Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville. The event will also feature a Kids Zone for the families until 6:30 pm.
Big eaters can enter the Dick’s Wings & Grill wing eating contest at 5:30 pm for a chance to win some great prizes by signing up at one of the radio station booths. There will also be Arts & Crafts vendors. The festival will be held at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds from 12 Noon to 8 pm. More at www.wingandrockfest.com.
April 12th, 2010
Key West, Florida Keys – For decades Key West has been renowned for the creativity of its artists, and its culinary artists are no exception. From 6-9 p.m. Monday, April 19, the island city’s top chefs are to display their prowess in a palate-pleasing feast called Taste of Key West.
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April 5th, 2010
Islamorada, Florida Keys – Live music in an amphitheater setting, mouthwatering food and artistry ranging from raku pottery to stitchery and sandcastles are sure to whet attendees’ appetites for color, creativity and cuisine at the 19th annual Florida Keys Island Fest in Islamorada.
The event is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Founder’s Park, mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key.
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March 6th, 2010
Marathon, Florida Keys – Marathon is known as the boating center of the Florida Keys, but the Original Marathon Seafood Festival takes delectable aim at the tummy. This much-anticipated feast is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14, at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside.
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February 24th, 2010
Plant City, FL – It’s the 75th Anniversary of Florida Strawberry Festival and it will take place March 4 through March 14. There is free entertainment included with gate admission, such as numerous stage shows, exhibits of agriculture, horticulture, commerce, fine arts, homemade goods and crafts, and livestock competitions. Monday March 8 will be Grand Parade Day, sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The parade will start in downtown Plant City at 1 p.m. and pass by the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds around 2 p.m. the parade will feature floats and marching bands.
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February 19th, 2010
 Grant, FL – The 44th Annual Grant Seafood Festival is set to take place Feb 27–28 from 9 am – 7 pm Saturday and 9 am – 5 pm Sunday. The Grant Seafood Festival is the largest and longest running seafood festival in the Southeast; it draws huge crowds, as many as 50,000 people show up.
There will be over 100 arts and crafts exhibited, continuous live entertainment and seafood, seafood, seafood. They’ll also be selling t-shirts and other souvenirs.
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February 2nd, 2010
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have announced the country and classic rock stars performing at the parks during Bands, Brew & BBQ, Saturdays and Sundays in February.
Bands, Brew & BBQ is four weekends of sizzling live performances from award-winning country and classic rock artists, the smokin’ hot flavor of blazing barbeque, ice-cold beer and all of SeaWorld’s and Busch Gardens’ thrilling attractions, rides and shows at both Orlando and Tampa Bay.
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January 12th, 2010
Key Largo, Florida Keys – What do you get when you combine fresh seafood, live local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, casting classes and costume contests? All come together at the inaugural Stone Crab & Seafood Festival in Key Largo set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30-31, at Rowell’s Marina, mile marker 104.5 bayside.
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January 4th, 2010
Key West, Florida Keys – Bowling with coconuts isn’t often associated with gourmet cuisine and fine wines, but it will be during the Key West Food and Wine Festival scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 28-31. The festival celebrates the lively culinary scene in Key West, indigenous ingredients and multifaceted flavors through gourmet galas and tastings, educational food and wine seminars and offbeat food-focused experiences.
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