Sponge Docks Craft Art Festival - July
July 12 - 13, 2025
sikpromotions.com
(727) 417-5494
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Tarpon Springs, FL
Join SIK Promotions for an unforgettable weekend at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival! Stroll along the historic waterfront and explore a vibrant showcase of handmade crafts, unique artwork, and artisan treasures. From paintings and jewelry to home décor and specialty gifts, there's something for everyone. Enjoy delicious local eats, and the charming atmosphere of the Sponge Docks while discovering one-of-a-kind pieces from talented artists and crafters. 💥 FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Pet-Friendly 💥
Florida's Largest Summer Home Show
July 19 - 20, 2025
floridaslargesthomeshow.com
(813) 600-9574
Bradenton Convention Cemter - Palmetto, FL
Florida's Largest Summer Home Show at the Bradenton Convention Center showcases over 34,000 square feet of the latest home accessories, decorating ideas, furnishings, appliances, remodeling, landscaping, and much more. With hundreds of exhibits, attendees can gain knowledge and comparison shop for virtually all items relating to their home.
Florida's Largest Home Show at the FL State Fairground
August 29 - 31, 2025
floridaslargesthomeshow.com
(813) 600-9574
Florida State Fairgrounds - Tampa, FL
Florida's Largest Labor Day Home Show showcases over 100,000 square feet of the latest home accessories, decorating ideas, furnishings, appliances, remodeling, landscaping, and much more. With over 900 exhibits, attendees can gain knowledge and compare shop for virtually all items relating to their homes. Florida's Largest Labor Day Home Show is fun for the family
Geckofest
August 30, 2025
sikpromotions.com/applicants/summer/geckofest
(727) 322-5217
Downtown - Gulfport, FL
Gulfport invites you to the Annual Geckofest, celebrating the end of summer with its largest festival of the year, honoring this waterfront village's unofficial mascot and favorite reptile, the Gecko! Parking and admission to Geckofest is complimentary and the event is pet and family-friendly.
Sponge Docks Craft Art Festival - October
October 11 - 12, 2025
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(727) 417-5494
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Tarpon Springs, FL
Join SIK Promotions for an unforgettable weekend at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival! Stroll along the historic waterfront and explore a vibrant showcase of handmade crafts, unique artwork, and artisan treasures. From paintings and jewelry to home décor and specialty gifts, there's something for everyone. Enjoy delicious local eats, and the charming atmosphere of the Sponge Docks while discovering one-of-a-kind pieces from talented artists and crafters. 💥 FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Pet-Friendly 💥
Melbourne Fall Art & Craft Expo in the Park
October 11 - 12, 2025
artandcraftexpo.com
(772) 492-6105
Wickham Park - Melbourne, FL
Adjacent to the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus and in the center of a huge artistry community of Brevard County is Wickham Park in Melbourne, FL. The park has an aura of freedom and artistry as you wander the scenic drive winding through the park's open areas, pine woods and lakes. This is a high energy retail art & craft event with a solid emphasis on entertainment.
Ocala Arts Festival
October 25 - 26, 2025
fafo.org/festival
(352) 867-0355
Downtown - Ocala, FL
The Annual Ocala Arts Festival promises to be a fun weekend, filled with art, music, & dance. Artists apply online through Zapplication. The festival is in downtown Ocala. We feature over 150 artists competing for $27,000 in award money. We also have a Student Art Exhibition where students from Marion County compete for $1,200 worth of cash prizes. We have Kid's Art Activities, Entertainment & a Food Trucks Rally and so much more.
Halifax Art Festival
November 1 - 2, 2025
HalifaxArtFestival.com
(914) 954-8814
Historic Downtown Beach Street between the Halifax River & the Riverfront Shops - Daytona Beach, FL
The 63rd Halifax Art Festival is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida & attracts an average of 25,000 visitors annually. Free Festival to the public. Juried artists and artisans competing for $35,000 in prize money/Patron Awards. Free parking for cars/trailers. Overnight parking is available. Coffee/donuts in a.m. Booth sitters. Presented by MOAS/Guild. All proceeds benefit the Museum of Arts & Sciences.
Sponge Docks Seafood Festival
November 7 - 9, 2025
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(727) 322-5217
Historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Tarpon Springs, FL
Historic Tarpon Springs is famous not only for the world's finest sponges, but also for some of the finest Greek restaurants, markets, and bakeries in the Country. The event will feature an art & craft show, tons of fresh local seafood, and continuous live music all weekend long.
Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
November 7 - 9, 2025
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(727) 322-5217
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Tarpon Springs, FL
This three-day outdoor Festival is hosted by The Tarpon Spring Merchant's Association. Showcasing selected artisans, craftsmen, and unique vendors. They will show and sell nautical and food related art, crafts, fishing apparel, kitchen and cooking items, food samples and fun for the whole family, including a jump zone for the little fish. Don't miss the boat on this seafood extravaganza! Complimentary admission, parking and shuttle service! Pet and Family friendly.
Florida's Largest Home Show
November 15 - 16, 2025
floridaslargesthomeshow.com
(813) 600-9574
Bradenton Area Convention Center - Palmetto, FL
Florida's Largest Home Show is now Florida's Favorite Home Show and is coming to Bradenton Florida! ! Come meet Hundreds of local licensed contractors all under 1 roof for 2 days only! Meet the famous Wall Wizard, Mike from Mikes Weather page AND Experts in home building, renovations, and repair. Find new technologies in storm protection that you need to know about! It's the same great home event with cooking shows, kitchens, baths, windows, hot tubs, and so much more! Including modernizations in home lifting, aquatic barrier solutions, and storm wind defense. TOGETHER we WILL build back stronger, better and smarter!
Holiday Art & Craft Expo
November 22 - 23, 2025
ArtandCraftExpo.com
(772) 492-6105
Indian River County Fairgrounds - Vero Beach, FL
250 booths, high energy retail sales art & craft expo in the wealthy demographic of Indian River County and Vero Beach, FL along the beautiful Treasure Coast! This is not a juried event. Enjoy thousands of happy patrons in the holiday shopping spirit just before Thanksgiving and Black Friday! An art & craft expo community mecca event. Professionally produced by Latitude-88, Inc.
The Early Elf Art Market
November 22 - 23, 2025
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(727) 322-5217
Downtown E. Court St. - Tarpon Springs, FL
Save when you pay before October 21. For over 30 years, this outdoor showcase has been a cherished holiday tradition, and now, with a fresh new name, it's back as the Early Elf Art Market! Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce, this event is your perfect opportunity to check off your holiday shopping list early and proudly support small and local businesses. As the holidays draw near, bypass the chaos of the malls and online orders that won't meet your standards and discover a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted gifts right here in historic Tarpon Springs.
Christmas Made in the South / Jacksonville
November 28 - 30, 2025
MadeintheSouthShows.com
(704) 847-9480
Prime Osborn Convention Center - Jacksonville, FL
Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season
SouthWest Florida Wood Art Expo & Competition
January 9 - 10, 2026
2026 SW FLORIDA WOOD ART EXPO
(863) 258-8334
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center - Punta Gorda, FL
The Southwest Wood Art Expo is an annual event that showcases the work of wood carvers and wood turners and furniture builders as they compete for the top spot. One of the premier wood art shows in the country since 1986. A dynamic show with hundreds of entries for competition, vendors of all kinds (wood, tools, blanks, dust equipment, art supplies and more), demonstrations, raffle, artists' displays and sales. Art Lovers will see hundreds of beautiful sculptures and other wood art.
Pinellas Taco Fest
January 24 - 25, 2026
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(727) 322-5217
England Brothers Park - Pinellas Park, FL
Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with an assortment of tacos, delicious indulgences, tasty competitions and lively music. We're gathering the best local food trucks for the ultimate taco experience featuring rich, enchanting combinations of flavor, color and texture that leave your taste buds craving more. Zesty contests include Favorite Taco Vendor, and the Jalapeno Pepper Eating Challenge. Amateur chefs are invited to enter their best Salsas on Saturday & Hot Sauces on Sunday. The competition will be fierce as contenders vie for the awards in each category. The event is pet and family friendly, and admission and parking are free.
Everglades Seafood Festival
February 13 - 15, 2026
evergladesseafoodfestival.org
(239) 537-9922
Downtown - Everglades City, FL
The 2026 Everglades Seafood Festival marks its 55th year of celebrating the Stone Crab Capitol of the World and local businesses . This year's festival will be hosted by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association, a 501(c)3 dedicated to helping the children in Everglades City, commercial fishermen and the community. This event attracts 50,000-70,000 people over the course of 3 days.
Gulfport's Get Rescued
February 21, 2026
sikpromotions.com/applicants/winter/applica..
(727) 322-5217
Historic Waterfront Arts District - Gulfport, FL
Animal rescue organizations, appearing with adoptable pets, take over Beach Blvd. to raise money & awareness for their causes. Additionally, animal-related vendors, artists & crafters offer their wares to festival-goers. Pet related activities will include a pet parade with domestic and adoptable pets, pet care education, pet services, a pet food & supplies drive, animal rescue groups, free samples, training demos, canine massage, food & games.
Fiftieth Original Marathon Seafood Festival
March 14 - 15, 2026
The Original Marathon Seafood Festival
(305) 743-5417
Marathon Community Park - Marathon, FL
Freshest seafood at affordable prices! Right off the boats! Plenty of shopping and fun for families, games and rides for kids; live music all day! Best seafood on a tropical island in the Florida Keys! Come see us!
Events in Melbourne, FL — upcoming
July 19, 2025
Reptiday Melbourne Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo
Eau Gallie Civic Center, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 5/5/2025
This Florida Pet-themed Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $15.
July 19 - 20, 2025
Brevard Home & Garden Expo
Melbourne Auditorium, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 6/5/2025
This Florida Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Spirit Fest™ Metaphysical, Holistic, & Crystal Expo
Melbourne Auditorium, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 5/30/2024
This Florida Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $20.
October 11 - 12, 2025
Melbourne Fall Art & Craft Expo in the Park
Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL
Web: artandcraftexpo.com
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
This Florida Craft Show will have corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
November 8 - 9, 2025
Fifty-Second Parade of Gems
Melbourne Auditorium, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 4/14/2025
This Florida Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $5. This event will also include kids hands-on rock hunt; hourly drawings for free prizes & grand-prize hand-made jewelry.
November 8 - 9, 2025
Space Coast Art Festival
The Avenue Viera, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 4/13/2025
This Florida Festival will have fine art exhibitors and 6 food booths.
November 15, 2025
Lamplighter Village Craft Fair
Lamplighter Village, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
This Florida Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 14 - 16, 2025
Sixteenth Native Rhythms Festival
Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 4/14/2025
This Florida Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include workshops and educational programs.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Festival of Trees
Wickham Park Community Center, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 10/7/2024
This Florida Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: pictures with santa, vendor marketplace, raffles, designer trees for auction, kids' area.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Festival of Trees
Wickham Park Community Center Gym, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 10/5/2024
This Florida Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: cooking with mrs. claus, free community event.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Artworks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival
Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 7/31/2024
This Florida Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
January 2026 (dates not updated)
Melbourne Winter Art & Craft Expo in the Park
Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 12/16/2024
This Florida Craft Show will have corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Greek Festival
5965 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 9/10/2024
This Florida Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. Admission tickets are $2.
March 14 - 15, 2026
Eighth Melbourne Strawberry Fest
Castle Park, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 5/13/2025
This Florida Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Melbourne Spring Art & Craft Expo in the Park
Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 7/12/2024
This Florida Craft Show will have corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Melbourne Home & Garden Show
Melbourne Auditorium, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 1/28/2025
This Florida Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 11 - 12, 2026
Fifth Melbourne Blueberry Fest
Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 5/13/2025
This Florida Specialty-Theme Event will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $7.
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Melbourne Art Festival
Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 12/4/2024
This Florida Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include: 5k run, kidsworld, student art competition, student art workshops.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Spirit Fest™ Metaphysical, Holistic, and Crystal Expo
Melbourne Auditorium, Melbourne, FL
Status: Updated 3/27/2025
This Florida Trade Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $18.
