11 Most Beautiful Festivals In Florida You Should Not Miss

1. Gasparilla Pirate Fest

One of the biggest festivals in the state continues to be Gasparilla Pirate Fest.  

2. Everglades Seafood Festival

If you’re making your way to south Florida, consider making a stop at the Everglades Seafood Festival. 

3. Florida Strawberry Festival

Strawberries are one of Florida’s biggest fruit exports, so it’s no wonder that there’s a festival dedicated to the state’s star fruit. 

4. EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

As part of the festival, Disney brings in some top musical talent to perform each night at the park, including Kool & The Gang, The Spinners, and Plain White T’s. 

5. Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival has so much to do for the entire family, from eating shrimp in just about every way possible to a family-friendly parade.

6. Hemingway Days

Every July, Key West celebrates the life and legacy of author Ernest Hemingway, the famed writer who once lived on the island.

7. Sing Out Loud Music Fest

The nation’s oldest city comes alive every September with the Sing Out Loud Music Festival. 

8. Mile 0 Fest Key West

The festival takes place over five days and includes 80 different artists and over 100 shows. 

9. Gasparilla Music Festival

Gasparilla Music Festival takes place in Tampa every year and brings in some of the best local and national musical groups. 

10. Ultra Music Festival

Miami comes to life every spring in more ways than one, but it’s the Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park that really takes the season over the top. 

11. Jacksonville Jazz Festival

The festival brings some of the top jazz artists to the city to play over the weekend.  

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