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Each of the 50 United States have quite a few festivals throughout the year. The Provinces and Territories throughout the rest of the world have their share of festivals and events that celebrate their culture and regional history. Residents in the every region, regardless of the country, enjoy attending their festivals - Locate and Reserve your room or suite in any of the United States. The lodging centers for the rest of the countries can be found at the left.
Select a state from the drop list below, and click on the "Find Now!" button to list all the festivals in that state. Default value, shown below, is "South Carolina". Festivals are sorted by the "Held During" Number than by Townships.
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Lee Island Shrimp Festival -
Fort Myers Beach,
FL
Lee County
County, USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
March
for
3
day(s)
Description:
a celebration of the sweet pink crustacean found in abundance in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico
Entertainment:
Parade, foods, fun, music
For more information call
or email
www.leeislandcoast.com/everything_to_do/events/shrimp_fest.php
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Lions Club Shrimp Festival
Fort Myers,
FL
Estero Island
County, USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
February
for
2
day(s)
Description:
this event includes an early morning run for elementary school children on Feb. 15 and a Queen's dance that evening. A 5-K run starts off the morning on the beach. A parade follows at 10 a.m. and an afternoon shrimp boil lasts until 6 p.m. There will also be a blessing of the shrimp fleet and a service at Lynn Hall Park
Entertainment:
None
For more information call
or email
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Fort Myers Beach Film Festival
Fort Myers Beach,
FL
County, USA
Held on the
Last
Weekend
of
April
for
3
day(s)
Description:
The spotlight shines on Fort Myers Beach this April with a film festival presented by the Town of Fort Myers Beach. The three-day festival, slated for the last weekend of April each year. This festival will provide movie-goers the opportunity to see quality independent films and to be a part of events designed to cultivate the spirit of visual creativity and harbor the talents of local and upcoming filmmakers.
Entertainment:
Movies, Movies, Movies
For more information call
or email
www.ovayonda.org/festival/fmb_film_festival.htm
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Amelia Island Shrimp Festival
Fernando Beach,
FL
County, USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
may
for
3
day(s)
Description:
The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival® occurs the first weekend in May. With more than 300 exhibitors, including dozens of food booths featuring shrimp specialties, it's one of the biggest events of its kind in Florida.
Entertainment:
Live Music exhibits more
For more information call
866-426-3542
or email
info@shrimpfestival.com
www.ovayonda.org/festival/fl_amelia_isle_shrimp_fest.htm
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Marco Island Film Festival
Marco Island & Naples,
FL
County, USA
Held on the
First
Wednesday
of
November
for
5
day(s)
Description:
Annual Marco Island Film Festival, southwest Florida's premier film event, is seeking film entries for the November festival. Feature-length and shorts in drama, comedy, and animation. Awards honoring filmmakers presented during closing ceremony.
Entertainment:
nightly beach screenings, elegant celebrity parties, fun panels, high-tea with, awards ceremony, and great movies
For more information call
239-642-3378
or email
info@marcoislandfilmfest.com
www.ovayonda.org/festival/fl_marco_island_film_fest.htm
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Ft Myers Beach Shrimp Festival
Fort Myers Beach,
FL
County, USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
March
for
3
day(s)
Description:
Entertainment:
For more information call
or email
www.fmbeach.org
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florida seafood festival
apalachicola,
FL
franklin
County, USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
November
for
3
day(s)
Description:
annual festival been going on for 52 years this is were they hold the florida state oyster shucking competition with the winner getting a trip to maryland for the national shucking championships
Entertainment:
arts ,crafts,food, music and childrens area
For more information call
or email
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Indian Summer Festival
Panama City Beach,
FL
County, USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
October
for
3
day(s)
Description:
I am working with the Panama City Beach Tourist Development Council to work on promoting their online presence and I wanted to inform you of a change in their domain.
Their old domain www.800pcbeach.com has been changed to www.thebeachloversbeach.com and if you could we like to ask that you update the link for us. The old domain will not be active for much longer and we want to be sure other site's links don't become broken.
Entertainment:
updating URL
For more information call
or email
www.thebeachloversbeach.com
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Hudson Seafest
Hudson,
Fl
Pasco
County, USA
Held on the
Third
Weekend
of
November
for
03
day(s)
Description:
Family Festival with Arts & Crafts, 5 acre carinval, live entertanment all weekend and all the grouper you care to enjoy
Entertainment:
Variety of music
For more information call
or email
Rackk83@msn.com
www.Hudsonseafest.com
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An EPIC Celebration of Spring-2006
St. Augustine,
FL
St. Johns
County, USA
Held on the
Last
Weekend
of
April
for
3
day(s)
Description:
Three days of food, friends, flowers and fun! Three venues comprise "An EPIC Celebration of Spring"! On Thursday, April 27, 6-9 at the Casa Monica Hotel, it's "An Evening with EPIC Chef's", a four-course elegant dinner. Then, Sat. April 29th 12-9pm, it is "A Taste of St. Augustine" with over 30 local restaurants serving up samples of their best to compete for the fabulous TOStA Awards! Live music all day! Finally, Sat. & Sun. April 29 & 30, it's "The Flower and Garden Expo" with everything for the avid gardener-plants, lectures, flower show.
Entertainment:
Silent & Live auction at "An Evening with EPIC Chefs"
Live music all day on April 29 at "A Taste of St. Augustine"
Strolling musicians & live radio remotes at "The Flower and Garden Show"
For more information call
904-829-3295
or email
Suzy@epiccommunityservices.org
www.epiccommunityservices.org
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Big "O" Birding Festival
Moore Haven,
FL
Glades
County, USA
Held on the
Last
Weekend
of
January
for
3
day(s)
Description:
Hendry and Glades Counties, Florida host an annual birding festival the last weekend in January each year. Festival includes guest speakers, tours, presentations and exhibits.
Entertainment:
Dr. Jerome Jackson,author of "In Search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker" will give the keynote speech. Julie Brashears Wraithmell with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will give a presentation on the fifth and final section of the Great Florida Birding Trail,opening next February. Linda White, Birds of Prey Center, lecturing on the Eagle Watch Program. "Kids are for the Birds," event for children in Tom Perry Memorial Park in the Moore Haven's historic riverfront district. There will also be numerous tours offered, which include, viewing eagle nesting sites at Brighton Seminole Reservation and a Sugarland Barn Owl tour. Art & Crafts vendor booths.
For more information call
863-946-0300
or email
info@bigobirdingfestival.com
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The Florida Renaissance Festival
Deerfield Beach,
FL
Broward
County, USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
February
for
11
day(s)
Description:
Rub elbows with royalty, hobnob with knights and mingle with minstrels at the annual festival held each February. Enjoy chivalry, competition and continuous entertainment from the 16th century on 12 stages. The family fun also includes children's rides, games and authentic medieval foods.
Knights in full armor jousting, birds of prey, 14 performance venues with continuous entertainment. Over 100 artisans exhibiting and selling their wares and hundreds of costumed performers.
February 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & March 4, 5, 11, 12, from 10 am to 6 pm; including Monday President’s Day Feb. 20 + Two SCHOOL DAYS – February 8 & 9, from 9:30 - 2:30
Adults - $20.00 (including tax) Children (5-12) - $6.00 (including tax) Under 5 - FREE
Advanced sale prices, season, and group discounts available.
Entertainment:
A FIVE-weekend event featuring:
* Knights in full armor JOUSTING, SWORD FIGHTING, and performing TOURNAMENT GAMES in the tradition of the day by internationally recognized professional artists
* BIRDS of PREY - in full flight by a Master Falconer
* TWELVE STAGES - with continuous entertainment
* Educational demonstrations - period trades and crafts
* Hundreds of costumed PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS - lending atmosphere and authenticity to the event
* Over 100 ARTISANS - demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their wares
* Delicacies of the Middle Ages to tempt the palate - FOOD FIT FOR A KING
* MERCHANT’S MARKETPLACE - sponsors display their wares
* KID’S KINGDOM - educational demonstrations, competitions and exhibits
For more information call
954-776-1642
or email
info@ren-fest.com
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Alva Chili Cook Off
Alva ,
Fl
Lee
County, USA
Held on the
Second
Saturday
of
April
for
1
day(s)
Description:
Chili Cook Off and Community Festival Guest speakers from ECHO and Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
Entertainment:
Jake Murphy and Roughstocak at 4pm
For more information call
888-675-6762
or email
pwalker@heritagelandco.com
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Great Lake Park Fireworks Festival
Lake Park,
FL
Palm Beach County
County, USA
Held on the
First
Saturday
of
July
for
1
day(s)
Description:
Find out for yourself why people have said,
“The Lake Park Fireworks Show is the best I have ever seen.”
The fireworks will be bursting over Historic Kelsey Park as the Town of Lake Park celebrates THE GREAT LAKE PARK FIREWORKS FESTIVAL on Saturday, July 1st, from 4:30 p.m. to dark. Enjoy an evening of family fun, food and fireworks.
The free event will celebrate the country’s birthday in beautiful Historic Kelsey Park, THREE DAYS BEFORE ANYONE ELSE, with free kids activities. Throughout the park, there will be seven (7) free rides, including, a water slide, rock climbing, and the kiddie train. The entertainment will include regional bands, Kid’s Puppet Shows and the always successful Karaoke Experience. Throughout the park, there will also be numerous food vendors, as well as over 60 art & craft, and display vendors. Even the Pepsi 400 Nascar Race will be broadcasted live on a large screen television.
Entertainment:
Throughout the park, there will be seven (7) free rides, including, a water slide, rock climbing, and the kiddie train. The entertainment will include regional bands, Kid’s Puppet Shows and the always successful Karaoke Experience.
For more information call
561-881-3338
or email
ddougherty@lakeparkflorida.gov
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Florida Cajun-Zydeco Festival
Deerfield Beach,
FL
Broward
County, USA
Held on the
Third
Weekend
of
May
for
3
day(s)
Description:
The Florida Cajun-Zydeco Festival takes place the third weekend in May. Continuous entertainment on three stages jam-packed with outstanding talented performers of authentic Cajun and Zydeco music with ample dancing on a giant wooden dance floor. Arts & Craft and of course, the Festival would not be complete without thousands of pounds of live crawfish and plenty of hot 'n spicy Cajun/Creole food.
Entertainment:
Rosie Ledet, Chubby Carrier, Terrence Simien, Pine Leaf Boys, Porchdogs, Yard Dogs, Dwayne Dopsie, Steve Riley, Charivari and more...
For more information call
954-776-1642
or email
info@cajun-fest.com
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Summer Teen Fest 2006
North Port,
FL
Sarasota
County, USA
Held on the
Last
Saturday
of
July
for
1
day(s)
Description:
My20.org and City of North Port present Summer Teen Fest 2006 for area teens. Live music bands, activities & $6,000 in prize give aways, all free! Arrive early.
Entertainment:
4 well known local bands
For more information call
941-426-9141
or email
wachipi1@yahoo.com
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Kelsey Irish Fest
Lake Park,
FL
Palm Beach County
County, USA
Held on the
Third
Weekend
of
March
for
1
day(s)
Description:
Everything will be green on Saturday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) in Kelsey Park! From 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., the Town of Lake Park will be Irish with the only “family-oriented” Irish Festival in the area. The Kelsey Irish Fest is organized as a “family fun” event. Come listen to the sounds of Irish music performed by local and regional acts. See the tradition of Irish Step Dancing and be mystified by the Leprechaun Magician, while you sit back and enjoy the sounds of the Palm Beach Pipe & Drum. Enjoy the Leprechaun “Mardi-Gras” Float, the Irish giveaways and Irish vendors, as you wash down delicious food with, of course, beer!
The FREE Attractions will include the men’s and women’s Annual Keg Toss and up to six (6) bounce house rides. Other entertainment will include a puppet show, a gravity show, a petting zoo, and pony rides.
The festival takes place on Saturday, March 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Kelsey Park on the Intracoastal in Lake Park. ADMISSION IS FREE! CALL 561-881-3338.
DIRECTIONS: From I-95, take Northlake Boulevard east three miles to U.S. 1. Make a right (south) on U.S. 1 and go ½ mile to second street light. Kelsey Park will be on the left.
Entertainment:
Bands, Strolling Entertainers, Kids Rides
For more information call
561-881-3338
or email
ddougherty@lakeparkflorida.gov
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Red, White & Blue heritage Day
Madison,
Fl
Madison
County, USA
Held on the
Last
Saturday
of
June
for
1
day(s)
Description:
A celebration of American patriotism,with antique and collectibles,crafts and art, food, civic fundraising, political rally, bar-b-que cook-off contest, horse & buggy historic tour and live music. Celebrate our American heritage in a small town historic atmosphere.
Entertainment:
Live music
For more information call
850-973-9000
or email
madisonantiquesmarket@yahoo.com
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46th Annual Florida Seafood Festival
Apalachicola,
Fl
Franklin
County, USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
November
for
2
day(s)
Description:
Battery Park, Apalachicola
display The oldest seafood festival in the state. Great seafood, arts & crafts, fine folks and wonderful entertainment all wrapped into a magnificent family atmosphere. For more information go to www.floridaseafoodfestival.com
Entertainment:
To be Updated
For more information call
or email
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Key Largo Food & Wine Festival
Key Largo,
FL
Monroe
County, USA
Held on the
First
Week
of
August
for
10
day(s)
Description:
Various events ar various locations over a 10 day period
Entertainment:
none
For more information call
305-451-4885
or email
cafelargo@terranova.net
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Caloosahatchee River Roast & BBQ Festival
Ft. Myers,
Fl
Lee
County, USA
Held on the
Fourth
Weekend
of
March
for
2
day(s)
Description:
BBQ Compitition-FBA Sanctioned event
Jack Danials Qulifing event
Entertainment:
Local entertainment
For more information call
239-340-8244
or email
artiem@leeciviccenter.com
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Chalo Nitka
March,
FL
Glades
County, USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
March
for
3
day(s)
Description:
Seminole indian arts, crafts, & food. Fair and Family Fun!
Entertainment:
Alligator wrestling, rodeo, fair, parade, dance, music, snake handling, etc.
For more information call
863-946-0440
or email
penny@gladescountyedc.com
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