Annual Events

29th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival

January 16th – 19th | 2020

Holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the Largest Frog Leg Festival in the World! The main feature is the mouthwatering frog leg and gator tail dinners! Enjoy all the wild and crazy rides for the young as well as the more adventurous, and test your skills at all the different games.  You might just want to relax and listen or take part in the full schedule of contests and entertainment on stage including great rock, country and blues bands. For those that enjoy browsing and shopping, we have over one hundred booths of unique crafts and artisans. There is absolutely something for everyone, of every age.

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Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival

January 18th – 19th  | 2020

More than 100 professional artists and craftsmen along with musicians will be on hand showcasing their talents beside many area restaurants serving the best local food, beer, and wines. Located under the canopy of beautiful Oaks in Riverview Park.

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19th Annual Gardenfest

February 1st – 2nd | 2020

Gardenfest has over 90 vendors displaying merchandise and selling a wide variety of plants, planters, pottery, fountains, furniture, lighting, statuary, and other garden accessories. Many of the plants for sale include palms, ferns, orchids, bromeliads, Florida natives, herbs, succulents, bamboo, and roses. Gardenfest is the horticulturist’s weekend resource and the garden shopper’s Mecca.

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12th Annual Motor Car Exhibition

February 12th | 2020

Join us for this friendly, fun, family-oriented event featuring 40 outstanding cars on display throughout the Garden. Visitors will see a rare 1958 Ferrari California Spyder, a lovely 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale, and a powerful 1984 Ferrari BB 512i.  General admission rates apply. Sponsored by Wilmington Trust.

 

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Vero Beach Food, Wine & Music Festival

February | 2020

Come down to Riverside Park and find your culinary personalities. Paired with fine wines, exotic spirits, entertaining musical artist and much more. Taste, toast and celebrate at the Vero Beach Food, Wine & Music Event! All proceeds go to charity.

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Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest

February 15th | 2020

Enjoy a day sampling over 150 craft brews and wings! You can purchase a bracelet at the event allowing you to taste over 150 Craft and Micro Brews at booths throughout the park, or purchase single glasses of selected beers. Local restaurants and groups will sell flavorful chicken wings to the attendees, competing for “Best Vero Beach Wings” designation. Other food items, as well as sodas and kid-friendly food will be available for purchase. Two stages and four bands will provide entertainment. A fun spirited time will be had by everyone at this FREE family friendly community event.

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54rd Annual Grant Seafood Festival

February 29th – March 1st | 2020

Free admission, free parking, over 125 crafters exhibiting, live continuous entertainment, along with a scrumptious menu of succulent seafood makes this a weekend no one wants to miss. What sets this seafood festival apart from others is that it runs through a 100% volunteer effort! All preparation, whether it be on the grounds or with the purchasing, cooking or serving of the various menu items is accomplished by volunteers of the community. We do not have any food vendors on site.

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69th Under The Oaks Art Show

March 13th – 15th | 2020

Located under the majestic live oaks in Riverside Park in Vero Beach next to the Vero Beach Museum of Art, this prestigious fine art show is the largest public event on the Treasure Coast and the Southeast drawing over 80,000 visitors. Artists and patrons alike have voted it the “best arts and crafts festival in Florida” by Florida Magazine.

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28th Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival

March 7th | 2020

Come celebrate the anniversary of Pelican Island and the refuge system, and enjoy the many exhibitors, including arts & crafts, environmental, and food vendors. Live wildlife shows feature birds of prey and reptiles throughout the day. Discounted Pelican Island tours by pontoon boat depart every hour. Special kid’s activities are offered non-stop throughout the day. An incredible photography display features entries and winners of the festival photography contest. A full day of fun and leisure for the whole family.

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Firefighters Fair

March 13th – 22nd | 2020

10 days of the finest in wholesome family entertainment while showcasing local talent, agriculture, local livestock, commercial and educational information to the citizens of this county. With an average attendance of 50,000 patrons, the Firefighters’ Indian River County Fair offers an environment of family fun and entertainment.

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ShrimpFest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo

March 20th – 22nd | 2020

ShrimpFest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo is an annual 3-day celebration of America’s most loved seafood, held in the historic city of Sebastian, Florida! The weekend-long festival will raise funds to support youth sports and organizations throughout North Indian River County. We invite you and your family to join us for this fun-packed festival and to enjoy delicious Florida all-natural shrimp.

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17th Annual Hibiscus Festival

March 28th – 29th | 2020

A celebration of Art and Music on Main Street in Historic Downtown Vero Beach. The festival features a Street Party, Main Stage entertainment, Art Show, musical entertainment, food vendors with a wide variety of food and drinks available, the Miss Hibiscus Pageant, and more!

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10th Annual Fairy & Pirate Festival

April | 2020

Join us for a day of enchantment and adventure! Children will delight in the mythical wonder and fascination of the Garden as it transforms into an enchanted land of fairies and pirates.

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4th Annual Vero Beach Easter Parade

April 9th | 2020

Free Children’s Activities from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Begin with an Easter Egg Hunt at Humiston Park at 4:30 p.m. (3 age groups including toddlers, 5-7-year-olds and 8-12-year-olds); face painting, the Fairy Hair lady and children’s crafts. FREE photos with the Easter Bunny, at the Dale Sorensen Real Estate Kiosk located at 3101 Ocean Drive. The Golf Cart and Bonnets and Bowties parade begins at 6:00 p.m. along Ocean Drive.

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Vero Beach Air Show

April 25th – 26th | 2020 (happens every 2 years)

The Blue Angels are returning to Vero Beach! The elite US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron announced at the International Council of Airshows Convention in Las Vegas that they will perform at the Vero Beach Air Show.

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31st Annual May Pops

May 5th | 2020

May Pops, the most lavish and anticipated outdoor party of the year will take place May 5th at the Indian River County Fairgrounds. Now in its 30th year, thanks to Presenting Sponsors Helen Post and The Plansoen Foundation, this time-honored tradition is a spectacular conclusion to Vero Beach’s season of shows and events.

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Taste of Vero

May | 2020

Calling foodies of all ages! Stroll down Ocean Drive from Sexton Plaza to Humiston Park and experience a festival of flavor. More than 20 local restaurants have partnered up with Oceanside Business Association to present tastings off their menus. Live musicians will be set up throughout the route to give this food event a festival flare.

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5th Annual Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival

June 11th – 14th | 2020

The Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival (VBWFF) is a marriage of fine wines and films to provide a social, cultural event over a long weekend of private events in intimate settings. Featuring top boutique vintners from around the country and unique films from both Hollywood and Independents, the VBWFF is a unique, full-bodied experience to celebrate “a life worth living.”

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16th Annual Waterlily Celebration

June 20th | 2020

McKee Botanical Garden will host its Annual Waterlily Celebration. The state’s largest collection of waterlilies adorn the waterways and ponds of McKee. See a spectacular display of lotus and waterlilies in full bloom! The day’s events include repotting demonstrations, a plant sale, and vintage home and garden accessories. Plant experts will be available throughout the day to answer questions and advise guests on how to characterize hardy species from tropical varieties.

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5th Annual Sebastian Lionfish Fest

June | 2020

Join us for our fourth annual event, featuring a Lionfish tournament, cook-off, educational experience, and live entertainment! Help us spread awareness and protect our coastal ecosystems against this harmful and invasive species!

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Friends running with fireworks on a beach after sunset

Independence Day Celebrations

July 4th | 2019

Red, White and Boom Independence Day Fireworks in Vero Beach and Sebastian!

Restaurant Week Indian River County

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Restaurant Week celebrates the diverse dining opportunities within Indian River County with a focus on seasonal products and supporting local restaurant businesses. Participating restaurants will offer a special restaurant week lunch menu or 3-course, prix-fixe dinner menu.

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Annual Sebastian Clambake

Nov 8th-10th | 2019

The Sebastian Clambake, billed as a “Lagoon Festival”, celebrates our special way of life along the Indian River. Fresh seafood booths, historic re-enactments, the Kid’s Zone, entertainment, the Press-Journal’s Clammer Jam, featuring some of our area’s best bands; demonstrations, vendor booths and more, will again be the focus in Sebastian’s Riverview Park.

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Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail Festival

Nov 16th | 2019

The St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin County Tourism Offices and its partners are proud to announce the 2019 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail Festival taking place on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery. Locals and visitors will enjoy locally made craft beer, wine, and cider all crafted right here on the Treasure Coast.

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35th Annual Vero Beach Boat Show

November 23rd-24th | 2019

The 35th Annual Vero Beach Spring Boat Show will be held on Saturday, April 7th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, April 8th, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Riverside Park in Vero Beach. Riverside Park is located just west of the Riverside Theater and southeast of the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, off of Route 60.

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36th Annual Christmas Parade

December 7th | 2019

On the first Saturday in December, bring your holiday spirit and family out to enjoy all the festivities! Come view the beautifully lit floats, take part in the candy cane race, and don’t forget to take the kids to see Santa Clause! The Oceanside Business Association Christmas Parade is an annual enjoyment for all! The parade runs along Ocean Drive, from Flamevine to Live Oak.

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8th Annual Vero Beach Christmas Boat Parade

December 14th | 2019

The boat parade will assemble at 5:30 and will start at 6 in the Intracoastal Waterway between the two bridges and finish at the Vero Beach City Marina. The Captains meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:00pm at Quail Valley River Club. Viewing stations include: Royal Palm Point and Vero Beach City Marina. Consider taking lawn chairs and blankets for seating. The event is free for spectators and participants.

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