Conventional wisdom may tell you that spring doesn’t exist as a season in summer-all-the-time Central Florida. Though we may see plenty of blooming tabebuia trees filling up with bright yellow flowers (and spreading those flowers all over our driveways), the visual cues to the beginning of spring are easily missed in a place where everything is green all the time. But check out the calendar during the spring months and you’ll notice a sudden burst of outdoor activity. Festivals of all kinds dot the social landscape, whether they’re devoted to live music, delicious food and drink, cultural heritage, or conspicuous consumption. We’ve chosen to highlight a few of our perennial favorites in this guide, along with a list of similar events to get you stretching your legs and taking in the best the area has to offer. Be sure to keep an eye on our online calendar for more to keep you busy for the rest of the year.
Through March 4
Annual Bach Festival The Bach Festival Society of Central Florida stages performances, master classes, discussions and more, all related to classical music. Multiple locations; various prices; bachfestivalflorida.org.
Through April 7
Universal Mardi Gras Enjoy parades each night along with live entertainment and special dining options. Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd.; price of admission; 407-363-8000; universalorlando.com.
Through April 15
Seven Seas Food Festival Sip and sample your way around SeaWorld with special food and drink offerings along with live concerts, entertainment and more. SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; price of admission; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com.
Through May 28
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Annual festival of creative garden displays, along with special dining options and live entertainment. Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista; price of admission; 407-824-4321; disneyworld.disney.go.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Chili For Charity Featuring creative chili dishes by popular restaurants and other contenders. 5 pm; Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; $35-$40; 407-399-1296; chiliforcharity.org.
Thursday, March 1
Bar Louie Grand Toasting The first 100 people through the door receive a VIP swag bag at this grand opening event. 5 pm; Bar Louie, 8510 International Drive; various menu prices; barlouie.com.
March 1-4
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival A four-day music and arts festival featuring bands, DJs, themed areas, food, camping and more. Sunshine Grove, 12517 NE 91st Ave., Okeechobee; $289-$699; okeechobeefest.com.
Orlando Indie Comedy Fest Four nights of stand-up comedians from more than 40 national touring comics and a select handful of Central Florida performers. Takes place at various venues in the Milk District, downtown and Mills 50. Multiple locations; $15-$60; orlandoindiecomedy.com.
March 1-11
Florida Strawberry Festival Agricultural fair with entertainment, rides and games, food and drink, and strawberries. 10 am-10 pm; Florida Strawberry Festival, 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City; $8-$10; 813-752-9194; flstrawberryfestival.com.
March 1-18
Central Florida Fair Two weeks of rides, games, concerts, agricultural exhibitions and more. Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $8-$95; 407-295-3247; centralfloridafair.com.
March 2-April 22
Art31: Fiber More than a month of art exhibitions, workshops, artist talks and demonstrations themed around fiber arts. Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; free-$180; 407-539-2181; art31.org.
Friday, March 2
Baldwin Park First Friday Festival & Art Stroll More than 60 local artisans display their art while guests shop and stroll through the heart of downtown Baldwin Park. 5:30-9:30 pm; Baldwin Park, New Broad Street and Jake Street; free; 407-443-6110; baldwinparkevents.com.
Saturday, March 3
AdVintage Fair & Flea Market Recurring market with vintage finds and food. 9 am-2 pm; Elks Lodge No. 1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive; free; 407-678-0943.
Eat Local, Sip Local Stroll Wine and food stroll with locally sourced produce, meat, cheese, beer, wine and spirits. 2-5 pm; Audubon Park Garden District, East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive; $25-$35; audubonparkgardens.com.
Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Jazz in the Park Outdoor jazz concert and food truck pod. 2-6 pm; Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave.; free; orangecountyfl.net.
Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown Invitational Barbecue festival with competitions between pitmasters from across the nation, tastings, and live music from Rodney Atkins and more. 11 am; Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place; $15; 407-423-2476; sonnysshowdown.com.
UF/IFAS Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Festival Fundraiser with a plant sale, free education workshops, a tour of the gardens and more. 9 am-4 pm; UF/IFAS Extension Education Center, 6021 South Conway Road; free; 407-254-9200; ocplantandgardenfestival.eventbrite.com.
March 3-4
Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts A fun-filled weekend featuring fine art and craft exhibits, food trucks, beer & wine, a student art tent and a kids zone. 10 am-4 pm; Oval Park, West Lake Mary Boulevard and International Parkway, Lake Mary; free; 407-585-1421; lakemaryheathrowarts.com.
Sunday, March 4
Holi Festival Holi Festival with live entertainment, colored powder being thrown everywhere, food and more. 11 am-7 pm; Turkey Lake Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road; free; 407-421-8118.
World’s Greatest Tailgate Party Celebrate favorite teams with beer, food trucks, drinking games and prizes. Noon-5 pm; Orlando Festival Park, East Robinson Street and North Primrose Drive; $5; 321-400-6116.
Thursday, March 8
Nerd Nite Orlando Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Orlando’s Nerd Nite with new talks, games, prizes, and plenty of other surprises. 6:30-10 pm; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $10; 407-490-2531; orlando.nerdnite.com.
Second Thursday Art and Wine Walk Walk around Thornton Park to check out art and wine at various stops. 6:30 pm; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $15; thorntonparkdistrict.com.
Friday, March 9
Art & Music in the Park Enjoy live music, local vendors and a food truck bazaar every month. 6-9 pm; Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Lake Triplet Drive, Casselberry; free; casselberry.org.
March 9-10
Central Florida Improv Fest Several improv troupes from across the country perform comedy sketches. 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $10-$25; 407-636-9951; adlibcomedy.com.
Saturday, March 10
The Great Duck Derby Family day in the park with a rubber duck race, live music, face painting, a bounce house and more. 10 am-2 pm; Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; free; 407-623-3342.
Orlando Whiskey Festival Sample almost 100 different whiskeys, speak with industry professionals and enjoy live entertainment. 7-10 pm; Mercedes-Benz of Orlando, 810 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $50-$245; 407-645-4222; orlandowhiskeyfestival.com.
Rockin’ Robinson Block party in the Milk District with live bands, food, drinks and more. 4 pm; The Milk District, East Robinson Street and North Bumby Avenue; $10; rockinrobinson.com.
March 10-11
Annual Plant Sale More than 50 growers and vendors offer a variety of plants and outdoor accessories to enhance your landscape. 9 am-5 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; free; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org.
Sunday, March 11
Community Marketplace Monthly community market with vendors, food trucks and live music. 10 am-4 pm; Orlando Live Events, 6405 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Fern Park; free; 407-951-8751; orlandoliveevents.com.
The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar – Orlando Food trucks from all over fill the south parking lot at Fashion Square. 6-9 pm; Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive; various menu prices; 407-896-1131; thedailycity.com.
It’s Just Yoga Health & Fitness Festival Fitness and yoga festival for yogis of all experience levels, ages, shapes and sizes. All classes are donation-based and benefit New Hope for Kids. 10 am-5 pm; Lake Eola Park, Eola Drive, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street; donations; 407-619-0651; itsjustyogafest.com.
Sunday in the Park Neighborhood festival with live entertainment, food vendors, a brownie competition and more. Noon-5 pm; Dartmouth Park, 822 Dartmouth St.; free; mycpna.org/sip.
Friday, March 16
Pages & Pints: Drinking at the Creek Enjoy a beer tasting in the library with the guidance of an expert cicerone. 6 pm; South Creek Library, 1702 Deerfield Blvd.; $10; 407-835-7323; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival One of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals. 9 am-6 pm; Central Park, Winter Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; wpsaf.org.
March 16-18
Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival Irish music, dancing, food and more. Raglan Road Irish Pub, 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista; free; 407-938-0300; raglanroadirishpub.com.
Saturday, March 17
a day in dublin block party St. Patrick’s Day block party on Pine Street with bagpipers, leprechauns, music, a dunk tank, DJs, drummers, giveaways, food trucks and more. 2 pm; Bullitt Bar, 33 E. Pine St.; $10-$40; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
St. Patrick’s Day at the harp and celt Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration with music, a beer garden in the alley, and corned beef & cabbage. Bring cash for faster service. 11 am; The Harp & Celt, 25 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; 407-481-2928; harpandcelt.com.
St. Patrick’s Day at Lizzy’s Orange Avenue’s Irishiest bar celebrates with a large beer garden, live music and pudding shots. 10 am-2 am; Lizzy McCormack’s, 55 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-426-8007; lizzymccormacks.com.
March 17-18
Vintage RV & Hot Rod Show See vintage RVs, glamping trailers, hot rods and more. 9 am-5 pm; Renninger’s Antique Center, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; free; 352-383-8393.
Wednesday, March 21
Wanderlust Wednesday Stroll through Ivanhoe Village and sample drinks at different establishments. 5-9 pm; Ivanhoe Village Main Street, Orange Avenue between New Hampshire and Princeton streets; $25; ivanhoevillage.org.
Winter Park Wine & Dine A food, wine and music festival with bites from 35 of the area’s restaurants. 6:30-9:30 pm; Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; $39-$290; winterparkevents.com.
March 23-25
Runaway Country Music Festival Three-day country music festival, featuring headliners Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker, Brantley Gilbert, Muscadine Bloodline and Natalie Stovall. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; $89-$340; 321-697-3333; runawaycountry.com.
Wine & Seafood Festival Enjoy wine, beer and seafood specialties along with live music and entertainment. 10 am; Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont; $10; 800-768-9463; lakeridgewinery.com.
Saturday, March 24
Arts & Craft Beers Enjoy a walk down Orange Avenue while sipping on delicious local beer and looking at art made by local artists. 1-5 pm; Ivanhoe Village Main Street, Orange Avenue between New Hampshire and Princeton streets; $15; 407-730-7942.
Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival Gardening enthusiasts find plenty of inspiration with demonstrations and presentations by wildflower and gardening experts throughout the day, along with several plant and garden vendors. 9 am-3 pm; Downtown DeLand, Indiana Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand; free; 386-738-0649; floridawildflowerfestival.com.
International Wine Festival Sample wines from around the globe at booths along Church Street. 2-7 pm; Downtown Orlando, Church Street, Orange Avenue and Church Street; $10-$95; winefestorlando.com.
Mexican food festival Celebration of Mexican fare presented by the Mexican consulate of Orlando. 1-6 pm; Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$15; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
Open House Invitational Learn about Islam and the Muslim community from the source while enjoying an international dinner. 5:30 pm; Islamic Society of Central Florida, 1586 N. Goldenrod Road; free; 407-273-8363; iscf.org.
Sanford After Dark Monthly street market with music, art, vendors, food and drink, and more. 8 pm; Little Fish Huge Pond, 401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-221-1499.
United We Brunch Enjoy brunch offerings, mimosas, Bloody Marys and cocktails from dozens of local restaurants including Tapa Toro, Maxine’s, K, the Ravenous Pig, Chela, Foxtail Coffee Co. and more, along with an open bar, live entertainment, giveaways and more. Noon-3 pm; The Orchid Garden and Ballroom, 122 W. Church St.; $45-$70; brunch.orlandoweekly.com.
March 24-25
Uptown Art Expo Art festival with live entertainment, vendors, sidewalk chalk art and more. 10 am-7:30 pm; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863; uptownartexpo.com.
Sunday, March 25
Arab Fest Arab American cultural festival with food, music, vendors, kids activities and more. 11 am; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; free; aaccflorida.org.
Monday, March 26
Taste of Lake Mary Gourmet food and wine tasting alongside live entertainment. 5:30-8 pm; Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary; $50-$95; 407-995-1100; tasteoflakemary.com.
Saturday, March 31
Fork & Wine Food Truck Rally Food truck pod with live entertainment, vendors, a wine tasting and more. Noon-4 pm; Cork & Olive of Lake Mary, 4247 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary; $2-$60; 407-323-0555.
Groov/E Spring Music Festival Free music festival with DJs and local artists, hosted by Tone Kapone, “the hardest working man in Tampa entertainment.” Noon-7 pm; WaterWorks Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave., Tampa; free; tampanyc.com.
Friday, April 6
Baldwin Park First Friday Festival & Art Stroll More than 60 local artisans display their art while guests shop and stroll through the heart of downtown Baldwin Park. 5:30-9:30 pm; Baldwin Park, New Broad Street and Jake Street; free; 407-443-6110; baldwinparkevents.com.
Bands & Brew Music Festival Benefit for the American Cancer Society with live bands, food, craft beer, raffles and vendors. 7 pm; Deadly Sins Brewing, 750 Jackson Ave., Winter Park; $20-$30; 407-900-8726; deadlysinsbrewing.com.
April 6-7
APC National Pie Championships The country’s best professional and amateur bakers put their pie recipes to the test. 9 am; Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive; contact for price; piecouncil.org.
April 6-8
Spooky Empire Horror and pop culture convention featuring panels, a film festival, celebrity appearances from the likes of Matthew Lillard and the Chiodo Brothers, cosplay competitions, pool parties and more. Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive; $30-$223; 954-258-7852; spookyempire.com.
April 6-14
UCF Celebrates the Arts Several days of performances, workshops, exhibits and more, representing several different art disciplines. This 4th iteration includes a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s enormous and ambitious “Mass, a Theater Piece for Singers, Dancers and Players.” Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; free-$50; 844-513-2014; arts.cah.ucf.edu.
April 6-15
Florida Film Festival The Florida Film Festival screens more than 180 films from 35 countries with parties, Q&As, celebrity appearances and other events sprinkled throughout. Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11-$1,500; 407-629-0054; floridafilmfestival.com.
Saturday, April 7
AdVintage Fair & Flea Market Recurring market with vintage finds and food. 9 am-2 pm; Elks Lodge No. 1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive; free; 407-678-0943.
DeBary Beerfest & Brewer’s Invitational Disc Golf Tournament Enjoy beer samples from more than 30 different Florida breweries while the brewers themselves take part in a disc golf tournament. 2 pm; River City Nature Park, 200 Barwick Road, DeBary; $30; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
Thornton Park Classic Car Show Classic and muscle cars take over the streets of Thornton Park. Noon-3 pm; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; free; thorntonparkdistrict.com.
April 7-8
Spring Fever in the Garden Street festival in picturesque downtown Winter Garden includes sidewalk chalk art. 9 am-5 pm; Downtown Winter Garden, West Plant Street and South Park Avenue, Winter Garden; free; springfeveringarden.com.
Spring Fiesta in the Park Community block party with vendors, food, performances and more. 10 am-5 pm; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; free; fiestainthepark.com.
Vintage Garden Show Garden show bursting with inspiring displays of foliage, antiques and vintage wares. 9 am; Renninger’s Antique Center, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; free; 352-383-8393.
April 7-15
Renaissance Festival of Central Florida Renaissance fair with jousting, swordfighting, live music, archery and more. Camp Challenge, 31600 Camp Challenge Road, Sorrento; $21-$200; 352-383-4711; renfestcfl.com.
Sunday, April 8
Community Marketplace Monthly community market. 10 am-4 pm; Orlando Live Events, 6405 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Fern Park; free; 407-951-8751; orlandoliveevents.com.
The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar Food trucks fill the south parking lot at Fashion Square. 6-9 pm; 3201 E. Colonial Drive; various menu prices; 407-896-1131; thedailycity.com.
Thursday, April 12
Second Thursday Art and Wine Walk Walk around Thornton Park to check out art and wine at various stops. 6:30 pm; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $15; thorntonparkdistrict.com.
April 12-14
Florida Music Festival Three-day music festival with free performances at venues all over downtown. Downtown Orlando, Central Boulevard and Court Avenue; free; floridamusicfestival.com.
Friday, April 13
Art & Music in the Park 6-9 pm; Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Lake Triplet Drive, Casselberry; free; casselberry.org.
Saturday, April 14
Beard in Baldwin Enjoy bites from 25 local restaurants, paired with wines. 7-10 pm; Baldwin Park, New Broad Street and Jake Street; $110-$175; beardinbaldwin.com.
Boots & Blues Outdoor concert in the gardens. 7 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $15-$20; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org.
Brews Around the Zoo Enjoy light fare from local restaurants, live music, special animal encounters and plenty of beer samples. 6-10 pm; Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, Sanford; $50-$90; 407-323-4450; centralfloridazoo.org.
Cattle Baron’s Ball Western-themed benefit gala with gourmet food, a silent auction and live entertainment. 6 pm; Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd.; $250; 407-996-9939.
Chef’s Gala Benefit gala with food and wine from chefs from Disney parks and restaurants. Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista; $325; 407-824-4321; chefsgala.org.
Wednesday, April 18
Wanderlust Wednesday Stroll through Ivanhoe Village and sample drinks at different establishments. 5-9 pm; Ivanhoe Village Main Street, Orange Avenue between New Hampshire and Princeton streets; $25; ivanhoevillage.org.
Thursday, April 19
Taste of College Park College Park Rotary’s annual bash features food and wine from local chefs and vendors along with music and a charity auction. 6-9 pm; Dubsdread Country Club, 549 W. Par St.; $50-$60; 407-650-0100; collegeparkrotary.org.
Saturday, April 21
Central Florida Earth Day The largest and longest-running Earth Day celebration in Central Florida, with vendors, entertainment, food, educational workshops and more. 10 am-6 pm; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; free; cfearthday.org.
Orlando Book Festival Daylong celebration of books, including best-selling authors S. Jae-Jones and David Baldacci, with panels, writing workshops, book signings and more. 10 am-5 pm; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info/obf.
Sunday, April 22
Israel Independence Day Festival A celebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary, with live musical performances, children’s activities and more. 10 am-4 pm; Walt Disney Amphitheater, Lake Eola Park, Rosalind Avenue and Washington Street; free; 407-246-2827; orlandojcc.org.
April 22-28
Winter Park Paint Out Plein air artists take to the grounds of the Polasek for a week to create landscapes painted outdoors. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-647-6294; polasek.org/wppo.
Friday, April 27
Whiskey Business Sample whiskey and cocktails from top brands, speak with brand ambassadors and enjoy live entertainment. 6-10 pm; Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, 128 W. Church St.; $40-$70; 407-839-3000; whiskeybusinessorlando.com.
April 27-29
Playlist Live Convention for internet content creators and their fans. Marriott Orlando World Center, 8701 World Center Drive; $130-$505; 407-239-4200; playlist-live.com.
Saturday, April 28
Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival Parade and festival dedicated to Puerto Rico. 11 am-9 pm; Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.
Germanfest Enjoy German food, beer, dancing and entertainment. Noon-10 pm; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $10-$15; 407-834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com.
Kidsfest Sign up for free or nearly free workshops on arts and crafts, sustainability and more. Kids of all ages welcome. Noon-4 pm; Audubon Park Garden District, East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive; free; audubonparkgardens.com.
Open House Invitational Learn about Islam and the Muslim community from the source while enjoying dinner. 5:30 pm; Islamic Society of Central Florida, 1586 N. Goldenrod Road; free; 407-273-8363; iscf.org.
Sanford After Dark Monthly street market with music, art, vendors, food and drink and more. 8 pm; Little Fish Huge Pond, 401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-221-1499.
April 28-29
Cocoa Beach Uncorked Enjoy all-inclusive samples of dishes from the area’s most celebrated chefs, along with wine and beer. Noon-4 pm; Alan Shepard Park, 211 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach; $55-$75; cocoabeachuncorked.com.
Melbourne Art Festival Weekend art festival with a juried art show, live music, food and more. 9 am-5 pm; Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne; free; 321-255-4307; melbournearts.org.
Friday, May 4
Baldwin Park First Friday Festival & Art Stroll More than 60 local artisans display their art while guests shop and stroll through the heart of downtown Baldwin Park. 5:30-9:30 pm; Baldwin Park, New Broad Street and Jake Street; free; 407-443-6110; baldwinparkevents.com.
Saturday, May 5
AdVintage Fair & Flea Market Recurring market with vintage finds and food. 9 am-2 pm; Elks Lodge No. 1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive; free; 407-678-0943.
May 5-6
St. Johns River Festival of the Arts More than 150 regionally and nationally accredited fine artists and craftsmen line the streets with a selection of paintings, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, photography, jewelry, blown glass and more. 10 am-6 pm; Downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street, Sanford; free; 407-416-1779; stjohnsriverartfest.com.
Friday, May 11
Art & Music in the Park Enjoy live music, local vendors and a food truck bazaar every month. 6-9 pm; Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Lake Triplet Drive, Casselberry; free; casselberry.org.
Saturday, May 12
Smokin’ Brews, boats & Bbq Festival with craft beer, powerboat races, and a barbecue competition. 10 am-9 pm; Lakefront Park Marina, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd., St. Cloud; free; 407-498-0008; stcloudmainstreet.org.
Sunday, May 13
Community Marketplace Monthly community market with vendors, food trucks and live music. 10 am-4 pm; Orlando Live Events, 6405 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Fern Park; free; 407-951-8751; orlandoliveevents.com. The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar Food trucks fill the south parking lot at Fashion Square. 6-9 pm; 3201 E. Colonial Drive; various menu prices; 407-896-1131; thedailycity.com.
May 15-28
The Orlando Fringe The 27th annual Orlando Fringe features hundreds of theater, music, comedy and dance performances at venues throughout Ivanhoe Village, centered at Orlando Shakes. Loch Haven Park, 777 E. Princeton St.; free-$15; 407-246-2283; orlandofringe.org.
Wednesday, May 16
Wanderlust Wednesday Stroll through Ivanhoe Village sampling drinks. 5-9 pm; Ivanhoe Village Main Street, Orange Avenue between New Hampshire and Princeton streets; $25; ivanhoevillage.org.
May 16-20
Orange Blossom Jamboree Four-day camping music festival. Sertoma Music Ranch, 85 Myers Road, Brooksville; $89-$99; orangeblossomjamboree.com.
Saturday, May 19
Beer ‘Merica American Craft Beer Week’s culminating event features more than 100 craft beers from several different brewers along with live music and delicious food. 3-7 pm; Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave.; $20-$40; beermericaorlando.com.
May 24-27
Megacon Pop culture convention with vendors, cosplayers, celebrity guests, photo ops, panels and more. Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; $20-$640; 407-685-9800; megaconorlando.com.
This article appears in Feb 28 – Mar 6, 2018.