The best festivals happening in Orlando this spring 2019 that are absolutely free

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at 2:14 pm

You don't have to spend money to have fun in Orlando. There are plenty of things to do this spring 2019 that don't cost a thing, including festivals, art shows and cultural celebrations around town. These festivals happening in Central Florida are absolutely free, and you know what they say: "The best things in life are free."

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April 6

FL ANTIFEST IV Music festival celebrating Florida's experimental music scene. 6 pm; Grumpy's Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-237-9180; facebook.com/grumpysunderground

Photo via Facebook/Grumpy's Underground Eatery and Lounge

April 6-7

Hollerbach's Springfest A spring version of Oktoberfest complete with sausages, pretzels, beer and people dancing to polka music in lederhosen and dirndls. 2 pm Saturday, noon Sunday; Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe, 205 E. First St., Sanford; free;hollerbachs.com

Photo via Yelp/Martha J.

April 6-7

Spring Fever in the Garden Flower and garden festival with live entertainment, food vendors and thousands of plants for sale. 9 am-5 pm; Winter Garden - Plant Street, Plant Street and State Road 429, Winter Garden; free; wearewg.com

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April 6-7

Vintage Garden Show Displays of vintage and antique garden decor, plants and herbs. 9 am-5 pm; Renninger's Antique Center, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; free; 352-383-8393; renningers.net

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April 6-7

Spring Fiesta in the Park Arts, crafts and food vendors at Lake Eola. 10 am-5 pm; Lake Eola Park, Eola Drive, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street; free; fiestainthepark.com

Photo via Fiesta in the Park/Facebook

April 7

Ice Cream Social Enjoy an assortment of ice cream served by celebrity servers and provided by Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream. Other treats include Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Peak Season Pops, the Father's Table Cheesecake, popcorn, and Publix cake. 1 pm; Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave.; free; 407-206-0957; rmhccf.org

Photo via Adobe Stock

April 11-13

APC National Pie Championships Pies from across the country go crust-to-crust for the national title. 5:30-7 pm; Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive; free; piecouncil.org

Photo via piecouncil.org

April 13

Mount Dora Earth Day Celebration Celebrate the Earth with live music, exhibits, craft and plant vendors, yoga, educational workshops and much more. 9 am-3 pm; Donnelly Park, N. Baker Street and E. Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora; free; 352-217-8390; mountdoraenvironment.org

Photo via Mount Dora Enviornment

April 14

Opera on Eola Outdoor opera and classical music festival with vendor tables, live art and food trucks. Noon-4 pm; Walt Disney Amphitheater, Lake Eola Park, Rosalind Avenue and Washington Street; free; 407-246-2827; operadelsol.org

Photo via Instagram/Opera del Sol

April 16

AIDS Walk Orlando Music, entertainment and guest speakers raising funds and awareness for the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida. 8-11 am; Walt Disney Amphitheater, Lake Eola Park, Rosalind Avenue and Washington Street; free; 407-246-2827; aidswalkorlando.com

Photo by Holly Whelden

April 18

IOA Corporate 5K 5K race for Florida's corporate community. 6:45 pm; Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-898-1313; corporate5k.com

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April 20

Central Florida Earth Day Earth Day festival featuring healthy living and eco-friendly exhibitions, environmental education, vendors, crafts and more. 10 am-6 pm; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; free; cfearthday.org

Photo via Central Florida Earth Day

April 20

Orlando Beer & BBQ Festival Noon; Dezerland Action Park, 5250 International Drive; free; 321-754-1700; dezerlandactionpark.com

Photo via Facebook/Orlando Beer & BBQ Festival

April 21-27

Winter Park Paint Out Live painting event featuring 25 professionally-acclaimed artists. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-647-6294; polasek.org

Photo via Facebook/Winter Park Paint Out

April 27

Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk & Urban Art Festival A celebration of Central Florida's richly diverse culture through art, music, food and more. 10 am-4 pm; Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-539-2680; cityofwinterpark.org

Photo via Facebook/Hannibal Square Heritage Festival

April 27-28

Mount Dora Blueberry Festival 9 am-5 pm; Donnelly Park, N. Baker Street and E. Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora; free; 352-217-8390; mountdorablueberryfestival.com

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May 10

Orlando Pottery Festival Spring Arts Market 9 am-5 pm; Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Ferncreek Ave.; free; 407-897-2713; orlandopotteryfestival.org

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May 11

Mayday Picnic Traditional picnic setting and outdoor Mayday games. 11 am-1 pm; Museum of Seminole County History, 300 Bush Blvd., Sanford; free; 407-665-2489;facebook.com/maydaypicnic

Photo via Facebook/Museum of Seminole County History

May 12

Mother's Day at Leu Gardens Leu Gardens celebrates with free admission for moms on Mother's Day. 9 am; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; free-$10; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org

Photo via Facebook/Harry P. Leu Gardens

May 14-27

Orlando Fringe The 28th annual Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival. Loch Haven Park, 777 E. Princeton St.; free-$15; orlandofringe.org

Photo via Facebook/Orlando Fringe Festival