Central Florida Fairgrounds Archives - Orlando Weekly

There’s a Gothic Market coming to the Fairgrounds in Orlando this weekend

Tests the maxim that Halloween is every day

by Mia Schaeperkoetter April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The Gothic Market is a one-stop shop for horror enthusiasts to network and showcase their nightmarish wares.

Everything we saw at the freewheeling Florida Groves Festival

Good vibes and good bud … buddies, buddies!

by Matt Keller Lehman and Matthew Moyer April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Live Music Picks + Previews

The Florida Groves Festival is back in Orlando for a long weekend of blazin’ art and music

Headliner is Goose, not Geese

by Mia Schaeperkoetter April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Music

FYA Fest brawls its way back into Orlando with hardcore legends past and present

Drain, Hatebreed, Big Boy, Haywire, Gorilla Biscuits, Fleshwater, Kickback, Turmoil, Mindforce and plenty more.

by Chloe Greenberg January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

OutCon brings LGBTQ+-friendly vendors, performers and artists to the Fairgrounds this weekend

Features 60 local LGBTQ+ and allied vendors

by Jessica Battisti June 25, 2025August 1, 2025

Goblin Market throws a big Pride bash at Central Florida Fairgrounds this weekend

Artists, vendors, drag and the return of the maid cafe

by Matthew Moyer June 11, 2025July 14, 2025

The Central Florida Fair is here in Orlando for a 113th year

Get your fried everything on

by Juno Le February 27, 2025August 5, 2025

Nude Nite

Local body-art showcase event Nude Nite is back in Orlando for three nights this week

Three nights of nude

by Matthew Moyer February 12, 2025August 5, 2025

News

Come Out With Pride hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance event this weekend

Part of nationwide observances

by Lucy Dillon November 15, 2024June 3, 2025

Maker Faire showcases the work of Orlando science and tech enthusiasts this weekend

Come for the innovation, stay for Robot Ruckus

by Matthew Moyer November 6, 2024April 1, 2025

Music

Photos: Punk in the Park gathered bands and fans old and young at the Central Florida Fairgrounds

by Jim Leatherman September 16, 2024

Exotic animal expo Repticon heads to Orlando this weekend

Attendees can learn about all the critters not typically found in a pet store

by Sarah Lynott July 26, 2024March 22, 2025

Orlando Taco and Margarita Festival comes to the Central Florida Fairgrounds this weekend

The fest will feature more than 50 local vendors dishing out bites and booze.

by Chloe Greenberg May 7, 2024April 25, 2025

Cannabis, Music

Everything we saw at the Florida Groves Festival’s return to Orlando Amphitheater

by Matt Keller Lehman April 16, 2024

Music

Everyone we saw at hip-hop and R+B Music Fest ORL over the weekend

by Matt Keller Lehman March 24, 2024

There’s a Blockbuster (Experience) at the Central Florida Fair. Can you pick us up some tapes?

Be kind, rewind

by Matthew Moyer March 7, 2024June 27, 2025

Central Florida Fair kicks off this week with all the fried food, rides and live entertainment you can handle

Plus some bizarre new additions

by Alexandra Sullivan February 27, 2024March 7, 2025

Music

Metal militias Mastodon and Lamb of God bring their summer ‘Ashes of Leviathan’ tour to Orlando

Hallowed be thy headbanging

by Sarah Harwell February 9, 2024February 28, 2025

Music

The Brightside Music Festival brings Sublime, 311, Goldfinger and more to Orlando

Festival by Orlando radio station WJRR happens at the Orlando Amphitheater

by Matthew Moyer February 2, 2024April 29, 2025

Music

Florida Groves Music Festival returns to Orlando for a third year next spring

Headliners include Milky Chance and Michael Franti + Spearhead

by Matthew Moyer November 30, 2023April 3, 2025