September is a special time in the Sunshine State. It’s hot and humid, but not yet overloaded with snowbirds and visitors. Make the most of this month with this round up of statewide festivals & events…and if you’re looking for localized freebies, check out our events calendars here.
Flavor Palm Beach: Sept 1-30, Palm Beach
More than 50 eateries from throughout Palm Beach County, from Boca Raton to Tequesta will offer prix fixe three-course menus for lunch and dinner.
Miami Spice: August & September, Miami
Enjoy three-course meals at top eateries for just $30/$35 for lunch/brunch and $45/$60 for dinner. Aside from preset menus, you can also go beyond the Miami Spice deal and indulge in signature dining experiences.
Key West Brew Fest: Aug 29 – Sept 5, Key West
Key West BrewFest has grown to be the largest event put on by Key West Sunrise Rotary. The multi-day festival hosted by Southernmost Beach Resort includes beer pairing dinners, pool parties along with other activities around town culminating with the signature tasting event. Each day offers things to do with events taking place at many restaurants, hotels, and bars all over Key West.
Sing Out Loud Music Festival: Weekends, St. Augustine
Sing Out Loud is the annual, epic celebration of live entertainment in the Nation’s Oldest City. In a convergence of musical genres over multiple weekends in September, Sing Out Loud is St. Augustine’s Official Month of Music. Over 100 national, regional and local artists play a mix of free and ticketed shows at a dozen venues throughout the area, with the marquee event being the two-day concert at Francis Field on September 21 and 22.
Fall Family Fest: Sept 22, Tampa
FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Come and celebrate the start of Fall in Tampa Bay! Tickets not needed to attend.
Florida Fin Fest: Sept 13-14, Jacksonville Beach
Florida Fin Fest presented by Natural Life is a free 2-day Ocean Conservation, Education, and Music Festival happening in Jacksonville Beach, FL on September 13th & 14th, 2024.
Viva Tampa Bay Festival: Sept 28-29, Tampa Bay
Viva Tampa Bay is an exciting Family Art & Cultural Festival, celebrating the beauty of Tampa Bay’s Hispanic Communities. Guests will enjoy delicious Latin foods, festivities, and local band performances dedicated to Hispanic Heritage.
Amelia Island Dance Festival: Sept 5-8, Amelia Island
The festival’s four live performances will feature top national and regional talent in a variety of styles including classical (The Florida Ballet), contemporary (NYC’s East by North Dance Theatre), acroyoga (Jacksonville duo JBacroduo), tap (Broadway performer John Manzari) and ballroom (ValNeda Latin Ballroom). Many of the performers will also lead dance workshops for a minimal registration fee.
I Like it Hot Festival: Sept 14-15, Largo
This kid- and pet-friendly pepper-palooza has something for everyone, including amateur hot sauce and salsa competitions, hoola hoop contests, a spicy sucker lick-a-thon, beer and other beverage tents, live music, spice vendors and food trucks serving BBQ and other less fiery flavors.
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Sept 20-29, Sanibel/Captiva
Behind every great country music hit, there is usually another outstanding singer/songwriter who wrote the tune. Get to know the back stories behind country’s biggest hits and see them performed by the writers.
Latin Fest: Sept 20, Oakland Park
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Oakland Park Latin Fest celebrates Latin culture through food, drink, music, and dance at Jaco Pastorius Park.
Oviedo Oktoberfest: Sept 22-24, Ovideo x
This three day festival event features authentic German beer, food, music and entertainment, contests and more! Featuring performances by King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band, Orlando Tract Dancers, and new this year Marty Gross and the Sonnenschein Express.
Pensacola Seafood Festival: Sept 27-29, Pensacola
The Pensacola Seafood Festival is held in downtown Pensacola’s historic Seville Square and features fresh local seafood from the Gulf of Mexico served tapas-style by participating local restaurants.
Royal Palm Beach Rock-N-Roll Fest, Oct 4th and 5th, Royal Palm Beach
Evoke the nostalgic feeling of a two-day community festival that kicks off the fall season with great family fun, a variety of craft vendors, cold beer, merchandise and a nice selection of savory foods. Enjoy live music with musicians, tribute bands, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and many other fun activities.
