August Events and Festivals in Florida
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August is a great month to experience the variety of festivals that Florida has to offer. From conventions to food and drink festivals to cultural events, there's something for everyone this month!
Theme Park Events
Disney starts its two popular fall festivals in August, but if you can't get to them now, don't worry. Both run through November.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
August 16 - November 1, 2019
Location: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
August 29 - November 23, 2019
Location: Epcot World Showcase, Walt Disney World
Drink Events
With all the heat this summer, if you're going to be outside for a festival you want to do it with a cold drink in hand. Here are some of the best events to keep you hydrated:
National Rum Day Fest
August 16, 2019
Location: Confidante Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida
Harvest Grape Stomp
August 17 - 18, 2019
Location: Lakeridge Winery and Vinery, Clermont, Florida
Key West BrewFest
August 29 - September 2, 2019
Location: Key West, Florida
Summer of Rum Festival
August 31, 2019
Location: Julian B. Riverfront Park, Tampa, Florida
FOOD EVENTS
As always, there are tons of great food events happening throughout Florida. Here are some of the best ones:
Miami Spice
August 1 - September 30, 2019
Location: Miami, Florida
Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest
August 3, 2019
Location: Morean Arts Center, St. Pete, Florida
Key West Lobsterfest
August 8 - 11, 2019
Location: Key West, Florida
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month
August 23 - September 30, 2019
Location: Orlando, Florida
Cultural Festivals
There are lots of events at this time of year to celebrate some of the diversity that makes Florida great. Check them out to explore the food and entertainment of different cultures!
African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival of Florida
August 2 - 4, 2019
Location: The Little Haiti Cultural Complex, Miami, Florida
Fishermen's Village Tikifest
August 10, 2019
Location: Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda, Florida
Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival
August 10, 2019
Location: Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
Emerald Coast Greek Festival
August 31 - September 1, 2019
Location: Emerald Coast Convention Center, Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Music, Art, and Theater Events
Experience the best of Florida's art scene at these fun events and festivals
International Ballet Festival of Miami
July 27 - August 18, 2019
Location: Miami, Florida
Arts in August
August 24, 2019
Location: Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda, Florida
Florida Scallop & Music Festival
August 30 - September 1, 2019
Location: George Core Park, Port St. Joe, Florida
Gulf Coast Jam
August 30 - September 1, 2019
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
Tampa Bay Theatre Festival
August 30 - September 1, 2019
Location: Tampa, Florida
Downtown Venice Craft Festival
August 31 - September 1, 2019
Location: 401 W Venice Ave, Venice, Florida
Other Events
There are tons of unique events and festivals in August if none of the above events are for you. These are the ones you don't want to miss:
Tampa Bay Comic Con
August 2 - 4, 2019
Location: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
Wausau Possum Festival
August 3, 2019
Location: Wausau, Florida
Anime Festival Orlando
August 9 - 11, 2019
Location: Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida
Orlando Boat Show
August 16 - 19, 2019
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Orlando Truck & Jeep Fest
August 17 - 18, 2019
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Orlando Home and Garden Show
August 23 - 25, 2019
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
National Kidney Foundation Surf Fest
August 30 - September 2, 2019
Location: Cocoa Beach, Florida
Geckofest
August 31, 2019
Location: Gulfport, Florida
Okeechobee Labor Day Festival
August 31 - September 2, 2019
Location: Lake Okeechobee, Florida