From January to December, there is always something exciting happening in Florida.
January
Orange Bowl (New Year’s Day) Miami – fans of college football flock to Miami for the big post season game.
February
Florida State Fair (mid-February) Tampa – carnival rides, corn on the cob, big-name performers and even alligator wrestling can be enjoyed at this big fair.
Silver Spurs Rodeo (mid February) Kissimmee – the state’s oldest and wildest rodeo.
March
Carnival Miami (second Sunday) – a 9-day street party in Miami’s Latin district.
Florida Strawberry Festival (March 2-12)- performances, parades and of course strawberries, make for a tasty trip out.
July
America birthday party (July 4) Miami – picnics during the day and fireworks at midnight in the biggest Independence day celebration in South Florida.
Hemingway Day’s Festival (July 18-24) Key West – Key lime pie eating contests, street fairs and look-alikes in abundance.
August
Annual Wausau Possum Festival (first Saturday)
Wausau, north of Panama City Beach – A...