Best Of Florida
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE ANNUAL EVENTS:
JANUARY
Las Olas Art Fair Music and food combine with a weekend outdoor art festival featuring national and international exhibitors, along Las Olas Boulevard. The fair has grown to a point where “Part II” encores occur, typically in February, sometimes in March. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.
Orchid Show The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society blooms anew at the annual Orchid Show at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium at Holiday Park. Call (954) 828-5380 for more information.
Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Racing From January through April, Gulfstream Park stages thoroughbred racing, concerts, dining and more. Call (954) 454-7000 for more information.
SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk becomes a jazz domain on the first Sunday each month with multiple stages along historic New River. Picnic baskets, blankets, chairs, dogs and children add to festivities. Call (954) 828-5363 for more information.
FEBRUARY
Florida Renaissance Festival and Crafts Village Quiet Water's Park hosts this month-long celebration sometimes extending into March featuring olden times with crafts, jousting knights, games of chance, food fit for royalty and more. Call (954) 776-1642 for more information.
Collectible Glassware Show and Sale The South Florida Depression Glass Club’s three-decade old extravaganza unfolds at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium, attracting dealers from across the nation to display vintage glass, pottery and china celebrating America’s heritage. Call (305) 884-0335 for more information.
Bridal and Party Cruise to Jamaica Activities aboard the cruise ship "Navigator of the Seas" include, a bridal expo, fashion show, reggae party, Copacabana white linen pool side party, casino night, giant bridal shower, men's basketball competition, pamper me party, giant bachelor and bachelorette party and more. Call for more information (800) 469-0091.
Decorate, Dine, & Donate Auction The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society sponsors this spirited event at the Design Center of the Americas featuring plane tickets, cruises, and land-based getaways along with artwork and other collectibles in the ongoing battle against blood cancers. Call (954) 961-3234 for more information.
Chili Cookoff Chili-making fanatics from all over make competition sizzle to go along with musical acts that are just as hot as Broward County's C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines. Call (954) 437-2650 for more information.
Fat Tuesday on Hollywood Beach Hollywood Beach at the Hollywood Beach Theatre and Harrison Street takes on Mardi Gras air with live music, parade, gumbo contest and more. Call (954) 936-3377 for more information.
Orange Blossom Festival Parade and Rodeo In Davie, this country festival focuses on the community's rural agricultural roots, with a parade, livestock fair, a cook-off and crafts, strawberry festival, live country entertainment and a professional rodeo. Call (954) 797-1166 more information.
PEMBROKE LAKES ART FESTIVAL Pembroke Pines City Hall on Pines Boulevard is the scene for this annual art festival.
SEMINOLE TRIBAL FAIR The Seminole Indians of Hollywood showcase cultural heritage and more at this annual celebration. 6300 Stirling Road. Call (954) 966-6300 for more information.
Walk for the Animals Sometimes held in March, the Humane Society of Broward County's Annual Walk for the Animals begins at Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park near the Museum of Discovery and Science. More than 3,000 animal lovers and dogs take to the 1.25 mile-route to raise money for the shelter. Individuals are welcome, or friends can form packs for special perks. Call (954) 266-6827 for more information.
Deerfield Beach Founders Day Celebrated for more than a half century, Deerfield Beach civic pride comes to the forefront with a parade, international foods, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Call (954) 480-4433 for more information.
MARCH
Las Olas Art Festival Enjoy the Art Museum's Las Olas Art Festival on Las Olas Boulevard near Andrews Avenue. Call (954) 525-5500 for more information.
Fort Lauderdal Spring Home Show The Greater Fort Lauderdale - Broward County Convention Center becomes the site for the latest in embellishing the home. Call (954) 765-5900 for more information.
Hollywood St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Downtown Hollywood celebrates the St. Patrick’s Day wearing of the green with Irish bands, floats, and food. Call (954) 921-3404 for more information.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Craft Fair Handcrafted items, gourmet foods, plants and more are part of the fun at Commercial Boulevard at A1A. Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.
APRIL
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Nothing signal advent of spring more than baseball with a capital B, tightly meshed into American culture with historic firsts, icon performances, record-setting events, and traditions for hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected curveballs, and seventh inning stretches. Books and movies about baseball are fine and dandy, but nothing beats Major League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series. Call and book your seats to go see our very own Florida Marlins.
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER There's no end to the excitement each season as Major League Soccer teams from both the Eastern and Western conferences vie for glory in regular season matches , on to the play offs and cup finals. Call and book your seats to go see our very own Miami Fusion.
POMPANO BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Tantalizing seafood, music and more stars at this tasty and popular event. Call (954) 941-2940 for more information.
Broward Urban River Trails Blueway Bash Arriving by vehicle, boat, canoe or kayak, friends of Broward Urban River Trails gather at this fundraiser attracting county and city commissioners, VIPS, along with folks who just plain care about protecting and enhancing New River and other waterways. Hors d'oeurves, cocktails, waterside dining, hot music and silent auction sizzlers are part of the Blueway Bash, where the nautical dress code leans towards cutoffs and flip flops.
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