SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR
This year’s theme is New Orleans, so expect beads, gumbo, Mardi Gras revelry and performances from Dr. John and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, along with the usual midway rides, ice shows and, of course, the racing pigs.
When: Open now until Jan. 29
Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach
Info: South Florida Fair
Credit: Bill Ingram
Credit: Bill Ingram
GARLIC FEST
The festival honoring the stinky bud moves from Delray Beach to Lake Worth this year. In addition to plenty of cooking displays, there is a big music lineup, including Kongos, Taylor Phelan, Andy Childs, The Fabulous Fleetwoods, and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
When: Feb. 10-12
Where: John Prince Memorial Park, 4759 South Congress Ave., Lake Worth
Info: South Florida Garlic Fest
Credit: Bill Ingram
Credit: Bill Ingram
PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART AND ANTIQUE SHOW
The annual show at the convention center features a range of paintings, sculpture, jewelry and fine arts from 180 exhibitors, plus a lecture series.
When: Feb. 16-21
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
Info: Palm Beach Show
Credit: Bill Ingram
Credit: Bill Ingram
ARTIGRAS
A President’s Day weekend tradition, the outdoor festival brings national and local artists to Abacoa, along with music and entertainment.
When: Feb. 18-20
Where: Abacoa, 1200 Town Center Dr., Jupiter
Info: Artigras
Credit: Greg Lovett
Credit: Greg Lovett
STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL
It wouldn’t be February without artists taking chalk to the streets of downtown Lake Worth and leaving a rainbow of colorful impressions behind.
When: Feb. 25-26
Where: downtown Lake Worth
Info: Street Painting Festival
Credit: Daniel Owen
Credit: Daniel Owen
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL
A festival and parade honoring St. Patrick’s Day, veterans and the International Emergency Services community (firefighters, police and paramedics).
When: March 10-11
Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.
Info: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Credit: Richard Graulich
Credit: Richard Graulich
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Features more than 1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories
When: March 23-26
Where: Along Flagler Drive and in the Intracoastal Waterway, West Palm Beach
Info: Palm Beach International Boat Show
Credit: Bruce R. Bennett
Credit: Bruce R. Bennett
TURTLE FEST
Loggerhead Marinelife Center host this free family-friendly event which features up-close encounters with sea turtles; fine art; live music and kids' games.
When: March 25
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. 1, Juno Beach
Info: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Credit: Taylor Jones
Credit: Taylor Jones
DELRAY AFFAIR
An arts and crafts street festival along Atlantic Ave.
When: April 7-9
Where: Downtown Delray Beach
Info: Delray Affair
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Credit: HANDOUT
HATSUME FAIR
A Japanese spring festival featuring 3 stages with taiko drumming, martial arts demos and their annual costume contest
When: April 1-2
Where: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
Credit: Richard Graulich
Credit: Richard Graulich
SUNFEST
5 day waterfront music and art festival
When: May 3-7
Where: Along Flagler Drive, downtown West Palm Beach
Info: Sunfest
Credit: Damon Higgins
Credit: Damon Higgins
PALM BEACH JERK FESTIVAL
A festival to enjoy authentic Jamaican music, island food, games, jerk cook-off contests and local vendors with island wares.
When: May 29
Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach
Info: Palm Beach Jerk Festival
Credit: Brandon Kruse
Credit: Brandon Kruse
4TH ON FLAGLER
The free event features two stages of entertainment, kids activities, military honor ceremony, giant games, food and an awesome fireworks show over the water.
When: July 4
Where: Downtown West Palm Beach
Info: City of West Palm Beach
Credit: Greg Lovett
Credit: Greg Lovett
LANTERN FESTIVAL
The annual, emotional, lantern-floating ceremony at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a seriously hot ticket! The event usually sells out a month in advance.
When: Oct. 21
Where: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
Credit: Brynn Anderson
Credit: Brynn Anderson
FEAST OF LITTLE ITALY
Abacoa becomes Little Italy for this 3-day festival includes family-fun; authentic Italian food; live music and art.
When: Nov. 3-5
Where: Abacoa Town Center, 1200 Town Center Dr. #111, Jupiter
Info: Feast of Little Italy
Credit: HANDOUT
Credit: HANDOUT
PALM BEACH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
4-day foodie festival showcases renowned chefs; food legends; cooking competitions and more.
When: Dec. 14-17
Where: Venues vary
Info: Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
Credit: Yuting Jiang
Credit: Yuting Jiang
HOLIDAY IN PARADISE
West Palm Beach’s free tropical holiday celebration featuring Sandi, the world’s only 600 ton, 35’ tall sand tree. The festival features nightly light shows, a Glow 9-hole mini golf course on the West Palm Beach Waterfront.
When: Nov. 30-Jan. 1
Where: Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront
Info: City of West Palm Beach
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