So many fun options this weekend, so little time! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Central Florida, so I hope you can go out and enjoy it! From the Walt Disney World’s International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot to The Strawberry Festival in Plant City, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Below are some more details of things you can do this weekend.
Florida Strawberry Festival
Not only does the Florida Strawberry Festival celebrate anything and everything strawberries, the concert line up includes some of the best Country acts of all times.
Brad Paisley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Big and Rich, Reba McEntire, Josh Turner, Engelbert Humperdinck, Trace Adkins and Earth, Wind and Fire are just a few headline artists that will keep you dancing and singing all afternoon and into the evening.
March 2019 line up:
- Feb 28 @ 10:30 am – Jimmy Sturr, FREE with gate admission
- Feb 28 @ 3:30 pm – The Oak Ridge Boys, $20
- Feb 28 @ 7:30 pm – ALABAMA, $45
Top up on sweet treats and strawberry shortcake, enjoy free and premium entertainment, find unique crafts at the Neighborhood Village, hop on over 80 rides at the fairground and enter fun contests.
The whole event is very family friendly and there’s something for all ages.
When: February 28th – March 10th, 2019
Where: 303 N Lemon St, Plant City, FL 33563
Website: Florida Strawberry Festival
Central Florida Fair
Orlando in March brings one of the States’ favorite fairs. Founded way back in 1910, the Central Florida Fair is so popular it attracts an average of 250,000 visitors each year. There’s a ton of entertainment for all ages.
It’s no surprise that this fair is one of the top 5 in Florida. Its’ aim is to celebrate the agriculture, education, history and cultural legacy of the Central Florida states.
- Watch creative arts such as food, baked or canned, decorated cakes and informative, fun demonstrations by top chefs in the stage kitchen.
- Flowers, gardening, water conservation, landscaping, animals, veterinary hints and tips are all part of shared educational expertise.
- Livestock on display amount to more than 2,000 animals
- 100 groups provide music and dancing on 3 separate stages.
Admission tickets start at $7 for a child and $12 for an adult.
When: Select days from February 28th to March 17th, 2019. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Where: Central Florida Fair, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
Website: Central Florida Fair
Planes, Trains & BBQ
This hugely popular annual event is a hit with all ages. It features lots of BBQ and eats, live music, a car show, and an air show.
- $5 Wild West Train Rides 12-5pm
- Classic Car Show 12-5pm
- Family Fun Zone
- Live Concerts 12-10pm
- BBQ, Beer & Local Flavors 12-9pm
- Air Shows – 2.30pm and Twilight Show 6.30pm
Fun for all the family and free entry.
When: March 2nd, 2019
Where: Wooten Park, 100 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32278
Website: Planes, Trains & BBQ
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Orlando in March is the time of year when Epcot at Walt Disney World bursts into a whole new colorful world. Floating gardens, incredible topiaries, horticultural displays and demos, taste bud temptations and live music. The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is pretty awesome! It runs from March 6th to June 3, 2019.
The Garden Rocks Concert Line Up for March 2019:
- Journey former lead vocalist STEVE AUGERI – NEW to Garden Rocks!March 6 through 8
- Glass Tiger – NEW to Garden Rocks!March 9 through 10
- Jon Anderson of Yes – NEW!March 11 through 12
- Tony OrlandoMarch 13 through 14
- Simple PlanMarch 17 through 20
- Ambrosia – NEW!
March 21 through 22 - Magic Giant – NEW!March 23 through 24
- Air Supply – NEW to Garden Rocks!March 25 through 27
- Berlin, featuring Terri NunnMarch 28 through 29
- The Smithereens – NEW to Garden Rocks!
March 30 through 31
See Epcot spring to life. This is one of my favorite events in Orlando in March to celebrate springtime, don’t miss out!
When: March 6th through June 3rd, 2019
Where: Epcot, Walt Disney World
Website: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
Orlando in March is party month at Universal, Florida’s biggest party, MARDI GRAS!! The party of all parties continues at Universal Mardi Gras through April 4th, 2019. There are 4 million beads thrown from 12 colorful parade floats accompanied by 85 street performers. There is live music every night and a tempting array of delicious Cajun food.
Universal Mardi Gras is very family friendly and there’s even a special viewing area where the kids can watch the parade.
There’s a concert each weekend too. All included in the Universal ticket price.
The Mardi Gras Concert Line Up for March is:
- Saturday, March 2 – Sabrina Carpenter
- Saturday, March 9 – Becky G
- Sunday, March 10 – Sean Paul
- Saturday, March 16 – Steve Miller Band
- Sunday, March 17 – Ziggy Marley
- Saturday, March 23 – NF
- Sunday, March 24 – Pitbull
- Saturday, March 30 – Bazzi
- Sunday, March 31 – Prince Royce
When: Nightly through April 4th, 2019
Where: Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida
Web: Mardi Gras
SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival
The SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival is on weekend from February 9th to May 5th.
Take your taste buds on a culinary world tour. Food booths will be offering Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes as well as craft beers, wines and specialty cocktails.
There’s live entertainment every weekend with music from country, pop, rock, and Latin artists at Bayside Stadium.
So what’s the cost for the Festival? Zero extra. The event is included in the regular SeaWorld admittance ticket.
The Seven Seas Festival Concert Line Up for Orlando in March is:
- Lifehouse -Saturday, March 2 at 6pm
- Cole Swindell – Sunday, March 3 at 6p
- Lee Brice with LOCASH – Saturday, March 9 at 5pm
- I Love the 90s featuring Coolio, En Vogue, Kid N Play, Rob Base, Tone Loc, and Young MC – Sunday, March 10 at 5pm
- Bret Michaels – Saturday, March 16 at 6pm
- Gente De Zona – Sunday, March 17 at 6pm
When: Friday, Saturday, Sundays from February 9th to May 5th, 2019
Where: SeaWorld, 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Website: SeaWorld SevenSeas Festival
Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival
The Cuban sandwich is pretty serious eats here in Florida. Dogs love Cuban sandwiches as well and they are welcomed into the festival.
Join in the fun as restaurants from all over Central Florida battle it out for the chance to compete in the 2019 “Best Cuban Sandwich in The World”. The winner will represent Central Florida.
There’s fun for all the family with over 100 Food, Art & Cultural Exhibitors. There will also be an attempt to create the biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World. The current world record is 150 Ft.
When: March 2nd, 2019 – 11am to 6pm
Where: Kissimmee Lakefront, 201 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Website: Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Smackdown
Music on the Bay (MOTB)
If you like a rustic hang-out and live music, you’re in for another treat over in Tampa.
This top-notch annual music “Trop-Rock” festival is strictly for adults over 21 years of age.
See the website below for the full concert line up.
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children will benefit from all the charitable contributions.
When: 27th February – March 3rd, 2019
Where: Whiskey Joe’s Barefoot Beach Bar 7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa
Website: Music On The Bay
Floral City Strawberry Fest
If you didn’t get your fill at Florida Strawberry Festival, here’s another event celebrating the sweet existence of strawberries. Floral City is just over 60 miles away from the vacation home area of Orlando/Kissimmee.
Children’s activities, a rock climbing wall, pony rides, entertainment, and games will keep the youngsters happy. Leaving adults to admire the arts and crafts, antique car show and live music.
If you aren’t watching your weight, there’s also a pie eating contest.
And no self-respecting strawberry festival would be complete without a ton of strawberries and endless strawberry shortcake. There’s a Miss Strawberry Pageant too.
Admission is $5 per adult and children under 12 are free.
When: March 2nd 2019 9am – 5pm & March 3rd 2019 9am – 4pm
Where: 9530 S Parkside Ave, Floral City, FL 34436
Website: Floral Strawberry Fest
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