March springs into action with so many fun options this weekend! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Central Florida, so I hope you can go out and enjoy it! There’s certainly something for all walks of life! From Spooky Empire in Orlando to the Renaissance Festival in Tampa. From exciting aviation events like the “Florida Jets” in Lakeland to Civil War re-enactments like “Battle of Narcoossee” in St. Cloud. From Walt Disney World’s International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot to Bok Tower Gardens Spring Bloom Festival in Lake Wales.
Below are some more details of the events and of the other things you can do this weekend.
Spooky Empire
Spooky Empire is a convention for fans that enjoy the dark side of comic-cons, featuring rock ’n’ roll, horror, tattoos and film. Fans can meet and mingle with their favorite horror movie and TV stars, visit more than 200 vendors and artists, see new and up and coming films, take part in one of the largest Zombie Walks, and even get tattoos during the convention.
Buy tickets in advance online to save money!
When: March 22nd – March 24th, 2019
Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort
Website: Spooky Empire
RAM Nationals
The RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo will ride into Osceola Heritage Park March 21-24, 2019, to coincide with Country Thunder 2019 (see below).
This PRCA-sanctioned competition features all circuit champion rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in eight events over four days. Contestants compete for over $1 million in cash and prizes.
When: March 21st – March 24th, 2019
Where: Osceola Heritage Park, 1875, Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Website: RAM National Circuit Finals
Country Thunder 2019
Top notch performers, D.J.s, Parties, Craft Beer Hall, Cart Racing and Line Dance Lessons. It’s all near Orlando in Kissimmee. Each night, after the live music, party and dance your little cotton socks off till 1.am.
Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, and Luke Cumbs are the headline acts for 2019. Also showcasing are High Valley and Mitchell Tenpenny, Runaway June, Waterloo Revival, Jimmie Allen, Jameson Rodgers, Chris Lane, Maddie & Tae, Tracy Lawrence, Restless Heart, LANCO, and Granger Smith (ft. Earl Dibbles jr.) and Noah Schnecky.
Tickets range from $75 for day passes to $159 for weekend passes.
When: March 22 – 24, 2019
Where: Osceola Heritage Park, 1875, Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Website: Country Thunder 2019
Lakeridge Wine & Seafood Festival
Lakeridge Winery invites you to view the arts and crafts of locals while you enjoy the live music and entertainment. Delicious seafood is available, washed down with your wine, beer, or soft drinks. Complimentary Winery tours and tasting are available.
$10 Adult Admission – Children 12 and under are free.
When: March 22 -24, 2019
Where: Lakeridge Winery, 19239 US-27, Clermont, FL 34715
Website: Lakeridge Winery Wine & Seafood Festival
Battle at Narcoossee
Take a historical journey back in time with the family to watch an authentic re-enactment of a Civil War battle.
See how the soldiers’ camped and watch the cavalry in action. It’s educational and fun for all the family.
Listen to live music from “7 lbs of Bacon” string band, stroll “Sutler Row” with over 20 sutlers, vendors and historical displays and sample delicious BBQ pork sandwiches.
Admittance for adults is $7, children 5 – 11 is $5 and children under 5 are free.
When: March 23rd – 24th, 2018
Where: Ralph V. Chisholm Park, Narcoossee, St Cloud, FL
Website: Battle at Narcoossee Mill
Bay Area Renaissance Festival
King Henry and Queen Katherine Parr invite one and all to their 16th Century European village featuring stages with live entertainment. Over 100 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience.
Patrons can interact with hundreds of memorable characters roaming the village streets, as well as view, live armored jousting throughout the day. Come celebrate our newest season by visiting the Festival grounds this year. Huzzah!
When: Weekends, Feb. 16th – Mar. 31st, 2019 10am – 6pm
Where: Click Here for Directions
Website: Click Here for More Details
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2019
If you’re in Orlando in March and planning on a trip to Tampa, make sure you make time for Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. The event is held every Saturday and Sunday from March 16th – April 28th, 2019.
Food Cabins will tantalize your taste buds with food items. Plus there’s over 100 fine wines, craft brews and featured cocktails.
Live Concerts each weekend are also included, all included with your entry ticket.
March Concert Line Up:
- Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. – 3 Doors Down
- Sunday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. – Blue Rodeo, Kathleen Edwards & Fred Eaglesmith ft. Tif Ginn
- Saturday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. – Justin Moore
- Sunday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. – El Gran Combo
When: Weekends from March 16th to April 28th, 2019
Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Website: Busch Gardens
Florida Jets
Florida Jets is one of the most exciting R/C Aviation events on the planet. Florida Jets features the epitome of technology in airframe construction and power plant and has the highest level of pilot proficiency of any radio control model aviation discipline.
Approximately 200 pilots from all corners of the globe will fill the skies of Lakeland with 200 mph jet replicas, many measuring over 10 feet. Especially exciting is the 50 pound, 10-foot wingspan A-10 Warthog of Desert Storm fame and the 9 foot long Boeing F-18. All of the jets are powered by real turbo-jet engines.
Florida Jets is held at Paradise Field located on the southernmost portion of Lakeland Airport. Enter through gate #36 at 3875 W. Pipkin Road, Lakeland 33811 (just west of the GEICO Bldg and south of the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus).
When: March 21st – March 23rd, 2019 from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Where: Paradise Field, Lakeland
Website: Click Here
Spring Bloom Festival at Bok Tower Gardens
Ring in the spring blooming season with a visit to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. Their annual Spring Bloom Festival is dedicated to highlighting the cultural and horticultural arts. Spring Bloom Festival celebrates Mother Nature with a full calendar of events and beautiful floral displays in each room of Pinewood Estate.
During Spring Bloom Festival, visitors can observe more than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas along with nun’s orchids, irises, coral bean, Mexican flame vine, and other flowering plants as they create an explosion of color throughout the Gardens. Guests are encouraged to return throughout the bloom season to experience Mother Nature’s ever-changing palette of colors— and to take plenty of pictures.
Take a spring bloom tour as volunteer garden guides lead visitors on a walking tour, sharing information about the flora and fauna, with tours leading from the Visitor Center to the Singing Tower. Check Bok Tower’s website for tour times.
Pinewood Estate will blossom with specially designed floral displays located throughout the 20-room, Mediterranean-style 1930s winter retreat. The estate is open for historical tours daily for an additional fee. Mondays – Fridays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., January 4 – April 14.
More than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas along with nun’s orchids, irises and other flowering plants provide an immersion of color at the Gardens from late fall until late spring.
Schedule of Events
Tai Chi in the Gardens: Saturday mornings through April 6, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Edible Plants “Eat the Invasive Weeds”: March 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- 90th Anniversary International Carillon Festival: March 20-24
- Tea Time at Bok Tower Gardens “Tea for Stress Relief”: March 20, 1-2 p.m.
- Bok After Dark “International Carillon Festival”: March 20, 5-8 p.m.
- Farm to Table Dinner with Chef Amy Freeze “Best of Brinner – Breakfast for Dinner”: March 21, 6-8 p.m.
- The Insect Jungle in Your Backyard: March 27, 12-1 p.m.
- Hammock Hollow Fairy Fest: March 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Spring Bloom Wine Walk: March 30, 2-5 p.m.
When: Feb. 1st through April 15, 2019
Where: Bok Tower Gardens
Website: Bok Tower Gardens
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:
- 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 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
LEGOLAND® Water Park Opening
Have you been practicing your cannonball? Get ready to slide, splash and build your way to fun at LEGOLAND® Water Park!
From the LEGO® wave pool to the Build-A-Raft lazy river, tube slides, body slides, and interactive water-play structures -Joker Soaker and DUPLO®Safari – you and your kids will soak up tons of fun!
Get the trendiest Florida footwear and swimwear in the Surf Shop. Then, after having fun in the sun, relax and enjoy some yummy treats at the Beach-N-Brick Grill, Beach Street Tacos, and the Ice Cream Hut.
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When: Water Park Opening March 9th-16th, 2019
Where: LEGOLAND Florida Resort
Website: LEGOLAND
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:
- 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
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