May.
22
Celebrating the folk traditions of Florida, this festival is held at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park along the Suwannee River. With live folk music, storytelling, craft demonstrations, dancing, and lots of food, it’s a way to learn more about the oldest communities of the state.
Jun.
01
This classical music festival hosted by the Sarasota Orchestra pairs pre-professional musicians alongside renowned guest faculty artists from around the world. Designated as the “Official Teaching and Performing Festival of the State of Florida,” the festival includes lectures and concerts specially designed for classical music lovers.
Jun.
05
This classical music festival hosted by the Sarasota Orchestra pairs pre-professional musicians alongside renowned guest faculty artists from around the world. Designated as the “Official Teaching and Performing Festival of the State of Florida,” the festival includes lectures and concerts specially designed for classical music lovers.
Jun.
13
Held at McKee Botanical Garden, the waterlilies are in full bloom in June. Home to more than 100 different varieties of waterlilies, more than half which are distinguished, the garden offers guided tours, educational demonstrations and local vendors. There is also a photo contest where participants showcase their best waterlily photos in a variety of categories.
Jul.
24
Held in what is known as the “Caladium Capital of the World,” the community celebrates the plant that is grown in greater quantities in Highlands County than anywhere else in the world. Created by two competing growers to celebrate the area, the festival features arts and crafts vendors, local food, live entertainment and a classic car and bike show.