Festivals

The 15^th annual Experience Asia returns to Lewis and Bloxham Parks on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10AM to 5PM, showcasing Asian and Asian Pacific cultures and heritage through demonstrations, cuisine, activities and artists. The event, organized by the Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (ACT), promotes Asian culture in Tallahassee.

Craft beer and local brewery enthusiasts will come together for St James Bay’s inaugural Brew Bash Aug. 23-25. The Forgotten Coast’s premier golf club and resort, the Tallahassee Beer Society and the Tallahassee Brew Bus are set to host an exclusive, beer-themed weekend.

Join the Tallahassee community Saturday, July 27, at Tom Brown Park for the Oasis Fun Fest. The event will run from 10-3PM and will have activities for the whole family. Some of the activities include giant inflatable bouncers, water rides, adventure zones, food and musical entertainment.

The Apalachicola Tree City Celebration is a festival of art, music, poetry, science and storytelling to appreciate Apalachicola’s canopy of trees and to recognize its designation as a Tree City USA by The Arbor Day Foundation. The festival runs April 13-22. All events will be held at the Center for History, Culture and Art in downtown Apalachicola, unless otherwise noted.

The Forgotten Coast Paddle Jam, a three-day festival held April 5-7 in Apalachicola, will bring kayak lovers together for fun, music and to make some history.

Word of South, one of Tallahassee’s most unique festivals, returns April 12-14 for its fifth annual appearance in the capital city. The festival celebrates the art of storytelling through the presentation of regional music, literature and poetry.

I’ve always regretted that I never made it to the Carnegie Deli’s main location in New York City to experience one of those sandwiches piled high with pastrami or corned beef for which the iconic deli was known.

Postponed last fall due to Hurricane Michael, the inaugural Tallahassee Beer Festival is happening this weekend. Presented by United Partners for Human Services, the festival will play host to more than 65 breweries and home brewers on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 2-5PM at The Pavilion at the Centre of Tallahassee.

On Oct. 13, students, residents and visitors can learn why Tallahassee is a great place to live, work and play at the fourth annual Experience Tallahassee Festival, a partnership between the Knight Creative Communities Institute, Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College to help college students connect with the surrounding community and celebrate their new home.

Festival season is upon us, and Proof Brewing Company’s annual Spring Family Festival will not disappoint. Taking place Saturday, May 12, from 12-6PM, the event features springtime fun for the whole family.

Tallahassee’s annual premier outdoor art festival takes place April 21-22 along Park Avenue from 10AM – 5PM, including a 5–7PM concert Saturday night by The Krickets.

It’s time to celebrate springtime in Tallahassee at Springtime Tallahassee.

Brass Tap-Midtown Tallahassee is the location for the 4th Annual Brews and Burgers Festival on Saturday, April 7, from 3-6PM. From unlimited beer tastings, included in the ticket price, to mouth-watering burgers for purchase and live music to put you in that weekend mood – it’s the perfect recipe for an enjoyable time.

Temple Israel is hosting the 9th annual Jewish Food and Cultural Festival on Sunday, March 4, from 10:30AM to 4PM. The entire Tallahassee community is invited to come to this family friendly event and enjoy a day of food and culture.

Tallahassee is host to its first World Culture Festival on Saturday, Feb. 3. The free event showcases more than 50 vendors featuring performances, food, music, art and more for a celebration of our diverse city. From Rankin Tacos to Mountain Dew Cloggers, the festival is sure to fill your stomach and brain with a mixture of religion and world culture.

The 9^th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival, hosted by the community of South Walton Beach and its neighboring towns, offers music aficionados the opportunity to enjoy live music from a variety of acclaimed artists.

Tally Shorts for Kids, held Saturday, January 27, is part of the Challenger Learning Center’s Kids Free Day. The film festival is designed for children 12 and under and admission is free.

Enjoy a perfect fall day and delicious Gulf stone crab claws on October 28 in St. Marks. The outdoor festival, which first began in 1997, has grown throughout the years and has become a community-wide, family-friendly event featuring local musicians, artists and other vendors.

Are you looking to woo your lady (or man) friend to the sweet sounds of jazz, or would you prefer to dance to a little Latin jazz on the lawn? Whatever your taste in music is, there’s probably a concert for you at the Florida Jazz & Blues Festival.

In ancient Greece, the “agora” was the center of life. In modern day Greece, the “plateia,” or town square, is the new agora. The idea, though, is the same: It’s a place to meet, let kids play and eat and drink. From ancient to modern times, the importance of community is quintessentially Greek.

Immerse yourself in local art on the first Friday of every month by heading to Railroad Square Art Park’s First Friday Gallery Hop. As Tallahassee’s longest-running monthly festival, First Friday draws thousands of attendees looking to enjoy a relaxed and inviting atmosphere of art galleries, shops, live music and delicious food.

As you’ve probably noticed, watermelon season is in full swing, and lucky for us, Florida is a top producer of this delicious, sweet, summertime treat. In total, Florida annually takes in more than $100 million in cash from watermelon production!

Did you know that worms don’t actually grunt? The name for this annual festival comes from the grunting sound made by rubbing together wood and iron underground. This tricks worms into wiggling up to the surface, where they are caught by fishermen and used for bait.

Bring on the pastrami, noodle kugel and matzo ball soup! The annual Tallahassee Jewish Food & Cultural Festival takes place at Temple Israel on April 9 from 10:30AM to 4PM.

Springtime Tallahassee is a long-standing tradition in the city and one of residents’ favorite events of the year. As a top festival in the Southeast, visitors spend an estimated nine million dollars over the weekend.

Calling all fire fanatics and eco-enthusiasts! On Jan. 22, Tall Timbers lights up with the Red Hills Fire Festival, a free outdoor event for all ages celebrating the importance of controlled fires in a healthy forest.

Enjoying cooler temperatures, drinking copious amounts of hot beverages and festive decorating are in full swing. The holidays are fast approaching and so is Tallahassee Market Days.

Downtown Tallahassee soon will be adorned with holiday decorations in preparation for the 2016 Winter Festival – A Celebration of Lights, Music & the Arts.

On Saturday, Nov. 12, Gaines Street will be packed with bands, vendors and street performers for “the greatest free one-day local music and arts festival in the Southeast.” Gaines Street Fest began in 2011 as a grassroots effort to combat a slow economy, with the first event featuring around 30 bands.

The aroma of cinnamon, honey and phyllo dough will soon fill the air surrounding Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church for the 40^th Tallahassee Greek Festival.