Most Popular Events in Summer 2020

30 Most Popular Upcoming Events and Festivals in Florida this summer 2020

Groove in Tampa, listen to the smooth tunes in Jacksonville, dance the night away in the electrifying Miami, or get amongst it in Fort Lauderdale. Throughout the year, the south-easternmost state in the United States will keep you intrigued with endless festivals and events. Summer festivals in Florida are popular. This summer, we bring you 30 most popular upcoming events and festivals in Florida.

Summer Festivals in Florida

This is true that the state enjoys sunshine more than 300 days a year. Summer is the most ideal time to plan a Florida vacation. It is open for business, while families look forward to making beach vacations to splash waters and indulge in a myriad of water activities. Since the weather is fantastic, it is ideal to get around. This is the time when locals celebrate food, music, and dance.

30 Most Popular Events and Festivals in Florida this summer

Florida is a cultural melting pot. Not only does it offer year-round heat and a gorgeous coastline, but also the Sunshine State leaves no stone unturned to entertain Floridians and visitors alike. July is Spa Month in Miami. In June, Sarasota transforms into a classical music city with Sarasota Music Festival remains a global event with people warming into the city. Embark on the Vans Warped Tour.

  1. Sad Summer Fest: If you are traveling to Florida in July, head to Orlando to attend Sad Summer Fest. The festival will be held on 24th July 2020.
  2. Love Nest Summer Jam: Book your tickets for one of the most popular summer festivals in Florida. The venue of the festival is the Amway Center in Orlando.
  3. Orlando Summer Jam Fest: From July 14 to 26, Florida will witness a huge influx of people to Orlando. Orlando Summer Jam Fest is to be blamed.
  4. Billy Bowlegs Festival: Turned into one of the longest-running and most popular pirate festivals in the country, Billy Bowlegs Festival will be held on the first full weekend in June. Started out as a water skiing festival in 1953, the festival now intrigues families and visitors from other countries.
  5. Hukilau: It brings a mixture of hipness and nostalgia to Fort Lauderdale. This year, Hukilau is going to be celebrated from 3rd June to 7th June.
  6. Waterlily Celebration: 16th Annual Waterlily Celebration! The festival will take place on June 20, 2020, and will feature plant sales (orchids, aquatic plants, garden accents, and succulents), hands-on repotting demonstrations, etc.
  7. Pensacola Beach Air Show: A prime family vacation hotspot in the state of Florida, Pensacola Beach intrigues locals and visitors with Pensacola Beach Air Show.
  8. 10th Annual CAHM Festival (Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival): The Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival is an ultimate celebration of Florida’s food, music, and culture. The festival will be celebrated on 28th June.
  9. Macaroni Kid Children's Festival and Camp Expo: Come participate in the event and win a free week of summer camp.
  10. Redland Summer Fruit Festival: In summer, the fruit is the unofficial food as it doesn’t sound all that appetizing. But, you are going to get a host of tropical delights grown on South Florida’s trees. The two-day festival will come to Homestead on 20th Saturday.
  11. The Summer Festival — TAYLOR RODRIGUEZ: Inverness will keep surprising every single day from 17th to 20th June.
  12. Second Annual Tampa’s Summer Food + Art Festival: The festival will be held at Water Works Park, Tampa’s beautiful Riverwalk on 18th April 2020.
  13. Summer Music Series: When you have no idea what to do during a summer weekend, pack your bags and drive to Clermont. Every Saturday afternoon in July Clermont will let you enjoy live music. The outdoor stage will be adorned by some of the most talented musicians in the area.
  14. Miami Summer Fun Festival: Partake in the Miami Summer Fun Festival and celebrate summer when in Florida. Save your dates for the festival. The Miami Summer Fun Festival is a two-day festival (15th and 16th July) featuring 75 vendors. Grab discounts on your favorite things including water sports, apparel, etc.
  15. Festival of Laughs: Florida Theatre on 7th March will see stand-up comics from Tony Rock, Earthquake, and Mark Curry.
  16. 3rd ANNUAL OLD FLORIDA FESTIVAL with OLD FLORIDA: The festival will fall on 7th March. The event timing is 11 am to 5 pm at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery.
  17. Summer Grape Stomp: With Summer Grape Stomp, bring your family and kick off your summer fun. Do the purple foot dance with grape stomping. Book tickets in advance! The event takes place on 13th June 2020.
  18. UF International Piano Festival: The University of Florida is the venue to observe the UF International Piano Festival. It has been scheduled to be held on 13th June. Book tickets in advance and immerse yourself in an enriching musical experience.
  19. Lychee Summer Celebration: Are you ready for an exciting and refreshing celebration in Homestead? Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery will host Lychee Summer Celebration 2020.
  20. Summer Festival for Good (June 20, 2020): The much-loved Summer Festival for Good is gearing up to return to SunWest Park in Hudson, Florida. The event is one of the much-loved festivals in Florida. With a family fun zone, a beautiful beach, and live entertainment keep the whole crowd on their toe. The festival will be held on 20th June.
  21. Welcome to Rockville (May 08 – 10, 2020): Daytona International Speedway is thronged by more than 50,000 visitors and fans up for a monster weekend. Welcome to Rockville roars with a powerful rock and metal lineup. The nonstop weekend will showcase 45 bands on three majestic stages. The festival will be celebrated on May 08, 09, and 10, 2020 on Daytona Beach.
  22. Rolling Loud Miami (May 08 – 10, 2020): The three-day event of Rolling Loud Miami will witness some of the biggest artists including Post Malone, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, Kodak Black, Young Thug, Migos, Lil Wayne, and more embracing the stages. Rolling Loud Miami is the largest hip-hop festival in the world.
  23. Rebel Rock Fest (18 – 19 September 2020): Trivium, Judas Priest, Anti-Flag, Attila, Diamante, Saul, Cherry Bombs, Defy The Tyrant, All That Remains, Cold, and Sabaton comprise the lineup for Rebel Rock Fest. The festival will be celebrated at Central Florida Fairgrounds.
  24. Sunset Music Festival (May 23 – 24, 2020): Each Memorial Day Weekend, Raymond James Stadium will welcome many renowned artists who will entertain over 50,000 attendees. With the colorful stages and costumed-clad artists engrossing the event, Sunset Music Festival is all set to bask in the Florida sunshine.
  25. Gulf Coast Jam (September 04 – 06, 2020): Frank Brown Park is getting ready to celebrate the three-day festival of Gulf Coast Jam. Promoted as “Country on the Coast”, the festival brings some of the largest Country Music stars to the beautiful Emerald Coast. Immerse yourself in beach vibes and country music!
  26. SunFest (April 30 – May 03 2020): One of the most popular music festivals in Florida, SunFest draws over 100,000 visitors in the first week of May. Founded in 1982, it is the largest waterfront music and art festival in the Sunshine State of Florida. The festival has a positive impact on the local economy.
  27. Springing the Blues (April 03 – 05, 2020): The Proven Ones, Dawn Tyler Watson, Wildfire Rising, John Primer and Shaw Davis & the Black Ties for April 03, Larry McCray, JP Soars, David Julia, Hat and Matching Suitcase, and Vanessa Collier for 4th April, and Snacks Blues Band, John Miller Blues Experience, James Armstrong, the Lee Boys, Betty Fox Band, and the Matt O’Ree Band for 5th April. Book your ticket in advance!
  28. Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival (May 01 – 03): How much do you love shrimp? Come visit Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach and tantalize your taste buds with delicious shrimps. Highlights of Isle of Right Flags Shrimp Festival are Vintage/ Antiques Show, Entertainment, Festival Pageant, Contests, The Kids Fun Zone, Festival Parade, Food Festival, and Arts & Crafts Show.
  29. Tupelo Honey Festival (16 May 2020): The annual Tupelo Honey Festival is back to the small community of Wewahitchka. You will get to taste some of the locally-grown delicious delicacies.
  30. Fort Lauderdale Air Show (May 02 – 03, 2020): One of the striking festivals in Florida, the Air Show will feature the “F-35 Lightning II Demo Team along with parachute teams, military jet flyovers, formation flight teams, and civilian aerobatic acts.

Recognized for the pristine beaches, sun, and fun, Florida even gets hotter with its vibrant festivals. It draws thousands of visitors who let their hair down, dance to the best tune, and spend the weekend with family and friends watching their favorite artists, singers, and bands. The best way to celebrate a Florida festival is to book Florida vacation rentals in advance. You will grab some great discounts when booking directly with owners.

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