Upcoming Events and Festivals in Central Florida for 2025

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Central Florida is gearing up for a plethora of events and festivals in 2025, showcasing everything from arts and culture to culinary delights. Highlights include the Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, Brevard Renaissance Fair, and the Florida Strawberry Festival among many others. Whether a local or a visitor, there’s ample opportunity for fun and excitement year-round. Check your calendars for these incredible experiences that await you in Central Florida!

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Exciting Events and Festivals Await in Central Florida for 2025!

Hey there, Central Florida! If you’re looking for fun and excitement in 2025, you’re in luck. This fabulous region has an abundance of events and festivals lined up throughout the year, showcasing everything from arts and culture to delicious food and thrilling activities. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s something for everyone!

Here’s a quick round-up of some of the most anticipated annual events to mark on your calendar:

Annual Showstoppers

Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
Brevard Renaissance Fair
Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
Florida Manatee Festival
Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
New Smyrna Beach Festival of the Arts
Lakeland Pigfest
Zora Festival
Mount Dora Arts Festival
Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival
MegaCon Orlando
International Vegan Food Festival
Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival
321: Food Fest and Craft Fair
Love is Love Pride Fest
Lunar New Year Festival
Lazy Lovers Milk Mart
Greekfest in Brevard
Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival
Florida Strawberry Festival
Bike Week
Grant Seafood Festival
Festival Latino
International Food and Drink Festival
Space Coast Strawberry Fest
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
Taste of Oviedo
Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival
Fiesta in the Park
Melbourne Blueberry Festival
Ormond Beach Celtic Festival
Ocala Brick City Beer & Wine Festival
Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
Folk Music Festival
St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
Welcome to Rockville
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival
Space Coast Burger Battle
9th Anniversary Birthday Bash
Milk Mart Pridefest
Kissimmee Viera Country Fest
Fireworks At The Fountain
Orlando’s Magical Dining
Halloween Horror Nights
Sing Out Loud Festival
Fall festivals kick off
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Biketoberfest
Halifax Art Festival
Asian Lantern Festival
Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando
2025 Dazzling Lights Holiday festivals and light displays

This list is just a peek into the exciting world of Central Florida festivities—there are even more events waiting to be discovered!

Kick-off the Year with January Events

January is bursting with excitement too! Here are some events to get your New Year started right:

Asian Lantern Festival at Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Through Jan. 19)
Miss America & Miss America’s Teen pageants (Jan. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Mecum Collector Car Auction (Jan. 7-19)
Epcot International Festival of the Arts (Jan. 17 – Feb. 24)
Florida Storytelling Festival (Jan. 23-26)
Evening with author John Green (Jan. 24)
Rock the Universe at Universal Studios Florida (Jan. 24-25)
Dog Day at Leu Gardens (Jan. 25)
Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival (Jan. 25-26)
Hilton Grand Vacations LPGA Tournament of Champions (Jan. 30-Feb. 2)
Zora! Outdoor Festival of the Arts (Jan. 31-Feb. 2)

New Year Celebrations

As the calendar flips, don’t forget to hit up various celebrations across the region. Thornton Park is hosting a lively New Year’s Eve Street Party, while Boxi Park is perfect for family-friendly festivities. And, of course, you can expect fireworks and entertainment at major attractions like Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom. SeaWorld Orlando is joining in on the fun too, with a fireworks celebration included with park admission. Keep an eye out for more updates on these exciting New Year’s events!

So, grab your planners, mark those calendars, and get ready for a year full of unforgettable experiences in Central Florida! Stay tuned for more updates as these events get closer, and don’t forget to subscribe to the local happenings newsletter for the latest scoop.