Upcoming Events and Festivals in Central Florida for 2025

News Summary

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!

News Summary

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!

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.

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Additional Resources

• Click Orlando: Biggest Events & Festivals in Central Florida for 2025
• Orlando Magazine: January 2025 Event Calendar
• Orlando Date Night Guide: Things to Do
• Authentic Florida: Florida Events in February
• Orlando Sentinel: New Year’s Eve Orlando Events 2025
• Wikipedia: Central Florida
• Google Search: Central Florida Events 2025
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Festival
• Google News: Central Florida Events
• Google Scholar: Central Florida Festivals