February Events & Festivals in Florida

Looking for great Florida events and festivals during your snowbird getaway or winter vacation in February? We've got you covered with some great options throughout the Sunshine State!

Read on to find some February fun that draws in visitors from near to far every year.

Northern Florida

Seawalk Music Festival

February 24-25, 2024
Jacksonville Beach

This family-friendly music festival celebrates the rich and diverse local resources of this unique area behind Jacksonville Beach City Hall at the Seawalk Pavilion. Seawalk Music Festival features local artists, food vendors, and some of the best up-and-coming talent at this free two-day event.

Nearby Resorts

• Pecan Park RV Community (Jacksonville)

Central Florida

Florida State Fair 

February 8-19, 2024
Tampa

Kick-off fair season right with the first state fair of the year! A tradition in the making since its humble beginnings in 1904, the Florida State Fair provides thrills and chills on the Midway with great rides and games for hours of family-friendly fun. Enjoy free entertainment, plus an array of agricultural and competitive exhibits. 

And then there's the food. Fairgoers at the Florida State Fairgrounds in February are the first to try out latest and greatest culinary concoctions. Some creative eats include the pizza cone, redneck burger, bacon ice cream, and Pop Rocks pickles!

Nearby Resorts

• Hidden River RV Community (Riverview)
• Rainbow Village Largo RV Community (Largo)
• Spanish Main RV Community (Thonotosassa)
• Sun Retreats Dunedin (Dunedin)
• Tampa East RV Community (Dover)
• Three Lakes RV Community (Hudson)

Bay Area Renaissance Festival

February 17, 2017 – March 1, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday Only)
Dade City

Hear ye, hear ye! Travel back and get lost in a world from days past amidst a charming sixteenth century village setting at the annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival! This fun family-friendly festival boasts seven themed weekends with live armored jousting, musical minstrels, court jesters, wenches, and more on 12 stages of entertainment. There are also mouthwatering eats from a variety of vendors.

Nearby Resorts

• Hidden River RV Community (Riverview)
• Rainbow Village Largo RV Community (Largo)
• Spanish Main RV Community (Thonotosassa)
• Sun Retreats Dunedin (Dunedin)
• Tampa East RV Community (Dover)
• Three Lakes RV Community (Hudson)

Pasco County Fair

February 19-25, 2024
Dade City

Find all the traditional staples that make a county fair so much fun at the Pasco County Fair! There are plenty of exciting amusement rides, games, and livestock shows to enjoy. Or treat yourself to the deep-fried and greasy goodness found around every corner of specials occasions like these. 

This family-friendly event also offers the annual Pasco County Championship Rodeo, plus a number of agricultural shows, non-agricultural competitions, and a host of other live entertainment acts.

Nearby Resorts

• Baker Acres RV Community (Zephyrhills)
• Blue Jay RV Community (Dade City)
• Blueberry Hill RV Community (Bushnell)
• Citrus Hill RV Community (Dade City)
• Glen Haven RV Community (Zephyrhills)
• Grove Ridge RV Community (Dade City)
• Hidden River RV Community (Riverview)
• Lakeland RV Community (Lakeland)
• Majestic Oaks RV Community (Zephyrhills)
• Rainbow Village Zephyrhills RV Community (Zephyrhills)
• Red Oaks RV Community (Bushnell)
• Settler's Rest RV Community (Zephyrhills)
• Southern Charm RV Community (Zephyrhills)
• Spanish Main RV Community (Thonotosassa)
• Sweetwater RV Community (Zephyrhills)
• Tampa East RV Community (Dover)
• Three Lakes RV Community (Hudson)
• Waters Edge RV Community (Zephyrhills)

MLB Spring Training: Florida's Grapefruit League

February 23 – March 26, 2024
Central and South Florida

Get a unique glimpse of America's favorite pastime during MLB spring training, a tradition in the Sunshine State since the early 1900s. Big league baseball teams traveling to Florida for spring training make up what's known as the Grapefruit League and are spread throughout Central and Southern Florida.

Teams & Locations

• Blue Jays (Dunedin)
• Phillies (Clearwater)
• Yankees (Tampa)
• Tigers (Lakeland)
• Pirates (Bradenton)
• Orioles (Sarasota)
• Rays (Port Charlotte)
• Red Sox/Twins (Ft. Myers)
• Cardinals/Marlins (Jupiter)
• Nationals/Astros (West Palm Beach)

DAYTONA 500

February 18, 2024
Daytona

Experience the ride of a lifetime at one of the most important and prestigious NASCAR races of the year. The annual DAYTONA 500 defines legends against the backdrop of the world's only motorsport stadium.

Nearby Resorts

• Orange City RV Community (Orange City)
• Sun Retreats Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach)
• Sun Retreats Orlando ChampionsGate

Southern Florida

Everglades Seafood Festival

February 2-4, 2024
Everglades City

Attention seafood lovers! Get ready for the annual Everglades Seafood Festival, a free event featuring an array of fresh seafood, country music, carnival rides, and craft booths. With a backdrop in Everglades City, Florida's "stone crab capital," festival goers will experience architectural buildings that showcase the look and feel of Old Florida with a rich history steeped in the lore of pirates and smugglers. 

Nearby Resorts

• Lake San Marino (Naples)
• Marco Naples RV Community (Naples)
• Sun Retreats Naples (Naples)
• Sun Retreats Naples East (Naples)

Edison Festival of Light

February 10-18, 2024
Ft. Myers/Naples

Join in a one-of-a-kind celebration all in honor of Thomas Edison's contributions to mankind at the Edison Festival of Lights. Enjoy festivities like the Edison Garden Festival, Crafts on the River, and Classic Car Show. There are also several parades, including the Grand Parade – named the largest nighttime parade in the Southeast that features a glittering assembly of illuminated floats, local marching bands, clowns, and much, much more!

Nearby Resorts

• Indian Creek (Ft. Myers Beach)
• Lake San Marino (Naples)
• Marco Naples RV Community (Naples)
• Siesta Bay (Ft. Myers)
• Sun Retreats Fort Myers Beach (Ft. Myers)
• Sun Retreats Naples (Naples)
• Sun Retreats Naples East (Naples)

MLB Spring Training: Florida's Grapefruit League

February 23 – March 26, 2024
Central and South Florida

Get a unique glimpse of America's favorite pastime during MLB spring training, a tradition in the Sunshine State since the early 1900s. Big league baseball teams traveling to Florida for spring training make up what's known as the Grapefruit League and are spread throughout Central and Southern Florida.

Teams & Locations 

• Blue Jays (Dunedin)
• Phillies (Clearwater)
• Yankees (Tampa)
• Tigers (Lakeland)
•  Pirates (Bradenton)
• Orioles (Sarasota)
• Rays (Port Charlotte)
• Red Sox/Twins (Ft. Myers)
• Cardinals/Marlins (Jupiter)
• Nationals/Astros (West Palm Beach)