2012 FLORIDA - MARCH 2012
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
(see also: 2011 - 2008)
March 1-11, 2012 Florida Strawberry Festival - Plant City, Florida
Exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts await you. Ethnic traditions, social events, competitive contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, parades.
March 3, 2012 30th Annual SGI Regional Chili Cook-Off & Auction - St. George Island, FL
Located at the public beach on St. George Island. This event features chili cookers form all over the U.S.! All proceeds go to benefit the St. George Fire Department.
March 3, 2012 3rd Annual Orlando Chili Cook-Off - Orlando, Florida
Whether you think you have the best chili in town and want to show it off to thousands of Central Floridians or you just want to come and enjoy the great chili, cold beer, and live music, this family-friendly event is for you! Benefits Special Olympics Florida and The Wounded Warrior Project.
March 3-4, 2012 45th Annual Grant Seafood Festival - Grant, Florida
Free admission, free parking, over 100 crafters exhibiting, live continuous entertainment, along with a scrumptious menu of succulent seafood makes this a weekend no one wants to miss.
March 3-4, 10-11, 2012 54th Annual Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival - Fort Myers, FL
Raising thousands of dollars for charities, the festival includes the Princess Ball, fun run, parade, more than 100 craft vendors, and shrimp dinners.
March 3-4, 2012 Mixon Fruit Farms Annual Orange Blossom Festival - Bradenton, Florida
Lots of fun for the family. Kids activities and games. Bounce house, Bungi jump, Rock Climbing Wall. Live entertainment. Craft vendors and food.
March 3-10, 2012 Tampa Bay Beer Week - Tampa Bay, Florida
March 5-7, 2012 Food Marketing Institute Annual Business Conference - Orlando, Florida
The Food Marketing Institute's Annual Business Conference provides a tremendous opportunity for suppliers to interact with their distributor trading partners.
March 7-9, 2012 Beef Safety Summit - Tampa, Florida
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association annual event.
March 9-10, 2012 Safety Harbor Seafood Festival - Safety Harbor, Florida
Live Entertainment all weekend. Arts and Crafts vendors. Family Area and of course plenty of seafood. Land lovers food will also be available. Bring the whole family.
March 10, 2012 St. Patrick's Day, South Florida 2012 - Coral Gables, Florida
Great Irish Food -- corn beef and cabbage, authentic Irish soda bread. Irish Crafts -- a variety of crafts for sale by high quality vendors. Fun For The Kids -- clowns, face painting, playground, giant slide, rock climbing and more. Full Service Bar -- whet your whistle with Irish and American beer, spirits, soda and juice. Entertainment.
March 10-11, 2012 Original Marathon Seafood Festival - Marathon, Florida
Best and longest-standing seafood festival in the Florida Keys! Over 200 vendors, fresh seafood caught and sold by local commercial keys fishermen; live music and rides/games for the kids! A real family affair and treat in the Islands of Marathon in the Florida Keys.
March 12-15, 2012 Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention - Miami Beach, Florida
The meeting place for quality cruise line decision makers and knowledgeable industry suppliers!
March 16-18, 2012 Lions 31st Seafood & Music Festival - St. Augustine, Florida
Great seafood nearly any way you want it; live bluegrass, folk & country music, and more then 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. A favorite throughout northeast Florida and features tons of delicious seafood, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts. The event has fun for all ages, so bring the kids. The business showcase, contests and prizes add to the fun.
March 17, 2012 11th Annual Charity Rib Cookoff - Eastpoint, Florida
Come eat some of the best BBQ ribs and chicken! All proceeds go to The Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department. Festivites include, live music, car show, kids activities, and did I mention BBQ! Join us for a day of fun and good eatin'.
March 23-25, 2012 The Boca Bacchanal - Boca Raton, Florida
A weekend of great wine matched with delectable culinary delights featuring acclaimed chefs and prized vintners will tempt the savvy palates of patrons at the 10th Annual Boca Bacchanal.
March 24, 2012 Great Altlantic Seafood Festival - Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Held on the oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach, the festivities include music, a fashion show, kids' rides and games, a crafts market, a 5K run and Florida, Louisiana and Key West seafood cooked in every possible way.
March 24, 2012 17th Annual Einstein on Food & Wine - Tampa, Florida
The event combines food, wine, music and a silent auction to raise funds for the Museum of Science and Industry's educational programs.
March 24, 2012 Taste of the Sea Seafood Festival - Fort Pierce, Florida
There will be 5 live bands over 50 commercial vendors and a free kidzone w/ 100's of activities for the kids to do! The list of food available is too long to mention. This is a free event and we hope to see you there!!
March 24-25, 2012 Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival 2012 - Miami, Florida
The annual community outreach event will feature samplings from Brickell area restaurants, wine tastings, kids zone, art exhibition and more!
March 25, 2012 8th Annual Deering Seafood Festival - Miami, Florida
A magical celebration for all ages with Florida's freshest seafood, on-going live entertainment, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, historic tours, Artist Village etc.
March 25-27, 2012 Pillsbury Bake Off Final 2012 - Orlando, Florida
100 finalists. 100 mini kitchens. The 100 finalists will compete for the million-dollar grand prize.
March 30, 2012 17th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This yearly event features a progressive sequence of amazing wine and sumptuous food pairings that please the palette while simultaneously educating and entertaining. More than 30 of South Florida's top restaurants and chefs will showcase their amazing food, alongside over 200 wine samples from wineries around the world. Presented by the Museum of Discovery and Science.
March 30-Apr 1, 2012 DeSoto Heritage Seafood Festival - Bradenton, Florida
Sponsored by the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society, the festival is attended by thousands each year. The event offers some of the best seafood around, continuous entertainment, artisans and crafters and other activities for the whole family.
March 31, 2012 The Grind - Miami, Florida
30 of the best burgers in South Florida will compete under one roof for the coveted Golden Grinder and title. Guests and local celebrity judges will vote for their favorite burgers. The Grind has partnered with Miami Culinary Institute to give culinary students the opportunity to work along-side Miami’s top restaurants.
March 31-April 1, 2012 Downtown Food & Wine Fest - Orlando, Florida
The tradition continues as more than 20,000 foodies and wine lovers experience unique local cuisine paired with wines from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola on Robinson Street, the two-day Fest features mouth-watering dishes from 40 of Orlando’s premier restaurants, domestic and international wines, and live entertainment. Attendance: 20,000.
|
