Greater Fort Lauderdale Annual Events & Festivals

2025 Events & Festivals

Florida Renaissance Festival

February 1 - March 22 (Weekends Only)

Take a trip back in time at the 33rd annual Florida Renaissance Festival. Browse the wares of hundreds of artisan vendors. Behold blown glass, hand-tooled leather, and impressive weaponry modeled after those of the 16th century. Toast to heroic knights with a cold ale, hard cider, mead, or wine. Try your hand at ax throwing or revel in a heart-pumping jousting match. Come and experience the magic of the Renaissance era. 

Tickets are on sale now. 

Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival

March 8, 2025

Get ready to paint the town green! The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival draws thousands of spectators to the streets of downtown for a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things Irish. The parade features decorative floats, bagpipers, marching bands, street performers, classic automobiles, and more. The festival features live music, a kids zone, exhibitors, interactive games, cultural activities, and Irish food and beverages.

Tortuga Music Festival

April 4-6, 2025

Enjoy an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning at Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival! Raising awareness for marine conservation, this three-day, multi-stage music festival is held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Park and features the biggest names in country, rock, and roots music. 

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

May 3-4, 2025

Experience a thrill like no other during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show at Fort Lauderdale beach. This annual spectacle showcases precision flying teams and military demonstrations, captivating spectators with daring displays of aviation skill.

2026 Events & Festivals

Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival

January 19-25 

The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival returns for its seventh year from Jan. 19-25, 2026, offering a weeklong celebration of culinary innovation. The festival features live cooking demonstrations at The Grand Tasting, curated cooking classes, seminars, and signature events, highlighting South Florida’s evolving food scene. This year’s lineup includes celebrity chefs, each bringing their unique style to the festival. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, one of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals.