This section of Socialhardee.com are list of Festivals, Fairs, Events with in a 50 mile radius of Hardee County. This allows Hardee County residents an opportunity to attend some great festivals around our area.
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January 27 -January 29, 2012 Taste of Little Italy
Port St Lucie, Florida -
Authentic Italian food, music, art and tradition.
Estimated attendees-30000 561-427-0500
January 28 -January 29, 2012 Festa Italia
Punta Gorda, Florida -
A Taste of Italy via a cultural odyssey filled with authentic Italian food, Music, Art and Italian tradition.
Estimated attendees-12000 941-769-2221
February 11, 2012 Monster Bull Event
Kissimmee, Florida -
bull riders will atop some of the wildest bulls
Estimated attendees-12000 321-697-3495
February 17 -February 18, 2012 Northeast Fl Soul Food Festival
Madison, Florida -
Soul Food, ribs, desert, turkey legs, rice, chicken, kid zone, cars, gospel entertainment, r&b entertainment
Estimated attendees-2500 904-654-1428
February 18 -February 19, 2012 Uptown Art Expo
Altamonte Springs, Florida -
Art & Fine Crafts, Chalk Street Art, Music & More!
Estimated attendees-10000 407-592-0002
February 25, 2012 Festival Italiano III
Port St Lucie, Florida -
Italian Music, Great Food, Pizza& Cannoli Eating Contest, Kids Zone, Face Painting, Retail Vendors and Arts & Crafts
Estimated attendees-6000 772-215-0331
February 29 -March 04, 2012 Pioneer Park Days
Zolfo Springs, Florida -
antique tractor, engine, farm equipment, flea market
Estimated attendees-30000 863-773-2161
March 01 -March 11, 2012 Florida Strawberry Festival
Plant City, Florida -
Strawberries, free family friendly oriented entertainment, arts and crafts and exhibitors and great headline entertainment!
Estimated attendees-524000 813-752-9194
March 01 -March 05, 2012 All Entertainer Convention & Fest
Kissimmee, Florida -
This is a 5 day outdoor event feat. live entertainment, food, large kids area, and more
Estimated attendees-12000 508-292-6379
March 03, 2012 9 Mile Music Festival
Miami, Florida -
19th Annual, all day music festival with international food and arts and crafts marketplace
Estimated attendees-10000 305-665-5379
March 03 -March 04, 2012 Orange Blossom Festival
Bradenton, Florida -
Crafter's, live entertainment, lots of activities for the kids, and great food. Free admission & parking.
Estimated attendees-3000 941-748-5829
March 17, 2012 Sham Rock Festival
Sarasota, Florida -
This Free fun filled family day, traditional Irish Entertainment, Food, Beverage & Craft Vendors, Kids Area & More
Estimated attendees-5000 941-706-3102
March 17, 2012 Seafood Festival & Car Show
Cape Coral, Florida -
Arts and Craft Vendors, Live Entertainment and fun for the whole family
Estimated attendees-5000 239-699-9393
March 17, 2012 Southwest Florida Seafood & Car Show
Cape Coral, Florida -
Food, Music, craft vender, car & bike show
Estimated attendees-5000 239-699-9393
March 17, 2012 Country Music Festival
Lynn Haven, Florida -
top country music stars, entertainment all day, pony rides, mechanical bull, line dancing, food and craft vendors
Estimated attendees-5000 850-271-3827
March 23 - 25, 2012 New Smyrna Beach Balloon & Sky Fest
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Location: New Smyrna Beach Municipal AirportUS 1
Contact Phone: 386-424-2199
March 23 -March 25, 2012 Oldsmar Days and Nights
Oldsmar, Florida -
Classic Rock, Classic Cars, Classic Florida. vendors and carnival
Estimated attendees-12000 813-855-4233
March 24 -March 25, 2012 Florida International Air Show
Punta Gorda, Florida -
High-speed military jets and acrobatic performers along with aircraft exhibits and displays, a kids' area and refreshments.
Estimated attendees-55000 239-243-4301
March 25, 2012 Giving Hunger The Blues
Sarasota, Florida -
Live bands on 2 stages, games, food, beverages, raffle, kids activities
Estimated attendees-3000 941-366-5555
March 30 -March 31, 2012 Maddfest Spring Arts Festival
Lake City, Florida -
Music, Art, Drama, Dance, Local & Attracted Entertainment, Arts/Crafts Vendors, Exhibitors & Food Vendors, all day Fri. & Sat
Estimated attendees-5000 386-965-9256
March 31, 2012 BBQ Festival
Reddick, Florida -
Live music, vendors, artisans, a BBQ competition
Estimated attendees-1000 352-258-4604
April 06 -April 07, 2012 Spring Craft EGGstravaganza
Port Charlotte, Florida -
10,000 ct. Easter egg hunt daily, games, over 125 craft booths, food, kids contests, Easter Bunny and much more!
Estimated attendees-10000 941-429-6160
April 13 -April 15, 2012 Sharks Tooth Fest
Venice, Florida -
20th Annual BB&T family festival; arts & crafts, fossil vendors, live entertainment, kids games.
Estimated attendees-15000 941-412-0402
April 14, 2012 Car Show and Festival
Green Cove Springs, Florida -
Car Show and Spring Festival featuring large gathering of craft vendors, artists, food vendors. Huge Kids Zone
Estimated attendees-7500 904-505-6071
April 14, 2012 Riverfest
Oak Hill, Florida -
arts and crafts, food, music, car show, clam chowder cook-off, pie baking contest, kid zone and more
Estimated attendees-2000 386-416-9277
April 28 -April 29, 2012 Pioneer Days Festival
High Springs, Florida -
36th Annual, Handmade crafts, heritage village, kids corral, music, entertainment, reenactments, parade, period games
Estimated attendees-5000 352-871-4992
April 28 -April 29, 2012 Art and Foliage Festival
Apopka, Florida -
Arts & Crafts, foliage, entertainment, food, horticulturists
Estimated attendees-35000 407-703-3446