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The HUGE Orlando Record & CD Show spins its way back to Central Florida Fairgrounds
Vinyl records are more popular than ever, and the Orlando Record & CD Show is a regular event that happens at the Central Florida Showgrounds with 1,000’s of LP’s and 45’s. for sale. Records are back, and despite being replaced by CDs in the 90s, and more recently digital streaming services, vinyl records have made a major comeback, although to many of us the format never went away! In the most recent figures, vinyl sales, led by Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” rose for t

Alastair Mac
Jun 25


Orlando Pride invites you to Liberation & Love: A Boldly Unapologetic Juneteenth Pride Celebration
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of Black queer excellence, talent, and pure celebration at Love & Liberation: A Boldly Unapologetic Juneteenth Pride Celebration this Saturday, June 20! Orlando Pride is once again hosting Liberation & Love: A Boldly Unapologetic Juneteenth Pride Celebration. Taking place this weekend, Central Florida’s largest Juneteenth Pride celebration and the only event of its kind in the state of Florida is happening at Central Florida Fairground

Alastair Mac
Jun 18


Lionheart Music, Art & Wellness Festival brings EDM, Art and Wellness to Orlando this weekend!
Get ready for a day of EDM artists, art installations and wellness activities — all while supporting a cause aimed at providing support and raising awareness for victims of domestic violence. Lionheart Fest returns for its 2nd annual event on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Orlando Warehouse at Central Florida Fairgrounds, bringing together music, art, and wellness in support of domestic violence survivors. Created by survivors, Lionheart was built to raise awareness, provide

Alastair Mac
Jun 11


If you love LEGO, don't miss this weekend's Brick Convention at Orlando's Central Florida Fairgrounds
Brick Convention is an event for LEGO lovers of all ages, and it returns to Orlando with twice the number of LEGO creations than last year! LEGO Lovers Unite! The Orlando Brick Convention - LEGO Fan Expo is back this weekend, with organizers promising an all new-event, featuring more than twice the amount of LEGO displays as last year, showcasing all-new LEGO displays. The Orlando Brick Convention is the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages! The numerous play areas tre

Alastair Mac
Jun 4


Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival announces it's return to Orlando from April 23 - 25, 2027
The Kingdom reopens its gates across three days in 2027, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Passes are on sale now. Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival has confirmed that the event will return in 2027, following the sold-out 2026 bass-fueled edition of the dubstep, drum and bass festival. Festival organizers, Insomniac has set its sights on a bigger and better Forbidden Kingdom in 2027, expanding the two-day festival to three days, with next year's edition taking place from Fr

Alastair Mac
May 8


Raise a glass to Orlando Whiskey Riot, massive whiskey festival is bringing 150+ pours to the city!
America's largest whiskey festival will bring over 150 Whiskey and Bourbon Pours to Orlando this weekend for the first Orlando Whiskey Riot. On Saturday May 9, 2026, for the first time, a new event, the Orlando Whiskey Riot festival will bring 150+ whiskies and bournons from local, regional, national and international brands to the Central Florida Fairgrounds. There will also be an opportunity for visitors to the festival to enjoy creative whiskey cocktails, and opportuniti

Emma Walton
May 5


The Gothic Market returns to Orlando for two days of strange things and dark fairytales
The Gothic Market will feature several dozen vendors offering handcrafted items including art prints, apparel, jewelry, accessories, and home décor. Grimoire's Gothic Market - Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Classic Horror, and American Horror Story, returns to Orlando this weekend. Taking place indoors at Central Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2026, The Gothic Market is a folklore-themed market bring together var

Alastair Mac
May 1


Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival returns to Orlando for a weekend of bone-shattering bass music
The biggest bass battleground in Florida is back, where warriors gather, mosh pits rage, and headbangers clash beneath the towers of Forbidden Kingdom. Get ready for an epic journey of hard-hitting bass lines and fast-paced beats... The wait is almost over, with the gates to Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival opening this weekend, yes, Florida’s premier destination for bass and dubstep lovers is back, featuring over 100 artists performing on multiple stages. Celebrating 8 years

Alastair Mac
Apr 23


Massive Whiskey Festival, Orlando Whiskey Riot is set to bring 150+ Pours to the city on May 9
America's largest whiskey festival will bring over 150 Whiskey and Bourbon Pours to Orlando for the first Orlando Whiskey Riot. On Saturday May 9, 2026, for the first time, a new event, the Orlando Whiskey Riot festival will bring 150+ whiskies and bournons from local, regional, national and international brands to the Central Florida Fairgrounds. There will also be an opportunity for visitors to the festival to enjoy creative whiskey cocktails, and opportunities to meet ma

Emma Walton
Apr 21


Punk In The Park cancels all 2026 festivals including Orlando following political backlash
Punk in The Park was set to take place at Central Florida Fairgrounds on May 2. The Punk in the Park Road Show will not be heading out on the open road this year, with the part music festival, part beer festival cancelling all 2026 festivals after Cameron Collins the owner of the production company behind Punk In The Park, Brew Ha Ha Productions previously donated to President Trump's presidential campaign, causing multiple bands to drop from the lineup, citing the festival o

Alastair Mac
Mar 2


The 2026 Central Florida Fair is celebrating its 114th year with 11 days of fun for all the family!
The Central Florida Fair is returning to Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. with all the fun of the fair. The annual Central Florida Fair returns to Orlando celebrating its 114th year as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit in Central Florida. Get ready for 11 days of fun for all the family from February 26 through March 8, 2026 and enjoy a huge midway featuring rides, games, food, live music and entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions, competitive exhibits, and so muc

Alastair Mac
Feb 24


The 2026 Central Florida TET Festival returns to celebrate Vietnamese New Year in Orlando
Welcoming the year of the horse, this year's festival is a celebration of Vietnamese culture, community, and connection. Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán is the biggest and most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. Tết celebrates the arrival of spring based on the Vietnamese calendar and usually falls between late January and 20 February in the Gregorian calendar. As Têt is celebrated by millions of Vietnamese all around the world to celebrate the Year of the Horse, begi

Alastair Mac
Feb 5


Nude Nite Orlando 2026 returns to Central Florida Fairgrounds for 3 night celebration of body art!
Nude Nite Orlando is not your average art show, it's a multi-sensory art encounter that will leave you feeling hot with what you’ve got! For 20 years, Nude Nite has redefined the traditional art gallery experience, transforming ordinary spaces into a pop-up interactive art exhibition spanning over a weekend, AND ITS BACK IN orlando in 2026! Nude art can be risqué, intimate, and controversial. Nude Nite is an art exhibition showing over 200 of the best works from artists acro

Emma Walton
Feb 4


The HUGE Orlando Record & CD Show spins back to the Central Florida Fairgrounds
Vinyl records are more popular than ever, and the Orlando Record & CD Show is a regular event that happens at the Central Florida Showgrounds with 1,000’s of LP’s and 45’s. for sale. Records are back, and despite being replaced by CDs in the 90s, and more recently digital streaming services, vinyl records have made a major comeback, although to many of us the format never went away! In the most recent figures, vinyl sales, led by Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” rose for t

Alastair Mac
Jan 29


100s of dealers and 1000s of guitars to feature at the 2026 Orlando International Guitar and Music Expo
The Orlando International Guitar and Music Expo showcases a variety of products including musical instruments, music-related items, craft items, clothing, gaming items, and more. The 2026 Orlando International Guitar and Music Expo returns to Orlando with hundreds of dealers and thousands of guitars. Scheduled for January 30, 31, & February 1, 2026, the expo returns to the Central Florida Fairgrounds at 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando. The three day event will feature deale

Alastair Mac
Jan 29
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