Enjoy entertainment, vendors, food & drink, and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Monroe, choreographed to a lively soundtrack of fun, upbeat and patriotic music. One of the biggest fireworks displays in Central Florida is in the heart of Sanford! Come to Historic Downtown Sanford on Saturday, 4th of July, 2026 to celebrate Independence Day and enjoy free activities for the family and a spectacular fireworks display over beautiful Lake Monroe. At 7 pm, grab your lawn

With great weather ahead, the St. Johns River Festival of the Arts is taking over Historic Downtown Sanford April 25 - 26. One of Central Florida’s most beloved art festivals is back. The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts returns to the brick-lined streets of Historic Downtown Sanford on April 25–26, 2026, bringing together more than 140 acclaimed artists from across the country for a weekend of art, music and community. Now in its 15th year, the juried fine arts festival

Pints n’ Paws is annual fundraiser featuring over 100 breweries, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and community in Historic Downtown Sanford. Mark Your Calendars, Sanford Pints n’ Paws Returns This March! The 14th Annual Sanford Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival returns to Historic Downtown Sanford on Saturday, March 28, 2026, continuing a beloved tradition that pups, and their humans, look forward to year after year! As Historic Downtown Sanford’s longest-running eve

Sanford Porchfest Music Festival is NOT happening this year, but you can still have fun at a fundraising event to ensure Porchfest returns in 2027. Sanford Porchfest the free grassroots music festival that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every February in the historic residential downtown of Sanford has been cancelled for 2026, with organizers blaming " delays in finalizing logistics with the necessary parties and the need for a unified plan to sustain the festival’s f

Mardi Gras celebrations are back, bigger and better than ever in Downtown Sanford, so grab your beads and get ready to party. Beads ready, krewe assembled. Let’s geaux! Sanford’s 12th Annual Mardi Gras Sashay Parade and Street Party is taking over Historic Downtown Sanford on Saturday, February 21, from 4 - 9 pm. The Sashay starts at 6th St. & Sanford Ave. at 4 pm! Then they strut, roll, and parade it down to West End Trading Co.! Highlights include live music bringing those

The Love Your Shorts Film Festival is an annual showcase in the heart of Sanford, Florida, where short films from all over Florida, the United States, and the world come to life! The Love Your Shorts Film Festival celebrates short films from submissions from around the world. The event presents the best submissions for the audience to select the winners in several different film genre categories. The 2026 edition of the popular festival takes place from February 12 - 15, 20

Join the Sanford Valentine's Wine Walk, a charming evening event perfect for couples and friend! All while raising money for the arts. Love is in the air in Sanford. On Friday, February 13, 2026, join Theater West End for a stroll through a love-filled wonderland at the Sanford Valentine’s Day Wine Walk in Downtown Sanford! This heartwarming event invites you to bring your Valentine (or Galentine(s)!) for a night of wine and chocolate (the ultimate romantic combo). Grab your

Get ready for a wild weekend. There are single day and 3-day passes still available!! 3 Days, 5 Stages, 90 Bands, one hell if a weekend... Florida Underground Fest is back, with the 6th annual event taking over Downtown Sanford for three days of live music, featuring 5 stages showcasing 90 bands. Taking place from Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11, 2026, the lineup includes a huge choice of high-energy punk, hardcore, and alt-rock! The massive 3-day festival includes G

The legendary event hosted by Tom & Dan is back in Historic Downtown Sanford on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Sofas & Suds 2025 is rolling back into Sanford—bigger, bolder, and faster than ever! Head to Sanford on Sunday, November 23rd from 2 pm - 6 pm on the corner of Palmetto Ave. & 2nd Street, right in front of Celery City Craft in Historic Downtown Sanford and catch the action. Brace yourself for the most epic furniture-fueled showdown as Sanford’s local legends and small bu

Enjoy all-you-can-eat gumbo, live vibes, and a whole lot of flavor — all for a great cause! Mark your calendars the 17th Annual Gumbo...

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