Orlando Folk Festival
February
Enjoy the music, dancing and general fun at this popular winter festival that is held at the Mennello Museum of American Art. Folk and American music dominate the main stage, while storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations and an art fair help make up the fringe events.
Central Florida Fair
February-March
This fair is a real highlight of the Orlando events calendar, throwing forth carnival rides, games, a food fair, livestock display and flea market in addition to over 100 live bands.
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
May
This fringe festival is the largest such event in the USA, and takes place over 13 days in May. Take in the offerings of music, comedy, art and theatre courtesy of hundreds of acts and performers at venues around downtown Orlando.
Annual Harvest Festival
June
Join in with the annual ‘stomping of the grapes’ at this traditional harvest festival that is set to the rural backdrop of Lakeridge Winery. There’s an abundance of food and drink to sample while enjoying the shows put on by local artists and musicians.
Festival Calle Orange
October
Taking place over just one day and one night this lively festival offers music, dancing, food and colourful costumes in one of Florida’s biggest Hispanic celebrations. Often a riotous event that gathers together different cultures, creeds and races, taking over downtown Orlando in the process.