Central Florida Peanut Festival
Williston - October 3, 2009
Grab the family and come on down for a day of fun, food, games, and entertainment! Watch girls and boys compete for Little Peanut King and Queen, take a ride on a horse-drawn trolley, listen to live music, enter the horse shoe tournament, stroll around antique cars and through over 90 vendor booths, and more.Of course, the Peanut Industry Showcase displays a large assortment of peanuts and peanut products.
The Central Florida Peanut Festival is held at Linear Park on Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information call (352) 528-5552.
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Winter Park - October 10 & 11, 2009
In its 34rd year, the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival features musical entertainment, food, and children's activities along with over a hundred of Florida's finest artists. All this combines for a weekend of family fun. There is a children's hands-on art workshop both days.The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is held annually at Central Park located along Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission and parking. Winter Park is just minutes from downtown Orlando.
Rattlesnake Festival
San Antonio - October 17 & 18, 2009
For almost 40 years, Floridians in this west central Florida city have celebrated the rattlesnake. The Rattlesnake Festival features the obvious snake shows along with gopher races, entertainment, food, as well as, arts and crafts.Free parking and free admission and free entertainment make this a fun find for the family on a budget! Admission to the "Snakes Alive" snake show is $5 for adults and $2 for children (under age 12).
Fantasy Fest 2009
Key West - October 23 to November 1, 2009
Put on your greasepaint and let the good times roll for ten days of celebrating that can only be described as zany, bizarre and hilarious! Fantasy Fest 2009 will take to the streets of Key West in a somewhat raucous style with circuses and sideshows like you've never seen them before. Non-stop activities including parades, masquerades, street parties, and more.If you're prone to flamboyance, this is better than Mardi Gras!
McIntosh 1890s Festival
McIntosh - October 24, 2009
Residents dress in 1890s clothing in an attempt to "turn-back-the-clock", but that hardly seems necessary – in McIntosh, it really is like going back in time! Victorian and Florida cracker homes set among century-old live oak trees is a perfect backdrop for this popular festival. Come to stroll the dozens of arts and craft booths and sample delicacies of the many concession stands, or bring a blanket and a picnic lunch to enjoy the entertainment while the children romp in the park.McIntosh is located along Hwy. 441 between Gainesville and Ocala. Although the festival is officially open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., come early and try to beat the crowd... everyone else does.
Mount Dora Craft Festival
Mount Dora - October 24 & 25, 2009
This quaint town is already a favorite destination with its downtown shopping village. Over 300 crafters take to the streets and lake front along with plenty of food and entertainment to provide a great As one of the top 100 craft festivals in the country, this is good family fun!
Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival
Micanopy - October 31 & November 1, 2009
Antique shops, stately bed and breakfasts, and historical landmarks is the perfect setting for this town's biggest event – the Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival. While the main stage plays host to good time music, local artists join those from the southeast to present their work in over 200 displays of arts and crafts. An ol' time auction of items donated by participating vendors is the highlight of Saturday afternoon. Micanopy is located just off Hwy 441, 12 miles south of Gainesville. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
