Step into Spring With These Local South Florida Events
Spring in South Florida means longer days of warm weather and cool nights, just before the summer heat kicks in. It’s truly the peak time to be in the state. Around town, plenty of outdoor events are happening where you can take full advantage of the weather and all else South Florida has to offer. Need help deciding where to go? Here are our top picks for spring events in the area.
1. The Delray Affair
Where: Along Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach
When: April 14-16
What: In its 61st year, the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is once again putting on this expansive arts & crafts fair that has received numerous local, regional and national awards. Shop around for a mixture of art, great crafts and funky products made from artists all around the world to right here in our very own backyard as you stroll up Delray’s most notable street. Learn more here.
2. Pompano Beach Seafood Festival
Where: Pompano Beach Community Park
When: April 21-23
What: Come out to experience Florida’s signature cuisine to a backdrop of the beach & live music. At the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, fresh delicacies like crawfish boil, oysters and grilled catches-of-the-day will be served, all from our nearby shoreline. Along with live music, boat and car displays as well as arts and crafts shopping are part of the event, all benefiting local charities. Get more info here.
3. Fort Lauderdale Airshow
Where: Along A1A in Fort Lauderdale Beach, between Oakland Park Blvd. and Las Olas Blvd.
When: April 29-30
What: Experience a spectacular demonstration of some of our nation’s most recognizable military aircrafts, including the Blue Angels, T-38 Talon, Air Force Reserve F-16 Vipers, and the Navy F-35C LIghtning II Demo Team. Visible from the shoreline, nearby hotels & restaurants, and boats along the coast, this classic airshow is one you won’t want to miss. Get more information & a full schedule here.
4. Sunfest
Where: West Palm Beach’s intracoastal waterways
When: May 5-7
What: One of South Florida’s most popular music festivals is back, featuring another great roundup of some of your favorite musical artists. This year, Jack Johnson, Flo Rida, Ziggy Marley, and so many more are performing against the backdrop of downtown West Palm Beach & the gorgeous intracoastal. See the full lineup & get your tickets here.
5. Ocean Brews & Blues
Where: Main beach parking lot in Deerfield Beach
When: May 20th, 3-8 p.m.
What: Gather with friends in lively Deerfield Beach at the Ocean Brews & Blues fest, where unlimited samples of over 140 beers, from big names to local breweries, will be available to taste. Paired with listening to live music and shopping for local art, it’s the perfect event that teases summer in South Florida. Get more information here.