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Seven places to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in Florida in November

By Bonnie Gross Historic Florida, Festivals, Florida Roundups

I had lived in Florida a long time before I discovered the rich and often tragic history of native Americans here. Here are six parks, museums and events that tell those stories.

Florida 2021 Oktoberfest Calendar

By Bob Rountree Festivals, Craft Beer

The 2020 Schedule of Beer and Wine Festivals throughout Florida, including a comprehensive rundown of Oktoberfest celebrations.

Stone Crab Season begins Oct. 15 (but will we celebrate?)

By Bob Rountree Festivals

As the first “cool” fronts roll into Florida in mid-October, the seafood festival season kicks into gear with the opening of stone crab season. (Calendar Updated)

Seminoles American Indian Arts Celebration: Nov. 6-7, 2020

By Bonnie Gross Everglades, Festivals, Southeast Florida

The Seminole Arts Celebration offers tradition — fry bread and alligator wrestling — but also celebrates the diversity of native cultures. This year’s event is Nov. 6-7, 2020.

Naples fest kicks off stone crab season, Oct. 25-27, 2019

By Bob Rountree Festivals, Florida Seafood, Southwest Florida

This Gulf Coast community’s annual Stone Crab Festival marks the beginning of Florida’s stone crab season while showing off the city’s historic center and bayfront attractions. Let’s get crackin’.

Pensacola Seafood Festival postponed until Nov. 6-8, 2021

By Bob Rountree Festivals, Florida Seafood, Northwest Florida, Unique Eats, Bars & Seafood Shacks

Pensacola is one of the premier fishing ports on the Gulf of Mexico, and they celebrate with the fresh, local catch each year at the end of September.

Cedar Key Seafood Festival, cancelled for 2020

By Bonnie Gross Festivals, Florida Seafood, Northwest Florida

Seafood festivals are common in Florida, but Cedar Key Seafood Festival is uncommonly appealing. Not only is Cedar Key historic and charming, it’s also clam capital of America.

2019 Tour of Sebring: Labor Day bike ride is a Florida classic

By Bonnie Gross Bike & Hike, Festivals, Orlando/Central Florida

Labor Day brings together about 600 bicyclists from around the country to enjoy pedaling on scenic roads over gentle hills with friendly drivers.

2020 Florida Beer Festival Calendar

By Bob Rountree Craft Beer, Festivals

Beer is not just for Oktoberfest anymore! A guide to Florida’s year-around craft beer festivals. Includes statewide 2019 Oktoberfest dates. (Updated and revised.)

Florida Folk Festival: Memorial Day Weekend

By Bob Rountree and Bonnie Gross Camping in Florida, Festivals

The Florida Folk Festival marks its 67th year at Stephen Foster State Park over Memorial Day Weekend. The annual event celebrates Florida’s land, people and diverse cultural heritage.