Top Festivals

Top Festivals

Spring

Springtime Tallahassee. Held in late March or early April, the capital city's major cultural event has handmade works, stages with entertainment, and a crowd-pleasing parade. 850/224-5012 www.springtimetallahassee.com.

Pensacola Jazzfest. Gyrate to the sounds of America's indigenous musical form during this early April event downtown. 850/433-8382 www.jazzpensacola.com.

Fall

Destin Fishing Rodeo. Anglers young and old compete in off-shore and in-shore categories throughout October. 850/837-6734 www.destinfishingrodeo.org.

Pensacola Seafood Festival. Fried, broiled, battered, grilled, or served gourmet—the fish options abound at this September event in downtown Pensacola. And while that's the main course, side dishes to this family-friendly festival are arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, and live entertainment. 850/433-6512 www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/seafoodfestival.

Winter

Florida Seafood Festival. Apalachicola celebrates the oyster harvest with oyster-shucking and -eating contests. 888/653-8011 www.floridaseafoodfestival.com.