Festivals – With such wonderful weather, Brevard County is alive with festivals all year round! Food, fun, music, art, ethnic cultural celebrations, wildlife watching & more! (more)
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First Friday Art Walk Visit Website | 321-752-0463
6 to 9 p.m. first Friday of the month, Eau Gallie Arts District along Eau Gallie Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Melbourne featuring demonstrations, live music and more.
Friday Fest - Cape Canaveral Visit Website | 321-868-1226
6 to 10 p.m., First Friday of the month, Taylor and Poinsetta avenues in Cape Canaveral.
Friday Fest - Downtown Melbourne Visit Website | 321-724-1741
6 to 10 p.m. second Friday of the month (except December) in Downtown Melbourne featuring arts and crafts, kids zone and live music.
Titus Nights Street Party Visit Website | 321-607-6848
Main Street Titusville presents it on the fourth Friday of the month, pending funding.
Titus Nights Cruise-in 321-607-6848
2 to 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the odd months except for July in downtown Titusville.
Farmers Markets
Palm Bay City Hall
321-952-3441
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Saturday at Palm Bay City Hall.
Rockledge City Hall
321-305-4975
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays at Rockledge City Hall.
Park Pavilion in Melbourne
321-633-1702, ext. 238
3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at Wickham Park Pavilion in Melbourne.
Downtown Melbourne
321-759-3713
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market.
Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village
321-631-9075
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the gazebo on Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village.
Suntree Outdoor Marketplace
321-501-9140
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Suntree Business Center.
Titusville Artisans Sale
321-607-6848
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month in downtown Titusville local artisans sell the best of their craft
January / February
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival Visit Website | 772-571-0250
Music, frog legs, entertainment; free admission.
Key Lime Pie Festival Visit Website | 321-385 9600
Key Lime pie margaritas, dessert, live music and entertainment in Cocoa Beach.
Indialantic Art Festival
321-635-8581
Mopars of Brevard hosts the event, which features Mopar cars, crafts, food and entertainment.
Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival Visit Website | 321-268-5224
Event features field trips and presentations at Brevard Community College in Titusville.
Cocoa Village Mardi Gras Visit Website | 321-639-3500
Family-friendly event with street party and New Orleans-inspired parade at Riverfront Park.
Greek Fest Visit Website | 321-254-1045
Event celebrates all things Greek at St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church in Melbourne.
International Festival at Florida Tech Visit Website | 321-674-8053
Event features community singers, dancers and musicians.
Mardi Gras Paws in the Park Visit Website | 321-636-3343
Event features rescue groups, a vendor village and pet costume contests.
Melbourne and Beaches Music Marathon Visit Website | 321-759-7200
Event features an 8K and 5K, live music, entertainment and more in downtown Melbourne and along Eau Gallie and Melbourne causeways.
Space Coast Craft Beer Festival Visit Website | 321-728-4755
Event features access to more than 50 breweries at Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay.
Space Coast Fair Visit Website | 855-386-3836
Event is at 6091 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne.
Sykes Creek Adventures Eco-Festival
321-455-1385
Event features guided riverboat tours at Kiwanis Island Park on Merritt Island
March / April
Belgian Beer Fest
321-799-BREW (2739)
Event is at Coasters Pub in Indian Harbour Beach
Cocoa Beach Wine and Food Festival Visit Website | 321-799-3971
Event features wine, beer tastings, food tastings, music, entertainment and more.
Cocoa Village Chili Cook-Off Visit Website | 321-631-9075
Event features chili samplings, entertainment and more.
Earth Day Family Fun Fest
321-264-5185
Event on April 21 is at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville.
Fiesta Brevard Visit Website | 321-459-2200
Event on April 26 features salsa competition, salsa dancing, food, games, fiesta hat contest, entertainment and more.
Grant Seafood Festival Visit Website | 321-723-8687
Event features seafood and more at Grant Community Center.
Indiafest Visit Website | 321-779-0110
Event features music, Indian food, entertainment, kids activities, a Bollywood-themed fashion show and more at Wickham Park Pavilion in Melbourne.
Malabar Springfest Visit Website | 321-727-7764
Event features arts and crafts and entertainment at Malabar Community Park.
Melbourne Art Festival Visit Website | 321-722-1964
Event on April 27 and 28 features arts and crafts, live music, entertainment and more in downtown Melbourne.
Melbourne Air & Space Show Visit Website |
Event features air show performers, entertainment and more.
Moonlight Stroll
321-952-4525
Event features a moonlight stroll at Erna Nixon Park in West Melbourne.
Pelican Island Wildlife Festival Visit Website | 772-202-0697
Event features kayaking at Riverview Park in Sebastian.
Ron Jon Easter Surfing Festival Visit Website | 321-799-0493
Event is at the Cocoa Beach Pier and Shepard Park.
Runaway Country Space Coast Music Festival Visit Website | 321-549-4204
Event features national country music stars, food and entertainment at Wickham Park Pavilion.
Safari Under the Stars Visit Website | 321-254-9453
Brevard Zoo’s annual gala fundraiser.
Space Coast Seafood Fest Visit Website | 855-386-3836
Event features seafood, shows, midway rides, entertainment and more at Space Coast Stadium in Viera.
Spring Craft Fair Visit Website | 321-631-9075
Event features arts and crafts by the gazebo on Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village.
Spring Praise Fest Visit Website | 321-960-1033
Event features contemporary Christian music bands at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.
St. Baldrick’s Visit Website | 888
Local law enforcement and firefighters shave their heads to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Visit Website | 321-723-1262
Event is sponsored by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians in downtown Melbourne.
St. Patrick’s Day Festival Visit Website | 321-952-5510
Event is at Meg O’Malley’s in downtown Melbourne.
Taste, Toast and Tunes Visit Website | 321-726-8111
Event features food tasting, entertainment and live music on the banks of the Indian River in Melbourne Beach near the Driftwood Plaza on State Road A1A.
Tico Warbird Air Show Visit Website | 321-268-1941
Event is at Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville.
Vettes at the Port Visit Website | 321-794-8096
Event features dozens of Corvettes on display, silent auction, food and entertainment at Port Canaveral.
Zonta Chocolate Festival Visit Website | 321-300-5889
Event is at Eau Gallie Civic Center.
May
Beachfest
321-783-7549
Event on Memorial Day weekend features muscle contests, entertainment, kids activities and more at Cocoa Beach Pier.
Caribbean Jamboree
321-728-2558
Event on May 26 and 27 features food, music, entertainment and kids activities at Palm Bay Regional Park.
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Local restaurants and bars cash in on the Cinco de Mayo holiday by throwing parties with margarita specials, mariachi bands and more.
Indian River Festival Visit Website | 321-615-8111
Event features music, the Great Brevard Duck Race and more at Sand Point Park in Titusville.
Memorial Day Celebration
321-727-1776
Event features Melbourne Municipal Band, honor guards, color guards and more at Liberty Bell Memorial Museum in Melbourne.
Space Coast Pride
321-505-0077
Event on May 27 features music, food, performers, female impersonators, kids zone and entertainment. Call the Living Room of Brevard.
Entertainment and more along Cocoa Beach. Call 321-863-5228.
Summer Craft Fair
321-631-9075
Event on May 18 and 19 features arts, crafts and more in Cocoa Village.
June
BBQ and Blues Visit Website | 321-631-9075
Event features live music, barbecue, entertainment, kids activities and more in Cocoa Village.
Sandbarpalooza
321-799-2577
Event features an annual music fest at Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocoa Beach.
Space Coast Jet Riders Poker Run
321-591-6557
Event features a high-seas poker run, food, entertainment, Jet Ski demos and more.
Summer Saturday Nights Visit Website | 321-254-9453
Event features later admission, an animal encounter and live music at Brevard Zoo.
July
July Fourth Celebrations:
Cocoa Beach
Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach community fireworks show will be at Shepard Park. Call 321-868-3201.
Cocoa Village
The city of Cocoa will host a free Fourth of July celebration, “Symphony under the Stars,” at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. Features include a performance by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, fireworks and more. Call 321-631-9075.
Eau Gallie Arts District
The district’s Star-Spangled Event is along Highland Avenue in Melbourne. Call 321-752-0463.
Melbourne
Independence Day fireworks celebration is at Front Street Park. Call 321-953-6282.
Palm Bay
“Splashes and Sparks” Fourth of July celebration features food, kids activities, water slides and fireworks at Brevard Community College. Call 321-952-3443.
Port Canaveral
“Fireworks before the fireworks” features a street party at Rusty’s Seafood and Oyster Bar. Call 321-783-2033.
Port St. John
Happenings of Port St. John and Parrish Medical Center present “Thunder over the Indian River” at the energy plant on U.S.1and Kings Highway. Call 321-633-7499.
Sebastian
The Fourth of July Freedom Festival usually is at Riverview Park. Call 772-589-5330.
Titusville
The city hosts “Red, White and Boom,” a free patriotic celebration, at Sand Point Park. Call 321-383-5775.
Viera
Brevard County Manatees usually play a ball game at 6:35 p.m., followed by fireworks at Space Coast Stadium. Call 321-633-9200.
August / September
Brevard Live Music Awards (BMAs)
321-956-9207
Event features the winners of Brevard Live magazine’s favorites in local music.
Sam Jam
321-759-4435
Event features a community open-mic with some of Brevard’s best-known bands. Call Kenny Michaels.
Brevard Family Salsa Festival and Miss Puerto Rico Pageant
321-863-5165
Event on Labor Day weekend features music, dancing and more at Wickham Park Pavilion.
Car show and mile-long sidewalk sale
321-631-9075
Event features classic cars, arts and crafts, entertainment and more in Cocoa Village.
Jazzoo Visit Website | 321-254-9453
Event features include music, food, animal encounter, entertainment and more at the Brevard Zoo.
National Kidney Foundation Pro-Am Surf Festival Visit Website | 800-927-9659
Event features surf competitions and more at Cocoa Beach Pier.
Space Coast Music Festival
321-636-7231
Event features a community music jam, an instrument petting zoo, kids activities, entertainment and more. Call Sue Luley!
October
Boo at the Zoo Visit Website | 321-254-9453
Event features trick-or-treating, kids activities and haunted house at Brevard Zoo.
Cocoa Village Oktoberfest
321-631-9075
Event features food, German beer, music, entertainment and more in Cocoa Village.
Fall Arts and Crafts Fair
321-631-9075
Event features arts and crafts in Cocoa Village.
Halloween in the Village
321-631-9075
Event features trick-or-treating, kids activities and more in Cocoa Village
Pink Ribbon Port Fest
321-514-8657
Event features entertainment, a Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, bathtub races and more in Port Canaveral.
Melbourne Oktoberfest
321-216-2070
Event features German beer, German cuisine and rides at Wickham Park Pavilion.
November
Fall Gallery Walk
321-631-9075
Event during the first weekend of November in Cocoa Village.
Puerto Rican Day Parade
321-863-5165
Event features music, dancing, entertainment and a parade at Palm Bay City Hall.
Space Coast State Fair Visit Website
The11-day event features midway rides, carnival games, food and contests.
Indian Harbour Beach Arts and Crafts Show
321-773-0552
Event is at Gleason Park in Indian Harbour Beach
Artworks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival
321-242-0737
Event is in the EGAD area of Melbourne on Highland Avenue.
Space Coast Art Festival
321-784-3322
Event is Thanksgiving weekend in downtown Cocoa Beach.
Moonlight Stroll
321-952-4525
Event features a moonlight stroll at Erna Nixon Park in West Melbourne.
December
Holiday Festival and Craft Fair
321-631-9075
Event on Dec. 7th and 8th features arts and crafts and entertainment in Cocoa Village.
Cocoa’s Family New Year’s Celebration
321-631-9075
Event is in Cocoa Village.
Space Coast Cookie Challenge
321-952-3215
Event is at Rhodes Park Community Center in West Melbourne, a tasting party and baking contest.
Parades
Bethlehem Walk
321-267-6202
Journey to Bethlehem is at Mims United Methodist Church.
Bethlehem Walk
321-777-0057
Event is at Our Father’s House in Satellite Beach.
Bible Parade
321-773-1489.
Jesus is the Key presents its Bible on Parade at the Melbourne Auditorium.
Boat Parade
The Merritt Island Christmas boat parade sets sail on the eastside of the Sykes Creek Parkway bridge.
Boat Parade
321-777-5659
The Christmas boat parade in Satellite Beach starts at the north end of the Grand Canal.
Boat Parade
321-783-1207
The Cocoa Beach Christmas boat parade starts at channel marker 101 of the Banana River.
Boat Parade
321-403-5769
The Port Canaveral Christmas boat parade starts at 610 Glen Cheek Road.
Light Parade
321-952-3443
The Palm Bay holiday light parade starts at San Filippo Drive with floats traveling along Malabar Road
Light Parade
321-724-2201
The Melbourne light parade begins at the Melbourne Auditorium.
Menorah Parade
321-777-2770
Event starts at Chabad Jewish Community Center in Satellite Beach.
Street Parade
321-633-7499
The Port St. John Christmas parade heads east on Fay Boulevard and Waterloo Avenue.
Street Parade
321-783-2228
The Cocoa Beach Christmas parade starts at the “Glass Bank.”
Street Parade
321-633-1874
The Cocoa-Rockledge holiday parade starts at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa.
Street Parade
321-267-9080
The Titusville Jaycees host it at Miracle City Mall.
Street Parade
321-633-1874
The Merritt Island holiday parade starts at Merritt Island High.
New Year’s Eve
Pier Party
321-783-7549.
Rockin’ the Dock party features music, entertainment, champagne toast at midnight, balloon drop, food and more at the Cocoa Beach Pier.
Street Party
321-724-1741
Family friendly event features food, music, entertainment, vendors and more in downtown Melbourne.
