Chef Al Ruiz is creating rave-worthy sushi and Korean-inspired street fare at Sushi & Seoul in residence at Celery City Craft in Historic Downtown Sanford. Sushi & Seoul celebrated their one-year anniversary as a brick-and-mortar business in the fall of 2020, a year that brought many changes due to the pandemic including divesting of the Sushi & Seoul On The...
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The 14th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival, sponsored by The Helping Friendly Hemp Company, is back, bigger and better than ever before. Kick off the summer with great food, music and fun, Saturday, June 5 at 12 p.m. in Historic Downtown Sanford. Hosted by West End Trading Co., the festival will feature over 30 of Central Florida’s top bands on six...
A 51-room hotel may soon be located on the corner of 1st St. and Oak Ave in Historic Downtown Sanford, filling what many consider to be a huge need for tourists and guests to the Celery City. First Street Station, a proposed residential and commercial mixed-use development from owners/developers Ron Semans and Bob Horian, also seeks to construct 32 townhome...
The beloved Tony award-winning musical Once will be taking the stage at Theater West End starting on May 14 through May 30. The broadway smash hit includes a cast of actors that also play their own instruments onstage, a rare sight for Theater West End audiences. Once has been described as “a show that demands that its audience listen,” by...
Historic Downtown Sanford’s iconic brick streets will soon be lined with artwork from some of the best artists across the country as it’s transformed into an artist mecca for the 10th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts. Over 150 acclaimed local, regional and national fine-art and fine-craft artists will gather in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford for...
Beginning in May 2021, guests at Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge in Historic Downtown Sanford will be able to enjoy the signature hot chicken sandwiches and smashburgers that have beckoned locals to Winter Park since Swine & Sons opened there in 2015. Husband and wife team Rhys and Alexia Gawlak will add bar snacks to their existing menu to complement...
Historic Downtown Sanford is ready to swing into springtime with an event previously known as the Sanford Art Walk which was every third Saturday with a new event revolving around art, jazz and some of your favorite local independent businesses. Sanford Art and Jazz Night is the product of Historic Downtown Sanford’s booming arts community. Out of the covid chrysalis,...
For the ninth year, craft beer and charity come together Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in Historic Downtown Sanford with the annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival to benefit Dolly’s Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy. Hosted by West End Trading Co., Celery City Craft and Historic Downtown Sanford®, this pet-friendly event features dozens of the top craft brews,...
The 4th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival is this Saturday February 27th from 11am to 730pm and we couldn't be more excited for such a fun community event that supports local music and the arts. Download Festival Map Here. Follow main event on Facebook for important details leading up to event. Sanford PorchFest is a FREE grassroots festival with the...
Looking to stay properly caffeinated while “Sanfording” around Historic Downtown Sanford? Whether you need a quiet spot with WiFi to work on your laptop, a charming corner to catch up with friends or you want to get your java after dinner, we have you covered. Check out these unique spots in this charming historic district for the best cup of...
