Events in Historic Downtown Sanford
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta | 2nd Sundays
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesThe Sanford Food Truck Fiesta is now on every 2nd SUNDAY 1-6pm! Come out and enjoy the brick-lined streets of beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for our monthly Sanford Food Truck Fiesta event! Grab some amazing food from 30+ of Orlando area's top food trucks, craft beer and cocktails from the bars, enjoy live music, craft […]
Sanford Art & Jazz Night
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesThe Sanford Art & Jazz Night which is held every 3rd Thursday of the month, is the product of Historic Downtown Sanford's thriving arts & live music community. Stroll the brick-lined streets and visit all participating venues, all within a comfortable walking distance from one another! Enjoy art, live jazz music and community with no […]
Jingle Jam Community Holiday Party
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 5th Annual Jingle Jam Community Holiday Party! Sanford Jingle Jam has become one of the largest family events in downtown and draws thousands from all over Central Florida! Featuring four stages of live music, food trucks, carnival games, holiday artisanal vendors, drink specials and more! See […]
Sanford Indie Market
Tuffy's Bottle Shop & Lounge 200 S Myrtle Ave, Sanford, United StatesThe Sanford Indie Market is Held 4 times a year in front of Tuffy's Bottle Shop/Lounge/Music Box. This is a curated market that focuses on Vintage, Handcrafted, Art & Boutique items.
Critical Mass Sanford Cycling Event
Critical Mass Sanford is a monthly ride that is held on the last Friday of every month! We Take a nice easy stroll through downtown and the surrounding areas to bring awareness to cycling and the safety of cycling on the road! This is open to ALL ages and skill level. The ride will start […]
Sanford Avenue Block Party
Sanford Avenue 400 Sanford Ave., Sanford, United StatesThe Sanford Avenue Merchants present the Sanford Avenue Block Party on every 4th Saturday. Block closure is from 4th to 5th Street featuring live music, vendors, craft beer, great food, cocktails, wine and fun. Please note event is suspended during summer months of June, July and August.
Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia (Sanford Farmers Market)
Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a community farmers market and vendor showcase featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, food, drinks, desserts, jewelry, art and lots more! Our goal is to inspire and nurture a community of shoppers by building a local, sustainable, small business economy in a vibrant experiential marketplace.
Sofas and Suds
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesCome to Beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford and watch as local businesses race their modified couches against one other. Huge bragging rights at stake for the fastest couch as well as the crowd favorite. Brought to you by A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan! Admission to this event is FREE! But please, no coolers our […]
Love Your Shorts Film Festival
The Ritz Theater 201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesSCREENING Films are divided into blocks that are approximately 90 minutes long. Most blocks are grouped by genre except for Opening Night, which is a mix of genres; E for Everyone, which is all family friendly; and Florida Flavor, which is films made by Florida filmmakers or were shot primarily in Florida. At the end […]
9th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesGrab your beads and come enjoy the Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party in the 'Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co. in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford! The parade starts on 6th Street and Sanford Avenue! Gathering starts at 330pm and then at 4pm Sashay your way down Sanford Avenue all the […]
6th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival
Centennial Park 400 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesYour favorite CHARITY BASED MUSIC FESTIVAL is back and bigger than ever! Celebrating 6 years and more than $80k donated to the arts in Seminole County, the Producers of Sanford Porchfest are rockin' the block with: 17 PORCHES - OVER 70 BANDS - ONE COMMUNITY - ONE CAUSE This family and pet-friendly festival operates on […]
5th Annual St Paddy’s Day Truck Pull & Street Festival
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 5th Annual St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival on Saturday March 18th, 4-9pm! Event takes place in the 'Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co.! Try your luck and pull a truck! Get together with your tribe and form teams […]
11th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us for the 11th Annual Pints n' Paws Craft Beer Festival in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford in the 'Famous L' between West End Trading Co. and Celery City Craft. Pints n' Paws Craft Beer Fest is a craft beer festival that you bring your dog to. Sample craft beer from over 100 breweries, interact […]
12th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesPlease join us on April 29th from 10am-6pm and Sunday April 30th, 2023 from 10am-5pm on the beautiful brick streets of Historic Downtown Sanford, FL for the 12th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts! This is a Fine Arts & Fine Crafts event filled with artwork from some of the best artists across […]
16th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us on Saturday May 27th for the 16th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida! Sanford's oldest and largest music festival since 2006, West End's Annual Hurricane Party keeps growing every year. With 7 stages and 40+ bands in the venues and streets of Historic Downtown Sanford, live art, vendors […]
2nd Annual Deviant Wolfe Brewing Oktoberfest
Deviant Wolfe Brewing 121 W 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesCome out to Deviant Wolfe Brewing for our second annual Oktoberfest, which just so happens to fall on Matt Rolfe's birthday weekend! Indulge in German-style beers, food, and merriment as we celebrate the Autumn season AND another year around the sun for our fearless leader, Matt. Come dressed to impress in your dirndl or lederhosen, […]
Dees Brothers Brewery Oktoberfest
Dees Brothers Brewery 210 S Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us in celebrating Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 30th! There will be live music, burgers and brats in the beer garden and plenty of of Festbier 2023 to go around! Live Music Line Up: - 12PM-3PM: Josh Snyder from the Smoking Jackets - 4PM-7PM: The Healing Collective - 7PM-10PM: Floriduh Party Band
Battle of the Food Trucks
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us every 2nd SUNDAY 1-6pm for the popular Sanford Food Truck Fiesta in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford! Come out and enjoy the brick-lined streets and grab some amazing food from 40+ of Orlando area's top food trucks and tents, craft beer and cocktails from the bars, enjoy live music, craft artisans and vendors, plus […]
6th Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park Music Festival
Centennial Park 400 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us on October 21st, 2-7pm for the 6th Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park Music Festival in Historic Downtown Sanford - a FREE community event in Centennial Park! Enjoy some of the best local jazz bands in a beautiful park setting featuring food trucks, craft beer, cocktails, vendors, artisans and lots of family-friendly community […]
Tom & Dan Bad at Business Beer Fest 2023
Celery City Craft 114 S. Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesCome on out to the Annual Tom & Dan Bad at Business Beer Fest! This is an absolutely FREE event that happens annually at the "Historic L" in Historic Downtown Sanford! We will have tons of food trucks, live music, and FREE beer! Event kicks off at 12:00 pm when sample cups will be handed […]
5th Annual Day of the Deviants
Deviant Wolfe Brewing 121 W 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us for an evening of Metal, Beer, and Art at the 5th Annual Day of the Deviants on Saturday, November 18th, 2023! Live Music will take place in the back alley behind Deviant Wolfe Brewing from 6:30-10:00pm. - Girth Brooks - Plasmodulated - Druid Lord Be sure to check out our Halloween art show […]
11th Annual Sofas and Suds Couch Racing
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford and watch as local businesses race their modified couches against one other. Huge bragging rights at stake for the fastest couch as well as the crowd favorite. Hosted by A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan and Sofas And Suds! Admission to this event is FREE but please, […]
Small Business Saturday & Sunday
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us on Saturday November 25th for our annual Small Business Saturday Shopping event in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford! Take advantage of some great deals from all of our independent retailers, stroll the brick-lined streets visiting our unique shops and art galleries plus enjoy discounts from participating bars and restaurants when you show your receipt […]
5th Annual Loggerhead Distillery Cocktail Crawl
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesFor the entire month of November, join us in Historic Downtown Sanford for the 5th Annual LOGGERHEAD DISTILLERY COCKTAIL CRAWL as 16 of the top bars and restaurants create a unique cocktail using one of Loggerhead's small batch, craft spirits! Pick up your "Drink Card" at any participating bar, try a cocktail and have the […]
Light Up Sanford Tree Lighting
Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us as we light the tree and kick off our holiday season!
34th Annual Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes
Sanford Residential Historic District 800 S Oak Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesThe 34th Annual Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes is a festive walking tour of some of Sanford's most beautifully preserved and restored homes, decked out for the holidays. The Sanford Historic Trust is proud to present the 34rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes on the first Saturday in December. Take a step back into history […]
Sanford Annual Parade of Lights
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesThe annual "Parade of Lights" on Saturday, December 9th from 6–8 PM offers residents and visitors a dazzling evening of exciting parade floats, lights and music with over 75 entrants parading downtown on 1st Street to celebrate the holidays.
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us every 2nd SUNDAY 1-6pm for the popular Sanford Food Truck Fiesta in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford! Come out and enjoy the brick-lined streets and grab some amazing food from 40+ of Orlando area's top food trucks and tents, craft beer and cocktails from the bars, enjoy live music, craft artisans and vendors, plus […]
Sanford Jingle Jam Community Holiday Party
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 6th Annual Jingle Jam Community Holiday Party presented by Wayne Densch! Sanford Jingle Jam has become one of the largest family events in downtown and draws thousands from all over Central Florida! Featuring multiple stages of live music, award-winning food trucks, carnival games, holiday artisanal vendors, […]
Sanford Art & Jazz Night
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us on the 3rd Thursday of the Month in Historic Downtown Sanford for Sanford Art & Jazz Night 6-9pm and every 3rd Thursday! Enjoy a special evening celebrating the arts, music & spirits at multiple venues! Free event. Please note some venues may have different hours. Visit each of their Facebook pages for complete […]
Critical Mass Sanford Biking Event
Deviant Wolfe Brewing 121 W 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us every last Friday of the month for Critical Mass Sanford Edition! Leaving from Pedal Driven Co at 6:45pm ending at Deviant Wolfe Brewery. Easy 4ish mile ride, kid friendly, easy pace!
Sanford Avenue Block Party
Sanford Avenue 400 Sanford Ave., Sanford, United StatesAwesome Block Party sponsored by the Merchants on Sanford Ave between 4th and 5th Avenue every 4th Saturday of the month. Live Music, craft beer, cocktails, vendors and tons of fun!
Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia (Farmers Market)
Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a community farmers market and vendor showcase featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, food, drinks, desserts, jewelry, art and lots more! Our goal is to inspire and nurture a community of shoppers by building a local, sustainable, small business economy in a vibrant experiential marketplace.
5th Annual Get Hook’d Seafood Festival & Fishing Tournament
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesGet Hook'd On Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament and Seafood Festival main event takes place Saturday January 13th. It will include a Bass and Crappie fishing tournament that starts at 7am. To register for the tournament you must attend the captains meeting at Celery City Craft from 6-8pm on FRIDAY JAN 12TH. Seafood Festival starts at […]
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta – 2nd Sundays
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesThe Sanford Food Truck Fiesta is now on every 2nd SUNDAY 1-6pm! Come out and enjoy the brick-lined streets of beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for our monthly Sanford Food Truck Fiesta event! Grab some amazing food from 30+ of Orlando area's top food trucks, craft beer and cocktails from the bars, enjoy live music, craft […]
Sanford Art & Jazz Night
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us on the 3rd Thursday of the Month in Historic Downtown Sanford for Sanford Art & Jazz Night 6-9pm and every 3rd Thursday! Enjoy a special evening celebrating the arts, music & spirits at multiple venues! Free event. PLEASE NOTE: Some venues may have their event at different times so be sure to check […]
Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesGrab your beads on Saturday, February 17, 4-9pm and come enjoy the 10th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party in the 'Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co. in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford! The parade starts on 6th Street and Sanford Avenue! Gathering starts at 330pm and then at 4pm Sashay […]
Love Your Shorts Film Festival
The Ritz Theater 201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesThe Love Your Shorts Film Festival celebrates short films in Sanford, Florida. We screen only short films under 30 minutes in length. Films are divided into different blocks for screening and the audience votes for their favorites. The winning films from each block advance to a final block for a panel of judges to pick […]
7th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival
Centennial Park 400 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL, United StatesSanford Porchfest is a FREE grassroots festival that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every February in the historic residential downtown of Sanford, FL. It is the ultimate sense of community - where every attendee, homeowner, artist and organizer plays a part in the overall experience. Voted Best Music Festival 2023, Central Florida's favorite […]
6th Annual St Paddy’s Day Truck Pull & Street Festival
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 6th Annual St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival on Saturday March 16th, 4-9pm! Event takes place in the 'Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co.! Try your luck and pull a truck! Get together with your tribe and form teams […]
12th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us for our 12th Annual Pints N Paws Craft Beer Festival, March 23rd 2024! Pints n Paws Craft Beer Festival has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars that all goes directly to local pet rescues in need! Last year alone we were able to raise $115,000 in one day that all went straight […]
Sanford Mini Masters
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us for the Sanford Mini Masters - a teeny tiny golf tournament in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford on SATURDAY, April 13th 11am-6pm! Come putt-putt around the Celery City while you enjoy the finest in food and drink! NOTE: GRAB YOUR CARDS at Celery City Craft first! Holes can be done in any order and […]
Sanford Battle of the Food Trucks
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us for the biggest food truck event of the year at Sanford Battle of the Food Trucks! Dozens of food trucks competing and serving you up the best food truck eats in all of Central Florida! Enjoy craft beer and cocktails from the bars, artisan vendors and live music plus we feature outdoor patios […]
St Johns River Festival of the Arts
Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us on April 27th from 10am-6pm and Sunday April 28th, 2024 from 10am-5pm on the beautiful brick-lined streets of Historic Downtown Sanford, FL for the 13th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts! This is a Fine Arts & Fine Crafts event filled with artwork from some of the best artists across the […]
17th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us on Saturday May 18th for the 17th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival at West End Trading Co. in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida! Sanford's oldest music festival since 2006, West End's Annual Hurricane Party keeps growing every year. With 5 stages and 30+ bands in the venues and streets of Historic Downtown Sanford, […]
Loggerhead Distillery Summer of Cocktails
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesThe Loggerhead Distillery SUMMER OF COCKTAILS promotional campaign is back for a second year in association with SanfordFun.com Tours, Events & Experiences! Participating bars and restaurants are featuring a refreshing 'summer cocktail' made with one of Loggerhead's small batch craft spirits. Try one or try all and when you do post on your social media […]
Star Spangled Sanford 4th of July Fireworks Celebration 2024
Fort Mellon Park 600 East 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesAt 7 PM, grab your lawn chairs or a blanket and head to the lakefront for STAR SPANGLED SANFORD on the Riverwalk, along Seminole Boulevard. The kids will really enjoy the Kids Zone, sponsored by Ladies 327, the enormous park playground, and the splash pad in Ft. Mellon Park. Unfortunately the green space is closed […]
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us every 2nd SUNDAY from 1-6pm for our monthly Sanford Food Truck Fiesta! The largest food truck event in the Orlando area! Bringing you over 30 of the best food trucks and tents Central Florida has to offer PLUS dozens of local artisan vendors for your shopping pleasure. Enjoy craft beer and cocktails from […]
Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia (Farmers Market)
Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a community farmers market and vendor showcase featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, food, drinks, desserts, jewelry, art and lots more! Our goal is to inspire and nurture a community of shoppers by building a local, sustainable, small business economy in a vibrant experiential marketplace.
Sanford Avenue Block Party
Sanford Avenue 400 Sanford Ave., Sanford, United StatesThe Sanford Avenue Merchants present the Sanford Avenue Block Party on every 4th Saturday. Block closure is from 3rd to 5th Street featuring live music, vendors, craft beer, great food, cocktails, wine and fun. Please note event is suspended during summer months of June, July and August.
