Events in Historic Downtown Sanford

Event Series Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest

Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest

Sanford Civic Center 401 E Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us for our annual Oktoberfest, a festival celebrating German food, beer, music, dance, folk costumes, and of course Gemütlichkeit! This year we have moved the party to the Sanford Civic Center and surrounding streets, just a block away from our Willow Tree Café German restaurant! Dates and Times Friday Oktober 8th 6:00pm to 10:00pm […]

Sofas and Suds 2021

Celery City Craft 114 S. Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL, United States

A couch racing and beer chasing event. Come and support your local sofa-racers and drink a lot of beers. It is Sunday, 11/14/2021 in Sanford at the corner of Palmetto and 2nd, 2 to 6 PM. Come to beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford and watch as local businesses race their modified couches against each other. Who […]

Sanford’s Holiday Mini Indie Market

Tuffy's Bottle Shop & Lounge 200 S Myrtle Ave, Sanford, United States

This event will be happening inside the gates of Tuffy's Bottle Shop & Lounge. There will have 20 Vendors, Food & Live Music.

Sanford Jingle Jam Community Holiday Party

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 4th Annual Jingle Jam Community Holiday Party! Jingle Jam in Sanford 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, live wrestling a kids […]

City of Sanford Parade of Lights

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Be a part of the Holiday Celebration! Join us for a night of illuminated floats, festive fun, and holiday cheer in Historic Downtown Sanford.

Event Series Sanford Craft Beer Social

Sanford Craft Beer Social

Celery City Craft 114 S. Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL, United States

Sanford Craft Beer Social is a monthly Central Florida craft beer community event every 2nd Thursday at Celery City Craft! Enjoy our local craft breweries and taprooms sampling their best brews plus two local guest Orlando-area breweries along with live music, great food and community! $15 gets you two samples from each brewery! Get your […]

$15
Event Series Sanford Food Truck Fiesta

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Come out and enjoy the brick-lined streets of beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford in the "Famous L" between West End Trading Co. and Celery City Craft for our monthly Sanford Food Truck Fiesta event! It's a pet and family friendly event where you can grab some amazing food from 30+ of Orlando area's top food trucks, […]

Love Your Shorts Film Festival

The Ritz Theater 201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL, United States

The Festival screens only short films under 30 minutes in length. Films are divided into different blocks for screening. Audience members at each block vote for their favorite film and winners are announced on the spot. The winning films from each block advance to a final block for a panel of judges to pick the […]

8th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Grab 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 […]

5th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival

Sanford Residential Historic District 800 S Oak Ave, Sanford, FL, United States

50 bands, 12 porches, an entire community, one cause! Load up your chairs and blankets as we transform the historic district into an artistic gathering space! Spend the day meeting new neighbors and experiencing all that Sanford Porchfest has to offer: live music, art auction, food vendors and fun surprises on every curb. 100% of […]

4th Annual St Paddy’s Day Truck Pull & Street Festival

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 4th Annual St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival! 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 of 10 and pull a […]

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta 3rd Saturdays

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

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 artisans and vendors, plus plenty of outside tables and chairs to sit […]

10th Annual Pints n Paws Craft Beer Festival

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us for the 10th 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 dozens of breweries, interact […]

$50

St Johns River Festival of the Arts

Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United States

Come experience art like never before at the 11th annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford. Join us from 10am to 6pm on April 30th and 10am to 5pm on May 1st as artists from all over the country showcase their art, offer educational demonstrations and give […]

St. John’s Salsa Summit & Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

The Famous L Collective presents the St. John's Salsa Summit & Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl! Join us for 'Nacho Average Salsa Competition' as you sample salsa at various locations and cast your votes at the Ladies 327 booth! We'll have a live Mariachi Band, drinks specials and more as we elevate this Fiesta! Sponsored […]

Seafood Night at Colonial Room

Colonial Room Restaurant 105 E 1st St, Sanford, FL

Join us every First Friday for the new SEAFOOD NIGHT AT THE COLONIAL ROOM! (previously Fish Fry) Experience a curated seafood menu by Michelle and team that the entire family will enjoy! Each month we will post our menu w/ specials you are sure to love! Space is limited so be sure to come early!

Rhythm & Brews BBQ Fest

Fort Mellon Park 600 East 1st St, Sanford, FL, United States

Kickoff summer along the Sanford Riverwalk with live music on the lawn, mouthwatering BBQ from 20 competing cooks and refreshing craft, import and domestic brews at Fort Mellon Park in Historic Downtown Sanford. Embrace culture and community during #NationalBBQMonth. Enjoy southern hospitality and music that moves your soul. BUY TICKETS EARLY AND SAVE! The event […]

$15

15th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us on Saturday May 28th for the 15th 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 50+ bands in the venues and streets of Historic Downtown Sanford, live art, vendors […]

$45

Sanford Karts & Kegs

Henry's Depot Food Hall 212 W 1st St, Sanford, FL, United States

Karts & Kegs is a timed Golf Cart racing competition and skills challenge taking place in Sanford, FL on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, 2-6pm. It will be local businesses pitting their racing team of 4 against others to determine who is really the best at driving golf carts and doing physical challenges . . . […]

Star Spangled Sanford 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Fort Mellon Park 600 East 1st St, Sanford, FL, United States

Sanford is where you want to be during the long 4th of July weekend! Enjoy a wide variety of award-winning and unique restaurants, theaters, cafes, art galleries, shopping venues and markets, a fantastic Riverwalk, and vibrant nightlife! On the 4th, bring the whole family, with your lawn chairs or blankets, to enjoy STAR SPANGLED SANFORD […]

Christmas in July Shopping Event

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us Saturday, July 30th from 10am-6pm for our annual Christmas in July Shopping Event featuring some amazing deals brought to you by the independent retailers of Historic Downtown Sanford! Enjoy food & drink specials from participating bars and restaurants and spend a great day browsing and shopping on our brick-lined streets! Be sure to […]

5th Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park Music Festival

Centennial Park 400 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us on October 22nd, 2-7pm for the 5th Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park Music Festival - 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 fun! This music festival […]

Event Series Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest

Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest

Sanford Civic Center 401 E Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us for our annual Oktoberfest, a festival celebrating German food, beer, music, dance, folk costumes, and of course Gemütlichkeit! This year the party is at the Sanford Civic Center again and surrounding streets, just a block away from our Willow Tree Café German restaurant! Dates and Times: Friday November 4th 6:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday […]

Whiskey, BBQ & Blues

Unfurl Collective 115 N Laurel Ave, Sanford, United States

Join us for the Grand Opening event at Unfurl Collective w/ a special WHISKEY, BBQ & BLUES Event featuring Live Entertainment, delicious BBQ by Git n' Messy Smokehouse from Henry's Depot and Whiskey by Iron Smoke! We'll also have a limited (only 40 seats) Whiskey Tasting w/ over 25 whiskies, craft beer and cocktails, cigars […]

Bad at Business Beerfest

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Tom & Dan "Bad at Business" Beerfest 2022! Join Tom and Dan of the A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan Podcast as they host and mingle during this great event! This is a FREE to the public Beer-Fest! Free Samples, Free Admission, Free Live Entertainment! The event opens up at 12 noon where - […]

Small Business Saturday in Historic Downtown Sanford

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join us on Saturday November 26th 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 […]

Event Series 4th Annual Loggerhead Cocktail Crawl

4th Annual Loggerhead Cocktail Crawl

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

For the entire month of November, join us in Historic Downtown Sanford for the 4th Annual LOGGERHEAD DISTILLERY COCKTAIL CRAWL as a dozen 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 […]

33rd Annual Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Celebrate the warmth and spirit of the season at the 33rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes on December 3rd, 12 to 9 pm. On this self-guided walking tour, step into the past as you are welcomed into ten of the Sanford Historic District’s most charming private residences. The tour route begins at Holy Cross Episcopal […]

Event Series Alive After 5 Street Party

Alive After 5 Street Party

Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United States

Central Florida's longest monthly street festival! Festival goers come to celebrate the community and local artistry, and to partake in an evening of music, food, craft beer, and shopping.

Parade of Lights

Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United States

The annual "Parade of Lights" on Saturday, December 10th from 6 – 8 PM offers residents and visitors a dazzling evening of exciting parade floats, lights and music with dozens of entrants parading downtown on 1st Street to celebrate the holidays.

Event Series Sanford Food Truck Fiesta | 2nd Sundays

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta | 2nd Sundays

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

The 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 […]

Event Series Sanford Art & Jazz Night

Sanford Art & Jazz Night

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

The 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 States

Join 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 States

The 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.

Event Series Sanford Avenue Block Party

Sanford Avenue Block Party

Sanford Avenue 400 Sanford Ave., Sanford, United States

The 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 States

Join 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 States

Come 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 […]

Event Series Love Your Shorts Film Festival

Love Your Shorts Film Festival

The Ritz Theater 201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL, United States

SCREENING 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 States

Grab 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 States

Your 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 […]

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta – 2nd Sundays

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

The 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 […]

Event Series Sanford Food Truck Fiesta

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join 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 […]

Event Series Sanford Art & Jazz Night

Sanford Art & Jazz Night

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join 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 […]

Event Series Sanford Art & Jazz Night

Sanford Art & Jazz Night

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join 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 […]

5th Annual St Paddy’s Day Truck Pull & Street Festival

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join 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 […]

Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia (Farmers Market)

Downtown Sanford - Magnolia Square 201 E 1st St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join 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.

11th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival

Historic Downtown Sanford 307 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, United States

Join 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 […]

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