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Tasty foods  from South Florida restaurants and food vendors are featured at Smoke on The Water BBQ Feast on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.  Entry is free. Food items are offered for purchase. The event in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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Ready, set, shuck! That’s the call for everyone in South Florida who loves sweet corn to show up at the annual Sweet Corn Fiesta: When: Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Yesteryear Village at South Florida Fairgrounds Tickets: $5 for kids, $10 for adults; ride tickets $10-$15 Featured: Live music …

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If you love Italian food, but also enjoy the music, art and cultural traditions. Here’s a chance to really have some fun. The Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington is a two-day Italian festival that features live entertainment, food and beverages, plus shopping. There’s even a cooking stage. What: Festa Italiana of Wellington When: Friday, Saturday …

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Rather than pick a restaurant, dine on selections from a variety of establishments in Oakland Park. Taste of Oakland Park in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 17, and tickets are required. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the gate, if any are still available. It’s an outdoor event at Pastorius …

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The Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival and it will offer lots of seafood vendors, live bands and plenty of family fun. Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival WHEN: April 11-12, 2026; Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 8 p.m. WHERE: Abacoa Amphitheater, 1267 Main St., Jupiter COST: $5 to $7.65 for general admission; free …

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From food and music festivals to art and nature vendor fairs, here’s our guide to some of the popular free and cheap events in March in the Palm Beaches for 2026.  Festivals & events in greater Palm Beach Multicultural Youth Art Festival, Delray Beach Friday, March 6, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Old …

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Get ready to travel back from the future, and dress up as your favorite ’80s celebrity, rock star or movie character. There will be a Delorean Time Machine, 2-Stages of nonstop entertainment featuring ’80s tribute bands, roving characters, a Kid’s Fun Zone and vendors to shop and explore. Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival, Royal Palm …

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It’s fun, entertaining and offers free entry. It’s the Dania Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. The event in 2026 is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, with live bands, artist and artisan vendors, and food vendors from local restaurants.  Entry is free. Food and drinks are offered for purchase. Tasting tickets for liquor …

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TurtleFest is not only a cool name for a fun and free family event but it also helps support sea turtles and the oceans where they reside. Plus, there’s nonstop entertainment, food & drink options, vendors, exhibits, hands-on activities and more. The festival is on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 21-22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to …

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