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Smorgasburg Miami reopened October 4, 2025, and it has new vendors and lots of upcoming special events, like Spookysburg. What: Smorgasburg Miami’s 2025-2026 season features Spookysburg! When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025, from noon to 8 p.m.  Where: Smorgasburg Wynwood, 2600 NW 2nd Ave., Miami Cost: Free admission; vendor prices vary. Get ready for a spine-tingling …

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Restaurants and food trucks are dishing up their versions of a favorite handheld food at Riverwalk Tacos and Tequila Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Food, including tacos, and beverages are offered for purchase. Tacos and Tequila Feast in 2025 is 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W.  …

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Get ready to enjoy the annual BBQ, Brews & Blues family friendly event. Admission is free; vendor prices vary. When: Saturday, June 28, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Heart & Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach The park will offer plenty of kid-friendly activities, including sports, a skating rink and carnival …

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Goombay and Junkanoo are familiar words in Bahamian culture. They both invoke visions of colorful costumes, calypso music and dancing, followed by a sumptuous feast. And you’re in luck because the annual arts and cultural event, the Miami Goombay Festival, will celebrate Coconut Grove’s Bahamian roots by taking the party to the streets, and you’re …

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There are food contests and chili cook-offs but here’s one that features the best of the best burgers and buns! So, if you’re in the mood to sample some of South Florida’s favorite handheld cuisine while grooving to live music, then consider this: What: Taste of Palmetto Bay Battle of the Buns and Live Concert …

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Calling all seafood lovers, boat lovers and car aficionados! The West Palm Seafood Festival is coming to town Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, 2025, plus it has once again teamed up with the Palm Beach Marine Flea Market, and the Palm Beach Car Swap Meet & Car Show! According to Larry Burdgick from Under the …

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  Nibble on fare from local restaurants and vendors at Taste of Sunrise. The indoor epicurean event features dishes from about 35 eateries, including favorite local and regional restaurants. The event in 2026 is 7 p.m. February 19, with entry fees of $20 prior to the event and $30 at the door, if available. Parking …

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The church has decided to discontinue the Italian festival, so there will be no festival in 2026. The annual St. Coleman’s Catholic Church Italian Festival is back for its 41st year in 2025. The free event will be Feb. 14-16 at St. Coleman Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. The event will include plenty of Italian …

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! Vegandale Fest is a celebration of plant-based living, is an annual event for vegans or those who are simply curious about sustainability, a cleaner, healthier lifestyle, or foodies who just like to party! This event offers live performances and interactive art experiences, plus dozens of food, beverage and merchandise vendors …

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