Discover the Magic of Florida’s 30+ Most Enchanting Festivals in June
Florida in June has already hit summer by many people’s standards. The state’s average temperature is in the low 80s and average humidity in the mid-70s. It’s the month when the rainy season and Hurricane season begin, too. It’s little wonder that festivals in June in Florida drop off as event organizers and tourists move to more desirable locations, weather-wise.
If you find yourself vacationing in Florida, or if you live here and are looking for something fun or unusual to do, these are the best June events in the Sunshine State. Put one or two on your to-do list this year.
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Florida Arts Festivals in June
Art and craft festivals in Florida rank among the most popular festivals to attend. And May in Florida is the last time to attend an art festival before summer’s intense heat and afternoon rains. Art and craft festivals help to support local, regional, and emerging artists. Many of Florida’s art festivals are also recognized among the best in the country and are juried art shows.
1. 30th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival
Held June 1-2 in St. Pete Beach. Mark your calendar immerse yourself in a weekend of art, culture, and community at the St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival. This free event nestled on the Gulf of Mexico’s western edge offers a picturesque setting for this celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.
Over 100 talented craft artisans will showcase their contemporary crafts. You’ll find an array of items, including jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, paintings, and clothing. The festival also features a Green Market where you can explore plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices, and freshly popped kettle corn.
2. 4th Annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Festival
Held June 8-9 in Sarasota. This year, this popular craft festival will be held at 5 Points Park, on Central and First Street in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. With such a central and beautiful location, many people make a day or weekend of visiting Sarasota – visit the craft fair, head to the beach, spend the day at Mote Marine Lab, or make it a weekend of art with a visit to Ringling Museum of Art.
The Spring Craft Festival, like others in June, will host variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more – all handmade in America. There will also be a Green Market selling plants, soaps, spices, and kettle corn.
3. 31st Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Held June 15-16 in Venice. At the 31st Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival, crafters from around the nation gather along the vibrant Miami Avenue, which happens to be one of Venice’s bustling downtown streets. Patrons can explore a variety of booths featuring beautiful stained glass, captivating photography, and personalized products for both kids and furry friends. They can also stroll through the Green Market to discover plants, handmade soaps, BBQ sauces, and live orchids.
Cultural Festivals
Florida is a melting pot of cultural influences from all around the world, especially the Caribbean. It’s this diversity which continues to shape Florida and add to her unique character. In June, celebrate these cultures by enjoying one of these cultural festivals in Florida.
4. 25th Annual Philippine Summer Festival
Held June 8 in West Palm Beach. This popular annual festival is hosted by the Philippine American Society of West Palm Beach and is held at the South Florida Fairgrounds where there’s plenty of parking and space for the festivities. The festival features a Santacruzan Parade as well as entertainment, authentic cuisine, and mass.
5. 4th Annual Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival
Held June 15 in Tampa. Roc the Block presents the 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium. This family-friendly Cultural Extravaganza features live DJ’s, a slingshot car show, artistic dance performances, musical guests, a KidsZone, and so much more. Vendors include community resources, retail, and food.
Florida Food Festivals in June
Florida is a foodie haven, and its annual food festivals are not to be missed! Each June, the state plays host to a range of incredible food events for all tastes. In this category for June, we’ve included the last of the fruit festivals, too. Enjoy tropical fruits in Key West, watermelons in Chiefland, and the last of the blueberries in Wellborn.
6. 30th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival
Held June 1 in Wellborn. The last of the Florida blueberries makes an appearance at this north Florida festival. The day starts with a blueberry pancake breakfast. After, attendees can enjoy more than 100 vendors, live local entertainment, a car show, a petting zoo, and children’s games. When it’s time to head home, stop by The Country Store to stock up on blueberry wares, such as pies, jams, and syrups.
7. 70th Annual Chiefland Watermelon Festival
Held June 1 in Chiefland. Watermelons are a top crop in north central Florida, and to celebrate the juicy fruit’s impact on the community, the Chiefland Woman’s Club hosts this annual festival. Thousands attend the Chiefland Watermelon Festival every year to watch the parade, meet the Watermelon Queen, buy fresh watermelons, sample watermelon dishes, and play games.
8. Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival
Held June 1 in Clermont. Head over to Clermont Waterfront Park for a day filled with family fun. With all of the entertainment and food, it’ll be almost as good as taking a trip to the Caribbean. Caribbean-cooking chefs from around the state and region will duel for the title of Jerk Cook-Off Champion. There will also be live music, a kids zone, an island parade, and a variety of food vendors.
9. Dessert Wars
Held June 1 in Tampa. The largest dessert festival in America returns to Florida, this time to Tampa. Dessert Wars celebrates the “foodie” lifestyle in a competition style. Ticket holders receive sampling tickets to try some or all of the 50 local dessert vendors vying for Dessert Champion. Sample a huge variety of desserts, from cupcakes to cookies to doughnuts and even specialty items, then vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice award.
10. Jag Boilers 3rd Annual Crawfish Festival
Held June 1 in Jacksonville. Seafood lovers and foodies will pack James Weldon Johnson Park to enjoy crawfish and other seafood offerings. The day features DJ Coco, a full bar, local vendors, and some of the hottest local bands on stage. If seafood isn’t your thing, there will also be other food trucks on-site to quench any craving you might have.
11. Brooksville Watermelon Festival
Held June 8-9 in Brooksville. This free family and pet friendly festival in June will be held in historic downtown Brooksville. Come enjoy Batten Family Farms watermelons, food vendors, local resources, and craft vendors. It promises to be a delicious weekend!
12. Orlando Seafood Festival
Held June 8-9 in Orlando. The Orlando Seafood Festival is a family-friendly event that seafood lovers won’t want to miss! You will find a variety of activities for hours of fun for all ages. From the lively pirate show to the boat show, marine exhibits and children’s fun area, there is something for everyone. Plus there are plenty of arts and crafts vendors to browse through so you can purchase unique souvenirs from your visit. Come join in the festivities at the Orlando Seafood Festival!
13. Truman’s Tropical Fruit Festival
Held June 15 in Key West. This unique festival in Key West promises a day a day filled with a variety of fresh fruit, tropical fruit trees, and delicious food. You’ll have the chance to taste all types of mangoes and other tropical fruits, sip tasty cocktails, watch cooking demos. Plus, take home a tropical fruit tree or two.
Music Festivals in Florida
Music festivals offer the perfect opportunity to get together with friends and family, enjoy live music from your favorite bands, and have a day of fun. Whether you’re looking for an intimate gathering or a large event, music festivals are sure to be full of energy and excitement. Plus, you can find vendors selling amazing merchandise and delicious food trucks offering mouth-watering treats.
14. Girls in Wonderland
Held May 30-June 2 in Winter Garden. Though GIW calls itself the “premier queer music festival in the country”, it’s not just a music festival so deserves a spot here with the pride festivals. Five days are filled with events that include daily happy hour events, an opening party, a pool parties, a comedy show, dance parties, and after-hours parties. Events will be held at a few different locations around Winter Garden, including the host hotel Springhill Suites, New York Beer Project Orlando, and Mango’s Tropical Cafe.
15. Gulf Coast Jam Festival
Held May 30-June 2 in Panama City Beach. Get ready for four days of #countryonthecoast at the annual Gulf Coast Jam. This popular music festival in Florida’s panhandle features some of the top country music artists. In 2024, those include Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, and Jelly Roll. Gulf Coast Jam is also partnering with Jim Beam to present Welcome Sessions at Ms. Newby’s when finalists will perform for a spot to open on the Main Stage at the Festival.
16. Safety Harbor Food and Music Festival
Held June 1 in Safety Harbor. Ready to get your kicks? The 2024 Safety Harbor Food and Music Festival is called Kick in the Grass and includes a kickball tournament. Ten top co-ed teams will compete for the Kick in the Grass title. There will also be food trucks and vendors on site and live music from some of the area’s top bands. Admission is free and VIP tickets are available.
17. Forbidden Kingdom Festival
Held June 7-8 in Orlando. Central Florida’s premier bass-only music festival, Forbidden Kingdom takes place across two days at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Bass lovers and headbangers will enjoy a variety of bass-only genres, such as dubstep, riddim, drum and bass, experimental bass, and deep dubstep.
18. Fishermen’s Village Blues Fest
Held June 15 in Punta Gorda. This 2nd annual festival features prominent regional and national performers bringing the best of blues music to Punta Gorda. Free parking and admission makes this an event that promises to be well-attended and lots of fun.
Pride Festivals in June
Every year, Pride festivals celebrate and honor the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. These events feature parades, rallies, and other activities that draw attention to the issues and struggles faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. They also provide an opportunity to foster acceptance and understanding among people of different orientations and gender identities. Pride festivals provide an opportunity for us all to come together and show our support for the community.
19. Gulfport Pride Festival
Held June 1 in Gulfport. At the Gulfport Pride Festival, more than 130 local vendors and businesses line Shore and Beach Boulevards to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Two stages will host local bands throughout the event. The annual Gulfport Pride Parade takes center stage though and features Gulfport’s Gecko Marching Band. The festival will also host the ArtOut “Emergence” Art Show.
20. PrideFest Kissimmee
Held June 1 in Kissimmee. PrideFest Kissimmee is a celebration grounded in welcoming, fostering awareness of, and acknowledging the impactful contributions of the local LGBTQ community. Enjoy a day filled with local vendors, food trucks, activities, and family fun.
21. Delray Beach Pride Fest
Held June 8 in Delray Beach. The fourth annual Delray Beach Pride Fest and Concert is a free event in the historic Pineapple Grove district. A Pridescape painting of the inclusive flag at the intersection of NE 2nd Avenue and NE 1st Street in 2021 and places this spot center stage for the celebration. Live entertainment and vendors kick off the festivities at 4 PM. Live music starts at 7:30 PM and goes on all evening at Old School Square.
22. Fernandina Beach Pride Parade & Festival
Held June 8 in Fernandina Beach. The 4th Annual Parade and Festival is held in Central Park on Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach. Gather with friends and family to celebrate while taking in performances and the parade and supporting local vendors and food trucks who support the LGBTQ community.
23. Key West Pride’s “We Are Family” Street Fair
Held June 8 in Key West. One of the many events during Key West Pride’s week-long celebration, the Street Fair happens along Duval Street and includes a wide range of performances and vendors. There’s even a Boogie Down Cafe where attendees can prepurchase a meal ticket and receive a great meal and a place to enjoy it in a cool tent. Though the Street Fair is free, a portion of the proceeds from the meal tickets will benefit GAY Key West.
24. Naples PrideFest 2024
Held June 8 in Naples. Held at Cambier Park, this event is a day filled with events that draw thousands of people together to celebrate the unity and diversity of the LGBT community. Expect performances, vendors, and food trucks. Tickets cost $10 for anyone 13+ and proceeds support Naples Pride in its ongoing efforts and provide much needed funding to continue the lifesaving services at the Naples Pride Center.
25. Shades of Pride Festival
Held June 14-15 in St. Petersburg. When you combine a Juneteenth celebration with an LGBTQ celebration with an art and music festival, you get Shades of Pride, part of the month-long St. Pete Pride celebrations. Shades of Pride takes place at The Factory and includes live music, a poetry slam, and panel discussions.
26. Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival
Held June 15 in Wilton Manors. Head to the city of Wilton Manors in South Florida (near Fort Lauderdale) for the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival. Originally slated as a two-day festival, it turned to a single day festival in 2021 after COVID-19. Attracting 35,000+ spectators, the parade starts at 7 PM. Music and vendors throughout the festival will run all afternoon from 3 PM and into the night, ending at 11 PM.
27. St. Pete Pride Parade Festival
Held June 22 in St. Petersburg. In it’s 22nd year in 2024, the St. Pete Pride Parade is kicked off by the 6th Annual Trans March. The festival is free and open to the public. It features Saucy Santana on the main stage, local vendors and food trucks, beverage gardens, and a family area. The parade starts at 6pm at Albert Whitted Park and ends at Vinoy Park.
Other June Festivals in Florida
Florida being Florida, there are many other festivals happening in June which don’t easily fall into any of the previous categories. When looking for a unique event in Florida, try one of these. From a celebration of water lilies to a celebration of anime, these festivals provide unforgettable experiences.
28. The Hukilau
Held June 6-9 in Pompano Beach. A festival like no other, the Hukilau is a celebration of tiki bars and tiki cocktails around the world. Festivities include lectures by renowned bartenders, authors, performers, and photographers; special cocktail sessions; the best in live tiki music; and much more. If you love tiki bars, tiki drinks, and tiki music, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
29. American Black Film Festival
Held June 12-16 in Miami Beach. In its 28th year, this film festival strives to empower Black artists and voices by spotlighting a diverse array of entertainment content created by and for individuals of African descent. The festival brings together those who love Black culture with industry executives and content creators from across the globe for five days filled with screenings, discussion panels, industry parties, and invaluable networking opportunities.
30. Waterlily Celebration
Held June 15 in Vero Beach. Celebrate the beautiful water lily at McKee Gardens where visitors can see one of the largest water lily collections in Florida. Spend a day enjoying the beauty of the gardens while taking part in activities that celebrate the water lily and everything it represents.
31. Anime Festival Orlando 2024
Held June 28-30 in Orlando. Calling all anime fans, artists, and gamers! The Anime Festival in Orlando features lectures, panel discussion, role plays, and vendors. Watch the action or take part in it during the Live Action Convention Experience, Tales of Orlandia. Special guests in 2024 include AKrCos, Johnny Yong Bosch, Oriana Perón, and Tiana Camacho.
Florida Festivals in June by Date
Sometimes you don’t know what kind of festival you want to go to, but you do know when you want to go. Here are all the previously listed festivals in Florida by date so that it’s easy to find something to do in Florida on any given weekend in June.
June 1-2
- 5/30-6/2: Girls in Wonderland, Winter Garden
- 5/30-6/2: Gulf Coast Jam Festival, Panama City Beach
- 1: 30th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival, Wellborn
- 1: 70th Annual Chiefland Watermelon Festival, Chiefland
- 1: Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival, Clermont
- 1: Dessert Wars, Tampa
- 1: Gulfport Pride Festival, Gulfport
- 1: Jag Boilers 3rd Annual Crawfish Festival, Jacksonville
- 1: PrideFest Kissimmee, Kissimmee
- 1: Safety Harbor Food and Music Festival, Safety Harbor
- 1-2: 31st Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival, St. Pete Beach
June 5-9
- 6-9: The Hukilau, Pompano Beach
- 7-8: Forbidden Kingdom Festival, Orlando
- 8: 25th Annual Philippine Summer Festival, West Palm Beach
- 8: Delray Beach Pride Fest, Delray Beach
- 8: Fernandina Beach Pride Parade & Festival, Fernandina Beach
- 8: Key West Pride’s “We Are Family” Street Fair, Key West
- 8-9: 4th Annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Festival, Sarasota
- 8-9: Brooksville Watermelon Festival, Brooksville
- 8-9: Orlando Seafood Festival, Orlando
June 12-16
- 12-16: American Black Film Festival, Miami Beach
- 14-15: Shades of Pride Festival, St. Petersburg
- 15: 4th Annual Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival, Tampa
- 15: Fishermen’s Village Blues Fest, Punta Gorda
- 15: Truman’s Tropical Fruit Festival, Key West
- 15: Waterlily Celebration, Vero Beach
- 15: Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival, Wilton Manors
- 15-16: 31st Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival, Venice
June 19-23
- 22: St. Pete Pride Parade Festival, St. Petersburg
June 26-30
- 28-30: Anime Festival Orlando 2024, Orlando
Closing: June Festivals in Florida
With the heat starting to rage in June, the number of festivals in Florida really decreases. There are still a lot to choose from though! Whether you’re looking for a food festival or a music festival, these June events in Florida celebrate the beginning of summer, our LGBTQ communities, and so much more.
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