Panama City
February 2-4
Annual Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras Festival
The Krewe of St. Andrews invites you to Beck Avenue for three days of parades, lots of beads, food, drinks, music and vendors. A children’s parade is Friday, followed by the main parade Saturday and a pet parade Sunday. Bring the whole family because there’s something for everyone.
standrewsmardigras.com; kosapcfl@gmail.com
Marathon
February 8-10
Annual Fundraiser Variety Show and Silent Auction
Celebrate Marathon Community Theatre’s 80th birthday at this annual event. This fundraiser begins each night at 5 p.m. Actors, dancers and singers hit the stage at 7 p.m. to entertain and honor MCT’s history. Enjoy a complimentary smorgasbord and a free champagne toast after the curtain falls at 9 p.m. Tickets for the show are $45.
marathontheater.org; 305-743-0408
Sebring
February 10
37th Annual Civilian Conservation Corps Festival
The annual festival begins at 10 a.m. at Highlands Hammock State Park. This is the park’s signature event and showcases the park by celebrating history, art, nature and music. The festival includes guest speaker Gary Mormino, Florida Artist Blacksmith Association artisans, a silent auction, heritage demonstrators and a Cow Camp Reenactment by the Lake Kissimmee State Park.
floridastateparks.org/park/highlands-hammock; 850-245-2157
Marathon and Tavernier
February 12-13
Florida Keys Concert Series
The Balourdet String Quartet is an energetic ensemble on a meteoric rise. Based in Boston, the young prize-winning group is in residence at the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program. It is as exciting to watch as it is to hear. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in the Marathon High School auditorium.
www.floridakeysconcerts.com; 800-324-6982
Lake Wales
February 15
Nashville Live
Dave and Daphne are a dynamic duo who do it all. Their music includes classic country, Broadway, pop, Southern gospel, jazz and bluegrass. They perform at 7 p.m. at the South Lake Wales Church of God, 210 Presidents Drive. Tickets are $15.
Tavernier
February 17
Garden Walk
The Garden Club of the Upper Keys invites you to attend a garden walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are available online. Complimentary clubhouse activities include food trucks, vendors, artisans and shopping for plants. An art show is sponsored by the Art Guild of the Purple Isles.
www.gardenclubupperkeys.org; 786-752-6562
Marathon and Tavernier
February 19-20
Florida Keys Concert Series
Trio Con Brio Copenhagen consists of the Danish pianist Elvekjaer and South Korean sisters Soo-Jin Hong (violin) and Soo-Kyung Hong (cello). Recognized as one of the finest piano ensembles, they are touring artists, esteemed recording artists, artistic directors and educators. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in the Marathon High School auditorium.
www.floridakeysconcerts.com; 800-324-6982
Davie
February 24
Orange Blossom Festival Rodeo
A south Florida tradition now in it’s 87th year, the Orange Blossom Festival includes a parade, professional rodeo and other family activities. The rodeo is produced by the Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo and includes bull riding.
www.davieprorodeo.org; 754-816-3183
Blountstown
February 24
Florida River Fest
This festival is held in the heart of the Florida Panhandle at Neal Landing and highlights the river region with vendors, live entertainment and family fun. Gates open at 10 a.m. CST. Activities include Touch A Truck, live entertainment, a children’s zone and the River Dig. Shop nearly 100 vendors from across the Southeast or watch the boat parade. The entrance fee is $5 (cash only) at the gate. Children 5 and younger enter for free. In the evening, head to Bowles Field for the Rock the River Concert at
4:30 p.m., featuring Kendall Tucker, Dylan Kelley and Colt Ford.
Marathon
February 24
Sombrero Beach Run
The Key West Southernmost Runners Club welcomes you to the 15th annual Sombrero Beach Run. This is the No. 1 running event of its kind in the Florida Keys. Kick off Friday night with a registration party at Sombrero Beach. Race day, be swept away with entertainment by DJ Tito, runners breakfast, after-race lunch, drinks, ice cold beer, custom T-shirts and raffles. Sunday activities include kayaking, barbecue and games.
www.sombrerobeachrun.org; 305-743-4582
Marathon and Tavernier
February 26-27
Florida Keys Concert Series
Each year, the series tries to highlight future stars of the classical music world. This year’s rising star is pianist Eric Lu, who won first prize at The Leeds International Piano Competition in 2018 at age 20. The following year, he signed an exclusive contract with Warner Classics and has since collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious orchestras. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in the Marathon High School auditorium.
www.floridakeysconcerts.com; 800-324-6982
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