One of the best things about South Florida is that our subtropical climate means we can have festival fun just about all year long. With that in mind, welcome to SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities, a new feature that will give you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. Here’s our list for March, but keep coming back to this post because we’ll continue to add events. Also, prices may not reflect taxes and fees.
Dania Beach Wine & Seafood Festival
In addition to 60 international wine, beer and spirit brands, there will be local chefs and mixologists demonstrating their recipes at the Chef Showcase, where complimentary samples of food will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other highlights: food trucks, vendors, artists booths and a Little Chefs Station, where children will have the opportunity to create their own dish. Entertainment will include a DJ as well as live music from Shaw Davis, Yoli Mayor and Private Stock Band. You must be 21 years or older to purchase a sampling ticket.
WHEN: 4-9 p.m., Saturday, March 14
WHERE: Dania Beach City Hall Plaza, 100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
COST:
• General admission is free and open to the public (food and beverage samples not included).
• $55 in advance for General Beverage Sampling Ticket of unlimited wine/beer/spirits (includes commemorative glass but not food samples); $70 the day of the event.
• $75 in advance for VIP Sampling Ticket (includes access to VIP tent, exclusive food and wine/beer samples, a commemorative glass and air-conditioned restroom trailer); $90 the day of the event.
• $195 for GA 4-Pack Beverage Sampling Ticket (unlimited wine/beer/spirits sampling for four people; food samples are not included)
• Parking is free, and a park-and-ride shuttle service will run continuously to and from The Casino at Dania Beach.
INFORMATION: daniabeachwineandseafoodfest.com
Touch-A-Truck
Children can get an up-close visceral experience with a fire truck, a wheel loader, construction trucks and more at this event hosted by Plantation’s Parks & Recreation Department.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 14, with a horn-free hour for children with sensitive hearing from 9-10 a.m.
WHERE: Plantation Equestrian Center, 1451 NW 118th Ave.
COST: Free admission
INFORMATION: plantation.org
Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival
The theme this year is Back to the 80’s, so you can expect a DeLorean time machine and two stages with tribute bands. Of course, there will also be seafood dishes for purchase at food trucks, stations and kiosks, plus a kids’ zone, roving characters and vendors.
WHEN:
• 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, March 14
• 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 15
WHERE: Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
COST: Free admission and parking
INFORMATION: pottcevents.com
Jupiter Irish Fest
Returning to the Jupiter Irish Fest this year will be the band Bangers and Mash. (Jupiter Irish Fest/Courtesy)
Jupiter Irish Fest
Put on a green outfit and come check out this two-day celebration of Irish culture with food, drinks and entertainment. And this time, for its sixth annual edition, the Jupiter Irish Fest will have free admission.
WHEN:
• 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, March 14
• 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 15
WHERE: Downtown Abacoa, 1267 Main St., Jupiter (Abacoa Amphitheatre)
COST: Free admission
INFORMATION: jupiteririshfest.com
Palm Beach Reggae Music & Arts Festival
This celebration of reggae culture will include live music, film screenings and visual arts, as well as cuisine and craft vendors. The event is produced by Jamaican entertainment attorney and author Lloyd Stanbury, in partnership with the Delray Beach-based nonprofit Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. Stanbury is also cofounder of the all-reggae radio station, IRIE FM in Jamaica. “South Florida is home to Bob Marley’s widow, Rita Marley, and several of his children and grandchildren,” said Stanbury, who lives in Royal Palm Beach. “Palm Beach County is also home to several pioneers who helped shape reggae’s global reach, making it a fitting home for this festival.” Performers include Inner Circle, Xperimento, Yvad & The Legal Roots, DJ/MC Lance-O, Kulcha Shok Muzik and The Resolvers.
WHEN: March 20-22
WHERE: Old School Square Vintage Gymnasium and Amphitheatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach
COST: Tickets range from $33.85-$97.88
INFORMATION: palmbeachreggae.org
InnaDeYard.Film
A screening of “Inna De Yard: The Soul of Jamaica” will open the Palm Beach Reggae Music & Arts Festival in downtown Delray Beach. (InnaDeYard.Film/Courtesy)
Craft Fair
Handmade crafts created by local artisans will be featured at this al fresco event staged at the Historic Stranahan House Museum on the bank of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 21
WHERE: Historic Stranahan House Museum, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
COST: Free admission
INFORMATION: stranahanhouse.org
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
South Florida Sun Sentinel
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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The 43rd Palm Beach International Boat Show is in full swing on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 5 day show runs through March 23. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Palm Beach International Boat Show
Marine enthusiasts will want to know that this year more than $1 billion worth of boat inventory will be displayed during the five-day run of this shipshape showcase, which started back in 1982.
WHEN: March 25-29
WHERE: Along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, across from Palm Beach Island
COST:
• $63 for Adult 1-Day Preview Ticket (Wednesday-Sunday).
• $85 for Adult 2-Day Preview + General Admission Ticket (Wednesday-Sunday).
• $66 for Adult 2-Day General Admission Ticket (Thursday-Sunday).
• $37 for Adult 1-Day General Admission Ticket (Thursday-Sunday).
• $18 for Child 1-Day Admission Ticket for guests ages 6-15 (Wednesday-Sunday); entry is free for children younger than age 5.
• $430 for Windward 1-Day VIP Ticket (Wednesday-Sunday; includes open bar, gourmet food and pop-up activations in an indoor and outdoor lounge setting).
• Active military and veterans are eligible for free general admission on March 29; email cxteam@informa.com or present your military ID at the show.
INFORMATION: pbboatshow.com
AARLCC
The African American Research Library & Cultural Center on historic Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale will host the Africana Arts & Humanities Festival from March 27-28. (AARLCC/Courtesy)
Africana Arts & Humanities Festival
This two-day festival includes a keynote speaker, fundraiser, a free Family Day with youth activations, author showcases, bookstore partnerships and cultural programs — all staged at Fort Lauderdale’s African American Research Library & Cultural Center.
WHEN: March 27-28
WHERE: African American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
COST:
• $75 admission for Eat. Drink. Read. Reception & Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 27
• All other events are free
INFORMATION: eventbrite.com
Florida Fests
The Fort Lauderdale Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival will return to Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale on March 28. (Florida Fests/Courtesy)
Fort Lauderdale Beer Wine & Spirits Festival
Enjoy unlimited samples of over 100 styles of beer, wine and spirits and hang out with sommeliers, master distillers and brewery representatives. You can also purchase dishes from food vendors, vibe to live music and play interactive games. There will be two sessions in order to accommodate crowds. Attendees must be age 21 and older; no children, toddlers, infants, strollers or pets allowed, according to the website.
WHEN: Saturday, March 28
• Session One 1-4:30 p.m.
• Session Two 6-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Esplanade Park 400 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale
COST:
• $57.57 for general admission in advance ($60 at the gate)
• $18.39 for designated driver
INFORMATION: floridafests.com
Boca Street Fest
This second annual family-friendly event will feature two stages of live entertainment, 100 local vendors/makers, food stations and an open-air beer garden — all spread throughout Mizner Park.
WHEN: noon–4 p.m. Saturday, March 28
WHERE: Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
COST: Free admission
INFORMATION: myboca.us
Fourth Annual Plein Air Festival
Watch plein air artists paint live and then see the artworks exhibited at the Collectors’ Celebration & Sale, which will be a live auction and reception (with free light bites and a cash bar). Leading up to the event, there will be a lecture from artist Ralph Papa at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.
WHEN: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, March 28
WHERE:
• The Historic Butler House Museum of Black History, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach
• The Deerfield Beach Historical Society Museum & Cultural Center, 84 SE Fourth Ave.
COST: Free admission
INFORMATION: deerfieldbeachhistoricalsociety.com
All People’s Day Diversity Festival
Celebrating its 17th year, this event features a wide variety of live performances, family activities and free food tastings from restaurants and caterers. There will also be nonprofit interactive kiosks/stations and booths offering artwork, clothing and jewelry for sale. A free workshop for children to make Craft Dough People will be from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. (register by calling 561-495-9818).
WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 28
WHERE: Pompey Park, 1101 NW Second St. (at Northwest 10th Ave.), Delray Beach
COST: Free
INFORMATION: allpeoplesday.org
Palm Beach Pride & Parade
This two-day LGBTQ+ festival is produced by the Lake Worth Beach-based Compass Community Center. This year’s theme — Act Out Loud — celebrates the magic of theater and the performing arts. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, a Youth Village and 140 vendor/sponsor booths.
WHEN: noon-6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 (the parade is Sunday at 11 a.m.)
WHERE: Bryant Park, South Lakeside Drive and Fourth Avenue South in Lake Worth Beach; there’s another entrance on the south end of South Golfview Drive.
COST: tickets are $16.27 in advance (sale ends 11:59 p.m. March 27) or $20 at gate; free entry for guests age 18 and younger
INFORMATION: compasslgbtq.com