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Ride The Sunshine - July 2024 Festivals in Florida: Exciting Events and Celebrations

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Introduction


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July in Florida is packed with vibrant festivals celebrating everything from delicious Key lime pies to daring air shows. Whether you're a foodie, an aviation enthusiast, or simply looking for unique summer fun, Florida's July festivals offer something for everyone. Here’s a guide to some of the most exciting events happening this month.

 




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Key Lime Festival, Key West


Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Key Lime Festival in Key West is a must-visit. The festival features a Key lime scavenger hunt, Key lime-inspired dinner and brunch events, a pie drop competition from the top of the Key West Lighthouse, and a Key lime rum tasting experience. Don't miss the highlight, the Key Lime Pie Eating Championship, which is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Dates: July 3 – 7, 2024 Location: Various locations in Key West, FL

Contact Information: Key Lime Festival 

Admission: Various events have different ticket prices

Local Accommodations:

  1. Casa Marina Key West - Casa Marina Key West

  2. Southernmost Beach Resort - Southernmost Beach Resort


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Floorida Mango Festival

Fairchild Tropical Garden Mango Festival, Miami


For over thirty years, the Fairchild Tropical Garden Mango Festival has been a highlight for mango lovers. With over 400 varieties of mangos grown on-site, the festival offers mango tastings, cooking demos, and mango-inspired activities and classes. Enjoy a flight of mango cocktails, a mango brunch, or cool off with refreshing mango smoothies.


Dates: July 13-14, 2024

Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL

Contact Information: Fairchild Tropical Garden 

Admission: Ticketed event, prices vary

Local Accommodations:

  1. The Biltmore Hotel Miami - The Biltmore Hotel

  2. Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables - Hotel Colonnade



 

Pensacola Beach Air Show, Pensacola Beach



The Pensacola Beach Air Show is a thrilling experience, featuring the iconic Blue Angels aerobatic team. Watch as they perform breathtaking maneuvers along with other military and civilian aeronautic teams. The free show attracts thousands of spectators, making it a fantastic family outing.


Dates: July 13, 2024

Location: Pensacola Beach, FL

Contact Information: Pensacola Beach Air Show

Admission: Free

Local Accommodations:

  1. Hilton Pensacola Beach - Hilton Pensacola Beach

  2. Margaritaville Beach Hotel - Margaritaville Hotel



 

Lake Placid Caladium Festival


Lake Placid Caladium Festival

The Lake Placid Caladium Festival is a charming small-town event featuring arts and crafts, a beer garden, food booths, entertainment, and a car and bike show. This year, the festival introduces a new attraction, the Florida Rambler story. It's a wonderful way to experience the local culture and community spirit.


Dates: July 26-28, 2024

Location: Stuart Park, Lake Placid, FL

Contact Information: Lake Placid Caladium Festival

Admission: Free

Local Accommodations:

  1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Placid - Holiday Inn Express

  2. Ramada by Wyndham Lake Placid - Ramada Lake Placid


 

Hemingway Days, Key West


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Hemingway Days in Key West celebrates the life and legacy of one of the island’s most famous residents, Ernest Hemingway. The festival features a Hemingway look-alike contest and the quirky "running of the bulls." Enjoy literary readings, a short story competition, and other events that pay homage to the Nobel Prize-winning author.


Dates: July 17-21, 2024

Location: Various locations in Key West, FL

Contact Information: Hemingway Days 

Admission: Various events have different ticket prices

Local Accommodations:

  1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Placid - Holiday Inn Express

Ramada by Wyndham Lake Placid - Ramada Lake Placid


Conclusion


Florida’s July festivals offer a diverse range of activities and experiences. Whether you're indulging in Key lime pies, enjoying the thrilling aerobatics of the Blue Angels, or immersing yourself in literary history, there's something for everyone. Plan your visit, enjoy the festivities, and make the most of your summer in the Sunshine State!




 

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