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2013 Seminole County Fair in Sanford and Lake Mary Brings the Carnival on March 22nd through March 31st
The Seminole County Fair is Seminole County’s premier carnival that comes to the Seminole Towne Center Mall area each spring towards the end of March. In years past, the Seminole County Fair was held in the parking lot of the mall … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, annual events, carnivals, easter, lake mary, march, sanford, spring break
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Cancelled – 2013 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival on May 24th-26th
The Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival is cancelled for 2013. See the article below for information regarding previous festivals: Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Since 1973, the city of Zellwood has been celebrating corn. Like Plant City’s celebration of the strawberry in March, … Continue reading
2013 Universal Studios Mardi Gras Brings the Big Easy of New Orleans to the city of Orlando
In New Orleans, the celebration of Mardi Gras is defined by the final three days prior to Ash Wednesday, when the lenten season begins leading up to Easter, but at Universal Studios Orlando, Mardi Gras is extended out beginning on … Continue reading
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Tagged annual events, april, carnivals, citywalk, february, march, mardi gras, parades, spring break, universal, universal studios
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2013 Florida Strawberry Festival and Parade features Concerts, Rides, and Strawberries in February and March
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about sustainable farming and eating locally-grown produce of fruits and vegetables. Since 1930, there hasn’t been a place where that has been so true than in Plant City and their … Continue reading
2013 Central Florida Fair Celebrates 101 Years in March with Rides and Entertainment in Orlando
The Central Florida Fair will celebrate 101 years starting on Thursday, February 28th through Sunday, March 10th, 2013. The fair will feature many rides, creative arts, horticulture, livestock, and entertainment. Central Florida Fair The Central Florida Fairgrounds is spread out over … Continue reading
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Tagged annual events, carnivals, february, march, orlando, spring break
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2013 Apopka Fair Brings Carnival Rides, Classic Car Shows, and Midway Games to Orlando on March 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th
With the Florida Strawberry Festival going on in Plant City and the Central Florida Fair taking place in Orlando this week, the Apopka Fair completes the hat trick of having three carnivals and fairs taking place in Central Florida at … Continue reading
2013 Osceola County Fair in Kissimmee brings Rides and Entertainment February 8th through 17th
The Osceola County Fair in Kissimmee will take place Friday, February 8th through Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at Osceola Heritage Park. Osceola County Fair The Osceola County Fair is the county’s largest annual event with over 99,000 people attending the fair each … Continue reading
2013 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Orlando at the Amway Center on January 10th-13th
The circus is coming to Orlando at the Amway Center on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 and staying until Sunday, January 13th, 2013. The Greatest Show on Earth brings wonder and fun with amazing animal acts that will astound the family. Ringling … Continue reading
Waterford Lakes Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village Carnival 2012
For residents of east Orlando, there are two options when it comes to a midway carnival Christmas celebration. The first carnival is Light Up UCF at the University of Central Florida. A short drive down Alafaya Trail brings you to … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, annual events, carnivals, christmas, december, holidays, january, new years eve, orlando, waterford lakes
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St Joseph’s Carnival at Waterford Lakes on October 12th, 13th, and 14th
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in the Waterford Lakes area in east Orlando, will be having their annual carnival on Friday through Sunday, October 12th, 2012 through October 14th, 2012. Over 30 carnival rides and midway games are available to ride … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, annual events, carnivals, christian events, october, orlando, waterford lakes
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2012 Old Town Halloween Event Brings Free Halloween Fun with Carnival Rides and a Haunted House
Old Town is hosting their free Halloween event for the second year in a row on the Friday and Saturday nights leading up to Halloween with costume contests, roaming characters, and entertainment. Old Town Halloween Old Town will be modeling a … Continue reading
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Tagged annual events, carnivals, celebration, halloween, kissimmee, october
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Light Up UCF 2012 Christmas Event at the University of Central Florida Features Ice Skating, Light Show, Outdoor Movies, and a Ferris Wheel
Light Up UCF is the University of Cental Florida’s annual holiday event that features a free Christmas light show, outdoor ice skating, an ice slide, free outdoor movies, carolers, carnival rides, and Santa Claus. Other nights may feature a concert, … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, annual events, carnivals, christmas, december, holidays, january, movies, new years eve, november, orlando, outdoor movies, thanksgiving, ucf
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Fun Spot Carnival and Go-Kart Attraction on International Drive in Orlando Guide and Review
Fun Spot Action Park is the little theme park that could. Owned by UCF Alumni John Arie, Fun Spot has grown from a series of go-kart tracks to a small entertainment complex that has led the company to recently open … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, birthday party, carnivals, international drive
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Best Bargain Individual Attraction in Orlando is the Ferris Wheel at Fun Spot International Drive
If you come to visit Orlando and only have $3 dollars in your pocket, there is still an attraction that you can enjoy at the Fun Spot Attraction on International Drive. Best Bargain Individual Attraction in Orlando The Ferris Wheel … Continue reading
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