We’ve got festivals that offer something for everyone from kids to foodies to art and craft collectors.

Plate of food at Ephesus Mediterranean GrillSpirit Fest at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center is happening June 8 and 9, 2024. This 2-day metaphysical and holistic fair features workshops, merchandise of all kinds, authors, artists, readings, and much more.

Let’s Eat! Englewood Restaurant Week typically runs the last two weeks of September. This leisurely 2-week food festival features an amazing variety of of 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners by participating restaurants. Try them all for a true culinary adventure, along with tranquil views, relaxed and friendly atmospheres, and scrumptious drinks. It’s definitely time to indulge.

Mid-September is also art time, with the Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival (2024 dates to be determined).Aerial View of Punta Gorda, Florida Sullivan Street Craft Festival This 2-day creative extravaganza has grown so much, it’s now held up to four times a year, so if you miss the September show, you can make plans to attend the November Punta Gorda Thanksgiving Weekend Sullivan Street Craft Festival (2024 dates to be determined).

For all the Sullivan Street shows, artists come from across the country, making each show a great opportunity to experience a wide variety of artwork while enjoying the charm of historic and picture-perfect downtown Punta Gorda. There are many amazing independent restaurants within walking distance, as well as shops of all sorts, so you may have to stay an extra day to see and experience it all!

It's never too early to plan your next festival adventures!