Fall is Festival Season in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Aug. 15, 2025

We love Festival Season in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach because it means there's a happening for almost everyone, from kids to foodies to music lovers to art and craft collectors.

Explore below to plan your Festival Trail through our area:

Fall Festival by Kalin's Farmers Market
Sullivan Street Thanksgiving Craft Festival
Past Events - Time to Start Planning for Next Year!

Fall Festival by Kalin's Farmers Market

November 8, 2025

Head to Kalin's Farmers Market at 6187 Alan Boulevard in Punta Gorda for the ultimate Fall Festival!

With pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin painting, food, drinks, vendors and more, the entire family will have a blast!

Sullivan Street Thanksgiving Craft Festival

November 29 and 30, 2025

Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping at the Punta Gorda Thanksgiving Weekend Sullivan Street Craft Festival, November 29 and 30, 2025.

Each show a great opportunity to experience a wide variety of artwork while enjoying the charm of historic and beautiful 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! We also hightly recommend trying a few or all of the spots on our Punta Gorda Pub Crawl while you're in the area.

Past Events - Time to Start Planning for Next Year!

Labor Day Weekend: beginning of September

Be sure to plan to visit us next Labor Day for fun events like 2025's food and music celebration, the Battle of the Bands & Food Truck Showdown that took place at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds.

This family-friendly event had something for every member of the family, from water slides to food of all types to live music and more!

Folk & Flutter Butterfly Festival: mid-September

Head over to the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens this fall for their Folk & Flutter Butterfly Festival.

Enjoy live folk music, cold drinks, food truck fare, local vendors, a Kid's Corner and activities, and more in one of the most beautiful settings around.

Note: bring your own chairs for General Admission.

Key Lime & Tropical Fest: mid- to late-September

The Key Lime & Tropical Fest at Fishermen's Village showcases live music and all things Key Lime on September 20, 2025.

Enjoy creative and tasty treats, drinks, and cuisine while you browse the booths of local artisans and the many shops at Fishermen's Village.

There will be live music all around the Village as well as fun stuff for kids.

Cap the day off with a Sunset Cruise with King Fisher Fleet!

Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival: late September

Find treasures galore at the Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival!

This 2-day creative extravaganza has grown so much, it’s now held up to four times a year!

Each show a great opportunity to experience a wide variety of artwork while enjoying all the other outdoor activities offered in the area, including boating, fishing, golf, and even the world's largest reptile zoo!

Timber Jamboree

Luke Perring performing. He will be featured at the Timber Jamboree by the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens on October 11, 2025. An amazing country-western time was had by all at the at the Timber Jamboree at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens in mid-October!

They not only featured live country music but live chainsaw and wood art demonstrations!

Attendance included access to the amazing Origami in the Garden exhibition, as well.

International Culture Fest - late October

Don't miss this spectacle and connection of The International Culture Fest at Fishermen's Village.

Enjoy international dancers, vendors, flavors, crafts, and more!

It's fun and educational for the whole family!

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

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