Annual Events & Festivals

No matter what time of the year you visit—and whatever your interests—you'll usually find an annual event in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to thrill and delight you.

Our annual festivals and celebrations run the gamut from the always-thrilling Florida International Air Show—recently named a Signature Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, one of only 20 events honored with the title in all of the southeastern United States—to huge sporting events like Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training and the Offshore Powerboat World Championships at Englewood Beach Waterfest.

You'll also find enriching arts and crafts shows featuring artists from across the country to beautiful and touching holiday happenings, and so much more.

In fact, you may decide to visit a few times a year to catch more than one. 

Explore below for an idea of what's happening when so you can start planning your next great adventure! in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: