by Olivia Evans | July 29, 2025
What To Do This August in Florida
Taste brews from the top and bottom of the state, watch cars and jet skis whiz past, shake hands with astronauts and much more this August in Florida.
North
Tallahassee Beer Festival
Tallahassee
Aug. 8–9
More than 360 craft brews. Thousands of beer lovers. Two days of tasting, toasting and live music. Don’t overthink it—this is your sign to go.
tlhbeerfest.com
Marjorie’s 129th Birthday Celebration
Cross Creek
Aug. 9
Celebrate the memory of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings at her namesake park and tour her historic home—and the birthplace of “The Yearling”—while enjoying live tunes and snacking on her favorite mango ice cream.
floridastateparks.org
Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament
Vilano Beach
Aug. 22–24
Slide your way into a weekend of thrilling competition at this skimboarding tournament where all skill levels are welcome. Boarders get two chances to advance before elimination, meaning spectators get twice the entertainment.
floridashistoriccoast.com
Florida Scallop, Music & Arts Festival
Port Saint Joe
Aug. 30–31
Discover what fresh catch the Forgotten Coast brings to the table at this scallop and culture festival. Taste the Panhandle’s finest seafood prepared every way, shop local vendors and jam out to live music this Labor Day weekend.
facebook.com/FLAScallopFestival
Central
Kennedy Space Center Aviation Weekend
Cocoa Beach
August 1–3
Mix and mingle with astronauts and aviation experts all weekend. Get your socks knocked off by daily F-104 Starfighter jet flyovers, moonwalk at the DJ-ed block parties and hear what Earth looks like from above with panels galore.
kennedyspacecenter.com
P1 Aquax
St. Petersburg
Aug. 22–24
P1 is bringing the heat to St. Pete. Watch as jet skis slice through the waves at speeds upwards of 80 mph in this Triple Crown showdown.
powerboatp1.com
Coke Zero Sugar 400
Daytona
Aug. 23
It’s high stakes on the high banks as racers compete for a playoff spot at the Nascar Cup Series regular season finale. Upsets are common at this stage, so don’t miss an “I was there when” moment.
daytonainternationalspeedway.com
Harvest Grape Stomp
Clermont
Every weekend in August
Shirts and no shoes are required at Lakeridge Winery this month. Hop in a grape-filled barrel barefoot and get to stomping—a crucial step in wine-making. Reward your hard day’s work with tastings and tours at the largest Florida winery.
lakeridgewinery.com
South
National Rum Day Fest
Fort Lauderdale
Aug. 16
Sip it, chew it—it’s rum every which way. Sample more than 100 rum varieties and infused culinary creations on The Wharf while live reggae fills the air. Cheers to a perfect summer day!
wharfftl.com
International Latin Hustle
Fort Lauderdale
Aug. 21–24
Get your hips moving at this four-day hustle hotspot. From workshops with top dancers to spicy competitions and celebratory pool parties, you’re sure to find what suits your rhythm.
ilatinhustlefest.com
Key West Brew Fest
Key West
Aug. 28–Sept. 1
Beerlympics just got an upgrade—ditch your warm Natty Lights for Keysian brews this Labor Day. Enter the bellyflop contest if you’re brave, take a shot at beer pong or stroll Duval, craft pour in hand.
keywestbrewfest.beer
Just a Few Friends Key West
Key West
Aug 29–Sept. 1
Here’s your license to chill with fellow Jimmy Buffett lovers. The dedicated weekend is filled with tribute artists, tiki parties, sunset booze cruises and a reminder to not take life too seriously.
justafewfriendskeywest.com
