by | May 23, 2026
What To Do This June in Florida
Rock out country-style on Jacksonville Beach, party at Florida’s largest pride parade in St. Petersburg, dive for a cause in the Keys and more this June.
North
Jax Beach Country Fest
Jacksonville Beach
June 13
Cowboy hats and flip flops set the scene at this country-meets-beach music fest. Headliner Ashley Cooke and twenty-year-old Madden Metcalf are among the several Florida-native country stars rocking the oceanfront pavilion this year as part of the America250 celebration. Hosted by The City of Jacksonville Beach and 99.9 Gator Country, this free shindig promises a hootin’ good time for all ages.
jaxbeachcountryfest.com
Scallop Season
Coastline from Gulf County to Pasco County
June 15–September 24
Snorkelers dive for fan-shaped mollusks nestled in lush seagrass beds in June, signaling the official start of scallop season. The longstanding Big Bend tradition––recreational-only since 1994––continues to lure sea-loving families to forage for dinner. Bounty-hunters without boats can still join the summer fun by wading through shallow waters or booking a local charter. To prevent waste, experts recommend leaving behind any scallops smaller than the bottom of a soda can to ensure their ribbed shells grow to maturity.
myfwc.com/fishing
St. Augustine Music Festival
St. Augustine
June 19–21 & June 26–28
Harmonies hug the coquina stone walls of the nation’s oldest parish during the largest free classical music festival in the country. Harbored in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, world-class musicians, including the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, render their finest compositions across six showcases. This year’s lineup features performances honoring Juneteenth, America’s 250th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the fest’s inception.
staugustinemusicfestival.org
Panhandle Watermelon Festival
Chipley
June 26–27
Scoot your boots to twangy tunes at this local staple, a tradition since 1969. Come June, Chipley’s recreational park transforms into full-fledged country music festival grounds where runners race, floats parade and vintage vehicles pose for onlookers. Headlining—alongside nationally acclaimed country star Tracy Byrd—is the beloved watermelon auction, paying tribute to the festival’s eponym and the farmers it was seeded to celebrate.
panhandlewatermelon.com
Central
157th Silver Spurs Rodeo – Red, White & Rodeo
Kissimmee
June 5–6
Ready, set, ride! The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi is spurring into town once again, serving up the same dust-kicking action for Central Florida fans that it’s delivered since the 1940s. Rodeo cowboys from across the country will take the reins in this year’s patriotic-themed roundup, going head-to-head in seven classic events, including bull riding, bareback riding, team roping and steer wrestling.
silverspursrodeo.com
Orlando Seafood Festival
Orlando
June 6–7
Luxuriate in the seafood rainbow on grassy fields in Festival Park, where the neighborhood green space metamorphoses into a sea lover’s playground, despite sitting 40 miles from the shore. For two days, fish sizzling on the griddle or displayed over ice appear alongside craft vendors and replica ships are brought to life by costumed pirates.
orlandoseafoodfestival.com
St. Pete Pride
St. Petersburg
June 7–28
Don the rainbow all month long as St. Pete Pride transforms June into a citywide bash. Celebrations across St. Petersburg bring LGBTQ+ community members and allies together to honor queer history, uplift local voices and celebrate identity in every corner of the city. The month builds momentum through a Stonewall Reception, a shuffleboard fundraiser and a clothing-optional pool party, culminating in a three-day weekend fest along the bay, where colorful vendors and peacocking floats fill the streets during Florida’s largest pride parade.
stpetepride.org/2026-events
Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival
Tampa
June 15–20
Honor Black heritage at the 6th Annual Juneteenth Independence Day festival, a six-day event unfolding in Raymond James Stadium, the largest arena in Tampa. Hosted by the community-driven nonprofit, ROC the Block, the event channels the same energy that first ignited the organization during the excitement of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV victory in 2021. This free unity “marathon” featuring wellness conferences, couture balls and DJ sets empowers people of all ages.
roctheblockinc.com
South
Coralpalooza
The Keys
June 4–6
Play meets purpose in this World Oceans Day celebration, where thalassophiles restore the Florida Keys Reef Tract, the third-largest coral reef on Earth. Launched in 2015, the hands-on eco-vacation is now recognized by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and has rallied over a thousand participants in the last year. Dive-certified ocean lovers make waves by preserving reefs of every kind—young and old, bleached and bright—through conservation efforts beneath the surface.
coralrestoration.org/coralpalooza
The Pink Retreat
The Palm Beaches
June 11–14
Pile on the paisley pink for a vibrant Palm Beach getaway perfect for women of all ages. Founded in 2017, The Pink Retreat washes the blue shores of Palm Beach with Pulitzer prints and rosy hues in the name of community. The multigenerational experience honors Palm Beach’s bold glamour through a weekend full of pink drinks, posh tea parties and a pajama lounge.
thepinkretreat.com
The College of the Florida Keys’ Swim Around Key West
Key West
June 12–14
Flaunt fins, mermaid tails or bare feet at a 12.5-mile race through the subtropical waters surrounding Key West. Hosted annually by the College of the Florida Keys, this adventurous three-day competition lists categories for every fish in the sea. Participants can dive in as solo swimmers—with or without gear—join a relay team or opt for smaller splash-friendly distances ranging from 800-yards to 6.1 miles.
swimaroundkeywest.org
Mango Festival
Coral Gables
June 13–14
Slice, bite and slurp the “King of Fruits” on the manicured grounds of an 83-acre botanical garden during this 32nd annual weekend of mango mania. Cooking demos and tastings, mango-inspired menus and live music all blend into a ripe celebration of Florida’s summer staple, feting the fruit David Fairchild transplanted in South Florida in 1889.
fairchildgarden.org/events/mango-festival
Miami Salsa Congress
Miami
June 24–28
Suelta el cuerpo (loosen up) and step onto the dance floor as the Magic City turns up the heat for the 25th Salsa Congress. In quintessential Latin fashion, DJ sets and live concerts rock the rhythm throughout the five-day nonstop party, keeping the energy flowing from day to night. Across 50 workshops for all levels, beginner and seasoned bailadors alike can refine their steps and build confidence on the floor between high-energy showcases and poolside parties.
miamisalsacongress.com
