by | August 3, 2026
What To Do This August in Florida
Endless food, beer and dancing in Florida this August. What's not to love about the events that round up a Florida summer?
North
Tallahassee Beer Fest
Tallahassee
Aug. 8
The beer never stops flowing at North Florida’s largest beer festival. Grab a pint and keep refilling it with more than 400 different fermentations to choose from including local favorites like Ology. The Tucker Civic Center turns having a cold one into a party, rain or shine.
tlhbeerfest.com
Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament
Vilano Beach
Aug. 14-16
Witness three days of coastal action as skimboarders—from amateurs to pros—come from all around the world to throw down their boards and slide into the shallow shore break in one of the sport’s longest-running tournaments. Between heats, browse vendor booths, meet the athletes and soak up the beachside atmosphere before exploring nearby St. Augustine.
floridashistoriccoast.com
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 130th Birthday Celebration
Cross Creek
Aug. 8
Rewind time to 1930s rural Florida by walking through the orange grove and stepping into the idyllic farmhouse Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings once called home. Enjoy sweet treats like mango ice cream and cupcakes while strolling the grounds and listening to live music as the park celebrates the beloved author of “The Yearling.”
floridastateparks.org
Central
7th Annual Space Coast Wing Battle
Melbourne
Aug. 15
Unlimited wings, cold drinks and friendly competition are all on the menu at this Space Coast favorite. Sample entries from competing restaurants, then cast your branded token for the People’s Choice winner. Take a stab at axe throwing, holding on for dear life on the mechanical bull or test your hand-eye coordination with giant beer pong. There’s enough to keep the party going until the last wing is gone.
battlebrosevents.com
Taste! Central Florida
Orlando
Aug. 28
Local flavor meets elevated execution for an evening where Central Florida’s best food and cocktails keep flowing. Indulge in an endless epicurean spread from more than 70 partners, including Kappo Tsan and The Drake Kitchen + Bar. From prime steaks and fresh seafood to Belgian IPAs and decadent desserts, there’s something to satisfy every craving.
tastecfl.org
Coke Zero Sugar 400
Daytona Beach
Aug. 28-29
Catch NASCAR racers rumbling around the turns of the iconic Daytona International Speedway, topping 200 miles per hour. Get your adrenaline pumping at the live pre-race concert featuring LoCash before the showdown on the high banks, where the race could come down to the final lap.
daytonainternationalspeedway.com
South
Key West Lobster Fest
Key West
Aug. 5-9
Florida’s most delicious excuse for a five-day island party is back. Key West rings in spiny lobster season with an only-in-the-Keys lineup that begins with lobster pizza and drink specials at Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex before culminating in a seafood boil at The Porter Mansion Courtyard.
keywestlobsterfest.com
Miami Spice
Miami
Aug. 1-Sept. 30
Two months of prix fixe menus make Miami Spice one of the city’s most anticipated culinary traditions. Sample standout dishes at hundreds of participating restaurants, from L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, South Florida’s only two-star Michelin restaurant, to The Den, the speakeasy-style sushi bar tucked inside Azabu Miami Beach.
miamiandbeaches.com
International Latin Hustle Festival
Miami
Aug. 13-16
Cha-cha-cha-cha your way into four days of high energy dancing, as competitors from around the world vie for the title at the World Latin Hustle Championships. Keep the rhythm going with workshops, performances and electric DJs spinning late into the night and early morning hours.
ilatinhustlefest.com
