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Popular Annual Events in Vero Beach, Sebastian & Fellsmere in Indian River County, Florida  - 

Here are some of the many annual events that locals & visitors look forward to attending each year.  
 

Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival 
January 15 & 16, 2022
Artists and musicians come together at Riverview Park and along the Sebastian riverfront for an interesting and lively event.  Paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, wood carving, photography, pottery and metalwork are on display.
 

Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
January 20 to 23, 2022
The Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival holds 2 Guinness Book World Records including the "Largest Frog Leg Festival in the World."  Enjoy frog leg and gator tail dinners, midway rides, live music and crafters.  Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash.
 

Gardenfest !
February 5 & 6, 2022
Highly anticipated event that focuses on the Florida garden and outdoor spaces. Over 85 vendors chosen for their quality and offerings. “Ask the Expert” tent and food under the oak trees at Riverside Park.  Free admission, plenty of parking. Rain or shine.
 

Annual Motor Car Exhibition at McKee Botanical Garden
February 12, 2022
"The best cars from 40 different manufacturers" with road cars & racers from several countries plus modern exotics displayed in the garden.
 

10th Annual Sebastian Art Studio Tour
awaiting date in 2022
Self-guided tour highlighting local artist studios in and around Sebastian. Free and open to the public.
 

Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest 
February 19, 2022 
250 craft & micro brews with local restaurants and groups selling chicken wings and competing for “Best Wings in Vero.”  Two stages with 4 bands.  Held at Royal Palm Pointe Park in Vero Beach.
 

Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail Art Show & Festival
awaiting dates in 2022
Original and 2nd generation Highwaymen artists, live jazz, local cuisine and free guided tour of the Highwaymen Heritage Trail in Ft. Pierce.  This event is a celebration of the world-renown Highwaymen artists, most of whom were from Ft. Pierce.
 

Grant Seafood Festival
March 5 & 6, 2022
Although this event is in Grant, Florida (about 30 minutes north), for many it’s an annual tradition to feast on a huge variety of seafood prepared by local folks (no food vendors).  Mahi, lobster, clams, shrimp, chowder, scallops, oysters, conch, crawfish. Non-stop entertainment and over 100 crafters.
 

Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival
awaiting date in 2022 
This annual event celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt.  Live wildlife shows, environmental exhibitors, arts & crafts, native plant sale, educational presentations, historical reenactments and boat tours to Pelican Island.
 

71st “Under the Oaks” Art Show 
March 11, 12 & 13, 2022
Voted in top 200 art shows in the nation, this highly respected juried show has over 200 artists with work displayed among ancient old oaks at Riverside Park near Vero Beach Museum of Art.
 

Firefighters Fair 
awaiting dates in 2022
Family fun at this traditional, County Fair with exhibits, demonstrations and competition that highlights local talent in agriculture, livestock, creative crafts, baked goods & canning. Midway rides, entertainment, and food at Indian River County Fairgrounds.
 

Shrimpfest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo  
March 18, 19 & 20, 2022
Annual three-day celebration held at Riverview Park in Sebastian.  Delicious Florida all-natural shrimp, music, kids activities, Craft Beer Tasting Garden.
 

Annual Hibiscus Festival 
awaiting dates in 2022
Two event filled days on 14th Avenue in historic downtown Vero Beach with 30+ entertainment offerings, music, art and food.  

 

Vero Beach Air Show with the Blue Angels 
April 30 - May 1, 2022
The Blue Angels will be roaring into Vero Beach for this two-day event of airshows, aerobatics, skywriting, aircraft displays and more at the local airport. 
 

Children's Art Festival 
awaiting date in 2022 
This is the 38th year of this fun family event - and it's free.  Lots of art making activities for the kids, entertainment, student art displays and just a happy time in small town setting at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Dancing with Vero's Stars 
awaiting date in 2022
Annual dancing competition with movers and shakers in the community matched up with professional dance instructors.  Dazzling evening with performances on stage at Riverside Theatre.  Tickets sell out fast for this event.
 

Sebastian Clambake  
November 5th, 6th & 7th, 2021
awaiting dates in 2022
Popular community event with seafood booths, live bands, vendor booths and Kid’s Zone at Riverview Park in Sebastian.

Art Trail -  Arts & Crafts Studio Tour
awaiting date in 2022 
Visit Vero Beach artist studios, meet the artists, and see the settings in which their works are created. 
 

Annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade  
December 4, 2021
December 3, 2022
Held on 1st Saturday each December, the Christmas Parade is a hit with families as beautifully decorated floats glide down Ocean Drive and people line the street.