Florida Festivals

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A lively Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival scene with food stalls, local crafts, families, and fishing boats under a sunset.

Commercialization: Preserving Festival Authenticity by 2026

For 44 vibrant years, the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival has welcomed visitors as active participants in local preservation.

Sophie Nguyen·May 11, 2026

Thousands of music fans gathered on Jacksonville Beach enjoying the free Springing the Blues Festival with live blues bands performing.

Events

Springing the Blues Festival 2026 is a free Jacksonville event

Thousands of blues fans are set to descend upon Jacksonville Beach this weekend for the Springing the Blues Festival, an event that, despite its massive scale, remains entirely free to the public.

Sophie Nguyen·April 13, 2026