Hi, friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings.
Boy, has it been a wild couple weeks. I finally feel like things are settling a tiny tad bit after a roller coaster moment in life, and I can finally take a breath.
And the picture on top of this newsletter (shoutout to PinIt! user MIview) of the sunset in Merritt Island is exactly what I’m feeling now: a sense of peace. How beautiful is our state?
Anyway! Hope everyone takes a breath and finds a little peace in whatever you’re in.
Here’s what’s happening this weekend ⤵️
Shrimp, fish, crab, you name it 🤤.
You can find all the seafood eats at the Grant Seafood Festival this weekend.
You’ll be able to check out over 150 crafters, live entertainment and a whooooole menu of seafood.
Plus, it all goes toward the Grant community!
“All proceeds from the Grant Seafood Festival are put back into the community of Grant — our projects include the Grant Seafood Festival scholarship fund, Grant Community Library, Grant Historical House and The Grant Community Center,” event organizers wrote.
Click here for more info.
Get “berry” excited! 🍓
The 11-day Florida Strawberry Festival is back with big headliners, fun family activities and, of course, fresh strawberries.
Some of the headliners include The Beach Boys, Foreigner and The Black Eyed Peas.
And it all starts TODAY!
Click here for the full schedule and to learn more info.
Other happenings:
🏍️ 83rd Bike Week: Tens of thousands of bikers are expected to roll into Volusia County starting Friday as the annual motorcycle event officially gets underway. Here’s what you need to know.
🥃 “Spirited Away:” I just wanted to use that title since I watched the movie last weekend (so good, 10/10 recommend). ANYWAY, the Whiskey In The Cloud Craft Spirit Festival is back with over 30 craft spirit exhibitors. Click here to learn more.
🎨 Over 150 crafters, vendors at Lake Mary art festival: The two-day festival is dedicated to supporting aspiring artists from the Seminole County School District through scholarships funded by festival proceeds, sponsorships and donations. Here’s what else to know.
🎸 FIND ME: A Modern Rock Opera: This weekend, you can catch a show where a live band acts as a narrator, and two strangers learn to connect using more than words. It’s all part of the inaugural Collective Incubator Program at Orlando Fringe’s Fringe ArtSpace: Without Fear Theatre showcase. This weekend is the last weekend! Click here to learn more.
🎡 The fair is back in town - and so is Easton Corbin! Carnival rides, competitive events, food and live entertainment are heading to Sumter County this weekend. News 6 interviewed country singer Easton Corbin, who is performing at the fair. Click here to learn more.
That’s all from me!
I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I’ll catch you all next week.
- Brenda