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JANUARY

Orange Bowl Classic. Early-January This annual college bowl game is now hosted at Pro Player Stadium. (305)371-4600
Indian Arts Festival. Late-December to Early-January. This Miccosukee Indian festival features arts and crafts plus traditional foods. For information call (305) 223-8380
Art Deco Weekend. Mid-January A street festival featuring Art Deco displays and tours of the historic district. Hosted along Ocean Drive in South Beach. (305) 672-2014
Taste of the Grove. Mid-January Top South Florida chefs present their creations at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove.
Beaux Arts Festival of the Arts. Late-January This University of Miami juried art show is hosted each year at the Lowe Art Museum. (305) 284-3603

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FBRUARY

International Map Fair. Hundreds of antique maps from around the world are a cartographer's dream each year at the Historical Museum of South Florida.
Coconut Grove Art Festival. Mid-February. Showcases artists from all over the country, also food and music. For information call (305) 447-0401.
Miami International Boat Show and Sailboat Show. Mid-February.Find the watercraft of your dreams at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Miami International Film Festival. The Film Society of Miami shows independent foreign and American films each year at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. For information call (305) 377-3456
Home Design and Remodeling Show. Early February. Florida's largest collection of the finest home furniture, accessories, decorating, remodeling, interior design, architecture and many home improvement services. Located in the Coconut Grove Convention Center.

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MARCH

Miami Grand Prix. Early-March. World famous car race, hosted at the Homestead Motorsports Complex.
Feast With The Beasts. Early-March. Fundraiser, black tie affair featuring a music-filled night amid the wilds of
Metrozoo's animal exhibits, with fabulous food and drinks from many of South Florida's finest restaurants and drink suppliers.
Doral Ryder Open Golf Tournament. Early-March. Top pro golfers compete in this international event.
Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition. Carnival rides, food, music, and student displays hosted at the FairExpo Center. For information call (305) 223-7060.
Carnival Miami Festival. Early March. A week of Latin celebrations with food, music, dance, parades and fireworks. For information call (305) 644-8888.
Calle Ocho Open House. Early March. Culmination of the festival with a big street party on SW 8th Street, in the heart of the Cuban district.
Lipton Tennis Championship. Mid-March. World prestigious tennis tournament.

APRIL

South Beach Film Festival. Early-April. Eclectic films from around the world presented each year at the Colony Theatre.
Italian Renaissance Festival. Relive the Renaissance period at the beautiful Vizcaya. For more information call (305)579-2708

MAY

Arabian Nights Festival. Early-May. A unique festival hosted each year in the Opa-Locka community. For more information please call (305) 688-4611.
Coconut Grove Bed Race. Mid-May A hilarious and quite silly race that is a wonderful fund raiser for charities. Runs from Peacock Park through the streets of Coconut Grove.
Miami International Home & Garden Show. Late-May. Located in Miami Beach Convention Center, for more information please call (305) 666-5944/673-7311.
Great Sunrise Balloon Race. Late-May. A delightful assortment of hot-air balloons grace the sky each year over Homestead. For more information call (305) 596-9040.

JUNE

Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival. Early June. Celebration of Bahamian heritage in Coconut Grove. For more information contact (305) 372-9966.
South Florida Boat Show. Mid-June. Find the watercraft of your dreams at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

JULY

America's Birthday Bash. July 4. Concert and fireworks display celebrating American independence at Bayfront Park.
4th of July Extravaganza. July 4. Fireworks display and concert on the grounds of the Biltmore Hotel.
International Mango Festival. Early-July. Presented by Fairchild Tropical Garden, for more information call (305) 667-1651.
Colombian Festival. Mid-July. A celebration of Colombian cultural heritage.
Everglades Music and Crafts Festival. Late-July. Native American bands perform, plus crafts and food. For more information call (305) 223-8380.

AUGUST

Annual Miami Reggae Festival. Early August. Top bands come from all over for this annual festival hosted at Bayfront Park.

SEPTEMBER

Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show. Labor Day Weekend. A plethora of products for the home; furniture,
accessories, home improvement products, landscaping and services. Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Festival Miami. Mid-September. The University of Miami School of Music hosts a series of concerts annually.
(305)284-4940.
Florida Marine Aquarium Show. Late September. On display are tanks filled with fish, corals, etc, that are maintained by amateurs and professionals.

OCTOBER

West Indian American Day Carnival Extravaganza. Early-October. A Caribbean Mardi Gras. For information call (305) 435-4845.
Caribbean Carnival. Early October. Street Festival complete with costumes, steel bands and parades celebrating the Caribbean. Presented by the Consulate of Trinidad and Tobago. For information call (305) 653-1877
Hispanic Heritage Festival. This celebration that lasts the whole month commemorates the discovery of the Americas, and the role Hispanics have played development of the U.S. It takes place in different locations throughout Miami-Dade County. For more information call (305) 541-5023.
Coral Gables Oktoberfest. Mid-October. Food, music, polka dancing and beer, plus kids activities. Sponsored by Mozart Stube restaurant.
Columbus Day Regatta. A sailboat race from Coconut Grove to the Keys, coupled with a hedonistic floating party after dark. For information call (305) 876-0818.
International Women's Show. Late-October or Early-November. Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Metroboo. Late-October. A family oriented seasonal celebration at Metrozoo.

NOVEMBER

Ramble-A Garden Festival. Early-November. Presented by Fairchild Tropical Garden. Annual gardening festival with plants, garden accessories and activities for the whole family. For information please call (305) 667-1651.
South Florida Auto Show. Early-November. The latest car models on display for auto enthusiasts at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
South Miami Art Festival. Early-November. Hosted along Sunset Drive in South Miami. For information call (305)661-1621.
Jiffy Lube Miami. Mid-November. The season-ending NASCAR race, hosted at the Homestead Motorsports Complex.
Miami Bookfair International. Mid-November. Cultural event promoting awareness of literature and books for people of all ages. Hosted at Miami-Dade Community College. For more information (305) 237-3258.
November Home Show. Mid-November. Located in Miami, for more information call (305) 666-5944.
Harvest Festival. Late-November. Craft booths, historical re-enactments, musical entertainment, antique automobiles and more at the FairExpo Center.

Check out the annual BLESSINGS! Jazz Jam for the Homeless featuring local Jazz musicians.

Puerto Rican Festival. Late-November. Celebrates Puerto Rican cultural heritage at Bayfront Park.
Miami Lakes Country Holiday and Crafts Show. Late-November. Craftsmen from throughout Florida exhibit their work. There's also country and western entertainment. For more information call (305) 817-4006.

DECEMBER

World's Largest Indoor Flea Market. Mid-December. Claiming to be the world's largest, this event features over 1,000 booths filled with merchandise at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
King Mango Strut. Late-December. A light-hearted parody of a the Orange Bowl parade down the streets Coconut Grove.
The Nutcracker. Late-December. Performed annually by the Miami City Ballet at the Jackie Gleason Theater and other South Florida venues.
Junior Orange Bowl Festival. The children's version of the Orange Bowl celebrations. It features arts and crafts shows and sports competitions. For information contact (305) 662-1210.
Santa's Enchanted Forest. Through Early-January. Tropical Park becomes a brightly-lit winter wonderland each season.
Orange Bowl Parade. December 31. A Miami tradition since 1939, this themed parade marches down Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami each year.
Big Orange New Year's Eve Celebration. December 31. Just like the Times Square Ball Drop, but using a really big orange and with much warmer weather. Hosted at Bayfront Park.

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