The Artsquest Fine Arts Festival is coming soon! Held at the Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach, the festival features one-of-a-kind treasures from more than 100 artists and crafters in fields like jewelry, metal, mixed media, oils and acrylics, digital art, glass, photography, sculpture, wood, watercolor, and printmaking. The festival features a juried contest with $10,000 in cash prizes which means it attracts a lineup of national artists. There will also be live music, student exhibits, and food vendors. The Artsquest Fest runs from May 4-5th. Learn more by visiting the event website here.
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The North Florida Wildflower Festival is held annually on the last Saturday of April in Blountstown, Florida. This year, that means it falls on April 27th. Blountstown is located in the heart of the Panhandle, just an hour from Tallahassee, Panama City, and Dothan, Alabama. Held in the picturesque Magnolia Square and surrounding streets, the event will run from 9am-2pm. 
Located in Altha, Womble Farms is a local up-and-coming flower, animal, and event farm. They are hosting their first event next Saturday, April 20th. When the flowers bloom on Womble Farms, fairies arrive! Come see them before they’re gone and experience a family-fun event! Admission is only $1! Do bring cash or card for applicable vendors. 
Did you know that 90% of the oysters sold in Florida are harvested along the gulf waters of the Panhandle and Big Bend regions? The Panacea Beer and Oyster Festival is a chance to enjoy the seafare! There will be plenty of fresh saltwater eats like stone crabs, grouper, shrimp, flounder, scallops, and oysters. 
Gulf Breeze is hosting The Arts Festival this month. This year’s festival will be the 28th annual juried festival. The festival hosts more than 100 local, regional, and national artists. There will also be food vendors, a local artists’ show, a silent auction, children’s activities, and live art demos. Gulf Breeze is conveniently located between Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. The festival will take place March 22nd to 23rd at the Gulf Breeze Community Center. Learn more by visiting the 
The Suwanee County Fair starts this Friday. From March 15th to 23rd, Live Oak will be hosting its over 100-year-old county fair. There will be endless fun, food, and livestock at the event. The highlight is the annual Fair and Youth Livestock Show and Sale. There will also be carnival rides, live music, deep-fried food, and more. Midway through the fair’s run is the annual Hog and Steer Sale. The fair includes two nights for the Beef Heifer Show, plus Hog, Steer, Goat, Dairy Cattle, and Sheep Shows.
The Jackson County Public Library is hosting its Seed Library Kickoff tomorrow! Head over to the library from 10:30am to 1:30pm to benefit from this season’s seeds. Adults with a current library card can get up to FOUR seed packs. The Library would like to thank the Master Gardener Program and the UF|IFAS Extension Office for their support. Learn more by visiting the 
The Gulf Coast’s annual ren fair is back! Come out to the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds on March 2nd & 3rd to enjoy all things yo ho ho, ye olde, and ye haw! This year’s festival is open to those who enjoy renaissance fun like turkey legs and jousting, pirate antics such as excessive drinking and sword fights, AND cowboy culture with lassos and tales of the Wild West. This year also features a Roaring 20s stage that will showcase Irish step dancers, belly dancers, and a swing band. The Renaissance Fair and Pirate Festival encourages visitors of all ages and all costumes. Learn more 