This week's list of things to do in Florida April 8, 9, 10, 2011 - just like many of Florahome USA's other 'things to do in Florida' lists, has at least one event that generally grabs your attention causing you to scratch your head and say,... what? As for instance, last week's Florahome USA 'What?' award (just made it up) would definitely have gone to 'International Pillow fight Day'. This event celebrated with two marshmallowy donnybrooks in both Orlando and Jacksonville, FL is without question a greatly anticipated affair by pillow pugilists worldwide, but for those of us out of the loop,... well. At any rate, The video of the Jacksonville bout shown below was chosen for its shorter length but the one in Orlando along with many others all around the world can also be viewed on YouTube. Though opinions may vary, after scanning the list of things to do in Florida for April 8, 9, 10, 2011, Florahome USA is giving this week's, What? award to the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival. Just as the small town of Bostwick FL has risen to fruity fame for its annual Bostwick Blueberry Festival Sopchoppy is fast becoming synonymous with worm gruntin'. Of course it's also clear they have a great sense of humor and the festival promises to be a lot of fun. For those looking for some great music this weekend, other things to do in Florida April 8, 9, 10, 2011 include the Florida Music Festival in Orlando, Ricky Martin performing in Miami on the 9th with Lady Gaga also in Miami on the 13th, the multi/ultra-talented Harry Connick Jr appearing in locations from Miami to Naples - and the list of other upcoming musical events in Florida goes on. There are also more county fairs to enjoy this week and more things to do in Florida April 8, 9, 10, 2011 than can be listed. So start planning now and have a great time this weekend - and if you're not too busy, send us some pictures from Sopchoppy!
The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday
Things to do in Florida April 8, 9, 10, 2011
April 7 - 10
Jacksonville, FL
Veterans Memorial Arena
Disney on Ice
April 9 - 10
Gainesville, FL
Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival
352-395-5355
also
SwampFest Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
University Avenue and SE 1st Street
352-262-7182
April 10
Alachua, FL
Alachua Spring Festival
April 8 - 10
Venice, FL
Sharks Tooth Festival
April 9 - 10
Anna Maria Island, FL
Spring Art and Craft Festival
352-344-0657
April 1 - 9
Live Oak, FL
Suwannee County Fair
386-362-7366
April 10
Gulf Coast Half Marathon
Pensacola, FL
April 7 - 10
Sebring, FL
Sebring International Raceway
Celebration Exotic Car Festival
April 9
Davie, FL
Flamingo Gardens
Benefit Flea Market
954-473-2955 ext. 134
April 9
Delray Beach, FL
Circle on the Square Food & Wine Dance Party
561-243-7922
April 9 - 10
Fort Myers, FL
Buckler's Craft Fair
April 7 - 9
West Palm Beach, FL
Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction
480-663-6255
April 9 - 10
Sanford, FL
The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
April 9
Lee, FL
Town of Lee
Old Time Days
Swap Meet/Yard Sale
April 7 - 10
New Smyrna Beach, FL
NSSA Southeastern Championship Surf Contest
April 7 - 9
Orlando, FL
Florida Music Festival
April 8 - 10
Orlando, FL
The 2011 Great American Pie Festival/National Championships
Sponsored by Crisco®
847-687-2722
April 8 - 10
Palmetto, FL
Gulf Coast Rhythm and Rib Fest
941-746-7470
April 8 - 9
Pine Island, FL
Florida’s Creative Coast Weekends
239-283-4842
April 9
Vero Beach, FL
McKee Botanical Garden
Fairy Festival
772-794-0601
April 9
Sopchoppy, FL
Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival
April 9 - 11
Tampa, FL
Bern’s Winefest
813-253-0358
April 9 - 10
Wesley Chapel, FL
Wesley Chapel Celebration of the Arts
813-994-6795.
April 9
Deland, FL
Voulsia County Fairgrounds
Florida Railfair and Model Show and Sale
Charlie Miller: 386-736-8185
Alan Altman: 813-949-7197
April 8 - 10
Winter Park, FL
One Act Play Festival
407-920-4034
April 8 - 9
Tavares, FL
Dragon Boat Festival
April 9
Miami, FL
Miami Art Museum (MAM)
Family Festival
305-375-3000
April 9
Tallahassee, FL
Po' Boys
Crawfish Festival
850-224-5400
April 9 - 10
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival
904-384-8797
April 8 - 10
St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
727-502-5000
April 9
Naples, FL
Authors & Books Festival
April 8 - 10
Miami Springs, FL
Springs River Festival
April 9
Land O' Lakes, FL
Florida Estates Winery
Wine Festival
813-996-2113
April 9
Venice, FL
Kimal Event Center
Earth's Garden Festival
April 9
Lakeland, FL
The Lakeland Center
The Women's Show
April 9
Gainesville, FL
Alachua County Fairgrounds
Billetproof Car Show
813-597-3642
April 9
Davie, FL
Old Davie School House Museum
Odd Duck Handmade Indie Bazaar Craftfair
April 9
Jacksonville, FL
2011 Pure Fashion Show!
1-877-297-8499
April 9
Tampa, FL
Florida State Fairgrounds
Tournament of Champions
(cheer and dance competitions)
April 9 and 13
Miami, FL
American Airlines Arena
Ricky Martin on the 9th
also
Lady Gaga on the 13th
April 8 - 10
New Smyrna Beach, FL
New Smyrna Beach Balloon & Sky Fest
April 8 - 10
Naples, FL
Florida Sports Park
8250 Collier Boulevard
Naples, FL 34114
Monster Jam! (monster trucks)
239-774-2701
April 9
Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
U.S Finals
(cheer and Dance Competition)
1-877-5-FINALS
April 9
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Holiday Park (gymnasium)
Florida State Championship
(cheer and dance competition)
239-596-6000
April 6 - 10
Daytona Beach, FL
NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship
April 9
Port Orange, FL
Southeast Volusia Humane Society's
Spring Fling
386-428-9860
April 10
Orlando, FL
Greyhound Pets of America (GPA)
(GPA)/Go Fun Day!
407-332-4754
April 7 - 9
Blountstown, FL
Panhandle Pioneer Settlement
Panhandle Folk Life Days
850-674-2777
April 9 - 10
Marathon, FL
Boat Show
April 9
Fanning Springs, FL
Fanning Springs State Park
“Springs and Blooms” Garden Festival
352-463-3420
April 10
North Palm Beach, FL
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Bluegrass Music - The Conch Stomp Band
561-624-6950
April 8 - 10
Floral Park - Citrus County, FL
Native American Intertribal Pow-wow
April 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11
(in order)
Sarasota/Clearwater/Boca Raton/Orlando/Naples FL
Harry Connick Jr
April 9
Orlando, FL
Plaza 'LIVE'
Sing the Magic of the Musicals
April 9
St. Petersburg, FL
Progress Energy Center for the Arts
Mahaffey Theater
The Florida Orchestra presents
HOT! HOT! HOT! A NIGHT AT THE COPA
727-892-5798
April 9
Jacksonville, FL
Florida State College
Northeast Florida Ride for Kids
April 9
Parrish, FL
Florida Railroad Museum
Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine
941-776-0906
April 8 - 10
Pinellas Park, FL
The 60th H&R Train Show
727-526-4682
Thru April 10
Cocoa, FL
The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
Finian's Rainbow
321-636-5050
April 8 - 9
Fort Myers, FL
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Southwest Florida Symphony
The Dream of America
Thru April 10
Milton, FL
Santa Rosa County Fair
850-623-1115
Ice Skating in Florida
Florida Running Events
Florida Biker Events
Florida Car Shows
Florida Horse Shows
Florida Zoos
The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday.
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Also on Florahome USA:
Theatres and Performing Art Centers in Florida
Car Museums in Florida
The Florida Art and Artist List
Florida Pirates and
Maritime Museums
Gardens in Florida
Florida Gardening
The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday
Music, food, art, theatre - things to do in Florida April 8, 9, 10, 2011
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