If you live in Tallahassee, there are certain events you just know are coming every year. Springtime Tallahassee takes over downtown, the Chain of Parks fills Park Avenue with art, and fall means it’s almost time for the North Florida Fair.
Growing up in the 850, these are some of the festivals and events we look forward to year after year. Whether you’re into food, art, beer, music or just looking for something fun to do, here are some of the best annual events in Tallahassee.
Tallahassee Jewish Food Festival | Winter
The Tallahassee Jewish Food Festival is a longtime local favorite hosted by Temple Israel. Come hungry because the real star here is the food, with traditional Jewish dishes and plenty of homemade favorites.
It’s also a great opportunity to experience Jewish food and culture while supporting the local community.
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Springtime Tallahassee | March / April
If you’ve lived here long, Springtime Tallahassee probably needs no introduction. It’s one of Tallahassee’s biggest annual traditions and brings tens of thousands of people downtown every spring.
The Grand Parade features more than 100 floats, marching bands, dance groups, Springtime Krewes and plenty of local organizations making their way through downtown.
There’s also the Jubilee in the Park with vendors, food and entertainment, making this one of those events where you can easily spend most of the day downtown.
LOCAL TIP: If you have family coming into town, book a hotel early. Downtown gets BUSY.
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LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival | April
Even if you’re not normally an art-festival person, the Chain of Parks Art Festival is worth checking out.
Every April, downtown’s Chain of Parks fills with artists from across the country. The 2026 festival featured more than 160 juried artists along with live entertainment, food, children’s activities and art demonstrations.
And honestly, the setting is half the reason to go. Walking through the parks under those huge downtown oaks on a nice spring day is pretty hard to beat.
Visit the Chain of Parks Art Festival website >>
Sundown Concert Series | Summer
Summer nights at Cascades Park are made for live music. The Sundown Concert Series has been a popular way to spend an evening outside with music, food and one of the best downtown settings in Tallahassee.
Schedules and event details can change from year to year, so check the city’s current calendar before heading out.
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Tallahassee Beer Festival | August
If you like beer, this one is pretty self-explanatory.
The Tallahassee Beer Festival takes over the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center with a HUGE selection to sample. The 2026 event featured more than 400 different fermentations, including beer, cider, mead and sparkling beverages.
It’s also a nonprofit event that helps support participating charitable organizations, so you can drink beer for a good cause. We’ll call that a win.
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Tallahassee Greek Food Festival | October
Come hungry. Seriously.
The Tallahassee Greek Food Festival at Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church is one of those local events where you start thinking about what you’re going to eat before you even get there.
Gyros, spanakopita, Greek pastries, baklava and plenty more are joined by traditional music, dancing and other activities.
The 2026 Tallahassee Greek Food Festival is scheduled for October 23-24, with free admission.
Visit the Tallahassee Greek Food Festival website >>
North Florida Fair | November
You know fall has officially arrived in Tallahassee when the North Florida Fair opens.
The fair brings 11 days of rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, entertainment and enough fried food to make you question every decision you’ve made that day.
And yes, you’re probably still going to buy the funnel cake.
The 2026 North Florida Fair runs November 5-15 at the North Florida Fairgrounds.
Visit the North Florida Fair website >>
More Tallahassee Events
These are some of the annual events Tallahassee locals look forward to, but they’re definitely not the only things happening around town.
Festivals, concerts, markets, FSU events and free family activities pop up throughout the year, so keep an eye on our Tallahassee Things to Do for more local events.
