The Treasure Coast of Florida is home to a vibrant mix of family-friendly fairs and festivals, offering something for everyone, from thrilling rides to mouth-watering treats to fun entertainment. Whether you're a local or visiting the area, these events provide the perfect opportunity to make lasting memories with your family. In this post, we'll highlight some of the top fairs and festivals on the Treasure Coast for families to experience and provide you helpful information to plan your outing.
TREASURE COAST FAIRS |
Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show
When: February 14 - 22, 2025. Hours vary.
Where: Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34996
Admission: Purchase tickets online or at the gate. February 18 is Carload Night February 19 is Two Dollar Day. Prices vary, and bundles are available. Parking is $5. Click here for advanced tickets.
What to Expect: Enjoy rides, vendors, livestock exhibitions, and live entertainment, such as Phil Vassar. Click here for ride height requirements.
When: February 28 - March 9, 2025. Hours vary.
Where: St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Admission: Purchase tickets online or at the gate. Prices vary. Mega passes are available, and there are gate specials on certain days. You can purchase discounted advance tickets online through February 27th. Parking is free. Click here for more pricing information and to buy tickets.
What to Expect: Enjoy rides, vendors, live entertainment, and a family fun zone. There are attractions such as the PRCA Rodeo, petting zoo, demolition derby, Jurassic Kingdom, a foam zone, and more! A mother's room for nursing moms and little ones is available at the Kiwanis School Building. A sensory safe room is also available in the same building. Click here for a complete schedule of attractions and entertainment.
Indian River County Firefighters' Fair
When: March 14 - 23, 2025. Opens at 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, opens at 1:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and closes as warranted nightly.
Where: Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Admission: $10 admission (does not include rides); children under 6 are free. Power passes available. Parking is free. Click here to purchase tickets online.
What to Expect: Enjoy rides, vendors, livestock and horticulture exhibitions, and live entertainment. Chris Cagle and the Demolition Derby are separate tickets, and fair entry is not included. Click here for ride height requirements.
TREASURE COAST FESTIVALS |
When: February 15 and 16, 2025, from 10:30 am - 9 pm. The first band starts at 11:30 am.
Where: Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Admission: $20 per day at the gates. $15 per day limited-time presale. Click here to purchase tickets.
What to Expect: Enjoy 10 blues bands plus marketplace vendors. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, or find a spot at the lounge tent with a full liquor bar.
Treasure Coast Ribs and Wings Festival
When: March 7, 2025, from 4 - 8 pm, March 8, 2025, from 10 am - 8 pm, and March 9, 2025, from 11 am - 5 pm.
Where: Causeway Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL 34949
Admission: $10/person; kids ages 12 and under are free. Free parking. Advance discount tickets available. Click here to purchase tickets.
What to Expect: Enjoy delicious ribs, wings, craft beer, and themed drinks. There will be live music, a family fun zone, and vendors.
Port St. Lucie Strawberry Fest
When: March 22 and 23, 2025, from 10 am - 5 pm.
Where: MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Admission: $7/person; ages 2 and under are free. Cash only. Click here for an admission coupon.
What to Expect: Enjoy Plant City strawberries, delicious food, kids games, live music, pony rides, free bounce houses, batting cage, free petting farm, free frisbee dog show, axe throwing, monster truck rides, bungee jump, a berry cute baby content, and more family fun! Some attractions may cost extra.
Treasure Coast Tacos & Treats Festival
When: April 5, 2025, from 12 - 8 pm and April 6, 2025, from 11 am - 6 pm.
Where: Clover Park, 31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Admission: $7/person or a two-day weekend pass is $10/person. Kids ages 10 and under do not need an admission ticket. There will be a la carte tasting menus with all items priced at $5 or less. Click here to purchase tickets.
What to Expect: Enjoy yummy tacos and desserts, drinks, live music, and a craft fair marketplace.
Vero Beach Museum of Art Children's Art Festival
When: April 12, 2025, from 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Admission: Free
What to Expect: Enjoy art-making activities, music and dance performances, food trucks, art hunts, docent-led tours of the galleries, and free admission to the museum (including the kids' art zone).
St. Lucie County Safety Festival
When: April 26, 2025, from 9 am - 2 pm.
Where: Clover Park, 31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Admission: Free entry
What to Expect: Enjoy live demonstrations and touch-a-truck from multiple first responder agencies, free bounce houses, free face painting, a fun run, food trucks, and vendors.
When: 2025 date TBA from 11 am - 4 pm.
Where: Oaks area at Riverside Park, 3200 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Admission: 2025 information TBA
What to Expect: Enjoy delicious burgers and food trucks, drinks, vendors, a car show, live performances, and a kids' zone.