Florida's Top 5 Events to Attend

Here is a short rundown of some of Florida's most popular and well attended events. They are all definitely worth going to and they have some incredible live entertainment to experience.

1. Orlando Fringe Festival - The annual festival is the longest running nonjuried theatre festival. It includes 86 uncensored performances by new and established fringe artists performing on nine stages. The event generally attracts 10,000 people to the Orlando Repertory Theatre and the Loch Haven Park. All proceeds go directly to the artists.

2. Sun Fest - This is one of Florida's biggest music fests. This 4 day event attracts more than 300,000 people to West Palm Beach. The acts include headliners such as Sheryl Crow, Ludacris, and Santana. It is produced by Palm Beach County Inc.

3. South Beach Food & Wine Festival - The festival which takes place in Miami, attracts The Food Network, as the event includes food and wine tastings, book signings, cooking demonstrations, tribute dinners, and other awards. This event takes place over a 3 day period.

4. Give Kids the World Gala - This annual charity event takes place at The Peabody Hotel in Orlando. The charity, a non profit, grants the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses. Each year is a different theme and the event attracts 1,300 guests and often has a waiting list.

5. Art Basel Miami Beach - This upscale art fair has become one of Miami's biggest. Besides the art fair itself, which features the work of 1,500 artists, the event is packed with million dollar parties with sponsors like BMW and Cartier. Celebrity sightings is a common occurrence at this event. The event takes place over 3 days and turns Miami into the center of art, culture, and everything entertainment.