Popular Annual Events in Vero Beach, Sebastian & Fellsmere in Indian River County, Florida  - 

Here are some of the many annual events that locals & visitors look forward to attending each year.  
 

Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
January 
The Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival holds 2 Guinness Book World Records including the "Largest Frog Leg Festival in the World."  Enjoy frog leg and gator tail dinners, midway rides, live music and crafters.  Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash.

Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival 
January 
Artists and musicians come together at Riverview Park and along the Sebastian riverfront for an interesting and lively event.  Paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, wood carving, photography, pottery and metalwork are on display.

Gardenfest !
February 
Highly anticipated event that Focuses on Florida Garden and outdoor spaces with 80 vendors chosen for their quality and offerings. Riverside Park is turned into a garden oasis for the weekend. Enjoy the Kids Activity Tent, food trucks, free admission and plenty of parking, Rain or shine.

Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest 
February 
250 craft & micro brews with local restaurants and groups selling chicken wings and competing for “Best Wings in Vero.”  Two stages with 4 bands.  Held at Royal Palm Pointe Park in Vero Beach.
 

Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail Art Show & Festival
February 
Original and 2nd generation Highwaymen artists, live jazz, local cuisine and free guided tour of the Highwaymen Heritage Trail in Ft. Pierce.  This event is a celebration of the world-renown Highwaymen artists, most of whom were from Ft. Pierce.

Annual Vero Beach Blues Festival
February 
Two-day music festival experience featuring top Blues & Blues Rock bands on stage with professional sound & lighting. Food, marketplace, beer & full bar. 

Annual Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show
March 
AlthVoted in top 200 art shows in the nation, this highly respected juried show has over 200 artists with work displayed among ancient old oak trees at Riverside Park near Vero Beach Museum of Art.  

Grant Seafood Festival
March
Although this event is in Grant, Florida (about 30 minutes north), for many it’s an annual tradition to feast on a huge variety of seafood prepared by local folks (no food vendors).  Mahi, lobster, clams, shrimp, chowder, scallops, oysters, conch, crawfish. Non-stop entertainment and over 100 crafters.
 

Firefighters Fair 
March 
Family fun at this traditional, County Fair with exhibits, demonstrations and competition that highlights local talent in agriculture, livestock, creative crafts, baked goods & canning. Midway rides, entertainment, and food at Indian River County Fairgrounds.

River Days 
March 
Annual three-day celebration held at Riverview Park in Sebastian.  Craft beer, craft vendors, car show, kids activities & live music.
 

Children's Art Festival  
April 
Fun, family event with activities, entertainment and student art displays at Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Vero Beach OKTOBERFEST
October 
Touted as the biggest two-day party on the Treasure Coast.  

Annual Sebastian Clambake
November 
Popular event with seafood booths, arts & crafts & live bands.


Beachside Bonfire Fest
November 
Bonfires on the beach at independent hotels and bars along Ocean Drive
 

Annual Vero Beach & Sebastian Christmas Parades  
December 
In Vero Beach - a hit with families as beautifully decorated floats glide down Ocean Drive and people line the street
In Sebastian - Parade along the river  that ends at Santa's decorated house where city Christmas tree illuminated

Last update: 11/12/2025