Vero Beach Events Calendar
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Planning a trip to Vero Beach? Check out this handy 2020 Annual Events Calendar
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Arts/Culture
- Winter In The Park Fine Art & Craft Show 9:00 AM @ Riverside Park
- Tea Up for the Nutcracker 12:00 PM @ Oak Harbor Clubhouse
- Winter In The Park Fine Art & Craft Show 9:00 AM @ Riverside Park
- Art Talk 12:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- VBMA Art & Film 2:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Free Admission Saturdays and Museum Studios 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Nutcracker on the Indian River 8:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Nutcracker on the Indian River 2:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Stickwork Sculpture Buildout with Patrick Dougherty 10:00 AM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- ACO: Masterworks I, BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 7:30 PM @ The Community Church
- Art Talk 12:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Ballet Vero Beach in Founding Fathers 8:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Ballet Vero Beach in Founding Fathers 2:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Ballet Vero Beach in Founding Fathers 8:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Free Admission Saturdays and Museum Studios 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- From Homer to Hopper: American Art from The Phillips Collection 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence 12:00 PM @ Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts
- Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence 12:00 PM @ Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts
- Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence 12:00 PM @ Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts
- 9th Annual Sebastian Art Studio Tour 10:00 AM @ 10 Art Studios in Sebastian
- Asbury Short Film Concert 1:30 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- ACO: Masterworks II, BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto 7:30 PM @ The Community Church
- Art Talk 12:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- VBMA Fashion Meets Art 4:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Ballet Vero Beach in Composer’s Notebook: The Music of Paul Gay 8:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Free Admission Saturdays and Museum Studios 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Ballet Vero Beach in Composer’s Notebook: The Music of Paul Gay 2:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Ballet Vero Beach in Composer’s Notebook: The Music of Paul Gay 8:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- ACO: Masterworks III, BEETHOVEN Lenora Overture No. 3 7:30 PM @ The Community Church
- 68th Annual UNDER THE OAKS Juried Art Show 9:00 AM @ Riverside Park
- 68th Annual UNDER THE OAKS Juried Art Show 9:00 AM @ Riverside Park
- 68th Annual UNDER THE OAKS Juried Art Show 10:00 AM @ Riverside Park
- VBMA Special Film Screening Mona Lisa is Missing 1:30 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Art Talk 12:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- 3rd Annual Garden & Antique Show and Sale 10:00 AM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- 3rd Annual Garden & Antique Show and Sale 10:00 AM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- 3rd Annual Garden & Antique Show and Sale 11:00 AM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Free Admission Saturdays and Museum Studios 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- 20th Annual Scottish Tea 2:00 PM @ First Presbyterian Church
- ACO: Masterworks IV, BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 7:30 PM @ The Community Church
- Art Talk 12:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Ballet Vero Beach in Clarity of Vision 8:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Ballet Vero Beach in Clarity of Vision 2:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Ballet Vero Beach in Clarity of Vision 8:00 PM @ The VBHS Performing Arts Center
- Children's Art Festival 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- VBMA Children's Art Festival 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Art Talk 12:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- Free Admission Saturdays and Museum Studios 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- 5th Annual Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival 12:00 PM @ Locations Around Vero Beach
- 5th Annual Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival 12:00 PM @ Locations Around Vero Beach
- 5th Annual Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival 12:00 PM @ Locations Around Vero Beach
- 5th Annual Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival 12:00 PM @ Locations Around Vero Beach
- 16th Annual Waterlily Celebration 8:30 AM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Free Admission Saturdays and Museum Studios 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
Charity Events
- A Very Merry Ruckmas 8:30 AM @ Jaycee Beach/Park
- Vero Design District's First Annual Holiday Stroll to benefit Quail Valley Charities 12:00 PM @ Vero Design District - Starts at Oodles of Wallpaper
- Flapjack Fundraiser for Gifford Community Cultural and Resourceful Center 8:00 AM @ Applebees
- Mangroves & Moonlight 5:30 PM @ Environmental Learning Center
- Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy - King of The Hill Tennis Tournament 6:00 PM @ The Boulevard Tennis Club & The Moorings Yacht & Country Club
- Silver Tones' Valentines Concert 7:00 PM @ First Presbyterian
- MHA Rocks! British Invansion 7:00 PM @ Oak Harbor
- SRA 15th Annual Bingo Luncheon 11:00 AM @ Oak Harbor Country Club
- The Learning Alliance Gala 2020 - Invitation Only 6:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- SRA Charity Pro-Am Golf & Golf Croquet Tournament 9:00 AM @ Riomar Country Club
- Silver Tones' Spring Concert 7:00 PM @ First Presbyterian
- Dancing with Vero's Stars 6:00 PM @ Riverside Theatre
- 34th Annual United Way Citrus Golf Tournament 7:15 AM @ The Moorings at Hawk's Nest
Festivals/Family Fun
- Winter Green Night Lights 5:00 PM @ Environmental Learning Center
- Vero Beach Historical Ghost Tour 7:00 PM @ Driftwood Resort
- Fellsmere Historical Ghost Walk 7:00 PM @ Fellsmere City Hall
- Vero Beach Historical Ghost Tour 7:00 PM @ Driftwood Resort
- Vero Beach Historical Ghost Tour 7:00 PM @ Driftwood Resort
- Fellsmere Historical Ghost Walk 7:00 PM @ Fellsmere City Hall
- Vero Beach Historical Ghost Tour 7:00 PM @ Driftwood Resort
- Epiphany Bonfire 5:00 PM @ Christ Church Vero Beach
- Fellsmere Historical Ghost Walk 7:00 PM @ Fellsmere City Hall
- Dinner And A Ghost Hunt 7:30 PM @ Marsh Landing Restaurant
- 29th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival 4:00 PM @ Fellsmere at the Old School Complex
- 29th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival 4:00 PM @ Fellsmere at the Old School Complex
- Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival 10:00 AM @ Indian River Drive near Riverview Park
- 29th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival 11:00 AM @ Fellsmere at the Old School Complex
- Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival 10:00 AM @ Indian River Drive near Riverview Park
- 29th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival 11:00 AM @ Fellsmere at the Old School Complex
- Vero Beach Historical Ghost Tour 7:00 PM @ Driftwood Resort
- 19th Annual Gardenfest! 9:00 AM @ Riverside Park
- 19th Annual Gardenfest! 9:00 AM @ Riverside Park
- Thunder on the Beach Powwow and Native American Experience 6:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest 11:30 AM @ Royal Palm Pointe
- Thunder on the Beach Powwow and Native American Experience 6:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Thunder on the Beach Powwow and Native American Experience 6:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- 54th Annual Grant Seafood Festival 9:00 AM @ Grant Community Center
- 54th Annual Grant Seafood Festival 9:00 AM @ Grant Community Center
- 28th Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival 10:00 AM @ Riverview Park
- Firefighters Fair 5:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Firefighters Fair 1:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Firefighters Fair 1:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Firefighters Fair 5:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Firefighters Fair 5:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Firefighters Fair 5:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Firefighters Fair 5:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Shrimpfest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo 3:00 PM @ Riverview Park
- Firefighters Fair 5:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Shrimpfest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo 11:00 AM @ Riverview Park
- Firefighters Fair 1:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- Shrimpfest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo 11:00 AM @ Riverview Park
- Firefighters Fair 1:00 PM @ Indian River County Fairgrounds
- 17th Annual Hibiscus Festival 10:00 AM @ Historic Downtown Vero Beach
- 17th Annual Hibiscus Festival 10:00 AM @ Historic Downtown Vero Beach
- Vero Beach Easter Egg Hunt & Parade 4:30 PM @ Humiston Park & Along Ocean Drive
- Indian River STEAM Fest 10:00 AM @ Intergenerational Recreation Center
- Vero Beach Air Show with the BLUE ANGELS 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Regional Airport
- Vero Beach Air Show Food Fest at Riverside Park 5:00 PM @ Under the Oaks at Riverside Park
- Vero Beach Air Show with the BLUE ANGELS 10:00 AM @ Vero Beach Regional Airport
- Sebastian's Freedom Festival, Parade & Fireworks 8:30 AM @ Riverview Park in Sebastian
- 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks in Vero Beach 4:00 PM @ Riverside Park
- Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival 2:00 PM @ Riverview Park
- Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival 10:00 AM @ Riverview Park
- Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival 10:00 AM @ Riverview Park
- 36th Annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade 6:00 PM @ Along Ocean Drive
Lectures
- Senior Living - How to know when its time to make a move 12:30 PM @ Hampton Inn Vero Beach
- Senior Living - How to know when its time to make a move 1:00 PM @ Best Western Inn
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- Coastal Dynamics and the Science Behind Inlet Management 3:00 PM @ Sebastian Inlet State Park - BG's Surfside Grill & Adventures
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- The Bicycle Revolution Film & Panel Discussion 7:00 PM @ The Majestic 11
- 3rd Transforming Landscapes for a Sustainable Future Conference 8:30 AM @ Emerson Center, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's Harmful Algal Bloom Lab & Taskforce 3:00 PM @ Sebastian Inlet State Park - BG's Surfside Grill & Adventures
- VBMA International Lecture Series 4:30 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- VBMA International Lecture Series 4:30 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- VBMA Lecture and Performance 2:00 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- VBMA International Lecture Series 4:30 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 4:00 AM @ Johnson Education Center
- 2020 John & Barbara Ferrara Ocean Science Lecture Series 7:00 PM @ Johnson Education Center
- VBMA International Lecture Series 4:30 PM @ Vero Beach Museum of Art
Music
- Prism Concert 2019 2:00 PM @ Sebastian River High School Performing Arts Center
- Prism Concert 2019 7:00 PM @ Sebastian River High School Performing Arts Center
- Prism Concert 2019 2:00 PM @ Sebastian River High School Performing Arts Center
Other
- Refuge Recovery 10:45 AM @ Center for Spiritual Care
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Refuge Recovery 6:00 PM @ Center for Spiritual Care
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Parents' Night Out 5:30 PM @ Environmental Learning Center
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- H.A.L.O.’s Artisans at Elks Lodge 10:00 AM @ Elks Lodge
- Refuge Recovery 10:45 AM @ Center for Spiritual Care
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Refuge Recovery 6:00 PM @ Center for Spiritual Care
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Refuge Recovery 10:45 AM @ Center for Spiritual Care
- New Years Hogmany Dinner 5:30 PM @ Vero Beach Yacht Club
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Holiday Nights of Lights 6:00 PM @ McKee Botanical Garden
- Refuge Recovery 6:00 PM @ Center for Spiritual Care
- IGNITE Wrestling Presents Chaos 12:00 PM @ Walking Tree Brewery
- Annual Burns Supper 6:00 PM @ Grand Harbor Country Club
Outdoor/Recreation
Theatre/Performance
- Howl at The Moon 7:30 PM @ Riverside Theatre
- Howl at The Moon 7:30 PM @ Riverside Theatre
- Howl at The Moon 7:30 PM @ Riverside Theatre
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- Charity Events
- Classes
- Festivals/Family Fun
- Music
- Theatre/Performance
- Other
- Outdoor/Recreation
- Lectures
2020 Calendar of Popular Annual Events for Vero Beach, Sebastian & Fellsmere in Indian River County, Florida
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
January 16 - 19, 2020
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 18 & 19, 2020
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 1 & 2, 2020
19th year of this highly anticipated event that focuses on the Florida garden and outdoor spaces. Over 85 vendors chosen for their quality and offerings. “Ask the Expert” tent and food under the oak trees at Riverside Park. Free admission, plenty of parking. Rain or shine.
11th Annual Motor Car Exhibition
February 8, 2020
"The best cars from 40 different manufacturers" is this year's theme at McKee Botanical Garden with road cars & racers from several countries. Modern exotics will also be displayed in the garden.
9th Annual Sebastian Art Studio Tour
February 8, 2020
Self-guided tour highlighting 10 artist studios in and around Sebastian. Free and open to the public.
Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest
February 15, 2020
150 craft & micro brews with local restaurants and groups selling chicken wings and competing for “Best Vero Beach Wings.” Two stages with 4 bands. Held at Royal Palm Pointe Park in Vero Beach.
54th Annual Grant Seafood Festival
February 29 & March 1, 2020
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.
28th Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival
March 7, 2020
This annual event celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Live wildlife shows, environmental exhibitors, arts & crafts, native plant sale, educational presentations, historical reenactments and boat tours to Pelican Island.
68th “Under the Oaks” Art Show
March 13 - 15, 2020
Voted in top 200 art shows in the nation, this highly respected juried show has over 200 artists with work displayed among ancient old oaks at Riverside Park near Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Firefighters Fair
March 13 - 22, 2020
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.
Shrimpfest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo
March 20 - 22, 2020
Annual three-day celebration held at Riverview Park in Sebastian. Delicious Florida all-natural shrimp, music, kids activities, Craft Beer Tasting Garden.
17th Annual Hibiscus Festival
March 28 & 29, 2020
Two event filled days on 14th Avenue in historic downtown Vero Beach with 30+ entertainment offerings, music, art and food.
Vero Beach Easter Egg Hunt & Parade
April 9, 2020
Easter Egg Hunt at Humiston Park on Ocean Drive for three age groups (from toddler to 12 years old) followed by Easter Parade along Ocean Drive. Children's activities, face painting & photos with Easter Bunny.
Fellsmere Day - 109th Birthday
Early April 2020 (date to be determined)
Established in 1911, Fellsmere is one of the oldest towns in Florida. This day brings the community together with a Parade starting at City Hall and a festival atmosphere with vendor booths, live band, airboat display and 4 to 8 year olds competing for Little Miss and Mister Fellsmere.
Vero Beach Air Show with the Blue Angels
April 25 & 26, 2020
The Blue Angels will be roaring into Vero Beach for this two-day event of airshows, aerobatics, skywriting, aircraft displays and more at the local airport.
Vero Beach Air Show Food Fest
April 25, 2020 (beginning 5pm at Riverside Park)
Free, family friendly event with opportunity to pose for pictures and get autographs from the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team. Thirty food trucks, bounce houses for children, and live music.
Children's Art Festival
April 25, 2020
This is the 37th year of this fun family event - and it's free. Lots of art making activities for the kids, entertainment, student art displays and just a happy time in small town setting at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Dancing with Vero's Stars
May 9, 2020
12th annual dancing competition with movers and shakers in the community matched up with professional dance instructors. Dazzling evening with performances on stage at Riverside Theatre. Tickets sell out fast for this event.
5th Annual Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival
June 11 - 14, 2020
A 4-day full-bodied event hailed as the new “Summer Sundance” with combo of 75+ award-winning films including US & Florida premieres, wine tastings, panel discussions and dinners that take place at a variety of Vero Beach venues.
JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS IN VERO BEACH & SEBASTIAN:
- Vero Beach Independence Day at Riverside Park from 4:00pm to 10pm with food trucks, beer & wine, 3 bands, childrens area with bounce house, fireworks at dusk
- Sebastian Freedom Festival begins with a parade starting at 8:30am along Indian River Drive to Riverview Park; all day festivities in the park with crafts, food, music and fireworks at dusk
Sebastian Clambake
(TBD in 2020 - was Nov 8-10 in 2019)
Popular community event with seafood booths, live bands, vendor booths and Kid’s Zone at Riverview Park in Sebastian.
36th Annual Vero Beach Christmas Parade
December 5, 2020
Held on 1st Saturday each December, the Christmas Parade is a hit with families as beautifully decorated floats glide down Ocean Drive and people line the street.
27th Annual Prism Concert
December 6th thru 10th, 2020
Prism is a 2 hour music spectacular, showcasing the talents of the concert bands, Jazz band, the flag and dance line, steel pans, drumline and choral program. It is a blend of small groups, large groups, music and dance with festive themes and comedy to entertain everyone.
Last update: 12/9/19