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Top Orlando Festivals and Events for March

March 2009 in Orlando

By Theresa Johnston, About.com

Florida Strawberry Festival through March 8th

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  • Through March 08, 2009
    Florida Strawberry Festival
    Held at the Plant City Festival Grounds - The Florida Strawberry Festival is a celebration of strawberries that dates back to 1930. The festival features daily entertainment by some of music's biggest stars. Events and exhibits of the popular festival include agriculture shows, livestock, a baby contest, and the Midway featuring over 60 rides. Competitions range from cook offs, clogging and strawberry shortcake eating contests.
    More info: 813-754-1996
    Admission charge: Charge varies by date and event

  • Through March 08, 2008
    Bike Week
    The "World's Largest Motorcycle Event" roars in to Daytona Beach for 10 days. Activities include motorcycle shows and exhibits, concerts, racing at Daytona International Speedway and festivities on Main Street. Admission charge: Charges vary by event

  • March 05, 2009
    1st Thursday's
    Themed happy hour on the first Thursday of each month at the Orlando Museum of Art from 6pm - 9pm.
    More info: 407-896-4231 x 260.
    Admission charge.

  • March 06, 2009
    Date Night at Leu Gardens
    Bring a picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy a movie under the stars at beautiful Leu Gardens.
    More info: 407-246-2620
    Admission charge: $7 for adults, $2 for children

  • March 06, 2009
    Friday Night Live
    Friday nights at Uptown Altamonte, from 7 - 9 pm enjoy outdoor entertainment in a beautiful setting. Local artists perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music weekly.
    More info: 407-571-8180
    Free admission

  • March 07, 2009
    Jazzed in Sanford
    Monthly Jazz Concert series held the first Saturday of the month in Magnolia Square, downtown Sanford from 4 - 7pm.
    More info: 407-688-5004
    Free admission

  • March 07, 2009
    Lake Mary Celebrates
    At Lake Mary Central Park at City Hall to celebrate Lake Mary's Past, Present and Future wit games family fun and entertainment from 10am - 3pm. 
    Free admission.

  • March 07, 2009
    Food & Wine Festival in Baldwin Park
    Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This event features more than 30 restaurants with samples of lavish bites and premium wine.
    More info: 407-339-2978
    Admission charge

  • March 07 - 08, 2009
    Festival of Chocolate
    Kids workshops, cooking demonstrations and more. Held at the Florida Hotel adjacent to the Florida Mall.
    Admission charge: $10 for adults, children under 10 are free.

  • March 08, 2009: Daylight Savings Time Begins
    >Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour.

  • March 08, 2009
    Greyhound Pets of America/Greater Orlando Doggie Fun Day
    A fun filled family afternoon to help raise awareness and money for the Retired Racing Greyhounds. Food, music, vendors, dog costume contest, games will make this an exciting event at the Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club in Longwood. All money raised will be used to help find homes for the Greyhounds.
    Admission charge: $5 for adults.

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