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4th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Fire Truck Pull and Street Festival is Bigger and Better Than Ever

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Do you think you and nine other friends have what it takes to pull a fire truck? Hosted by Historic Downtown Sanford® and the newly formed Famous L Collective, the St. Paddy’s Day Truck Pull being held on Saturday March 19th from 4 p.m to 9 p.m. will include live music, food trucks, artisans and craft beer in a family...

8th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party Draws Thousands, Raises Funds

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The 8th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party in the 'Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co. in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford this year was spectacular! Thousands of guests from all over Central Florida came out to enjoy this family friendly event! We had a joyful Sashay down Sanford Avenue all the way down to West...

New Outdoor Dining, Drinking, and Playing Experience ‘The Yardery’ Nearing Completion

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In a few days or so, the long anticipated outdoor venue The Yardery will open its doors to the public for a novel outdoor dining, drinking, and playing experience. The Yardery will be an open-air, fast casual, spending time with friends and family while playing in the backyard venue located at 415 E. 4th St. (across from Jaly Market). With...

Let the Good Times Roll at the Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party

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8th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Event to Benefit Meals on Wheels on Feb. 19 Get ready to grab your beads at the 8th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party. Enjoy great food, music and fun for a cause at this beloved community event. Hosted by the Sanfording Event Production Group of West End Trading Co., Celery City Craft, Historic Downtown...

Sanfording on Sundays Gets Major Boost as Sanford Food Truck Fiesta Moves Its Event Day

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Bombshell news! The extremely popular Sanford Food Truck Fiesta monthly event usually on every 3rd Saturday is now moving to every 2nd Sunday as of April 10th when the 1st Sunday event will take place. Paul Williams, owner of West End Trading Co., Celery City Craft and founder of event says "We're extremely happy with how popular this event has...

Love Your Shorts Film Festival to Showcase 82 Short Films from 19 Countries

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The 12th annual Love Your Shorts Film Festival will feature 82 films Feb. 10-13 at the historic Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Historic Downtown Sanford. The films will be shown in the categories of Comedy, Drama, Animation, Documentary, Sci-Fi/Horror, International, Florida Flavor, and E for Everyone, which is family friendly. Also scheduled are an opening-night variety of films and...

Artisan Vendor Market and Event Venue to Open in Old Horstmeyer 3500+ Sq Ft Space

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A unique artisan and foliage vendor market and event space is set to open up this Spring in the old Horstmeyer space on Laurel Avenue. Unfurl Collective promises to be a space for local vendors, artists and growers to display and sell their art, home decor, and plants. There will be weekend outdoor markets with live entertainment, food trucks and...

32nd Annual Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes by Sanford Historic Trust

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The Sanford Historic Trust is preparing to once again bring Historic Downtown Sanford a “must-see” event, as the 32nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes begins Saturday, December 4. Under the watchful eyes and creative vision of the Sanford Historic Trust’s membership body and accomplished board of directors, this nonprofit organization has always found creative ways to engage the Sanford community...

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is Now Open

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A dazzling display of color, light and sound is now open at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Central Floridians and beyond are invited to celebrate the holiday season at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild. For the second year, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens presents Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, sponsored by T-Mobile. The festivities...

Historic Downtown Sanford – Craft Beer Destination

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SPECIAL EVENT - Get your tickets now for the Sanford Craft Beer Social at Celery City Craft on Thursday, December 9th, 6-9pm and you'll have a chance to taste all the local breweries. Tickets here! Sanford, Florida established in 1877 has a deep history that you can read about through dozens of blogs and websites. However, we are here to...