Historic Downtown Sanford’s iconic brick streets will soon be lined with artwork from some of the best artists across the country as it’s transformed into an artist mecca for the 10th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts. Over 150 acclaimed local, regional and national fine-art and fine-craft artists will gather in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford for...
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For the ninth year, craft beer and charity come together Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in Historic Downtown Sanford with the annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival to benefit Dolly’s Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy. Hosted by West End Trading Co., Celery City Craft and Historic Downtown Sanford®, this pet-friendly event features dozens of the top craft brews,...
The 4th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival is this Saturday February 27th from 11am to 730pm and we couldn't be more excited for such a fun community event that supports local music and the arts. Download Festival Map Here. Follow main event on Facebook for important details leading up to event. Sanford PorchFest is a FREE grassroots festival with the...
On November 28th for Small Business Saturday, Historic Downtown Sanford will be hosting the first ever Open Container event from 2pm-midnight within a specific footprint. (see map below) Sanford Main Street, the newly formed public-private partnership to help promote our destination, is leading the way with partners Community Redevelopment Agency, Historic Downtown Sanford® and Wayne Densch Inc. to make this...
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is bringing back its wildly popular adults-only evening event, Sunset at the Zoo. On the third Thursday of each month from March through October, adults - 21 and over - can enjoy happy hour at the Zoo. “The Zoo completely transforms in the evenings," said Dino Ferri, the Zoo's CEO. "From the adults-only...
Be a part of the magic on Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd, 2020 when Historic Downtown Sanford transforms into a premier art festival and experience! Over 125 regionally and nationally accredited fine artists and craftsmen will line our charming brick streets with a selection of paintings, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, photography, jewelry, blown glass and much more! Art-In-Action --...
The 3rd Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival is this Saturday February 22nd and we're all really excited! Produced by mega team Nancy Sepulveda, Shana Gorondy, Shelly Allen and Kim Waters, this unique music festival only in its 3rd year is gearing up to be the best so far! Includes: 12 beautiful historic front porches 50 of the coolest bands in...
A lineup of 81 short films will be shown Feb. 13-16 at the 10th Annual Love Your Shorts Film Festival, including the festival’s first time of showing a block of international films. The festival will be held at the historic 1923 Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Historic Downtown Sanford. In addition to the block of international entries – from...
