There’s a new buzz in Historic Downtown Sanford, and it’s not just from the engines. The world-famous Ace Cafe has officially opened its newest location right here in Sanford, Florida, this week of October 15th, and it’s already shaping up to be a local favorite for families, foodies, and gearheads alike. More than just an eatery, it’s a true destination...
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Join us in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford for the 6th Annual St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival on Saturday March 16th, 4-9pm! Event takes place in the 'Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co.! Try your luck and pull a truck! Get together with your tribe and form teams of 10 and pull a...
Grab your beads on Saturday, February 17, 4-9pm and come enjoy the 10th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party in the 'Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co. in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford! The parade starts on 6th Street and Sanford Avenue! Gathering starts at 330pm and then at 4pm Sashay your way down Sanford Avenue...
Over the last few years, Historic Downtown Sanford has become a recognized and preeminent destination within Central Florida for its events & experiences. From large scale neighborhood-infused music festivals to outlandishly fun sofa races, from golf cart & e-bike rentals along the Sanford Riverwalk to enjoying a craft brewery or food tour, from taking in award-winning shows and plays to...
Join us on October 21st, 2-7pm for the 6th Annual Sanford Jazz in the Park Music Festival in Historic Downtown Sanford - a FREE community event in Centennial Park! Enjoy some of the best local jazz bands in a beautiful park setting featuring food trucks, craft beer, cocktails, vendors, artisans and lots of family-friendly community fun! VIP experience is available:...
Join us for our 12th Annual Pints N Paws Craft Beer Festival, March 23rd 2024! Pints n Paws Craft Beer Festival has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars that all goes directly to local pet rescues in need! Last year alone we were able to raise $115,000 in one day that all went straight to our local rescues to...
Sanford Porchfest is a FREE grassroots festival that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every February in the historic residential downtown of Sanford, FL. It is the ultimate sense of community - where every attendee, homeowner, artist and organizer plays a part in the overall experience. Voted Best Music Festival 2023, Central Florida's favorite CHARITY BASED MUSIC FESTIVAL is...
Join us in celebrating Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 30th! There will be live music, burgers and brats in the beer garden and plenty of of Festbier 2023 to go around! Live Music Line Up: - 12PM-3PM: Josh Snyder from the Smoking Jackets - 4PM-7PM: The Healing Collective - 7PM-10PM: Floriduh Party Band
The Sanford Porchfest Music Festival is upon us once again this Saturday February 25th, 11am-745pm! Now in its 6th year, it's bigger and better than ever! We here at Historic Downtown Sanford® are happy to be sponsoring again and will be setup at The McLendons PORCH #13 with our friends from Sanford Brewing Company! Be sure to stop by and...
9th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras event to benefit Meals on Wheels on February 18th Grab your beads and let the good times roll! Historic Downtown Sanford will be bringing the Big Easy to Central Florida with the ninth annual Mardi Gras Street Party. On Saturday, February 18th from 4pm-9pm, guests can enjoy great food, music and fun for a cause...
