This is my first time attending this annual event and I loved it! The free Dania Beach Arts &…read moreSeafood Celebration is held annually in Frost Park. Since parking there is limited, there is additional parking next door at the Dania Beach Casino. Put on by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency the festival melds food, art, and entertainment. Entertainment included live musicians performing on the stage and sand sculpting. There were food tents and trucks set up selling all kinds of seafood but also fair food. The art side of the festival featured artists selling works in drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, acrylic, oil, watercolor, and photography. There were also arts and crafts, artisan food, and plant vendors. Local community groups and businesses also had booths passing out information, swag, and samples. I won a free hat from the casino! Many people brought chairs and set up for the day on the field or under the shade of the trees. On the last night of the festival there was a concert featuring a Queen cover band. Held over the entire weekend there was more than enough to keep you occupied for several hours. This is a great family and dog friendly event.

What a blast! I was very surprised by how great this event was. I really wasn't expecting much…read moreother than a few vendors, a tiny stage, and maybe a food truck but man oh man was I wrong!! There were many local artisans selling jewelry, crafts, and artwork at reasonable prices. All of the tents provided some shade which was so necessary because it was extremely warm! There were plenty of incredible options for food as well. Of course, a great variety of seafood was available but there were also options for Greek food and other varieties. The music stage was so much bigger than I thought it was going to be and had incredible talent on it throughout the day. The Foreigner cover band was excellent! My favorite part of the event was the chef showcase! Local chefs from the area prepped a few dishes live for the audience. They shared their cooking techniques, tips, and tricks and once the dishes were done they shared tastes of each dish with the crowd. It was so entertaining and everything was delicious!

This is an event that happens monthly. It is a public event. It's near downtown Hollywood. They…read moreclose up a section of Harrison St. follow the sound of the music. The event is always different. The vendors, entertainment, and tour change every month. I recommend doing the art walking tour, it's interesting. FYI the tour starts on time. You learn about the local artists and things you didn't know were hidden in some pictures. I thought it was cool. The event this time had live music. The band was great. Some people were dancing. They had things to entertain the children like games and entertainers. Everyone looked like they were having fun. The parking is public. The area has two garages nearby and some street parking.

This was a great little event that comprises many smaller events like an Artist Market, Street…read moreMural tour, Art Gallery tour, etc. The event happens the third Saturday of the month at Harrison and 20th from 6p-10p. There's parking around the area, but most of it is paid street or garage parking, if you are willing to walk about 4-5 blocks, you can find free 3-hour parking spots. The street is close to car traffic so pedestrians can enjoy a care free stroll. The live music event was great !!

What another night to remember with the Winterfest Boat Black Tie Gala did not disappoint! Service…read moreto theatrics to experience was memorable!

Anyone who know me knows I loveeeee a good wine festival & I must say this one was superb! The food…read morewas great, the wine was great, music & the weather! Huge crowds of people just having a good-ol time dancing, singing, laughing & indulging in the festivities. 5 stars Seminole Hard Rock. This festival is at the top of my list to attend in 2014! Sunny

I think this year Dania had the best oktoberfest. The price was higher than last years. They had…read morenice giveaways, food, entertainment, trucks, a raffle and great vendors. It was a fun event. This was a family and pet friendly event. They had activities for children as in crafts. I saw a few bounce houses and games for them. On the other side they had a good band playing oldies. People were dancing to their songs. They sounded pretty good. The parking situation was organized well. The city had a few places you could catch a free trolley. The festival was held right next to a parking garage. It did crazy for the people to exit that garage after the festival. I was glad I took the trolley. I had a great time with my friends. The festival was great.

2024 OKTOBERFEST…read more.. Another crazy Dania After Dark event. Bought my VIP early access entry pass for $50.00. Heavy downpour of rain but we have plenty of high grade brew including bites from PDQ, Auntie Annes and Anthonys Clam House & Grill. Offering over 30 different breweries and serving their craft beer creations under tents. Our VIP pass got us access to a private tent with comfortable couches, music and a private super chill bartender named JP. Free parking in the City of Dania parking garage or across the street. The portable bathroom situation is a concern especially after beer. Normal ticket pricing is $35.00 each.

This was an amazing event, never experience this kind of setting before love the lights with the…read moredecorations the Asians knows how to entertain. The concessions stands was awesome I ate until I was fulled I love this so much..I even went to china..which was a trip of a lifetime (bucket list) ...I love this and hopefully you will enjoy this as well.

The Chinese Lantern Festival in China has unimaginable HUGE light displays, children running around…read morewith lanterns on a stick, and of course FIREWORKS. With a huge opportunity to bring culture to the South Florida community, it was largely missed. Checking in seemed disorganized but once in you walk through a tunnel of dolphins. Spitting you out to the craft section. Prices were as low as 2.00 all the way up to 500.00 with oriental rug stitching. The craft section also serves as the they're for the puppet show. This I thought was charming especially since the team of actors have been putting on shadow puppet shows for over 50 years. Than there's a small beer and wine stall along with an off brand food vendor ran by event staff and Chan's restaurant. All vendors were serving generic Chinese food. Which is a shame for such a rich culinary culture. The loop than puts you to small playgrounds and the King Fu theatre and over to a dinosaur ride section that has nothing to do with the Chinese Lantern Festival. Than it's to the light displays that wraps around the lake. All displays were cute but no where near the displays that could be accomplished. At 20.00 a person the Kung Fu show and Shadow Puppet Show ended up being the two small options worth any time or resources spent at this event.

They always do a good job with this festival. This year is a bit different because there's a lot of…read moreconstruction going on in the area so lanes of commercial are down to 1 lane from A1A a few blocks west. Sidewalks are out because of a decorative paver sidewalk going in. There's plenty of vendors with something for everyone. Artwork, jewelry, yard art and other craft and gift ideas. All of the artists are in their booths and most are happy to tell you about their craft or handmade works. Don't forget to pay the meters. You can either use the pay by phone app or use one of the nearby meter stations. I got 2hrs for $1.05, not bad. Bring a hat and stay hydrated, it's hot out there folks. Tip for the day- be careful walking, there are sidewalks out, loose pavers and deep crevices along the street, one of which my foot found it's way into and was cut badly, to the point of needing paramedics...

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When I watch Carnival Eats on the cooking Chanel, I always want to find similar food at the fairs…read morein south Florida. Looks like that's not happening any time soon. I have been to church carnivals that had better food than this one. I had a falafal on stale pita with bluchy fries for $14 since there was also a $1 fee to use my credit card. My husband and kid shared a $13 turkey leg (the only thing that was good). We tried to get some zepolis but were told to come back in an hour. There was only one ice cream vendor so the line was ridiculously long during the day. My kid loved all the rides she rode, however on the super slide the woman running it was so annoyed at a parent for letting her toddler run wild she yelled an "f" bomb at the parent. Okay the parent deserves it but the language wasn't necessary. There were way too many games that no one was playing. Parking was free but confusing. The bathrooms were disgusting. The point of a fair is to have animals...none. All in all, my kid had fun....but we won't go again next year.

This fair needs some serious help. Way too many carny games, poor variety and not enough food…read morevendors, and definitely not enough rides. The one good thing was there is plenty of parking on the south side and it's paved. Although there could of been more rides it seemed like there were plenty of rides that were suitable for younger or small children. This was the first year at this location and maybe as time goes on it will get better.

I ended up here by accident but it turned out to be a happy one. I was actually vising a different…read morenearby cultural institution when I spotted the Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival presented by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. On a whim I decided to check it out and I am happy to report that i had a great time. It was right before the cold front was moving down from the north so it was a gray and drizzly day but the festivities helped to brighten it up. Parking was available for free in Holiday Park across the street. It was just a short walk over but there was even closer parking for $20 in the Art Serve parking lot. Admission at the gate was $5 cash or card. This year was the 46th year of this annual festival so they really know what they are doing. The church has secured a number of local partners to support them. The festival was created to share the traditions of Greece with the Ft. Lauderdale community. You could take a free tour of the church, listen to a lecture and authentic Greek music, take in a Greek cooking demonstration, shop the bazaar and Greek Grocery store, view a traditional folk dance, and possibly my favorite, indulge in the decadent food and drinks. The festival menu included spanakopita, tiropita, cheese saganaki, loukaniko, ribs on the grill, shish kabob, Greek fries, gyro sandwiches, souvlaki sandwiches, moussaka, pastitsio, roasted chicken, braised lamb shank, stuffed peppers, butter beans, Greek salad, rice, and lemon potatoes. Make sure to save room for dessert because the choices included kourambiedes, almond crescent cookies, diples, katafi, baklava, kok, ekmek katifi, pasta flora, rice pudding, galaltoboureko, koulourakia, tsoureki, ravani, karithopita, and melomakarona. As the weather turned colder throughout the day, the loukoumades, a fried Greek donut drenched in syrup and sprinkled with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts paired perfectly with a strong Greek coffee that warmed me up. Of course I had to leave with a few pastries to take home. I thought all of the food offerings were reasonably priced for festival food. I also appreciated that they don't require you to first purchase tickets which are turned in for food like a lot of other festivals. I was easily able to Apple Pay everything I wanted with no leftover or wasted tickets. After eating I enjoyed watching the children dance as people threw money up in the air around them to support their lessons and costumes. There were so many vendors to shop from selling Greek jewelry, accessories, beauty products, wine, and more. They also had carnival rides for the kids. I was really impressed with how large the festival was and how friendly and welcoming all of the volunteers were. The Ft. Lauderdale Greek Festival is a wonderful experience for all ages.

What an absolutely amazing event! The Ft. Lauderdale Greek Festival was such a fun, vibrant, and…read morememorable experience from start to finish. We loved watching the traditional dances and even learning a few steps ourselves--it really made you feel immersed in the culture. And the food... wow. Everything was incredible. From savory favorites like dolmades, saganaki, loukaniko, and lamb shank to the desserts (don't skip these!)--baklava, assorted Greek cookies, and authentic Greek coffee--it was all delicious and worth every bite. Beyond the food, there was so much to enjoy. Vendors, cooking classes, a carnival, and plenty to see and do for all ages made it a full-day experience. But the true standout for me was the church itself. It's absolutely stunning--each painting is beautiful and meaningful, and learning the stories behind them made the visit even more special. We loved every part of it and truly can't wait to go back next year. If you're on the fence, go--this festival is a must. An amazing time all around!

This is always a fun event. Love seeing the decorations and all the people celebrating the…read moreholidays. It's a very festive event and fun for all.

Love being a part of Winterfest and representing our community in the 9th largest parade in the US…read moreand the #1 parade on the H2O. There are more than 70 individual community partners that serve on the board of Winterfest, who all have a stake in our South Florida business community, with a commitment to make our city the Best city it can be for both young and old. And although the boat parade is just one night out of the year, We all have a "pay it forward" attitude and recently formed the Winterfest Foundation, where every member contributes money to help others less fortunate and to make a difference within the city we all love. Celebrate our 50th anniversary with us this year and join in all the fun festivities we have year round. Fort Lauderdale... The Venice of America ! And the Greatest city to Live..Work...Play & Invest in. #Winterfest. #GreatestShowonH2o.

An absolutely amazing event that I decided to splurge on recently. I decided to get there an hour…read moreor so early, and already the line to get in was getting started and growing fast. It was easy to hop in line and once I did, I was scanned in and given a wristband to make everything speedy once the event officially started. Everyone was super friendly and hospitable! Once the event started, the party came out swinging strong and never let up until the end. The music was phenomenal and the DJ definitely knew his stuff! The food from everyone there was phenomenal and I had some of the best lox and bagel I've had in a long time, as well as some refreshing coconut water that had the design of the event engrained on the side! The food was plenty and the drinks kept flowing they definitely were not cheap on either end. My one thing I didn't care for was that a couple of the vendors food was cold even though the event had only started thirty minutes prior. A couple vendors also ran out of food relatively early in the night. The drone show was so cool that they had this year and I absolutely loved how visually beautiful it was and it was a great way to close the night! I'll definitely be back to this event next year!

Recommended: the freshly made pita bread, lavash, spices, herbs. The juices are overpriced. The…read moreHot Bar has good food.