Spring is an exciting time for festivals across Florida communities, especially for anyone who loves the arts and live entertainment. Whether you're interested in paintings, films, live music, or kid-friendly artistic experiences, you're sure to find a festival to look forward to close to home in Florida. Our real estate agents have more details on 5 great Florida festivals you can enjoy this April.

• Mandarin Art Festival – 12447 Mandarin Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32223
  Always an exciting event for both the artists and attendees, the Mandarin Art Festival returns to Jacksonville on April 8 & 9, 2023. This event has been an Easter weekend staple every year since 1968 and continues to delight audiences annually. This year's Mandarin Art Festival will feature more than 100 juried artists, along with live entertainment, a green market, a children's art show, and tons of other activities for kids.

• 32nd Annual Florida Film Festival – 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751
  Next, we head to Maitland for the 32nd Annual Florida Film Festival, which you can enjoy at the Enzian Theater on from April 14–23, 2023. With 10 days of events, more than 160 films, celebrity cocktail parties, and tons of meet-ups with top filmmakers, there's no doubt that this event is a must-see for movie lovers from across Florida. Mingle with the stars, enjoy some of the best food that Florida has to offer, and get an early look at the films that everyone will be talking about later in the year.

• Gamble Rogers Folk Festival – 5840 FL-207 E., Elkton, FL 32033
  This year's Gamble Rogers Folk Festival will be the 27th annual edition of the event and will be held at the Saint Johns County Fairgrounds near St. Augustine. With three days of music on four stages from April 14–16, 2023, along with campsites, food trucks, artisan markets, and children's activities, this event offers something for every member of the family to enjoy. Returning this year is the very popular Friday Night Fish Fry, where you can enjoy fried flounder with savory Southern sides.

• Daytona Beach Arts Fest – Beach Street from Orange Ave. to Bay Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  The Daytona Beach Arts Fest is gearing up for its second year in 2023, featuring two days packed with exciting activities throughout downtown Daytona Beach. You can enjoy this event for free on April 8 & 9, 2023, and many of the local businesses downtown will also be getting in on the fun. The main location for the festival is the Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach, so you'll have the opportunity to enjoy some outstanding shopping before or after you check out all of the amazing art.

• Children's Art Festival 2023 – 3001 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, FL 32963
  Kids can fall in love with the arts in Florida, too, thanks to a wonderful event like the Children's Art Festival 2023 in Vero Beach. Held at the Vero Beach Museum of Art on April 29, 2023, this event inspires young artists through hands-on activities, art hunts, tours, live music, and dance. This event is free to attend, and no registration is required. Simply show up with your little ones, and enjoy an enchanting afternoon of art-themed family fun.

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