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Festivals & Special Events

The Sebastian River Area (SRA) is home to many unique and flavorful festivals. From frog legs and gator tail to clams and craft brews, your palate will love the culinary variety that our festivals have to offer! We also boast some of the biggest art, music, and nature festivals around!

2026 Events & Festivals

💜The Longest Day • Longest Ride Alzheimer’s Charity Event & Locals Luau! 💜

🏄‍♂️🌴 SURF, SUNSETS & SUMMER VIBES FOR A CAUSE 🌴🏄‍♀️

When: June 20, 2026

Where: Sebastian Inlet State Park

Cost: $2 per car

Why: Help support the fight against Alzheimer’s.

How: Grab your flip flops, throw on your favorite Hawaiian shirt, and join us at the beautiful Sebastian Inlet for the ultimate summer celebration the Longest Day • Longest Ride Alzheimer’s Charity Event & Locals Luau! 💜☀️

As the sun rises over the ocean, the beach comes alive with surfing, live music, family-friendly games, fishing fun, island vibes, and nonstop summer energy during this unforgettable community event.

🌊 This is more than just a beach party it’s a day filled with fun, friendship, and purpose as we come together to support families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.

Bring the whole crew and enjoy:
🏄 Surf Contest for All Ages
🌴 Limbo Contests
🌺 Hula Hoop Competitions
🥥 Wiffle Chip Battles
👣 Three-Legged Races
🎣 Fishing Challenge Fun
🔥 Survivor-Style Challenges
🎶 Live Music & Beach Hangouts
🎁 Raffles, Auctions & More!

Whether you’re catching waves, dancing barefoot in the sand, or simply soaking in the tropical atmosphere, the Locals Luau is all about celebrating summer, community, and making unforgettable memories together Sebastian-style. 🌺

Most importantly, every smile, every laugh, and every dollar raised helps support the fight against Alzheimer’s.

💜 DONATE HERE:
The Longest Day Local Luau Donations Page

🌴 SPONSORSHIP & CONTEST INFO:
Sebastian Chamber Sponsorship Registration

#VisitSRA #LocalsLuau #LongestDayLongestRide #SebastianFL #SurfForACause #SummerVibes #SupportALZ #SebastianInlet #LoveFL

Freedom Festival *250*

Description

Family Friendly Event 
"Street Party Event in Sebastian"

Your Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce works with The City and local businesses, vendors, food trucks, and music River View Park.

Bring your friends and family out for fun and entertainment. Support local vendors.

Event will Feature:
Live Music
Local Vendors
Food Trucks
and More

Contact the SRA Chamber for more information 772-589-5969

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GRILL OUT NIGHT PRESENTED BY THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

THIS YEAR'S THEME: FOOD AROUND THE WORLD!

Date and Time: TBD 2026

Bring your friends and family out for fun and entertainment. Support local vendors.                                                              Chamber members call the SRA Chamber for more information and sponsorship 772-589-5969
IGNITE YOUR SUMMER BUSINESS Produced by the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, this community-wide open house event is designed to create a boost in business during the notoriously slower months of summer. Participating locations offer sales, discounts, and door prizes on the night of the event along with family-fun activities, food, and refreshments.
Location * ONLY BUSINESSES LOCATED MORE THAN 2 MILES FROM THE CHAMBER ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTIICIPATE AT OUR LOCATION. Fees/Admission Register for Grill Out Night and have your brand be seen by thousands! Deadline to be included in printed marketing material is August 1st Registration through July at 5 PM Members: $40 | Non Members: $80
The 2025 Event Sponsors were: Woody's Bar-B-Q Robin Raiff Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate Thank you to everyone who participated and attended the event. A special thanks to out chamber ambassadors who helped behind the scenes top make the event a success!

 

The 33rd Annual "______________________"  Lifestyle & Media Auction

Date and Time: September 24th

Location: Spirit of Sebastian

Fees/Admission

AUCTION ADMISSION FEE - TBD

Contact Information

Jody Van Order
Send Email

 

 


 

Light Up Night

Date: December 2025

The entire business community opens its doors and lights up the night for residents and visitors showing their customers appreciation. On the first Friday after Thanksgiving weekend, kick off the holiday season with this very popular community-wide event. Businesses go all out with their decorations and serve old fashion eggnog, cookies and other holiday goodies as well as offering special deals and sidewalk sales.


 

Christmas Parade (City Sponsored event)

Date: December 2025

A must see! Bring your lawn chairs and get ready to see our community ring in the holiday season. Parade starts at the boat ramp and continues to Riverview Park for a fun family celebration.

If your business or organization is interested in participating in the parade, please call the City of Sebastian for full details.

Visit, https://www.sebastian100.com/


 

2027 Events & Festivals

Concerts in the Park 

Riverview Park | Sebastian

Concerts in the Park is a series of eight outdoor concerts held at Riverview Park, along the Indian River Lagoon. Presented in partnership with the City of Sebastian, the Sebastian River Area Chamber, and its business sponsors, this event brings live musical talent and promotes the Chamber businesses with style. Every attendee receives a free raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes donated from local Chamber Members. Food vendors on site.

Call the SRA Chamber for more information and sponsorship 772-589-5969.

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CONCERT TIMES | 5:30-8:00pm

CONCERT DATES

1/23/2026 | Conspiracy Theory

2/13/2026 | Swamp Dawg

2/27/2026 | Johnny & the Blaze

3/13/2026 | St. John's Wood

3/27/2026 | Glory Days

4/10/2026 | Day Tripper

4/24/2026 | Sebastian High School Band

5/8/2026 | Jules Rio


 

Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival

Date: January TDB, 2027

Thursday & Friday 4pm - 11pm                                                                                                                            Saturday 10am – 11pm / Sunday 11am – 6pm

Downtown Fellsmere                                                                                                                                                          22 South Orange Street, Fellsmere, 32948

Four days of frog legs, carnival rides, and live entertainment, this volunteer-based event began as a way to raise money for the recreational needs of the children in Fellsmere.  A winner of two Guinness Book of World Records for most frogs sold at a festival, the Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival attracts over 80,000 people to the area and has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars back into the community over the last 31 years! Whether you’re joining us for the famous mouthwatering frog leg and gator tail dinners, browsing the hundreds of booths for unique gifts, or listening to great music and enjoying the fun rides - you’ll immediately know why this festival has become an annual tradition for so many. The main feature is, of course, the mouthwatering frog leg and gator tail dinners; however, there’s also a huge variety of other tasty foods to choose from like hamburgers, hotdogs, pizza, fried dough, turkey legs, sandwiches of all kinds, ice cream, candy apples, popcorn and more. There are rides for the young ins’ as well as wild and crazy rides for the more adventurous, and plenty of games to test your skills. There's free admission, free parking, and free entertainment. For more information, visit www.froglegfestival.com


 


Sebastian Fine Arts and Music Festival

January TBD 2027
Sat 10-5 / Sun 10-4

Riverview Park

600 U.S. Hwy 1 Sebastian, FL 32958

The Sebastian Fine Arts and Music Festival began in 1999.  It features a juried art show and live musical performances under the shade of tall trees along the breathtaking Indian River Lagoon. With over 100 local professional artists, musicians and craftsmen showcasing their talents, the Fine Arts & Music Festival attracts over 20,000 residents and visitors annually. For more information, visit www.sebastianartshow.com


 

124 th Anniversary of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

March TBD, 2027

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge                                                                                                              4055 Wildlife Way, FL 32949

Meet President Teddy Roosevelt, Wildlife Displays, Walking Tours, Kid's Fishing Demonstration, Pontoon Cruise, Fundraising Dinner

For more information, visit www.FirstRefuge.org


 

Sebastian Clambake Festival

Event Date: TBD

Friday | Saturday  | Sunday

Held the first weekend in November, this event serves up clams in a variety of ways, highlighting the working waterfront heritage of the Lagoon to our yearly visitors.  Held at Riverview Park, the Clambake Foundation gives thousands of dollars back to the community with their grant programs for capital improvement projects for not for profits. For more information, visit www.sebastianclambake.org

 

 


 

SHRIMPFEST RETURNS!                                                                                                                                          

March TBD, 2027

Riverview Park
Sebastian, Florida

 

 

SHRIMPFEST features FREE entry, parking, live music, craft booths, and tons of family fun!

Shrimpfest is proudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Sebastian Recreational Foundation, Inc and the City of Sebastian. This is a cherished community tradition celebrating local spirit and coastal heritage. For two lively days, families and visitors enjoy live music, delicious food, car show, works of art, and endless fun—highlighted by Sebastian’s favorite catch, shrimp—bringing neighbors together.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INCLUDE:

Free concerts SATURDAY & SUNDAY

  • Car Show | SUNDAY
  • FOOD TRUCKS
  • Art & Craft vendors
  • Pie Baking Competition | SUNDAY
  • Chili competition | SATURDAY
  • Kids Zone | by Home Depot | SATURDAY & SUNDAY
  • Farmers Market | SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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The Rotary Club of Sebastian is dedicated to providing business, professional and community leaders an opportunity for service to others in order to benefit our community and to promote high ethical standards, fellowship and goodwill worldwide. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Sebastian, please visit www.sebastianrotary.com.

For more information, check out https://shrimpfestfl.org


 

Sebastian Craft Brew Hullabaloo

Date: SATURDAY, December 6, 2025

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Sebastian, participating breweries include: Mash Monkeys, Pareidolia, Intracoastal Brewing Company, Sailfish Brewery, Pierced Ciderworks, American Icon Brewing, Local Home Brewers and many more. The focus is on FLORIDA ONLY breweries, wineries and cideries. FRIENDLY PETS ON LEASHES ALLOWED.

Bring a folding chair and enjoy a free concert too!

AN LITTLE BACKGROUND:

The Rotary Club of Sebastian, through its fundraisers - Craft Brew Hullabaloo, the Annual Golf Outing and River Days (which is held in March) - are poised to raise $25,000 + annually that will go back to the community through the schools, High School athletic teams, the maintenance of our Riverview Park (City of Sebastian) and local non-profits.

The Rotary Club of Sebastian’s charitable efforts is a registered 501-3(c)

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1492071208149?aff=oddtdtcreator

35th Annual Pelican Cup Golf Tournament

We're preparing for launch, and we want YOU on board.

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 (8:00 AM - 2:30 PM) (EDT)

Where: Sebastian Municipal Golf Course
101 Brush Foot Drive
Sebastian32958

Event Description: The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for the Mission 35 Pelican Cup Golf Tournament, and we’re inviting our business community to suit up for a day of golf, networking, and out-of-this-world fun.

 

This annual tournament brings together local leaders, businesses, and golf enthusiasts for a great day on the course while supporting the Chamber’s programs that help our local business community thrive.

 

We’re currently recruiting our crew:

🚀 Golfers & Foursomes – Assemble your team and prepare for liftoff on the course.

🛰️ Event Sponsors – Boost your brand visibility and help power this mission.

🌌 Raffle & Prize Donations – Gift baskets, experiences, merchandise, and gift cards help make our prize pool stellar.

Whether you're aiming for the leaderboard or just enjoying the ride, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and showcase your business.

See you on the launch pad!

 

Event Contact
Jody Van Order
(772) 589-5969
Send Email

Finally Friday

(*This event is under review)

Cleveland Street Sebastian Florida 32958

Description

Family Friendly Event 
"Street Party Event in Sebastian"

Your Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce works with a committee to host local businesses, vendors, food trucks, and music on Cleveland Street.

Bring your friends and family out for fun and entertainment. Support local vendors.

Event will Feature:
Live Music  - The Pine Box Dwellers
Local Vendors
Food Trucks
and More

If you would like to see these events continue please call the SRA Chamber for more information 772-589-5969

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