January

Invitational Billfish Tournament ( Mid-January)
Pelican Yacht Club
1120 Seaway Drive
Fort Pierce
772-464-1734 • 772-464-4411

Party in the Park (Mid-January)
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce • 772-468-3985
Enjoy free admission into the state park during this environmental celebration. Experience more than 40 displays and educational booths, live music, arts & crafts, food, drinks and a petting zoo. Sponsored by the Conservation Alliance.

February

Jazz Week/Main Squeeze Citrus Festival (Late February)
Jazz concerts, workshops, lectures and more.
Downtown Fort Pierce • 772-460-JAZZ (5299)
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society

New York Mets Spring Training (Late February)
Tradition Field
525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-2115
Tradition Field

St. Lucie County Fair (Late February – Early March)
15601 West Midway Road
Fort Pierce
772-464-2910

March

New York Mets Spring Training (Entire Month)
Tradition Field
525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-2115
Tradition Field

Backus Art Festival (Early March)
Outdoor festival with 85 artists from across the country, live entertainment, food and more.
A.E. Backus Gallery & Museum
500 North Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce
772-465-0630

Sandy Shoes Festival (Late March)
Crafts, food, vendors, children’s activities, live concert and more.
Veterans Park
600 North Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce
772-466-3880

April

St. Lucie Mets Professional Baseball (Entire Month)
Tradition Field
525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-2115
Tradition Field

BBQ Blues & Jazz Festival (Early April)
A fun-filled day of BBQ and music.
Museum Point
South Beach, Fort Pierce
772-460-JAZZ (5299)
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society

Yellowfin Kingfish Classic (Late April)
Moore’s Creek
600 North Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce
772-216-1699

ZoraFest (Late April)
A festival celebrating the life and legacy of acclaimed author and Fort Pierce resident Zora Neale Hurston with music, lectures and more.
St. Lucie County Cultural Affairs Council
Downtown Fort Pierce
772-462-1767

May

St. Lucie Mets Professional Baseball (Entire Month)
Tradition Field
525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-2115
Tradition Field

Fort Pierce Downtown Boat Show (Mid-May)
Boat and RV show with food vendors, music and more.
Fort Pierce City Marina
1 Avenue A
Fort Pierce
772-940-4889

June

St. Lucie Mets Professional Baseball (Entire Month)
Tradition Field
525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-2115
Tradition Field

Turtle Walks (Every Friday & Saturday)
Nighttime walks to witness sea turtles nesting. Reservations required.
FP&L Energy Encounter
6501 South Ocean Drive
Jensen Beach
800-334-5483

July

St. Lucie Mets Professional Baseball (Entire Month)
Tradition Field
525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-2115
Tradition Field

Turtle Walks (Every Friday & Saturday)
Nighttime walks to witness sea turtles nesting. Reservations required.
FP&L Energy Encounter
6501 South Ocean Drive
Jensen Beach
800-334-5483

Freedomfest – Independence Day Celebration (July 4)
A parade, live music, arts & crafts, family activities and fireworks celebrate America at Lyngate Park.
1301 Southeast Lyngate Drive
Port St. Lucie
772-871-7362

Fourth of July Celebration (July 4)
A concert, food and fireworks salute the nation at Veterans Memorial Park.
600 North Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce
772-466-3880

August

St. Lucie Mets Professional Baseball (Entire Month)
Tradition Field
525 Northwest Peacock Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-2115
Tradition Field

September

Sheriff’s Explorers Fishing Tournament (Early September)
Fort Pierce City Marina
1 Avenue A
Fort Pierce
772-871-5358

October

Chili Cook-Off (Early October)
Benefits Exchange Club CASTLE.
St. Lucie County Fairgrounds
15601 West Midway Road
Fort Pierce
772-462-2581

Fall Festival (Late October)
Carnival rides, live music, Halloween activities and more.
Port St. Lucie City Center
US 1 and Walton Road
Port St. Lucie
772-871-7362

Spookfest (Late October)
A delightfully spooky event featuring games, wildlife, food and a haunted trail.
Oxbow Eco-Center
5400 Northeast St. James Drive
Port St. Lucie
772-785-5833
November

Seafood on Second (Early November)
Outdoor seafood festival with crafts, vendors, music and children’s activities.
Downtown Fort Pierce
772-940-4889

Veterans Day Weekend
Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House
Demonstrations and guest speakers from various Navy units.
Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
3300 North A1A
North Hutchinson Island
772-595-5845
Navy Seal Museum
December

Raid on Fort Pierce Civil War Reenactment (Early December)
Living history, demonstrations, authentic Civil War camps and more at the Savannas Recreation Area.
1400 East Midway Road
Fort Pierce
772-871-5358

Holiday Tree Lighting (Early December)
Bring the kids to for performances from local groups and a visit from Ole St. Nick.
Port St. Lucie City Hall
2195 Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Port St. Lucie
772-871-7362

Sights & Sounds on Second (Early December)
Holiday parade, music, food, crafts, children’s activities, Santa’s arrival and more.
Second Street
Fort Pierce
772-466-3880

Christmas in the Gardens (Early December)
Enjoy holiday lights, carols, arts & crafts, Santa Claus and more.
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
210 Savannas Road
Fort Pierce
772-464-4672

Fort Pierce Holiday Light Show
Holiday Lights on the Water Every Evening in December