117 West Duval St. Suite 280 Jacksonville, FL 32202 in JACKSONVILLE, FL
Each spring one of America's biggest jazz festivals has been held in Jacksonville since 1979. Past musicians featured at the festival include Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Natalie Cole. Guests will also have the opportunity to get up close with various jazz exhibits.
The festival takes place in the downtown region and celebrates the abundance of fresh seafood found in local waters. During the last weekend in September the food lover's delight offers numerous dishes that include Caribbean crab cakes, coconut shrimp, seafood gumbo and oyster croquettes.
The annual event provides consumers and retailers with the opportunity of viewing the latest products available on the market. Designers and manufacturers display a wide range of exhibits from appliances and furnishings to decor ideas for home interiors and exteriors.
One of Key West's most popular events is the October Fantasy Fest. It is a festival designed for adults, featuring parades, drag queen contests and crazy costume contests. Today it is considered one of the biggest Halloween parties in the world, lasting longer than one week.
Every year in November, the downtown area comes alive as crafters demonstrate a wide array of skills from blacksmithing to weaving. The celebration of the arts continues with live musical performances. Local restaurants offer a variety of foods and a children's area encourages creative ex<x>pression.
1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139 in MIAMI BEACH, FL
Each December, the Miami Beach Convention Center hosts the exhibit that consists of pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries. Works come from over 250 galleries worldwide created by over 4,000 artists. The many genres of art represented in the show include paintings, prints, and sculptures along with video.
