Published: March 28, 2024
From cotton candy and elephant ears to deep-fried milk and cookies, you can get your fill of food (and fun!) this month at one of these fabulous South Florida festivals.
For a taste of classic fair food with a twist of modern-day delights, the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Expo delivers. Running through April 7, these are the final days to try some of the more unique flavors this fair has to offer. With more than 150 stands to explore, you are sure to find something here that will temp your tastebuds. New additions to the sweet side of the Fair Frontier this year include Strawberry Shortcake Crepe Burritos, an Almond Joy Funnel Cake and Banana Cream Pie Nachos. Do you find savory more satisfying? Then you might want to try the Piggy Mac made with BBQ pulled pork and creamy mac and cheese served on Texas toast, or the Korean Corndog, a hot dog sliced with fresh mozzarella cheese chunks, dipped in a thick donut batter, rolled in panko and French fry chunks then fried and topped with ketchup, mustard, sweet chili Thai sauce and sriracha. In addition to tasty fair food, the Youth Fair touts a variety of carnival-style rides, live entertainment, games and fun for the whole family. Miami-Dade County Fair Grounds, 10901 Coral Way, Miami, 305-223-7060 http://www.fairexpo.com
Try a variety of dishes from around the globe at the International Day Festival in Margate on Saturday, April 13. This one-day festival highlights the cultural diversity in Margate and Broward County through food, music, dance, exhibits, vendors and more. Bring your family – and your appetite – to choose from a variety of food trucks representing flavors from around the world. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Rd., Margate. To learn more, see http://www.margatefl.com.
It’s sun, fun and lip-smacking seafood at the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival Saturday-Sunday, April 20-21. In its 38th year, this event has a long-standing tradition in the community with families and foodies alike. Over the years, vendors have dished out specialties including everything from crab claws and conch fritters to seafood rice and wahoo salad. There are food options for landlubbers too, and a lineup of live music, vendors and weekend entertainment that is suited for all. The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival takes place at Pompano Beach Community Park at 820 NE 18 Ave., Pompano Beach. For more information, visit
http://www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com.
Have some old-fashioned fun with the family while competing in corn eating, shucking and cooking contests at the Sweet Corn Fiesta on Sunday, April 28. There will be family activities throughout the day, contests, rides, vendors, crafts, a variety of food and corn available for purchase to go. The Sweet Corn Fiesta takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 in the Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach. Visit http://www.facebook.com/sweetcornfiesta.
