February Events

Twirl Mania is a "One of a Kind" International Championship competition for soloist, teams, corps, High Schools, Universities, and recreational groups in the athletic arena of baton twirling, auxiliary units, pompon, and dance.

Visit http://www.twirlmania.com for more information.

The Great American Pie Festival 
at Walt Disney World takes place in February.  This event is usually in Celebration.

Silver Spurs Rodeo
Mid-February: This rodeo has been taking place since 1944, featuring bull riders and cowboys!  This rodeo is billed as the largest in the eastern United States. The event features competition in bull- and bronco-riding, steer-wrestling and barrel racing. It takes place at the Silver Spurs Arena, U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee. For more information, call (407) 677-6336.

Mount Dora Arts Festival
Early February: Children's activities, live entertainment and lots of food accompany the works of more than 200 artists. The artists compete for awards in painting, printmaking, photography, jewelry, sculpture and other categories. This takes place at downtown Mount Dora (approximately a 30-minute drive north of Orlando).  For more information, call (352) 383-2165. 

Florida State Fair
Late February: This fair celebrates the history and development of Florida.  The festival includes a exhibits on state culture, livestock and poultry competitions, a crafts fair and live entertainment. For more information, call (813) 621-7821 or (800) 345-3247.

Spring Training
Mid-February: You'll find the Atlanta Braves at the Walt Disney World Sports Complex), the Cleveland Indians at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, the Florida Marlins at the Space Coast Stadium near Melbourne, and the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee.

Bach Festival
Late February: This event was first held in 1935 to commemorate the birth date of Johann Sebastian Bach, and is now the third oldest Bach festival in the United States. This takes place at Rollins College, Winter Park.  For more information, call (407) 646-2182.