Annual Events

Annual Events in Highlands County

If it’s a bubbly celebration of fizzy fun at the Sebring Soda Festival, a blooming good time at the Caladium Festival, or a thrilling day at the races at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the Sebring area offers a vibrant selection of annual events that capture the essence of this unique community. So, mark your calendar and join the festivities in Sebring, where every celebration is an invitation to experience the heart and soul of Central Florida.

Signature Events

  • Sebring Soda Festival

    Enjoy Florida’s Fizziest Festival! Is there a better way to celebrate soda than with a festival?  Float on over to the 7th Annual Sebring Soda Festival, April 5-6, 2025, to properly research the matter.  With a family-friendly party atmosphere, more than 200 craft sodas to sample, craft beer & wine, soda drinking contests, Soda Pop Princess Pageants, live music,…

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    Sebring Soda Festival
  • Santa Express – Steam Engine Holiday Train Rides

    DEPARTING SEBRING These joyful annual holiday trains have offered families a 2-hour trip through the countryside aboard a decorated, historic passenger train. Each ride features a visit with Santa Claus, cookies, and a commemorative gift. First-class tickets include locally-made sweets, treats, hot chocolate, and desserts. Each holiday season, The Santa Express will operate multiple round trips…

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    Santa Express – Steam Engine Holiday Train Rides
  • IMSA Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring

    The 73rd Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is March 15, 2025.  As many as eight races and multiple practice and qualifying sessions will take place beginning Wednesday, March 12, and ticket options are available allowing you to be part of it all. Go to SebringRaceway.com to check those out! Since its first running in…

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    IMSA Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
  • 34th Annual Caladium Festival

    Lake Placid, Florida is “The Caladium Capital of The World.” For any industry that makes such a mark on an area, there should be a festival celebrating it! Lake Placid and the surrounding Sebring area are rich with natural beauty, excellent growing conditions, and talented people. While caladiums are the heart of our popular Caladium…

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    34th Annual Caladium Festival