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 Avon Park, and Lake Placid, where every celebration is an invitation to experience the heart and soul of Central Florida.
Signature Events
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36th Annual Caladium Festival
LEARN MORE: 36th Annual Caladium FestivalThanks for joining us for the 35th Annual Caladium Festival in 2026! Check back for more information for our 2027 event! 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 Festival, the event also highlights our creative community as well as our local heritage and culture. Festival Features We’re excited to celebrate our 35th…
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75th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
LEARN MORE: 75th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of SebringThe 75th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is March 20, 2027. As many as eight races and multiple practice and qualifying sessions will take place beginning March 17, 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 1952, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring has been known as one of the world’s premier motorsports events. Winning drivers have included legendary figures such as Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, Juan Manuel Fangio, Dan Gurney and Hurley Haywood. More recently, contemporary drivers including Sebring’s all-time…
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Garden Week
LEARN MORE: Garden WeekExperience a week of blooms, creativity, local flavor, and one-of-a-kind experiences during Garden Week, happening September 8–13 throughout Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid, Florida. Explore a full week of garden-inspired events and experiences, from plant sales, garden tours, workshops, and outdoor adventures to art, shopping, dining, special menu offerings, and more. With activities taking place across the area throughout the week, you can mix and match your favorites and create your own Garden Week itinerary. Whether you’re a lifelong gardener, a plant lover, or simply looking for a colorful Florida getaway, Garden Week offers plenty of ways to get…
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Santa Express – Steam Engine Holiday Train Rides
LEARN MORE: Santa Express – Steam Engine Holiday Train RidesDEPARTING 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. Multiple departures will be offered each day. TICKETS Our passenger train consists of historic cars dating from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s and includes first-class observation and lounge cars, table cars, deluxe coaches, and open-air cars. Our train is climate-controlled except in our open-air class and features restrooms onboard. Tickets pricing varies from $60 –…
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