At a Glance: Treasure Coast Fall Festivals 2026
- Fall festival season on the Treasure Coast starts with the Port St. Lucie Bacon & BBQ Festival on September 26–27, 2026
- October brings two Oktoberfests, the Downtown Stuart Fall Craft Festival, the Treasure Coast Seafood Festival, and Heathcote’s Fall Garden Festival
- November highlights include the Sebastian Clambake, Beachside Bonfire Fest, and the Stuart Air Show
- Most festivals on this list are free to enter
Fall on the Treasure Coast means festivals nearly every weekend, from Vero Beach to Stuart. This guide lists recurring fall events and new additions for 2026, with dates, times, and locations. Each event links to its listing on the Treasure Coast events calendar where one is available.
2026 Fall Festival Calendar
| Date | Event | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26–27 | Port St. Lucie Bacon & BBQ Festival | Port St. Lucie |
| Oct. 2 | Friday Fest | Fort Pierce |
| Oct. 3 | Oktoberfest Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie |
| Oct. 3 | Fall Festival at Keiser University | Port St. Lucie |
| Oct. 10 | Trick or Treat Stroll at The Children’s Museum | Jensen Beach |
| Oct. 10–11 | Downtown Stuart Fall Craft Festival | Stuart |
| Oct. 10–11 | Treasure Coast Seafood Festival | Vero Beach |
| Oct. 10–17 | Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show | Sebastian |
| Oct. 16–18 | Vero Beach Oktoberfest | Vero Beach |
| Oct. 17–18 | Heathcote Fall Garden Festival | Fort Pierce |
| Oct. 17–22 | Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past Walking Tours | Fort Pierce |
| Oct. 24 | Hobgoblins on Main Street | Stuart |
| Oct. 24 | iL Mercato Fall-O-Ween | Port St. Lucie |
| Oct. 30–Nov. 1 | Fall Fun Fest | Port St. Lucie |
| Nov. 6 | Friday Fest | Fort Pierce |
| Nov. 7 | Beachside Bonfire Fest | Vero Beach |
| Nov. 7 | Treasure Coast Brew Fest | Stuart |
| Nov. 7–8 | Sebastian Clambake | Sebastian |
| Nov. 13–15 | Stuart Air Show | Stuart |
| Nov. 14 | Schacht Groves Fall Festival | Vero Beach |
| Nov. 14–15 | Fall Fine Arts Festival | Vero Beach |
| Nov. 21 | Downtown Vero Beach Tree Lighting Festival | Vero Beach |
| Nov. 21–22 | Vero Beach Holiday Art & Craft Expo | Vero Beach |
Fall Festivals in Vero Beach and Sebastian
Vero Beach Oktoberfest
Location: Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Dates & Times: Friday, October 16, 2026, 3 PM – 10 PM; Saturday, October 17, 11 AM – 10 PM; Sunday, October 18, 11 AM – 7 PM
Vero Beach‘s Oktoberfest expands to three days in 2026. The festival centers on a 15,000-square-foot biergarten tent with German and American food, live music, about 125 vendors, and a kids’ zone. Children under 13 get in free, and parking is free.
Treasure Coast Seafood Festival
Location: Indian River County Fairgrounds, Vero Beach
Dates & Times: Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, 9 AM – 5 PM
Admission: $10; children 12 and under free
The 18th annual Treasure Coast Seafood Festival pairs fresh seafood with marine-themed arts and crafts and live entertainment. It is one of the larger food festivals held at the fairgrounds each fall.
Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show
Location: Sebastian
Dates: October 10–17, 2026
Hosted by the Pelican Island Conservation Society, this show features nature-themed artwork and photography with a focus on conservation. Check the organizer’s website for venue details and hours.
Sebastian Clambake
Location: Riverview Park, 600 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian, FL
Dates & Times: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11 AM – 9 PM; Sunday, November 8, 11 AM – 5 PM
Admission: Free
The 23rd annual Sebastian Clambake takes over the riverfront with steamed clams, linguine, clam strips, live music, and vendors. Entry is free, and food tickets are sold on site.
Beachside Bonfire Fest
Location: Five beachside venues along Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 5 PM – 10 PM
This coastal take on fall brings bonfires, food and drink specials, and live entertainment to several oceanfront spots. Past participating venues have included Waldo’s, Costa d’Este, Mulligan’s, and the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa.
Schacht Groves Fall Festival
Location: Schacht Groves, 6100 12th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
This family festival at a working citrus grove has included hay rides, u-pick, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, and vendors. In past years, entry was $5 cash per vehicle. Check Schacht Groves for 2026 hours.
Fall Fine Arts Festival
Location: Wiggins Field, Vero Beach
Dates: November 14–15, 2026
The Vero Beach Art Club‘s Fall Fine Arts Festival returns in 2026 after being postponed last year. Expect original paintings, sculpture, and handmade work, along with food trucks and family activities.
Downtown Vero Beach Tree Lighting Festival
Location: Downtown Vero Beach, 14th Avenue
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
This early holiday kickoff includes kids’ crafts and activities, snow play, holiday photos, and the tree lighting. It is one of the most popular family events in downtown Vero Beach.
Vero Beach Holiday Art & Craft Expo
Location: Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Dates: November 21–22, 2026
The 7th annual expo features handmade gifts, holiday décor, seasonal food, and music. It is a good place to start holiday shopping with local makers.
Fall Festivals in Fort Pierce
Heathcote Botanical Gardens Fall Garden Festival
Location: Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Dates & Times: Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
Admission: Free ($1 suggested donation)
The 39th annual Fall Garden Festival brings more than 45 vendors selling plants, flowers, crafts, and garden supplies. The weekend also includes bonsai demonstrations, children’s activities, a car show, and food trucks.
Friday Fest
Location: Marina Square, 1 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Dates & Times: Friday, October 2, and Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Held the first Friday of each month, Friday Fest is a downtown street party with live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and activities for all ages. Parking is free.
Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past Historic Walking Tours
Location: Main Street Fort Pierce, 122 A E Backus Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Dates: October 17–22, 2026 (times vary by day)
Main Street Fort Pierce hosts these annual Halloween-season walking tours through the historic downtown. Tours share stories from the city’s past. Check the Main Street calendar for tour times and tickets.
Fall Festivals in Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie Bacon & BBQ Festival
Location: MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Dates & Times: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, September 27, 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission: Free
Outdoor vendors serve barbecue and bacon-themed food while the indoor PSL Fall Craft Fair offers handmade goods. Guests can donate to the Treasure Coast Food Bank at the event.
Oktoberfest Port St. Lucie
Location: MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 5 PM – 9 PM
Port St. Lucie’s Oktoberfest features Bavarian music, bratwurst, schnitzel, and pretzels. The evening also includes a classic Volkswagen showcase and a wiener dog race.
Fall Festival at Keiser University
Location: 9400 SW Discovery Way, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 AM – 2 PM
Admission: Free
This family event includes food trucks, music, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, craft vendors, K-9 demonstrations, and pet adoptions.
iL Mercato Fall-O-Ween at Tradition Square
Location: 10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1 PM – 7 PM
Admission: Free
The iL Mercato market in Tradition adds fall and Halloween activities, including trick-or-treating, bounce houses, face painting, character meet-and-greets, a fall photo booth, local vendors, and food trucks. Some activities may have a cost.
Fall Fun Fest
Location: MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Dates & Times: Friday, October 30, 2026, 5 PM – 10 PM; Saturday, October 31, 12 PM – 10 PM; Sunday, November 1, 1 PM – 6 PM
Admission: Free (carnival ride tickets sold separately)
Port St. Lucie’s biggest family fall event has carnival rides, live music, food vendors, trick-or-treating, and laser light dance parties.
Port St. Lucie Spooktacular House Decorating Contest
Location: Neighborhoods across Port St. Lucie
2026 Status: Dates not yet announced
The City of Port St. Lucie has held this Halloween decorating contest for three years, with residents competing for the best-decorated homes and yards. Check the City of Port St. Lucie website for 2026 entry details.
Fall Festivals in Stuart and Martin County
Trick or Treat Stroll at The Children’s Museum
Location: The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 4 PM – 6 PM
Admission: $3 per person, ages 1 and up
Each exhibit becomes a candy stop for costumed kids. Proceeds support the museum’s programs.
Downtown Stuart Fall Craft Festival
Location: Osceola Street, Downtown Stuart, FL 34994
Dates & Times: Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, 10 AM – 5 PM
Admission: Free
Crafters from across the country line Osceola Street with paintings, ceramics, wood sculpture, jewelry, and baskets. The festival is free and pet-friendly.
Hobgoblins on Main Street
Location: Riverwalk Stage, 300 SW St. Lucie Ave, Stuart, FL
Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12 PM – 3 PM
Admission: Free
This downtown Halloween celebration includes face painting, photo spots, kids’ activities, live music, food vendors, and a costume contest. A costume parade down Osceola Street is led by the Stuart mayor, and families can trick-or-treat at downtown businesses.
Stuart Air Show
Location: Witham Field, 1895 SE Flying Fortress Lane, Stuart, FL 34996
Dates: Friday through Sunday, November 13–15, 2026
Tickets: Available online at stuartairshow.com; prices increase at the gate
Held over Veterans Day weekend, the Stuart Air Show features military jets, vintage aircraft, aerobatic performers, static displays, vendors, and a kids’ zone. Friday evening opens the weekend with the “Dirty Flight Suit Party.”
Pumpkin Patches on the Treasure Coast
Pumpkin patches open across the region in October, from working farms in Hobe Sound and Fort Pierce to church patches in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and Vero Beach. See the full 2026 guide to Treasure Coast pumpkin patches for dates and locations.
More Fall Fun
For costume parades, haunted events, and trick-or-treating, see the Treasure Coast Halloween events guide and the list of trunk-or-treats on the Treasure Coast. Dates can change, so check each event’s listing before heading out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest fall festivals on the Treasure Coast in 2026?
The largest include Vero Beach Oktoberfest (October 16–18), the Downtown Stuart Fall Craft Festival (October 10–11), the Treasure Coast Seafood Festival (October 10–11), Fall Fun Fest in Port St. Lucie (October 30–November 1), the Sebastian Clambake (November 7–8), and the Stuart Air Show (November 13–15).
Are Treasure Coast fall festivals free?
Many are free, including the Downtown Stuart Fall Craft Festival, Fall Fun Fest, the Port St. Lucie Bacon & BBQ Festival, the Sebastian Clambake, and Heathcote’s Fall Garden Festival. The Treasure Coast Seafood Festival charges $10 for adults, and the Stuart Air Show sells tickets.
When are the Oktoberfest events on the Treasure Coast?
Oktoberfest Port St. Lucie is Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center. Vero Beach Oktoberfest runs October 16–18, 2026, at the Indian River County Fairgrounds.
What fall events are good for young kids?
The Trick or Treat Stroll at The Children’s Museum, Hobgoblins on Main Street, iL Mercato Fall-O-Ween, the Fall Festival at Keiser University, and Fall Fun Fest all focus on family activities for young children.
