Weekly Summary & Outlook
Events and Things to Do in Sanford
We hope you all made it through the storm safely!!! ❤️ A few downtown businesses are already back open for business!
After these last tumultuous days, we think you deserve a little break, so check out what is happening this weekend ;) Please make extra sure you verify about the events happening this week since a few might have been postponed due to the storm (for example, the Sanford Wine Walk has a new date!)
As always, there is a lot more happening around town, and we're happy to share all the events with you! Feel free to check out our online events calendar for weekday events or to plan ahead.
You can also find us on Instagram @sanford365 to follow our Sanford stories and share yours with us by using #sanford365 or tagging us in your stories.
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FEATURED EVENT
November 12th: Whiskey, BBQ & Blues | Grand Opening at Unfurl Collective
Join us for the Grand Opening event at Unfurl Collective w/ a special WHISKEY, BBQ & BLUES Event featuring Live Entertainment, delicious BBQ by Git n' Messy Smokehouse from Henry's Depot and Whiskey by Iron Smoke! This is the biggest Whiskey tasting of the year...
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Saturday, November 12th: Hero Street Invasion
Ladies 327 INC, along with Sanford Police Department, Seminole County Public Library and Heroes Everywhere Learning Movement, requests to host a Hero Street Invasion, from 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2022, featuring superheroes, two food trucks, a DJ, a kid zone, vendors, and many more activities for children both inside the Library and outside.
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!! Giveaway !! 4th Annual Day of the Deviants
After a year of laying dormant, the 4th Annual Day of the Deviants has finally awoken from its slumber. Join us as we celebrate an evening of Metal, Beer, and Art on November 19th, 2022! Live Music will take place in the back alley behind Deviant Wolfe Brewing from 6:00-10:00 PM. Band Line-up:
🔥 Corrupted Saint
🔥 Shining Wizard
🔥 Face Fryer
👉 ENTER the Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive a Day of the Deviants tote bag containing a limited edition Day of the Deviants baseball T-shirt and a four pack of the Day of the Deviants Kölsch.
The Winner will be drawn and announced on Saturday, November 19th, 2022!
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Sunday, November 13th: Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
Come out and enjoy the brick-lined streets of beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford in the "Famous L" between West End Trading Co. and Celery City Craft for our monthly Sanford Food Truck Fiesta event!
It's a pet and family friendly event where you can grab some amazing food from 20+ of Orlando area's top food trucks, craft beer and cocktails from the bars, enjoy live music outside, craft artisans and vendors, plus plenty of outside tables and chairs to sit and eat your food truck bounty!
Savor the food, drink and great vibe and then spend an evening out discovering all of what Historic Downtown Sanford has to offer AKA #Sanfording!
We have plenty of free parking and we'll be social distancing in our larger, more spaced-out footprint so wash/sanitize your hands often, space out, wear your mask and bring your good vibes!
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Saturday 12th: Rock for Veterans
The Wet Spot and Blacktop Tribal Confederacy (BTC) are honored to present the 1st Annual Vet Fest Block Party is here! November 12, 2022 starting at noon on Park Ave between 1st and 2nd Streets. Motorcycle bike show, vendors, live music and so much more. All proceeds to benefit the Central Florida Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Sanford, FL
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Sunday, November 13th: Veterans Day 'Cigars For Warriors' Fundraiser
Join us for a special fundraiser as we raise money and cigar donations for Cigars For Warriors!
ABOUT Cigars For Warriors
We have been supporting our troops for over 10+ years, sending them cigars where-ever they are in the world to enjoy at the end of a hard day fighting for our country. We hope you can get involved by donating cigars, funds or volunteering. Thank You
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November 18th-January 15th: Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild presented by Publix
One of the most anticipated and beloved holiday events in Central Florida is back! Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild presented by Publix will return on select nights from November 18, 2022 to January 15, 2023. The event features all-new larger-than-life hand-crafted lanterns lit by thousands of LED lights, resulting in a gorgeous display of color, light and sound celebrating traditional Asian lantern festivals. Don’t wait to buy your ticket! Last year, almost all nights hit capacity. Entry will require a separate ticket from normal Zoo admission.
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November 19th: Tom & Dan Bad at Business Beerfest 2022
Tom & Dan "Bad at Business" Beerfest 2022!
Join Tom and Dan of the A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan Podcast as they host and mingle during this great event!
This is a FREE to the public Beer-Fest!
Free Samples, Free Admission, Free Live Entertainment!
The event opens up at 12 noon where - with proper I.D. (21 and up only but everyone invited!) we will start to distribute Wristbands.
Pouring starts at 2pm that day!
We have multiple food trucks at the event with a large variety of great food for purchase.
We will have a merchandise tent (cash and charge accepted) with event shirts and unique products to this event!
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November 19th: Tuffy's Hawaiian LUAU & Pig Roast!
We are teaming up with our friends at Aloha Productions to bring you an authentic Hawaiian style Luau that you can't miss!
Live performances, live music, and great Hawaiian style food!
Tickets include a welcome cocktail, photo opportunity with performers, dinner and the show!
Get tickets now, seating is limited this event will sell out quickly!
DOORS 4:30PM
SHOW 5:00PM - 8:00PM
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November 20th: 2022 Sofas and Suds
What the hell is this? Sofas and Suds is a Couch Racing and Beer Chasing event taking place in Sanford, FL on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 (2-6pm). It will be local businesses pitting their racing outfitted sofas against one another to determine who is really the best at pushing a sofa up and down the street . . . or who is the worst but yet the crowd favorite. Duh.
Who is participating in the races? We are encouraging small businesses in (but not necessarily limited to) Sanford to field a couch-racing team and enter. You will be entered into a bracket-style (16 teams) single-elimination race format to determine couch-pushing supremacy.
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December 3rd: 33rd Annual Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes
Celebrate the warmth and spirit of the season at the 33rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes on December 3rd, 12 to 9 pm. On this self-guided walking tour, step into the past as you are welcomed into ten of the Sanford Historic District’s most charming private residences. The tour route begins at Holy Cross Episcopal (Celebrating their 150 years) and ending at Park on Park where an old-fashioned holiday marketplace showcases a treasure trove of unique gifts, music and food trucks.
As you follow the glow of luminaries down brick-lined streets, the sounds of Victorian carolers fill the air. Take in the ambiance and explore the history of the district's beautiful historic homes. Experience historic living firsthand as residents showcase their beautiful interiors, which are sure to inspire your own holiday décor. Enjoy festive treats along the way.
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NEW DATE! Friday, December 9th: Sanford Wine Walk
If you love great wine, the Sanford Wine Walk is for you! Wine tastings, shopping, fun with friends and you have the makings of a tasty evening in historic downtown Sanford. Join us from 6pm, 6:30pm or 7pm (depending on your ticket) until 9pm, and enjoy wines in designated tasting locations in and around historic First Street.
The Sanford Wine Walk, benefitting Theater West End, is a single-price admission event that includes a wine glass and printed guide to tasting stations positioned at local merchant locations. Each tasting station has a sponsored winery. A great night of wine and exploring historic downtown Sanford!
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December 18th: Sanford Indie Market Holiday Edition
The Sanford Indie Market is Held 4 times a year in front of Tuffy's Bottle Shop/Lounge/Music Box. This is a curated market that focuses on Vintage, Handcrafted, Art & Boutique items.
We are not taking new vendors at this time.
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Did you know that we use both Facebook and Instagram as completely different platforms. We take the time to post fun and informative Sanford happenings separately to keep you in the know.
We use Facebook to keep you up to date on upcoming events and we use Instagram to share with you what we personally have been up to in Sanford. And we do our best to keep our Instagram stories full of upcoming Sanford events and news. Be sure to follow both pages to stay in the know as well as not to miss out on upcoming giveaways!!
Come Follow us at:
www.instagram.com/sanford365/
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We always welcome feedback and love to chat with you! Whenever you would like to talk to us, simply hit reply and we will be in touch.
Have a lovely weekend,
❤️, Claudia
👩🏻💻Editor & Founder of Sanford365
🏡Realtor at Charles Rutenberg Realty
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