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Festivals<br />
Central Florida<br />
Bar-B-Que Festival<br />
One of the best times and places<br />
to get good barbecue in central<br />
Florida every January.<br />
The 2017 event is Jan. 13-14.<br />
www.sebringfiremen.org<br />
863-382-2255<br />
Winter Fest<br />
More than 57 tons of snow<br />
is packed into the <strong>Sebring</strong><br />
International Raceway for this<br />
fundraiser every January.<br />
The 2017 event is Jan. 28.<br />
www.bbbssun.org/events<br />
863-402-9001<br />
Aviation Expo<br />
The <strong>Sebring</strong> Aviation Expo<br />
will have you looking skyward<br />
Jan. 25-28, 2017 as it draws sport<br />
aviation enthusiasts and vendors<br />
from all over the world.<br />
www.sportaviationexpo.com<br />
Highlands County Fair<br />
Fun for the entire family. The next<br />
fair will span Feb. 10-18, 2017.<br />
www.hcfair.net<br />
Roaring ‘20s<br />
Those attending the Roaring ‘20s<br />
Festival each February can see<br />
wood, iron and leather crafts,<br />
homemade soaps, clothing,<br />
stained glass and jewelry while<br />
the city celebrates its heritage.<br />
863-471-5104<br />
Tour of <strong>Sebring</strong><br />
Bicycle event held each<br />
Labor Day weekend designed<br />
for cyclists of all levels.<br />
www.tourofsebring.com<br />
<strong>Sebring</strong> Thunder<br />
This event includes a car show<br />
and live music. The event’s most<br />
popular feature is the Burn Out.<br />
www.sebringthunder.net<br />
Oktoberfest/Firematics<br />
This German-inspired tradition<br />
will have food and music<br />
in addition to the competition<br />
between local fire departments.<br />
www.downtownsebring.org<br />
Crazy Pepper<br />
Chili Cook Off<br />
Chili, music and more take<br />
over the Circle each November<br />
as teams compete to see<br />
who has the best recipe.<br />
www.rotarychili.com<br />
CCC Festival<br />
Highlands Hammock State Park<br />
plays host to the Civilian<br />
Conservation Corps Festival<br />
each November. Attendees can<br />
enjoy entertainment, arts and<br />
crafts, living history presentations,<br />
educational exhibits, tram tours,<br />
hay rides and much more.<br />
863-386-6094<br />
Fine Arts &<br />
Crafts Festival<br />
The annual Fine Arts and Crafts<br />
Festival (pictured) has been<br />
brought to <strong>Sebring</strong> by the Highlands<br />
Art League for 50 years.<br />
The downtown <strong>Sebring</strong><br />
Circle Park is turned into<br />
an outside art gallery.<br />
www.highlandsartleague.org<br />
Highlands Bike Festival<br />
Held in early December, cyclists<br />
enjoy and explore the back roads<br />
of Highlands County with one-,<br />
two- or three-day bicycle rides.<br />
www.highlandsbikefest.com<br />
Circle of Lights<br />
Each December, the Circle is<br />
turned into a Christmas celebration<br />
as thousands of lights and<br />
decorations illuminate the city<br />
center. There are games, puppet<br />
shows and, of course, Santa.<br />
Ralph Lyon<br />
Welcome to <strong>Sebring</strong> 19
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