Central Florida Fairgrounds
Parking at Central Florida Fairgrounds runs $20, though it is free on Friday and $20 on Saturday and Sunday, with the gate at West Colonial Drive and Pete Parrish Boulevard. Camping is not allowed on the festival grounds on any day, so campers head to nearby parks instead. Pets are not allowed, though registered service dogs are welcome.
Before you go
- Official site
- floridagroves.com
- Next festival here
- Florida Groves Fest, Apr 10 to 11, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking is free on Friday but $20 on Saturday and Sunday.
- The gate for parking and drop off is at the West Colonial Drive and Pete Parrish Boulevard light.
- Camping is not permitted on the grounds on any day. The festival points attendees to nearby parks such as Bill Frederick Park, Trimble Park, Lake Mills and Wekiwa instead.
- Pets are not allowed, though registered service dogs can enter under ADA guidelines.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Parking $20, free on Friday · No camping on the grounds · Nearby campsites listed by the festival.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You are driving in for the day and do not need to camp on site.
Think twice if
- You were planning to camp at the fairgrounds themselves, it is not allowed on any day.
- You wanted to bring a cooler or outside food and drink in.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Florida GrovesParking costs $20, though it is free on Friday and $20 on Saturday and Sunday. Rideshare and other transportation apps are welcome to drop attendees off, and the gate for parking and drop off is at the light where West Colonial Drive meets Pete Parrish Boulevard.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Central Florida Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: floridagroves.com.
Camping
Festival-specific · Florida GrovesCamping is not permitted at the festival grounds on any day. The festival lists nearby alternatives: Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, about 12 to 15 minutes away, with cabins and RV or tent sites; Trimble Park in Tangerine, about 30 minutes away, with primitive and RV camping; Lake Mills in Chuluota, about 30 minutes away, with tent sites and showers but no electricity or water; and Wekiwa, with wooded sites that have water and electrical hookups.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Florida GrovesPets and emotional support animals are not allowed, though registered service dogs can enter under ADA guidelines. Allowed bags include a factory sealed water bottle, clear bags under 12 by 6 by 12 inches, fanny packs, hip bags and small single compartment bags, plus non professional cameras. Alcohol, flasks, outside cans, coolers, cups, outside food or drink, and weapon accessories of any kind are not allowed.
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