# Events & Things To Do In Sanford on 2nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Sanford on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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Discover the best events and activities in Sanford on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Sanford

- **Event Name**: Selwyn Birchwood | CD Release Paty at The Alley & Fuel BBQ in Sanford | Tickets on Sale Now!
  - **Description**: Selwyn Birchwood

Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

Bio written by Marc Lipkin

“Selwyn Birchwood is one of the preeminent voices in contemporary blues. He plays like a man possessed…cleverly blending elements of traditional blues, funk, Stax-flavored R&B
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/selwyn-birchwood-|-cd-release-paty-at-the-alley-and-fuel-bbq-in-sanford-|-tickets-on-sale-now/200029786954610
  - **Venue**: 114 S Park Avenue, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, raves, business, concerts, contests, workshops, live-music, trips-adventures, jazz, dance, kids
- **Event Name**: The Queers
  - **Description**: The Queers return to Orlando for some PUNK FUN! 
Special guests: The Rottens, Collision Riot, Palmerarians, Solar Rover, and TV Generation

Tickets at:  https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-queers-west-end-trading-company-tickets/14745433?pl=brewmpnew

Age
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    - Count: 146
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/the-queers/200029826652841
  - **Venue**: West End Trading Co.
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  - **Categories**: business
- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Dinner Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee
  - **Description**: Saturday – May 2, 2026

Celebrate the most exciting two minutes in sports with a day of Southern charm, classic style, and riverfront views aboard the authentic paddle-wheeler Rivership Barbara Lee. Join St. Johns Rivership Company for a festive Kentucky
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 53
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/kentucky-derby-dinner-cruise-aboard-the-barbara-lee/200029881893244
  - **Venue**: 433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771
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  - **Categories**: kentucky-derby, sports, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Cabaret at The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Cabaret at The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Ar
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/cabaret-at-the-ritz-theater-at-wayne-densch-performing-arts-center/2400029937107532
  - **Venue**: The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: Art, performances, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Bonsai & Cheers Deviant Wolfe Brewing  - L&J Nursery- Bougainvillea Bonsai
  - **Description**: New Location Unlocked – Bonsai & Cheers at Deviant Wolfe Brewing 
Sanford we’re coming in strong ✨
A brand new location, fresh enAbout this Event🌸🍻 Sanford We’re Back – Bougainvillea Bonsai
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/bonsai-and-cheers-deviant-wolfe-brewing-landj-nursery-bougainvillea-bonsai/100001986606916766
  - **Venue**: Deviant Wolfe Brewing
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  - **Price**: USD 75
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: LLCF Derby Soirée on the River
  - **Description**: LLCF Lilly Derby Soirée on the River 

Ladies… we have a winner! 🐎

After reviewing the options, this was the TOP PICK for our Lilly Ladies of Central Florida Derby Day celebration—and it is going to be absolutely fabulous! 💕

Join us aboard the St. Johns
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/llcf-derby-soirée-on-the-river/200029893027042
  - **Venue**: St. Johns Rivership Co.
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: "Talk Derby to Me"...Bo-key Run for the Roses
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fellowship, and Derby-day excitement! Come dressed in your best Derby attire and enjoy great company as we watch “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”

Scan the QR Code or click on the link below for ticke
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/talk-derby-to-mebo-key-run-for-the-roses/200029897964759
  - **Venue**: Woman's Club of Sanford
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: FREE EVENT! Sip & Solve ~ Mystery Sampling Party
  - **Description**: Cocktails, prizes, and more! A Cocktail Guessing Experience ~ Can you figure out the cocktails?About this EventMay 2nd |3–6 PMThink you know your cocktails? Prove it.We’re pouring mystery cocktails
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/free-event-sip-and-solve-~-mystery-sampling-party/100001986268844583
  - **Venue**: Pat's Liquor Leaf & Wine -Bourbon & Craft Beer
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 29
  - **Categories**: parties, contests, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Seminole County Citizen's Academy - Fire Department
  - **Description**: Citizen’s Academy: Join us for the 2026 Citizen’s Academy and discover how your County government operates!About this EventReturning for the second year, this family-friendly event series will offer a new angle and insigh
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/seminole-county-citizens-academy-fire-department/100001986239980249
  - **Venue**: 5639 1st St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: contests, dog

## Trending Events in Sanford

- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Orlando All White Boat Ride Memorial Day Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: 🤍 Rock The Boat OrlandoThe All White Sunset Boat RideSaturday May 23 2026This Memorial Day Weekend step aboard Orlando’s premier all white sunset cruise designed for the grown and sexy urban crowd.
  - **Venue**: St Johns Rivership Company, North Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb698c81d4e44d8.jpg
- **Event Name**: Sanford Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Springvale Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Springvale Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLII  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6688d090-a8d8-11f0-af
  - **Venue**: Springvale Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Strawberry Jammin'
  - **Description**: Event Highlights
🍓 Sanford Farmers' Market (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Kick off your morning at the Sanford Farmers' Market (located at 132 McIver St.).

Fresh Berries: Shop for the biggest, juiciest strawberries from local featured vendors.   

Demos & Lear
  - **Venue**: 229 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330
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- **Event Name**: Firework Dinner Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee 2026
  - **Description**: 🎆 Celebrate Our Independence in Style! 🇺🇸
Sanford Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy a spectacular evening on the water with:
✨ A full-course meal — from appetizer to dessert
🛥️ Boarding at 6:00 PM | Cruising 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🎇 Front-row seats to stunning Sanford
  - **Venue**: St. Johns Rivership Co.
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- **Event Name**: 19th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival!
  - **Description**: 🚨🌪️🌴 THIS IS NOT A DRILL. A high-energy system is approaching with sustained riffs and skanking conditions! 🎵 

🌀 West End Trading Co. and Kona Big Wave are bringing the storm back to Sanford with the 19th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival on Saturday
  - **Venue**: 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771
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- **Event Name**: Sanford Christmas Parade
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ Sanford Christmas Parade ✨🎄
December 7, 2026 | Downtown Sanford, NC

Join us for one of Sanford’s most cherished holiday traditions—the Sanford Christmas Parade, proudly known as the longest-running nighttime Christmas parade in the state.

On December
  - **Venue**: Downtown Sanford, NC
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Sanford StreetFest
  - **Description**: 🎉🎶 Downtown Sanford StreetFest 🎶🎉

Second Saturday in October | Downtown Sanford, NC
October 10 | 10am - 6pm 

Join us for Downtown Sanford StreetFest, an annual celebration held on the second Saturday in October, bringing our community together for a ful
  - **Venue**: Downtown Sanford Historic District
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- **Event Name**: Festival Puertorriqueño y Multicultural #20 Sanford Fl
  - **Description**: Celebrando el Festival Puertorriqueño y Multicultural#20, frente al Civic Center de Sanford, con musica variada en español e inglés, bailes de diferentes culturas, artesanías de diferentes países, variedad de comidas, zona para niños, servicios comunitari
  - **Venue**: Sanford Civic Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Selwyn Birchwood | CD Release Paty at The Alley & Fuel BBQ in Sanford | Tickets on Sale Now! (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at 114 S Park Avenue, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771), The Queers (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at West End Trading Co.), Kentucky Derby Dinner Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm at 433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771), Cabaret at The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center (Sat May 02 2026 at The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center), Bonsai & Cheers Deviant Wolfe Brewing  - L&J Nursery- Bougainvillea Bonsai (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:30 am at Deviant Wolfe Brewing).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Seminole County Citizen's Academy - Fire Department (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 5639 1st St).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Sanford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Sanford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Sanford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Sanford include 114 S Park Avenue, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771, West End Trading Co., 433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Sanford range from USD 75 to USD 75. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Sanford include The Alley - Sanford, FL, The Rottens, St. Johns Rivership Co..
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Sanford.

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