# Events & Things To Do In Sanford on 16th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Sanford on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Sanford on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Sanford - **Event Name**: Trucks Gone Wild MEGA TRUCK Tug O War at The Barn in Sanford 18+ - **Description**: Get ready for some epic truck tug-of-war battles at The Barn in Sanford during Trucks Gone Wild Truck Tugs!About this EventWelcome to Trucks Gone Wild T - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/trucks-gone-wild-mega-truck-tug-o-war-at-the-barn-in-sanford-18/100001981772579132 - **Venue**: The Barn in Sanford - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOWMzZWExZGZmMGQwZWRkYjJhMTY5NzhmYjFmNTMwODBmMzZhZDk3YzgyNmYwZjc4ODYxMmNjNTM2NmU5YjdhMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY5NzYxMDM1.avif - **Price**: USD 29 - **Categories**: food-drinks, calendar - **Event Name**: Rhonda's Live Music Series - TOMMY FEST I - **Description**: Rhonda's Live Music Series keeps on ROCKIN! TOMMY'S BIRTHDAY BASH! TOMMY FEST I Tommy has always been the kind of person who shows up—whether it’s supporting local shows, helping friends in need, or bringing people together to build something bigger than - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/rhondas-live-music-series-tommy-fest-i/200029913528611 - **Venue**: Rockin' Rhonda's Neighborhood Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTEwNWU1MDU4Y2VkN2JiZjY3MmUwZWMxYzc5MDViODYxNjAzODI5ZjBkMzI2MjBkNmM5MDYwYThhOGQ1MDIxMC1yaW1nLXcxMDgwLWgxMzUwLWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NzMwODUw.avif - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Spanglish Night with Stella Beat | May 16 | Tuffy's Music Box - **Description**: Stella Beat Presented by Derrick A. Daniels -- 📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 🚪 Doors Open: 8 PM 🎶 Showtime: 9 PM Get ready for a night of rhythm, energy, and culture at Tuffy’s Spanglish Night! Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Tuffy’s Music Box in Dow - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 47 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/spanglish-night-with-stella-beat-|-may-16-|-tuffys-music-box/200029837396728 - **Venue**: 200 S Myrtle Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82Njk1ZGU2YWMwNTZjZWZkNGRlOWE2M2Q5OGZlM2U1NDliYjYzOTkzOTRlYmVhMzE1ZjhhNDFmMTA5Y2NkMjlmLXJpbWctdzY0MC1oNDI3LWRjMWEwNjQ1LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTUzODg5.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music, dance - **Event Name**: Florida Emancipation Day Celebration! - **Description**: Join the Georgetown Steering Team, the Sanford Cultural Guild, UCF RICHES, and other local organizations in celebrating Florida Emancipation Day and local Black history! Located at historic Hopper Academy, this event is a great time to take a peek into t - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/florida-emancipation-day-celebration/200029941466200 - **Venue**: Historic Hopper Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81YTgzYTJmZmZiNDlmY2UxNGQ2NGQwMjVmYmNkZTAwMWE5NmFmYWI2MDFjMTg0NWRkYmIxZTQ4ZjIzODYxMTVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYxNjQ2NDA.avif - **Event Name**: 5th Annual Sanford's Ride To Freedom - **Description**: This year marks our 5th Anniversary, and we’re celebrating in a bigger, bolder way. On May 16, 2026, we will once again come together to honor Florida’s Emancipation Day with an unforgettable cycling event that both commemorates history and celebrates c - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 191 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/5th-annual-sanfords-ride-to-freedom/200028748165323 - **Venue**: Historic Hopper Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xMmM5NjA2YTYzZGVhOTQ5ZTdhNTA4NDRlODg4YzQzMTdmNTczNjc2ZDYxZDJmMDYzNmEwNTZjNzJlMTQ3ZGU3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE2MzkxMg.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, it, cycling - **Event Name**: STRUT rocks The Alley - **Description**: As the weather heats up, STRUT will set the night on fire with the best of 80s hair metal! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 107 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/strut-rocks-the-alley/200029272168006 - **Venue**: The Alley - Sanford, FL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jYWE2YTIwMDAyYjUyYjEzNjZhN2I4Y2MxYTE5OGIwNTE0OTVhZDBhYmMzMTIzOWFkYjU1NTNiNmYzMmMzYWQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwNjA2MDYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3NDUxNzA.avif - **Event Name**: May - PHIT Bootcamp - Sanford/Lake Mary, FL - **Description**: Get ready to sweat it out at our NEW LOCATION in Sanford/Lake Mary Bootcamp on May 16th at 10:00AM!About this EventNEW LOCATION!!Come join us for a challenging outdoor bootcamp at 10:00 AM - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/may-phit-bootcamp-sanford-lake-mary-fl/100001984773561150 - **Venue**: Performance Health & Integrative Training -NEW LOCATION - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82NWJmYWIzNWM3NjU1OGZhMGUzM2RiZWYxOTM2MjVhMGYyOGY4YzI0MDExMDEwYzFkMzRkZDM1OTRkYjkzMGJkLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNDAwLWRjOTFiZmJkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTgwMDQ1Mg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Rhenn Again Duo in Sanford - **Description**: Rhenn Again Duo tonight! Come say hey, grab some drinks, grab some grub and have a good ol' time. 8-11pm 5/16/26. Contact Rhenn / @OfficialRPR for booking and more. OfficialRPR@gmail.com 815 644 0403 www.linktr.ee/OfficialRPR - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/rhenn-again-duo-in-sanford/200029700406036 - **Venue**: Celery City Craft - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lMWM0OTJhMmQ0OGRkODdjNzFmNjVhZWIzNDMyNGVlMzg1ODRlMmZiZmYzY2RmNWY0M2FlNzc2MTQzZDkxOTJjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwMjAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzUwODQ3NzQ.avif - **Event Name**: Charis Bible College - Orlando Graduation Ceremony - **Description**: Graduations are such an exciting time of celebration and accomplishment. We pray you are able to come and celebrate the Class of 2026. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/charis-bible-college-orlando-graduation-ceremony/200028925823738 - **Venue**: 100 Weldon Blvd, Bldg C, Sanford, FL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wMTE0ZmE5MWJkYzVhM2Y3ZjhjY2M0NDg1NDUyNThiY2YwNjkzNDIxYjQ2ZjY5OGRlNDZlMWZmNWM1NTkxMzE2LXJpbWctdzU1NC1oNTU0LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NTU3NjU4.avif - **Categories**: workshops ## 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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4607ccd8f69a87510ff1b8a8e194bc45b36297857927126a9cbcf3848d1af013-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762828251 - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0812ac1e5fd7d09ca8efdae7d8e0b414c4df7e04c1be9c15d1b3b0ead65da4cb-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1760449844 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e094858fdc7007537466114fed6b57596d33028d7d22909abe844673242cb067-rimg-w1200-h800-dc161314-gmir?v=1775755439 - **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. - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/812d6f36c6048d702f1f7a8a3b63959f08aaf5564d410eb2be1f995937ef23ca-rimg-w1200-h900-dc474a47-gmir?v=1776204332 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1d54ebd6aab41d4d9435e0f009e30da18f51fd57f2173bc759e413a1d818165d-rimg-w1200-h625-dc010101-gmir?v=1774842950 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f877fac919c173bad94c40b438f65e09c1b057dc28d8ef2a43f19cf8f61f9d59-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc000001-gmir?v=1775619138 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6755e3ae57c86106266a29373cdc836882a27c6f99d658c77b47d3f97e46f89c-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf2f1ef-gmir?v=1775619138 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ae080fd08790cbaf30a4da0f716fa68c318f0ce45449b9f49e79077ec65eb286-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1775953800 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Sanford? - **A:** Trucks Gone Wild MEGA TRUCK Tug O War at The Barn in Sanford 18+ (Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Barn in Sanford), Rhonda's Live Music Series - TOMMY FEST I (Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Rockin' Rhonda's Neighborhood Bar), Spanglish Night with Stella Beat | May 16 | Tuffy's Music Box (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at 200 S Myrtle Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771), Florida Emancipation Day Celebration! (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Historic Hopper Academy), 5th Annual Sanford's Ride To Freedom (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am at Historic Hopper Academy). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Sanford? - **A:** May - PHIT Bootcamp - Sanford/Lake Mary, FL (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Performance Health & Integrative Training -NEW LOCATION). - **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 The Barn in Sanford, Rockin' Rhonda's Neighborhood Bar, 200 S Myrtle 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 29 to USD 29. 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 Barn In Sanford, Bull Towers Entertainment, Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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