Community Events
For its intimate size Vero Beach offers one of the best community experiences of any town in the nation. From cultural celebrations include Italian, Polish, and Irish American clubs and celebrations to hosting two fairs to welcoming world acclaimed artists, Vero Beach truly offers it all, without traffic.
This annual event, which takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving, combines fair style attractions and community designed and staffed food and game booths. All food and game booths are staffed by volunteers from the community and provide residents with homemade food such as hamburgers, fried dough, and Tacos. The four day event is attended by tens of thousands and has been a staple of the community for over 55 years.
Located along Ocean Drive on Vero Beach's barrier island. This weekly farmers market every Saturday morning is a great place to find locally sourced vegetables, bakery items, and even fresh juices. The market is a common gathering place for many locals and is also frequented by many leashed dogs. The event also features local musical talent to accompany the fresh smells in the air.
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Vero Beach is home to a large community of runners and offers a tremendous amount of races. From September to March there is practically a 5k race every weekend each benefiting a unique local charity. Many of these races also feature family friendly fun themes include the Santa Claus race and the Cupcake Run. Vero Beach is also the smallest town in the United States to host a half marathon. Many running clubs are also in town include the famed Sunrunners.
Under The Oaks is the largest event and fundraiser of the Vero Beach Art Club. Held each year in March this show gathers over 200 artists from around the nation and beyond to exhibit at this highly respected juried show and was voted in the Top 200 Art Shows in the Nation by Art Fair.
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Held the first Saturday in December this annual event includes a street parade, along Ocean Drive on Vero Beach's barrier Island and a boat parade along the Indian River Lagoon. In both events community groups, businesses, schools, and churches decorate floats and show their christmas spirit. The streets and waterways are always lined with onlookers which truly gives the event a magical touch!