Merritt Island Festival

Merritt Island Festival Merritt island is gearing up for a weekend that blends island and coastal culture. Live music and the laid back energy only Merritt island can provide!

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The Merritt Island Family Festival is a celebration of our Island community, bringing together local artisans, delicious...
04/30/2026

The Merritt Island Family Festival is a celebration of our Island community, bringing together local artisans, delicious foods from a wide variety of talented culinary creators, arts & crafts and community vendors, activities reflecting our waterways, ocean‑minded brands for a celebration of Florida’s home called Merritt Island.

Featuring concerts by local bands and world renowned artists.

Expect a crowd‑pleasing set that drifts from mellow grooves to big‑smile anthems as the sun goes down.

Legendary reggae band,Inner Circle, with the famous hit “Bad Boys Bad Boys, will perform a concert on Sunday night on the fantastic new amphitheater stage at the wonderful new veterans Park.

Local restaurants from all across the Space Coast, Merritt Island, the Beaches, and Cape Canaveral are invited to participate in the Merritt Island Fest Food Village.
Each restaurant will receive frontage space to sell food items and offer tastings that showcase their establishment.

Live demos, surf gear showcases, family‑friendly activities, and a soundtrack that captures the spirit of the coast, Merritt Island Fest is shaping up to be one of the season’s standout gatherings. Www.MerrittIslandFest.com

Merritt Island is gearing up for a weekend that blends Island and coastal culture, live music, and the laid‑back energy ...
04/02/2026

Merritt Island is gearing up for a weekend that blends Island and coastal culture, live music, and the laid‑back energy only a true surf community can deliver. This year’s Festival & Surf Expo brings together local artisans, board shapers, food vendors, and ocean‑minded brands for a celebration of Florida’s beach lifestyle.

Expect a crowd‑pleasing sets that drifts from mellow grooves to big‑smile anthems as the sun goes down.

Inner Circle, one of reggae’s most enduring and influential bands, will take the stage at Merritt Island Fest on Sunday, June 7, 2026, performing at 7:00 p.m. Known worldwide as the “Bad Boys of Reggae,” the group has been shaping the genre for over five decades with their signature blend of roots reggae, pop‑infused hooks, and socially conscious messages. Formed in Jamaica in the late 1960s, Inner Circle rose to international fame with chart‑topping hits like “Bad Boys”—a song that became a cultural phenomenon—and the irresistibly upbeat “Sweat (A La La La La Long).”

Their longevity comes from a rare combination of musicianship, charisma, and a commitment to spreading positivity through music. Over the years, they’ve toured the globe, collaborated with major artists, and earned a Grammy Award, all while maintaining the warm, feel‑good energy that defines their sound. Fans can expect a dynamic live show filled with classic hits, deep‑groove reggae rhythms, and the joyful spirit that has made Inner Circle a festival favorite for generations

Local restaurants from all across the Space Coast, Merritt Island, the Beaches, and Cape Canaveral are invited to participate in the Merritt Island Fest Food Court Pavilion. Each restaurant will receive 12 feet of frontage space to sell food items and offer tastings that showcase their establishment.

Live demos, surf gear showcases, family‑friendly activities, and a soundtrack that captures the spirit of the coast, Merritt Island Fest & Surf Expo is shaping up to be one of the season’s standout gatherings.

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555 Fortenberry Road
Merritt Island, FL
32952

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