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Merritt Island Living Your Local Community Guide

Community Events

What's happening on the island

Merritt Island Living lists the markets, festivals, boat parades, and holiday traditions across Merritt Island and the Space Coast. Every date below is either sourced from an official organizer or clearly flagged while we confirm it, so you can plan with trust.

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Festival & Fair · Annual · Late fall

Space Coast State Fair

Date
Late October through mid-November 2026
Time
Evenings, check the schedule
Location
Melbourne area (Space Coast)

Melbourne area (Space Coast)

Details
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Holiday · Annual · Early December

Cocoa Beach Main Street WinterFest

Date
Early December 2026
Time
Evening, check the schedule
Location
Downtown Cocoa Beach Main Street

Downtown Cocoa Beach Main Street

Details
Sourced

Holiday & Boating · Annual · Christmas Eve morning

Surfin' Santas

Date
December 24, 2026
Time
Morning
Location
Coconuts on the Beach

Coconuts on the Beach

Details
Sourced

Festival & Fair · Annual · Early June

Merritt Island Family Festival

Date
Save the date: early June 2027
Time
Day-long, check the schedule
Location
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater

Veterans Memorial Amphitheater

Details

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