Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau

The sport of kings once again makes its yearly trip to the tropics at the International Polo Club Palm Beach for an entire season of multiple competitions, highlighted by the US Polo Open in 2013. Starting in early January, every Sunday the competition is first-rate. Many of the finest polo players on the planet come to show their riding skills in High and Medium Goal matches. Play is divided into challenge cups, qualifier matches, and full tournaments.

The 2013 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival events bring together the partnership of horse and rider during the thrills and grace of show jumping and the elegance of dressage. Enjoy the best and most experienced individuals in the largest and longest running horse show in the world. See only the best riders of their class - Olympians, adult amateurs, juniors, and children. This one-of-a-kind venue covers more than 140 acres and offers the latest in facilities. Not only will you enjoy the action in the stadium, but also galleries for shopping, wine and coffee bars, tasty food fare, outdoor cafes and children's area.

Create lasting memories during the 17 days of the South Florida Fair. Acres of exhibits, rides and midway beckon young and old in an explosion of sight, taste, smells, sounds and excitement. Stroll through halls and stalls and wonder at handmade crafts and prize-winning livestock, or discover the grand history of the Lake Region’s agriculture. Live music is everywhere at the fair, from country to current. Step right up! Win a stuffed giraffe the size of an arm chair. There's a ride for every taste, from tykes to teens on the midway. Delight in the smells and tastes of food found only at the fair: crispy corn dogs to sugary cotton candy. Nothing can compete with the gastronomic delights of the Fair.

Pictures come alive during FOTOfusion! See photographic and digital art exhibitions, along with multimedia presentations. Learn more about the craft with hands-on computer labs, seminars, and panel discussions. If you are a polished professional or an amateur looking to improve, have your portfolio reviewed, or spend time in the FOTOfusion Technology Lab this is the event to further your passions.

ArtPalmBeach will celebrate its 16th anniversary at the Palm Beach County Convention Center this year. This diverse cultural event with unique multi-medium art such as ceramics, photography, sculpture, and canvas makes ArtPalmBeach the premier kickoff event for a full season of art and antique shows. ArtPalmBeach is considered one of the most influential contemporary art fairs on Florida's Gold Coast by both critics and art enthusiasts since its opening in 1997.

American International Fine Art Fair offers more than just fine art. Displays range from 18th and 19th century European and American painters to Old Masters; from historic gunsmiths to antique furniture from multiple periods and various styles. A full schedule of daily activities coincides with the exhibition including lectures from respected museum curators and art experts, as well as cocktail parties and other social events.

A glittering array of painting and design from many of the most prestigious art dealers in the world will present their best at Palm Beach Art +Design. Fully-vetted paintings, sculptures, jewelry, antiques, and decorative designs from classical antiquity to contemporary creations are on display for all to enjoy. Art + Design offers more than just fine art. Displays range from 18th and 19th century European and American painters to Old Masters; from historic gunsmiths to antique furniture from multiple periods and various styles. A full schedule of daily activities coincides with the exhibition including lectures from respected museum curators and art experts, as well as cocktail parties and other social events. This event also teams with outstanding food and drink vendors, as a formal gourmet restaurant, champagne bar, VIP Lounge, and sushi bar are located within. You could feed your stomach with great food and fill your day with wonderful art.

The Everglades Day Festival welcomes any age. Free admission will give you a full day of wildlife presentations, interactive games, guest speakers, conservation exhibits, demonstrations, canoeing, music, food and of course… the chance to do a hike or two into a true natural wonder. This year's theme is "Healthy Everglades – Healthy People." Learn about the interesting mystery and history of the ecosystem's strange creatures, archaeology and more.

This Show will welcome the best from the art world from around the world – art connoisseurs, private collectors, museum curators, and high-end interior designers. With exhibitors showcasing fine art, jewelry, furniture and sculpture, this largest show of its kind is always a success in the art fair genre.

This local art show has grown into a nationally recognized arts festival. With live music and artists creating everything from oil paintings and pottery to mixed media sculptures and fine jewelry, everyone is sure to find something that captures their eye. This three-day, family-friendly festival has something for even the smallest of budding artists. Children are encouraged to craft, exhibit and sell their creations. And what would a festival be without food? Don’t forget to bring your appetite, as vendors will tempt you with both customary festival delights but with epicurean creations not so typical.

High-caliber professional tennis and more than a week's worth of parties and special events are all happening blocks away from the excitement of the Delray Beach Atlantic Avenue District. One volley event comes from past champs as top professionals such as International Tennis Hall of Famers, Davis Cup and Grand Slam winners compete in the round-robin ATP Champions Tour event. The second set faces current tennis professionals in the singles and doubles elimination play of the ATP Champions Tour event.

This unique street festival involves using the actual street. In the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival pavement becomes canvas and the street a temporary museum for fine works of art. For two days, as in centuries past, crowds will gather to watch each creation reveal itself. Lasting only until the next raindrop, these masterpieces are a true beauty to behold. Watch the art emerge on the streets of the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival.

Swing, batter-batter, sa-wing! Get your gloves oiled up and ready to snag a foul ball at Roger Dean Stadium, the 2013 Spring Training home to not one, but two World Series Championship teams – the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals. A fully-equipped concession stand is a ball fan’s greatest joy, so don’t wait until the seventh inning stretch to enjoy that dog or bag of peanuts. The stadium also features luxury sky-boxes and permanent seating. So practice “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” for that seventh inning stretch and enjoy a day of fun in the sun.

At this premier showcase you are sure to find distinctive discoveries using the latest in ceramic, fiber decorative, wood-turned, metal and carved works. On display are one-of-a-kind or limited pieces such as distinctive furniture, marvelous metals, and exquisite jewelry from artists featured in both museums and private collections.

The Festival of the Arts BOCA is an extraordinary, multi-day cultural arts event bringing excitement and new experiences that show why Boca Raton and The Palm Beaches is no doubt, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. Audiences will delight in some of the world’s most sought after jazz, opera and classical performers, as well as recognized, award-winning authors and speakers. Bourbon Street Meets Boca" in the kickoff event with a vibrant jazz band founded in New Orleans. The Festival will continue to charm and thrill visitors with ten days of virtuoso, highly regarded and even Tony® and Grammy® Award performers. For a sampling of this season's distinctive events, enjoy a troupe of legendary Japanese taiko drummers, an avant-pop classical violinist, daring acrobats, acclaimed keyboardists, award-winning Broadway performers and best-selling writers. This year, celebrate the incredible diversity of the performing and literary arts while simultaneously cultivating the stars of tomorrow at the Festival of the Arts BOCA.

If you need a boat, want a boat, or just fantasize about boats – the Palm Beach International Boat Show is the place to be. An unprecedented amount of vessels are on display amid balmy breezes - be it Cigarette, Comanche or Super Cat; inflatable, cruiser or runabout; fishing, high performance or super yacht.

Sip, savor, and bid at Boca Bacchanal. Boca Raton Resort & Club and residents of Boca Raton cordially invite you to the blending of delicious food and wine. This one-of-a-kind weekend of delectable dinners featuring renowned South Florida chefs and vintage wines, is unique and presented in unparalleled atmospheres. Boca Bacchanal is all about a menu of special events so try one or go to all. Three days filled with gastronomical good food and wonderful wines. Superb foods paired with superb wine made for an unforgettable dining experience.

PrideFest is a two-day event put on by Compass, the largest gay and lesbian center in the Southeast United States, bringing together local residents and families, community leaders, and area business owners to celebrate the community’s great diversity. PrideFest features a full slate of exceptional live musical entertainment, fine merchandise from booth vendors, and an awesome selection of food from many local restaurants. Celebrate the generations, and celebrate LGBT pride in the annual parade starting at noon on Sunday in downtown Lake Worth at Lucerne & M Street.

Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction is a one-of-a-kind event. As the only collector car auction on the East Coast, the 2013 event is sure to bring thousands of visitors to The Palm Beaches to view millions of dollars’ worth of classics. So if the car of your dreams is a beautiful Bel-Air, a classic Corvette, or even a ravishing Rio, you just might find it at the 2013 auction.

Hollywood comes to the tropics throughout The Palm Beaches. The Palm Beach International Film Festival offers films, shorts, and documentaries - along with special events, and galas. You may not know the name of every filmmaker at the festival, but you are certain to recognize one or two in the future, as emerging talent, award-wining directors, producers, and actors present their latest works.

The Delray Affair celebrates 51 years and still counting as the streets will again open to pedestrians from West of Swinton Ave to the Intracoastal Waterway. In scenic downtown Delray Beach, 10 city blocks and side streets will be filled with entertainers, top-notched artists and exhibitors , all displaying something for everyone. And what's a street festival without street food? You can get your "fix" for all those festival goodies, including the famous conch fritters and enjoy the live music in Veteran's Park.

SunFest is the big time. There is no doubt summer kicks off right here. It may be hot outside, but inside the festival gates, the over the top musical lineup makes every one of the festival’s five days even hotter on three live stages. Listen to tunes, sip cold drinks, and scope out the vistas around downtown West Palm Beach’s waterfront and Lake Worth Lagoon.

After an outstanding inaugural event, the second annual Motivation Man Triathlons returns to downtown West Palm Beach. We invite you to test your swim, bike and run skill levels in this signature style, precursor race. Select from Half-Iron Individual and Relay or Olympic Distance Individual and Relay Triathlons

Savor the best of local dining with Flavor Palm Beach as it showcases the culinary delights found throughout The Palm Beaches and Boca Raton. From surf and turf to burgers and fries, Flavor Palm Beach along with local restaurants invites you to enjoy a three-course lunch for $20 and/or dinner for $30 or $35 per person. Here’s your opportunity to try restaurants you've heard so much about - without breaking the bank.

Next to the Christmas tree, Oktoberfest is the most popular custom Germany (actually Bavaria) has ever exported to the rest of the world. The American German Club of the Palm Beaches proudly hosts its time-honored Oktoberfest on the second and third weekends of October. A yearly celebration of beer and good times held on ten acres of ground, under pavilion and massive tent; making this "Original Oktoberfest” one of the largest in the country. In the same spirit of the Bavarian Oktoberfest, dine on authentic meals of bratwurst, schnitzel and all foods German. Sip imported and domestic beers, schnapps and a fine selection of wines.

alm Beaches Marathon & Run Fest isn’t just a race or a way to keep in shape before the holiday parties and cheer; it’s a vacation onto itself. You can run through picturesque waterfront streetscapes and historic neighborhoods - without a snowflake or icy road in sight. And if that doesn’t sell you, maybe this will: it’s is a qualifying race for the prestigious Boston Marathon.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) will return to the action-packed Palm Beach Kennel Club. And then it’s time to ante up once again at Florida’s only top Poker event! Hundreds of players will come from all over the United States vying for the chance to move on to the National Championship in New Orleans. And here’s your chance to get a seat at these high-status tables. We’re not bluffing when we want you to put on your poker face and check out more ways to win (and more ways to save) at future participating partner hotels as this one-of-a-kind event nears. So just for openers, why not up that ante, bump the pot and go all in and play your way to becoming the next “Casino Champion” at the 2013 WSOP. Now wouldn’t that be a kicker? The Palm Beach Kennel Club has the largest poker room in the Florida. Additional elegant non-smoking rooms complete with plenty of TV monitors will make this the perfect venue for the upcoming World Series of Poker.