What's going on ... in May

Here's another of those completely useful guides to what's going on in Central Florida this month from the good folks at the Sun-Sentinel. Check out their full list here
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Apr. 29-May 3: Sunscreen Film Festival, St. Petersburg. Over the course of five days, Sunscreen will showcase more than 50 films, including comedies, dramas, music videos, student films and documentaries from around the world. Additionally, the festival will host multiple parties, workshops and panels with celebrities and special guests from the film industry. Venues include BayWalk and other locations throughout St. Petersburg. Admission. 727-259-8417. www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com
Apr. 30-May 3: World of Nations Celebration, Jacksonville. Celebration of rich cultural traditions and unique heritage of people from around the world, where you can experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. At. Metropolitan Park. Admission. International Party on May 1 is free. 904-630-3690. www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation+and+Community+Services/Special+Events/World+of+Nations/Default.htm
May 1-2: Smoke n' Blues, Bikes and BBQ, St. Cloud. Florida BBQ Association sanctioned competition for both pros and backyard teams. Festivities include live blues entertainment, bike show, crafts, children's play area, BBQ vendors and much more. At St. Cloud Lakefront. Free admission. 407-498-0008. www.stcloudmainstreetflorida.org
May 1-2: Planes, Trains and Barbeque, Tavares. Enjoy train rides, a Red Bull racing airplane, seaplanes, and tasty barbeque from competitors vying for top honors in this Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned competition. Event was inaugurated last year. At Wooton Park. Free admission; all rides $5. 352-394-8618. http://www.flbbq.org/contest.htm
May 2: Planes, Trains and Barbeque, Tavares. Enjoy train rides filled with robbers at this event inaugurated last year. On land, barbeque rules as Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned competition heats up. At Wooten Park. Admission. 352-394-8618. http://www.flbbq.org/contest.htm
May 2: Concert Under the Stars at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Moonlight concert on the Great Lawn with a performance by the Imperial Symphony Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon. Admission. 863-676-1408. www.boktowergardens.org/
May 2: Taste of Inverness, Inverness. A night of food and wine sampling while enjoying artwork and music, held the first Saturday in May. This is the third annual. It began in 2006 with the opening of Inverness Government Center, and last year featured 10 restaurants serving up everything from Cubans and pasta to ice cream and pizza. At Inverness Government Square. 352-726-2611 x1309. http://www.inverness-fl.gov/index.asp?NID=298
May 2-3: Ruskin Tomato and Heritage Festival, Ruskin. Held annually the first weekend in May. Free tomato slices and free tomato plants, while supplies last, and a wide variety of heirloom and other tomatoes to sample. Also includes a blacksmith, wood carvers, spinners, quilt makers and a Frontiersman Camp setup. Among Cracker food offered will be catfish and hush puppies, fried green tomatoes, grits, swamp cabbage and more. At E.G. Simmons Park. Admission. 813-645-6028. http://ruskinfoundation.org/festival.html
May 3: Taste of Mount Dora, Mount Dora. A spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora's finest restaurants. At Chamber of Commerce. Admission. 352-383-2165. www.mountdora.com/events.php
May 8-10: Cotee River Seafood Festival, Bright House Networks Boat Show, and Blues by the River, New Port Richey. Event combining live Blues music with tasty seafood and beautiful boats, plus an arts and crafts fair and activities for the entire family. Also offered are fishing and boating demonstrations, boat tours, and children's games and activities. At Sims Park and Orange Lake. VIP seating for Blues Concert available. Most, but not all, activities are free. 727-842-8066. www.nprmainstreet.com
May 9: Sand Sculpture Contest, Siesta Key. Annual event where children and adults alike compete for cash prizes for first, second and third place in several categories of competition. Sponsored by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation and the Pelican Press. At Siesta Key Public Beach. Free. 941-349-1911. http://siestakeychamber.com/events.php
May 9-10: Mayfaire-by-the-Lake, Lakeland. Begun in 1974 as a crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public Library, this event has grown into one of Florida's premier outdoor art festivals. Held on Mother's Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in the downtown area, and is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida. Lake Morton Drive. Free. 863-688-7743. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
May 9-10: Jazz on the Vineyard Green, Clermont. Live jazz music, free tours and wine tasting, and food and beverages available for purchase. At Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards. Admission. 800-768-WINE. www.lakeridgewinery.com
May 14-17: Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, Sarasota. World-class weekend of food and wine including vintner dinners, a late-night kick-off soiree, and The Grand Tasting with visiting wineries, food demonstrations, delicious samples, live entertainment and a charity auction. At various venues along the Suncoast. Admission varies per event. 941-955-3663. www.freshoriginals.com/forksandcorks/events.php
May 15-17: Wild Amelia Nature Festival, Amelia Island. Educates residents and visitors about the bioregion, and encourages stewardship of the area's natural resources. Started in 2006 by a group of residents who realized that Amelia Island's unique position of being almost surrounded by State and National Parks made it the perfect place for a nature festival. This year's focus is on the Northern Right Whale, which comes to the waters off Amelia Island each year to give birth. Wide variety of tours and outings offered, ranging in price from free to $80. 904-251-0016. www.wildamelia.com
May 16: Arcadia Watermelon Festival, Arcadia. Held annually in May, which is height of watermelon harvesting season. Features a variety of pageants, contests, vendors and activities. Downtown. Free admission. 863-494-2020. www.arcadiamainstreet.com/events.htm
May 16: Blueberry Bluegrass Festival, Lake Placid. Day filled with blueberry treats of all kinds, from shakes and shortcakes to fritters, pies and more, and the sounds of live Bluegrass/Country music. Also offered is the farm's walking tour feeding the chickens, a presentation in the winery, and complimentary cheese and wine tasting. Lawn chairs and umbrellas recommended. At Henscratch Farms. Admission. 863-699-2060. www.henscratchfarms.com
May 17: Annual Blueberry Bash, Lake Placid. Blueberry pancake breakfast with bluegrass music, and arts and crafts for sale. All things blueberry are offered: blueberry wine, blueberry muffins, blueberry fritters, blueberry jams and blueberry syrup. At Henscratch Farms. Free. 863-699-2060. www.henscratchfarms.com
May 23: Red, White and Brew, Daytona Beach. This third annual event takes place on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. It takes advantage of the summer Boardwalk fireworks program kick-off, and features live music, food vendors, food courts, giant inflatables, giveaways and radio station live remotes. Each of Main Street's bars and restaurants showcase up to seven American Microbreweries. The micro-brews are on sale in both sample and full sizes. 386-255-9300. www.whog.fm
May 23: Art Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Features, in the five blocks between the Indian River and the ocean, a variety of interesting and unique art works by resident and visiting artists. Also entertainment, demonstrations and free prize drawing. Held fourth Saturday each month January-June. Free. 386-428-1770. www.flaglergallerygroup.com
May 23-24: Tampa Travel Show and Tastes of the World, Tampa. High-energy show consisting of 450+ travel- and culinary-based exhibitors, special appearances by celebrity chefs, travel experts, adventure activities such as rock climbing and on-site scuba lessons, and professional live entertainment. At Tampa Convention Center. Free. 877-STL-TRAVEL or 314-481-8100 x109. http://tampaadventureexpo.com/
May 23-24: Market Fest at Water Tower Place, Celebration. Art, crafts, food. At W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy and Celebration Blvd. Free. 352-344-0657. www.tnteventsinc.com
May 23-25: Blue Crab Festival, Palatka. Florida's largest Memorial Day celebration. Includes Memorial Day Parade, seafood cook-off, live entertainment, helicopter and airboat rides, arts and crafts, antiques, and more. Downtown. Free admission. 386-325-4406. www.bluecrabfestival.com
May 25: Memorial Day Celebration and Remembrance, Cocoa. Old-fashioned Memorial Day celebration featuring a variety of speakers, musicians and more. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. At Riverfront Park in downtown Cocoa Village. Free admission. 321-631-9075. www.cocoavillage.com
May 28: Memorial Day Concerts at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Half-hour carillon concerts at 1 and 3 p.m. present a musical salute to the nation's veterans and current members of America's armed forces. To honor the military, free admission will be offered to all branches of the military as well as active, retired and disabled veterans. 863-676-1408. www.boktowergardens.org/
May 29-31: Mount Dora Blues and Wine Festival, Mount Dora. Sample wines from the best vineyards and listen to Blues artists and groups. At Lakeside Inn. Admission. 352-383-2165. www.mountdora.com/events.php
May 30: Picnic in the Vineyard, Lake Placid. Henscratch Farms hosts an end of season picnic for the community. Activities include a tour of the winery and a video of the winemaking process, plus complimentary wine tasting with cheese and nibbles. Entertainment by the "Front Porch Fiddlers" is scheduled 11am -2pm. It is blueberry u-pick season on the farm and the ice cream shack will be open for creamy Blueberry & Strawberry treats to enjoy with lunch . Guests may tour the farm by strolling through the nine flagged educational stations, complete a scavenger hunt and feed the 101 free range hens. Door prizes and giveaways will be awarded every 15 minutes. It's all for free. 863-699-2060. www.henscratchfarms.com
May 31-June 1: Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival, Sarasota. More than 100 talented crafters display their wares, from baskets and homemade soaps to jewelry and much more. On Main Street downtown. Free. 941-957-1877. http://www.escape-to-sarasota.com/sarasota-calendar-of-events.html