Experience the 2026 Lake Placid Caladium Festival with Lake Placid Charter Co.
- Carly Freeman
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
If you’re planning a trip to Central Florida this summer, make sure the 35th Annual Lake Placid Caladium Festival is on your calendar! Taking place July 24–26, 2026, at beautiful Stuart Park in downtown Lake Placid, this beloved festival celebrates the town’s title as the Caladium Capital of the World with thousands of colorful plants, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
(Caladium Festival Website: https://www.caladiumfestival.org
Come Visit Lake Placid Charter Co.!
We’re excited to announce that Lake Placid Charter Co. will be a featured vendor at this year’s festival!
Whether you’re a local, spending the weekend at the festival, or visiting from out of town, we’d love for you to stop by our booth and say hello. We’ll have our brand-new line of Lake Placid-inspired merchandise, including:
Premium Tees
Patch Hats
Canvas Totes (Hot Item!)
Koozies
Stickers
Exclusive Festival Bundle Deals
Our merchandise was designed right here in Lake Placid and celebrates everything we love about Florida—from airboats and alligators to bass fishing, black labs, sunsets, and the natural beauty of our hometown.
Book Your Private Airboat Adventure
While you’re in town for the festival, why not experience the real back country Florida?
Lake Placid Charter Co. offers private airboat tours on beautiful Lake Istokpoga. Our tours are designed for families, couples, photographers, anglers, and anyone looking to escape the crowds and experience Florida’s untouched wetlands.
During your tour, you may see:
American alligators
Bald eagles
Ospreys
Roseate spoonbills
Herons and egrets
Wild hogs
Countless other native Florida wildlife
Every trip is private, meaning it’s just your group aboard—no strangers, no crowded boats, and plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and enjoy the scenery at your own pace.
Make a Weekend Out of It
The Caladium Festival offers plenty to enjoy, including:
Hundreds of arts and crafts vendors
Caladium bulb and plant sales
Live music and entertainment
Local food vendors
Car and bike show
Activities for the whole family
(Book early at Lake Placid Charter Co. —festival weekend tours fill fast, reserve your spot now by clicking the button "Book Your Adventure" just above the airboat picture!)
After exploring the festival, head out on the water with us for a completely different side of Lake Placid. It’s the perfect combination of small-town charm and unforgettable outdoor adventure.
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
The Caladium Festival is one of our favorite weekends of the year, and we’re proud to be part of this incredible community. Be sure to stop by the Lake Placid Charter Co. booth to browse our exclusive merchandise, ask us about our private airboat tours, and take advantage of special festival offers.
Whether you’re visiting for the colorful caladiums, the local shopping, or a weekend getaway, we look forward to helping make your trip to Lake Placid one you’ll never forget.
See you this weekend --> July 24–26 at the 2026 Lake Placid Caladium Festival!
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