Tallahassee puts on a glorious springtime, the likes of which are seen in few other places. Here is a sampling of festivities:

Red Hills International Horse Trials Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
March 5 − 7 (850) 580-4020
Featuring Dressage, Cross Country and Stadium Jumping, Red Hills Horse Trials is one of the premier equestrian eventing competitions attracting the world’s best riders and horses from 11 countries and 28 states. www.rhht.org

Tallahassee Jazz and Blues Festival Tallahassee Museum
March 13 − 14 (850) 575-8684
Cool days and hot sounds echo through the prowling grounds of endangered Florida panthers, black bears and bald eagles as jazz and blues artists play tunes from the bayou and beyond on an outdoor stage. www.tallahasseemuseum.org

The Florida Wine Festival Kleman Plaza
March 19 − 20 (850) 513-0700
From live musical performances, to renowned visual artist displays as well as hands-on activities, The Florida Wine Festival benefiting The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science offers an atmosphere of cultural synergy that is unparalleled in the region. www.thefloridawinefestival.com

Springtime Tallahassee Downtown Tallahassee
March 27 (850) 224-5012
“Leap into Springtime” is the theme of this year’s 42nd Annual Springtime Tallahassee. A jubilee of parades, concerts, crafts and amusements make up Tallahassee’s largest community-wide celebration and one of the largest festivals in the Southeast. www.springtimetallahassee.com

FSU Flying High Circus Haskin Circus Complex
April 2 – 3, 9 – 11, 16 - 17 (850) 644-4874
One of only two collegiate circuses in the United States, the FSU Flying High Circus celebrates more than 60 years of performances with breathtaking thrills rivaling those found in professional circuses. Witness jaw-dropping routines, both in the air and on the ground. http://circus.fsu.edu

Tallahassee Film Festival Screenings at Local Venues
April 8 – 11 (850) 201-9499
Tallahassee hosts a three-day festival offering independent and award-winning film screenings from around the world, plus workshops, lectures and networking opportunities. www.tallahasseefilmfestival.com

Tallahassee Highland Games and Celtic Festival North Florida Fairgrounds
April 10
Come see the highland athletics, hear the pipe bands, enjoy great food, watch the falcons fly, see the sheep dogs herd sheep, pick up a special Scottish or Irish souvenir, learn more about your ancestry, or visit a representative of your clan. www.tallahasseehighlandgames.com

Garnet & Gold Game Doak Campbell Stadium
April 10 (888) FSU-NOLE
Florida State fans will have a chance to show their support for Jimbo Fisher’s football Seminoles at the annual Garnet & Gold game, which puts a cap on spring practice. www.seminoles.com

Tallahassee PrideFest 2010 Around Town
April 10 - 17
From literary events to comedians, art shows to alternative proms, opportunities to serve the community, and the premier event Pride in the Plaza, there is truly something for everyone to show your true colors out and about in Tallahassee. www.tallahasseepride.com

10th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival Downtown Parks
April 17 – 18 (850) 222-8800
Spend the afternoon with fine art and live entertainment under a canopy of age-old live oaks. This festival featuring the top 150 artists selected from across the United States, is sponsored by the LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts. www.lemoyne.org

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs FSU Montgomery Hall
April 30 – May 2 (850) 224-6917
The Tallahassee Ballet premieres this classic tale complete with theatrical magic, colorful scenery and delightful costumes. www.tallaballet.com

Tour of Gardens Maclay State Gardens
May 15 (850) 487-4556
Following a breakfast and orientation, gardening experts lead springtime tours of private residential and public gardens throughout the area. www.floridastateparks.org

Emancipation Celebration Knott House Museum
May 20 (850) 922-2459
Annual event marking the day the Emancipation Proclamation was read in Tallahassee. Activities include a reading ceremony, music, speeches, costumed interpreters and a picnic in Lewis Park. www.museumoffloridahistory.com

A fusion of cosmopolitan flair and charming personality defines the spirit of Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City – where it all comes together for visitors. Stretching along the Florida Panhandle, Tallahassee is a place where college town meets cultural center, politics meets performing arts and history meets nature – a place where the vibrancy of what to do is matched only by the city’s inviting hospitality. Additional Springtime information is available from Visit Tallahassee at www.VisitTallahassee.com or (800) 628-2866.