Chipley: It’s the time of year for watermelon festivals! The 59th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival celebrates the juicy summer treat and features a lineup of performing artists, an antique car show, arts and crafts booths and more on June 26-27. Admission is free. Info: panhandlewatermelon.com.
New Port Richey: Kiafest Main Street Blast is New Port Richey’s annual Independence Day celebration that takes place before the Fourth of July, at Sims Park on June 26-28. On the agenda are activities, music, arts and crafts, children’s area, a watermelon-eating contest and fireworks. Sims Park is at 6341 Banks St. Admission is free. Info: nprmainstreet.com.
Daytona Beach: The Ocean Shell sets the scene for the free Billy Joel Tribute Concert & Fireworks on June 27. The Ocean Shell is at 70 Boardwalk. Event hours are 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., with fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean scheduled to begin at 9:45 p.m. Info: daytonabeach.com.
Miami Beach: The 10th Annual Florida Supercon is a comic book, anime, video game, fantasy, sci-fi and pop culture convention at the Miami Beach Convention Center on June 25-28. Highlights include celebrity guests, Q&A sessions, films and shorts. A variety of tickets and passes are available including single day tickets for $30-$35. The Miami Beach Convention Center is at 1901 Convention Center Drive. Info: floridasupercon.com.
Dunedin: Crafters converge to Dunedin to display their handmade works at the 13th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival on June 27-28. The event, on Main Street, is free. Fair hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Info: artfestival.com.