Central Florida is home to plenty of unique food and drink events, but the Sebring Soda Festival stands out as a must-visit for soda lovers. Held annually in historic downtown Sebring, Florida, this fizzy festival brings together craft sodas from across the country, offering a nostalgic and refreshing experience for visitors of all ages.
A Soda Lover’s Paradise
The Sebring Soda Festival is all about celebrating small-batch craft sodas. Forget your standard cola or lemon-lime soda—this event showcases over 200 soda flavors from independent soda makers, ranging from classic root beer and cream soda to wild flavors like bacon soda, maple syrup soda, and even pickle soda. If you’ve ever wanted to taste unique sodas, this is the place to do it.
What to Expect at the Sebring Soda Festival
Attendees can sample a variety of craft sodas with tasting wristbands that allow for unlimited sips during designated times. Whether you’re into fruity sodas, spicy sodas, or bizarre soda flavors, there’s something for everyone. Many of the sodas at the festival are made with pure cane sugar, giving them a smooth, old-school taste that’s hard to find in mainstream brands.
In addition to the soda tastings, the festival features live entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and even a Root Beer Float Fun Run. It’s an event designed for both casual soda drinkers and serious soda enthusiasts alike.
Why You Should Attend the Sebring Soda Festival
Beyond the fun and fizz, the Sebring Soda Festival is a great way to support small soda makers and discover new favorites you might not find in stores. Whether you’re a longtime soda aficionado or just looking for a fun Florida food festival, this event offers a one-of-a-kind experience.
The Sebring Soda Festival and the Sebring Soda Shop were recently highlighted in the latest season of HGTV’s Home Town Takeover. This season takes place in Sebring, Florida, and much of the first episode focused on the renovations at Sebring Soda Shop. The festival now attracts thousands of visitors annually, shining a light on the craft soda movement in the United States.
Mark Your Calendar: Sebring Soda Festival 2025
The countdown is on for one of Florida’s top food and drink festivals! The Sebring Soda Festival will return for its seventh edition on April 5-6, 2025. The biggest festival in Sebring (which drew over 25,000 attendees in 2024) highlights small-batch, craft sodas from across the U.S. and vintage soda brands like Cheerwine, Moxie, and RC Cola.
Visitors will have the opportunity to sample and purchase more than 200 sodas, including traditional offerings such as colas, ginger ales, root beers, and cream sodas, plus countless unique soda flavors you can’t generally find in stores, including caramel apple soda, prickly pear soda, espresso soda, peach cobbler soda, candied bacon soda, key lime soda, cucumber soda, and even pepper-flavored sodas.
Experience the Fizz Firsthand
Visitors can look forward to sampling a wide variety of craft sodas, ranging from nostalgic classics to bold, adventurous flavors. Whether you crave the familiar fizz of root beer and cream soda or are ready to take on wild soda flavors like Avery Monster Mucus or Sioux City Birch Beer, there’s something to delight every palate. Soda lovers can purchase tasting ticket cards starting at just $6, available online or at the event. Best of all, the Sebring Soda Festival itself is free to attend.
“Sebring has always been a special place, but with the recent spotlight from HGTV’s Home Town Takeover, even more people are discovering its charm,” said Casey Hartt, Tourism Director at Visit Sebring. “The Sebring Soda Festival is the perfect opportunity to experience the energy and excitement of Sebring while enjoying a weekend filled with unique sodas, entertainment, and family fun.”
The Origins of the Sebring Soda Festival
The Sebring Soda Festival originated in 2018 thanks to the vision of Jeff Cannady, the original owner of Sebring Soda & Ice Cream Works (also known as the Sebring Soda Shop). His passion for unique sodas and community engagement led to the creation of this one-of-a-kind event, now a cherished Florida food festival tradition. With support from Visit Sebring, the Sebring Chamber of Commerce, the City of Sebring, the Sebring Soda Shop, and the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency, the festival continues to thrive and attract soda enthusiasts from across the country. While in town for the festival, visitors can also stop by the Sebring Soda Shop, located on the downtown circle where the festival takes place, to explore even more specialty sodas and enjoy a taste of Sebring’s hometown hospitality.
Don’t Miss Out on the Sebring Soda Festival 2025!
The festival kicks off on Saturday, April 5, at 10 a.m., featuring soda tastings, live entertainment, soda-drinking contests, artisan vendors, food trucks, and fun activities for all ages. The excitement continues Sunday, April 6, starting at 11 a.m., with even more opportunities to sip, savor, and celebrate the best craft sodas in America.
If you’re ready to pop the top on some of the most unique sodas in the country, make sure to mark your calendar for the next Sebring Soda Festival. Just be sure to bring your thirst—and maybe a little extra room in your car for the soda bottles you won’t be able to resist taking home!
