Horizon West Fest is held each March at Hamlin; the 2027 date is not out yet. In 2026 it was March 7, with $5 admission and a $10 Kids Zone wristband.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the organizer, Horizon West Happenings’ Horizon West Fest page, and its recaps of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 festivals. This page is updated for each year’s festival at the same address.
Horizon West Fest is the community’s big spring festival, held each March on the green at Hamlin. The 2027 date has not been announced. The 2026 festival was 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, with $5 admission, and the last three were all on the first Saturday of March. Horizon West Happenings created it in 2019; its 2026 recap says “thousands of neighbors” came.
Know before you go
- When: 2027 date not yet announced; 2026 was Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: green space next to the Hamlin parking garage, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden; entrance near the front of Cinepolis
- Cost (2026): $5 general admission, ages 3 and up; $10 Kids Zone wristband, admission included
- Organizer: Horizon West Happenings, which has an RSVP form on its page for updates
- Questions: 689-205-3823, the organizer’s listed number
When the 2027 festival will be
Horizon West Happenings has not posted a 2027 date. Its own recaps put the last three festivals on the first Saturday of March:
| Year | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saturday, March 2 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| 2025 | Saturday, March 1 (the 7th annual) | not in the recap |
| 2026 | Saturday, March 7 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
We will add the 2027 date, lineup and prices here when the organizer posts them. Signing up on its festival page is the quickest way to hear first.
Admission and wristbands
These are the 2026 prices from the organizer’s page:
- General admission: $5, required for everyone 3 and older.
- Kids Zone wristband: $10, which includes admission and gives a child unlimited rides and games.
- Wristbands are sold on event day only; there are no online presales. Cash and cards are accepted.
What is there
In 2026 the organizer listed:
- Kids Zone: games and giveaways, face painting, airbrush tattoos, a rainbow glitter bar, a dual-lane jumbo slide and a 60-foot obstacle course.
- For everyone: live music, food vendors, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt and yard games.
- Meet and greets: clubs, groups, nonprofits, local business owners and Orange County resources. The 2025 festival had the Orange County Library System, Fire Rescue and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on site, the 2025 recap says.
- Free coneys from Skyline Chili, while supplies last.
Parking, pets and what to bring
- Parking: free in the Hamlin parking garage at Cinepolis. The organizer suggests walking or biking if you live nearby.
- Entrance: near the front of Cinepolis. Look for the tall colored flags.
- Pets: welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, and owners must clean up after them.
- Bring: lawn chairs and blankets; the organizer encourages both.
- Road closures: none announced in past years. The festival is on the green, not a street.
Who runs it
Horizon West Fest is put on by Horizon West Happenings, the community news site and events group, with Orlando Health and Healthy West Orange as presenting sponsors in 2026. Businesses that want a booth or sponsorship apply through the festival page.
More in Horizon West
- Hamlin: shops, restaurants and events
- Spring break in Horizon West
- Kids activities in Horizon West
- Horizon West Pet Fest
Frequently asked questions
When is Horizon West Fest 2027?
Horizon West Happenings has not announced the 2027 date yet. The festival has been held on the first Saturday of March: March 2, 2024, March 1, 2025, and March 7, 2026.
How much does Horizon West Fest cost?
In 2026 general admission was $5 for everyone 3 and older, and a Kids Zone wristband was $10, including admission. Wristbands were sold on event day only, by cash or card.
Where is Horizon West Fest?
On the green space next to the Hamlin parking garage, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. The entrance is near the front of Cinepolis; look for tall colored flags.
Can I bring my dog to Horizon West Fest?
Yes. The organizer says pets are welcome, but dogs must stay on a leash and owners must clean up after them.
Where do you park for Horizon West Fest?
Parking is free in the Hamlin parking garage at Cinepolis, according to Horizon West Happenings, which also suggests walking or biking if you live nearby.
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