From Staff Reports
In Summary:
Carnival rides, concerts, murals, and new housing are all on the table when the City of Apopka Development Review Committee meets Wednesday morning. The annual Apopka Fair leads the agenda, followed by multiple special events and a residential site plan proposing more than 100 homes.
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When the City of Apopka’s Development Review Committee meets Wednesday morning, the conversation won’t be dominated by traffic counts or drainage plans — at least not at first.
Instead, the agenda reads like a preview of spring in Apopka: a four-day fair, outdoor concerts, murals, and a neighborhood car show.
The committee convenes at 9 am. February 11 in City Hall Council Chambers to review five special event permits and one residential construction site plan
The headliner: Apopka Fair returns to Kit Land Nelson Park
At the top of the docket is the annual Apopka Fair, organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation Inc and planned for March 12–15 at Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 N. Forest Ave.
The application lists the proposed use simply as “Fair,” with Carolyn Ray serving as project manager
The fair has long been one of Apopka’s signature community gatherings — part carnival, part fundraiser, part reunion — drawing families for rides, food vendors, and local booths. Wednesday’s review focuses on site logistics, safety planning, and city coordination needed to stage a multi-day event inside one of the city’s busiest public parks.
A packed spring events calendar
The fair is just the beginning. The DRC will also consider:
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Country concert at Apopka Amphitheater on May 30 from 6–10 pm, hosted by Deuterman Productions
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“Mural Madness” art competition/exhibition at 36 and 48 E. Main St. on March 14–15
DRC Agenda Packet 02_11_2026
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Music Fest Orlando at the amphitheater on March 29 from 2–9 pm.
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5th Street 2nd Annual Car Show/Street Festival on March 1
Taken together, the slate signals a busy outdoor season for Apopka, with events spread from downtown Main Street to the amphitheater lawn and neighborhood blocks.
Development item: 106 homes at Kelly Park
Beyond the events, the committee will review one development proposal:
That item shifts the tone back to growth and infrastructure — the steady drumbeat of new housing that continues to shape traffic, schools, and utilities across north Apopka.
What to watch
For residents, the special events portion may draw the most interest. These permits often determine everything from parking plans to noise management and public safety logistics — the behind-the-scenes details that make or break community festivals.
And with the Apopka Fair leading the agenda, Wednesday’s meeting doubles as an unofficial kickoff to the city’s spring calendar.
If approved, carnival lights and food trucks won’t be far behind.
Key Points:
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DRC meets on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at City Hall
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Apopka Fair scheduled March 12–15 at Kit Land Nelson Park
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Two amphitheater events: country concert (May 30) and Music Fest Orlando (March 29)
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Downtown “Mural Madness” art event set for March 14–15
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5th Street car show planned for March 1
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106-home residential phase proposed near Kelly Park/Soapberry Avenue
