LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

Seafood dishes are prepared using fresh, local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast. Bring family and friends to enjoy fresh seafood and outstanding live musical performances. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/5d3587j7

January

JAN 5 - 7 | SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Enjoy foods cooked fresh onsite with a variety of side dishes and of course – desserts! For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/3ssjhknk

JAN 19 - 21 | TRUCK RALLY & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sarasota, we’re back with another culinary and musical extravaganza! This time, we’re bringing the party to St. Armands Circle Park. Warm up your January with the St. Armands Food Truck Rally & Music Festival! For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/9b5h724c

February

FEB 3 - 4 | ARTFEST

ArtFest Fort Myers decorates our downtown riverfront with exceptional artwork and entertainment. The festival includes art competition, art demonstrations, sidewalk chalk competition, a free children’s craft area, and the 5-K Publix Run to the Arts on Sunday morning. Bring the entire family to this fun free event to enjoy and purchase the works of fabulous professional artists! For more info visit: artfestfortmyers.com

FEB 18 |

Edison Festival

Named as the largest night parade in the Southeast year after year, the Grand Parade is a two-hour extravaganza featuring national participants & local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, clowns and much, much more. For more info visit: edisonfestival.org

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