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Naples CityFest
May 4 - 13, 2012
Various events throughout the week
Downtown Naples, Naples, FL 34102
Highlighting and celebrating the
City of Naples' variety and the uniqueness of the Downtown retail and
waterfront areas, restaurants, cultural destinations, along with
traditional and newly-established cultural activities. CityFest
activities take place in the following downtown areas: Fifth Avenue
South, Third Street South, Old Naples Waterfront (Tin City and
Bayfront), Crayton Cove and the 10th Street Desgin District.
Taste of Collier
May 6, 2012
12p-4pm
465 Bayfront Place Corner of Goodlette-Frank Rd. & 5th Avenue/U.S. 41, Naples, FL 34102
Join in an afternoon of fabulous
food and family fun at Bayfront, in downtown Naples at the 29th annual
Taste of Collier. The event is filled with live performances by area
musicians, the crowd-pleasing ice-carving contest, chef’s competition
and of course, savory samples from over 35 of the best Paradise Coast
restaurants! The Taste is open from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per
person, children 5 and under are free. 3 oz tasting portions $2 - $5.
This year for the first time there will be a Wines of the World Tasting
Experience. There will be a children's Fun Time Lane with plenty of fun
things to do, and live music from Hot Damn and Live Wire. Free parking
is available at the corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue
South. The event has raised over $800,000 for local charities and
culinary scholarships since 1983.
Admission: $5 per person; kids 5 and under are free
36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race
May 12, 2012
Races start at 11 a.m.
845 - 12th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
This annual Naples tradition marks
the end to the busy winter season and the start of summer fun, and is
probably Naples' best-loved spectator sport. Canoe contestants vie in a
variety of races. Each year, The Great Dock Canoe Race selects a Theme
for the Race. The "Best Dressed Theme Canoe Competition" is judged upon
(amongst other things) most creative interpretation of the theme, and
this year's theme is "Animal House." The races start at The Dock at
Crayton Cove. The race lanes are located west of the markers. The path
runs parallel to the City Dock, then through the small cove facing
Naples Yacht Club, then north to the Riverwalk at Tin City, which is the
halfway point. The return trip is the same course in reverse.
Admission: Free
Summer Jazz On The Gulf at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
June 16, 2012
July 21
August 25
September 22
7pm to 10pm
Watkins Lawn, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, FL 34102
For one Saturday evening each
month June through September, the smooth sounds of jazz return again to
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. This free concert series gives
everyone a chance to experience incredible sunsets, beautiful views of
the Gulf and refreshing breezes. Bring your blankets and lawnchairs and
get set for a wonderful evening. No coolers allowed. Food and drinks
available for purchase throughout the evening.
Admission: Free
Stone Crab Festival
October 26 - 28, 2012
10 am - 4pm
1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
An action-packed weekend at
various locations on the historic Old Naples Waterfront! Plenty of
fresh stone crab claws, live music, events of all kinds, art and a ton
of fun activities.
Admission: Free admission. $5 parking at the former Grand Central site and Port O' Call marina.
Naples International Film Festival
November 1 - 4, 2012
Various events and screenings - check website for full details
Silverspot Movie Theater at The Mercato: US41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34110
Be sure to be in the spotlight for
the highly-regarded annual Naples International Film Festival featuring
screenings of independent and major films as well as an eclectic
collection of short films, along with a young filmmakers workshop.
Events and screenings will be happening throughout the weekend.
Admission: Varies
THE THIRD STREET FARMER’S MARKET
Every
Saturday morning from 7:30 until 11:30 a.m., The Third Street Farmers
Market, located behind Tommy Bahamas in the Neapolitan parking between
Third and Gordon Drive, overflows with fresh produce, flowers, pastas,
cheeses, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes as well
as superb glycerin soaps, shell mirrors and much more . Music, coffee,
dog treats, and many other delights make The Third Street Farmers
Market perfect for grown-ups, children, dogs, and every other member of
the family.
Click here for more information on the Market Vendors.
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THURSDAYS ON THIRD
Every
Thursday from November until the end of May, and every Third Thursday
from June through October, the courtyards and plazas of Third Street
South resound with music. From 6:00 until 9:00 pm, listen to jazz,
rock, folk, steel band or some other group, and if the spirit moves -
as it always does - dance until you can dance no more. The shops are open, the restaurants welcome you, and the music beckons. Come. Thursdays on Third is all about fun.
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