Kids fishing derby, motorcycle cops, music, weddings, and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest 2021 concludes on Fort Myers Beach Sept. 24-26. Join us for free shows and intimate performances at laid-back beach bars, pools, and restaurants. Don’t miss headliner Jimmie Allen performing at Pink Shell Beach Resort on Sept. 26. Tickets are available exclusively in the Island Hopper App. Get the complete schedule of performances and the locations here.
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32nd Annual Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo Bike Fest
Watch the best Motorcycle police in the COUNTRY face-off on the extreme training courses at the 32nd Annual Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo Bike Fest. It’s free to watch! Bring the kids out to Rockstar Harley-Davidson and enjoy FREE bounce houses and games! Vendors & Food trucks on-site! Purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win a 2018 Custom Harley Davidson. (Bike Customized by Cartel Baggers Ft Lauderdale)
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25th Annual Yacht Club Kid’s Fishing Derby
Kids ages 5 – 16 are invited to join in the Yacht Club‘s 25th Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday. Due to the popularity of the event, we will have 2 time slots this year, 8 am & 10 am. Check-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Once checked in, we will have complimentary breakfast for participants and a quick angler education before we start the tournament. The cost is just $8 per child and includes breakfast and a free rod and reel for each participant. Advanced registration is required and time slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Bait will be provided (frozen shrimp). For more information and to register, call the Yacht Club at 239-574-0806. Spots are limited.
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Ave Maria Hometown Hops
Ave Maria’s Hometown Hops event is sponsored by The Immokalee Chamber of Commerce. Come out on Saturday from 12 noon to 8:30 pm for this FREE event! Live Music by Ben Allen Band, Back Country Boys, other local artists, and dance performances, specialty and dessert food trucks, contests, kids activities and more! Bring your lawn chairs! *No coolers allowed in the event.
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Southwest Wedding & Event Expo
FREE Admission – FREE Parking! Doors open at NOON at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center in Punta Gorda! The Southwest Wedding & Event Expo will feature many of Southwest Florida’s premier wedding vendors and venues. This bridal show features an exciting bridal and & tuxedo fashion show, V.I.B (Very Important Bride) gift bags, thousands of dollars worth of door prizes, a photo booth, plenty of yummy food, and so much more!
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