Art, boats, food, music, RVs, and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
Ft Myers RV Show
The 36th Annual Fort Myers RV Show is happening through Sunday at the Lee Civic Center. Six local dealers are bringing their best gas and diesel motorhomes, travel trailers, toy haulers, 5th wheels, park models and van campers featuring all styles, brands and price ranges! Over 50 outdoors and camping vendors will be displaying equipment and accessories to help outfit RVers or provide information on camping throughout the nation. Items include new towing systems, specialized lighting RV insurance, unique camping equipment and where to camp throughout the nation. Daily free RV travel and maintenance seminars also will be offered. Admission is $10 for adults, kids 16 and under are free. For more information: https://www.frvta.org/show/ft-myers-rv-show/
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Lovers Key Boat Show, Market and Seafood Fest
The Lovers Key Boat Show, Market and Seafood Fest will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 am – 4 pm each day. This year’s 7th Annual festival at the Lovers Key Boat Ramp features 65+ vendors and will feature nautical exhibitors selling crafts, clothing, artwork, fishing and cruising equipment, nautical gear and other items for the boating and Florida lifestyle, as well as boat dealers. There will be something for everyone! Fresh seafood will be available, including fresh lobster rolls and crab. There will also be a variety of other culinary treats for purchase as well. Multiple boat dealers with the newest and most popular boat models will be on-site showcasing new vessels for families, speed boats, and fishing boats. Suggested $5 donation to enter. Kids under 9 are free and leashed dogs are welcome. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lovers Key State Park, and the Bonita Springs Rotary Club.
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11th Annual Chili Challenge, Beer & Blues Festival
The aroma of award-winning chili will return to Punta Gorda on Saturday for the 11th annual Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge Blues and Beer Festival. This year we will be at our new location: City Marketplace in Downtown Punta Gorda. 15 chili teams will set up their chili cooking booths in an effort to persuade the judges and the general public that their chili is the best. There will also be a full slate of activities during the festival. Live music will be performed all day on the Main Stage. ADMISSION is just $7 in Advance – $10 at the Gate. Kids under 12 – Free General Admission with paid Adult. Gates open at 11 am, music starts at 12 noon and runs through 6 pm.
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Gator Fest 2022
Gator Cook-off Competition, Food Trucks, Food Vendors, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Kid Zone, & More at Gator Fest 2020! Come on out to Barron Park LaBelle and enjoy some fresh Florida Alligator along the river at this fun-filled family event! Free admission! $10 Wristbands for Alligator Alley Tasting. $5 Parking @ First Baptist of LaBelle. Live Music. Judging and people’s choice begins at 2 pm with winners announced after 4 pm! Come on out and cast your people’s choice vote. For more information, visit https://hansen-alligators-llc.myshopify.com/…/gator…
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19th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival
St. Armand’s Circle will once again come alive with gallery-style booths filled with every medium of fine art during the 19th Annual St. Armand’s Circle Art Festival. The popular free, outdoor event takes place along South Boulevard of Presidents and inside St. Armand’s Circle. National and local artists are set to display their fine works in a prestigious show encompassing life-sized sculpture, fine jewelry, striking works of art, and hand-crafted apparel and decor. Whether your passions run to sparkling jewels and one-of-a-kind paintings; exquisitely crafted glasswork or an art deco sculpture, you are sure to find it during the free, two-day event from 10 am – 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday.
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