Concert, fair, food, rodeo, veterans, and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
SW Florida Ag Festival & Rodeo
It’s the 1st Annual SW Florida Ag Festival & Rodeo. Two nights of Wild Rodeo action & a jam-packed family festival, both at the Collier Fairgrounds! Rodeo both nights, with gates opening at 5:30 pm. Rodeo start time each night is 7:30 pm. Our Festival & Farmer’s market on Saturday is open from 11:00 am till 4:00 pm! Festival & Market also includes the Children’s Fun Zone! Bounce Houses, Obstacle Courses, Rock Climbing Walls, Giant Slides, Bungee Sling, Mechanical Bull & more! Come hungry & thirsty, we’ll have plenty of unique food vendors & adult beverages. Tickets: Rodeo general admission $25. Kids 5 and under FREE! Festival Tickets: Ages 6-12 $10. Ages 13 & up $15. Kids 5 & under FREE! For more info or advanced tickets, call 205 790-3452.
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Spring Fair at Fenway South
The Spring Fair at Fenway South — thru May 8! All the rides, shows, games and food you love!! Thrilling new state fair rides, plus a huge kiddie park! Fabulous FREE shows included with admission, and of course, all your favorite fair food!! You’ll be amazed by our high-flying Pirate Thrill Show, award-winning Magic, Illusion, and Hypnotist Shows, Racing Pigs, Petting Zoo, Transforming Robot Car, and more GREAT family entertainment — all included FREE with admission! Find all the info you need, a full entertainment schedule, and HUGE SAVINGS at www.fairatfenway.com!! Tickets are just $10 per person, with 2-for-1 coupons available online.
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Concert in the Park
Join the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation department for a FREE Concert in the Park on Saturday night from 5 – 8 pm at Four Freedoms Park. Bring a date, a group of friends, or even fly solo if you enjoy live music, dinner, drinks, and a breathtaking sunset! Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. BYOB (21+) Music starts at approximately 5:30 pm, but get there early to enjoy dinner from our on-site food trucks Nickle City Red Hots and Rita’s Italian Ice! For more information, call (239) 573-3128 or visit www.capeconcerts.com.
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Honor Flight Mission #22, Welcome Home Celebration
Please join Collier-Lee Honor Flight in greeting 85 World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans, as they return from their trip to Washington, D.C. with this Welcome Home Celebration! FREE admission and FREE parking! We gather at the American Airlines terminal at Southwest Florida International Airport. Bring your family and friends! Arrive early and get a good spot. By far the most Patriotic Event you will ever participate in.
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Taste of the Beach
The 26th Annual Taste of the Beach will be held on Sunday at Salty Sam’s Marina. Restaurants will offer samples of their signature dishes available for purchase and compete for top Taste of the Beach Award honors in the categories of Best Appetizer, Best Beef Entree, Best Seafood Entree, Best Chicken Entree, Best Vegetarian/Vegan, Best Dessert, Best Decorated Booth, and People’s Choice. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Food will be served until it runs out or at 4:00 p.m. The event will also include vendors, live music and our famous server competition. Admission is $5 for adults and children over 12. Children under 12 are free. Food tickets will be $1.00 each, with a $5 average food serving price.
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