Arts & crafts, boats, cars, food, nature, and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
Fair Food Street Fest
Millennial Brewing Company is celebrating four years in business with a Fair Food Street Fest on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. Eight local food vendors will serve favorite carnival foods, such as funnel cakes, fried Oreos, churros, walking tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, German-style pretzels, deep-fried mac and cheese, salchipapas, hotdogs and much more. Vegan options will include corn dogs, chicken and waffles, and sloppy joes, just to name a few. Live music will be featured on both nights of the festival — first by Jeff Lyons and then by Brian Jackson and the Po Boys Duo — from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is the first of its kind since the COVID pandemic began. Therefore, Millennial Brewing will adhere to the latest CDC guidelines with highly sanitized facilities and by encouraging staff and patrons to wear masks at all times. As always, the festival will include free entry and parking as well as a family- and pet-friendly atmosphere.
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Naples Boat Show
The Naples Boat Show is the largest premier recreational show in the Naples-Marco Island area. On Land at the Naples Airport, and In-Water at the Naples City Dock, with complimentary shuttle service. The show, from 10 am – 5 pm through Sunday, will feature displays by marinas, boat dealers, and other marine related businesses. The Naples Boat Show is owned and managed by the Marine Industries Association of Collier County. Admission: General 1-Day $12, Kids 12 and under FREE with a paying adult. Parking: Complimentary onsite parking at the Naples Airport. *Face masks are required to attend this event*
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Arts & Crafts Festival
FREE event and FREE parking at Ave Maria for the Arts & Crafts Festival! Sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find it among the various array of artists and crafters participating in the festival from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. *We will have LIVE music entertainment from 12 – 3 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday is the weekly Farmers Market also from 9 AM – 2 PM. For event information, call (239) 352-3903. For vendor information, call TNT Events at (352) 344-0657. Events will be adhering to CDC guidelines and social distancing procedures. All events are subject to change.
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CAPE CORAL CARS and COFFEE
Come join us at our first Cars and Coffee of the new year. Bring your families and your finest automobile for a fun day on Sunday from 8 – 11 am at the Shops at Surfside. All cars /trucks/motorcycles are welcome! Register your car at the tent upon arrival and enjoy a complimentary coffee and raffle ticket. We will be raffling off prizes from our sponsors. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the ten, along with CCC&C t-shirts.
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Night Hike
Calusa Nature Center‘s monthly Night Hike in the woods, Sunday night at 7 pm, is great for all ages! Discover Southwest Florida after dark on our pine loop trail. Keep your eyes and ears open for owls, bats, and more! Spaces are limited, go to CalusaNature.org to register! $15 per person / space is limited
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