Balloons, BBQ, chalk art, music, trucks, and more.
Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL:
South West FL Balloon Festival
Hot air balloons return to South West Florida with this Balloon Festival! Hot air balloons (weather permitting), food vendors, retail vendors and more! Gates open @ 5 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday / no entry is permitted after 7 pm. Just $20 covers parking and entry to the festival for everyone in the vehicle. Event takes place at the former Naples – Ft. Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs. For more information, visit www.balloonglowtour.com
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Chalk Festival
The 3-day International Chalk Festival is coming to the Venice Airport Festival Grounds, turning the runway into a “Museum in Motion” as artists from around the world create oversized masterpieces in chalk and 3D illusion areas for guests to immerse themselves into the scene to take photos. Artists will create these masterpieces starting Friday and complete them by Saturday. Sunday is a viewing day of completed artwork. Vendors will be set up selling arts and crafts as well as food and beverages. Join us in this creative cultural experience. Go to chalkfestival.org for more information. Tickets start at just $5.
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Cape Coral Touch A Truck 2022
Touch A Truck is a family-friendly event where kids of all ages can explore and ask questions about their favorite vehicles such as Cape Coral Rescue Fire Truck, Lee County Emergency Medical Ambulance, Cape Coral Police BMW Motorcycles, and the Florida Forestry Swamp Buggy, just to name a few. Come out SATURDAY AT 9 AM – 3 PM when all participants will receive a truck passport, and can visit the designated locations for a chance to win a prize. We will also be having a stage with entertainment geared toward children of all ages, health and safety exhibitors, and local vendors and sponsors. Get a truck passport stamped & be eligible to win prizes. Admission is free. Parent supervision is required, and cameras are highly recommended. The event is held on Lafayette Street between Cape Coral Street and Vincennes Street
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Estero Fest 2022
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the first-ever Estero Fest. This inaugural event will be held at Estero Park and Recreation Center on Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Local favorite – Ben Allen Band has been secured as the headliner and will be performing a 3-hour concert as the main event. There will also be a VIP section, local business vendors, food trucks, DJ Tom’s Travelling Tunes, activities for the kids, and much more! Attendance is completely FREE and will continue as an annual celebration of everything Estero!
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BBQ Bands & Brew
Join us Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers for the 11th Annual BBQ, Bands & Brew event featuring live music, great beer, the BEST BBQ in town, children’s activities, and our annual Cornhole Tournament! Admission is $10 and Children 12 & under free. Cash only. ATM on site.
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