ANNUAL EVENTS

Naples - Marco Island Antique Car Show

On the first Saturday in March, the Naples-Marco Island Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America hosts an exhibition of over 100 rare and antique cars, around the Naples Depot Museum in downtown Naples.

Call (239) 262-6525 for more information.

Naples Strawberry Festival

Over the first weekend in March, fresh strawberries and strawberry products are available in abundance along with live music, carnival rides and games, with proceeds to benefit Grace Place for Children and Families, on the grounds of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, next to Gulf Coast High School on Immokalee Road in Naples.

Call (239) 345-9160 for more information.

Naples Masters Art Festival

During the first week in March, The Collection at Vanderbilt in North Naples hosts artists from around the country who display and sell their works at arguably the highest quality annual art exhibit in the greater Naples area.

Call (239) 293-9448 for more information.

Florida Flywheelers: Antique Engines

In mid-March, the Koreshan State Historic Site sponsors an exposition of antique engines that date back to the roaring 20s, attended by collectors from all over the southeastern United States.

Call (239) 992-0311 for more information.

Bonita Blues Festival

In the middle of March, blues musicians and their fans gather at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs to enjoy live music, food and festivities, with proceeds going to local charities.

Call (239) 947-0715 for more information.

Marco Island Seafood Festival

Over the last week in March, the Sunrise and Noontime Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Marco Island host Florida seafood vendors exhibiting their products, and featuring lots of fresh seafood, games for the kids, and live entertainment, in Veterans' Park on Park Avenue, Marco Island.  

Call (239) 389-5000 for more information.

Art Naples

Towards the end of March, artwork from North American and international galleries is on display for Southwest Florida's largest art fair, including paintings, photography and works on paper, fine art glass, sculpture, video and design, at the Naples International Pavilion, 4835 Immokalee Road.

Call (954) 949-5411 for more information.

Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts

At the end of March, about 250 artists from all over the country exhibit their sculptures, paintings, jewelry items, photography, ceramics and more along 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples.

Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.

Art in the Park

The Naples Art Association sponsors and outdoor exhibition and sale at Cambier Park, during the first week in April.

Call (239) 262-6517 for more information.

Concord Jazz Festival

Towards the end of April, Jet Blue Airways and the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts sponsor a recital by jazz musicians who have appeared on the Concord label, at Hayes Hall.

Naples Craft Festival - Spring

In mid to late April, and again in early September, more than 100 of the country's best crafters will exhibit their work, including jewelry, 3-D acrylic paintings, ceramics, driftwood, glass, and hand-cut silouettes, along 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples, along with a Green Market offering hand-made soaps, exotic orchids and others plants.

Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.

Taste of Marco

During the last week in April, Marco Eagle and M&I Bank present a festival of food featuring the creations of Marco's finest restaurants, children's activities including a bounce house, giant climbing wall and face painting stations, and live music by Myles Loud. This is a family day of fun, food and excitement.

Call (239) 394-3144 for more information.

Venetian Carnivale

Over the last weekend in April, the Village on Venetian Bay at 4200 Gulf Shore Boulevard celebrates over 20 years of shopping and dining with gifts and food during their Sidewalk Sale Weekend, featuring face painting, comedy acts, jugglers, acrobats, stilt walkers, magicians, and strolling puppeteers. Call (239) 261-6100 for more information.

Taste of Collier

On the first Sunday in May, spend the afternoon with your family at Olde Naples on Third Street, and enjoy the live local bands, food supplied by local restaurants and lots of activities, with proceeds going to area charities.

Call (239) 272-1907 for more information.

Great Dock Canoe Race

Register with The Dock bar at Crayton Cove or The Riverwalk at Tin City, bring your canoe and a partner, and compete for prizes in this annual May event.

Call (239) 261-4191 for more information.

Outstanding Artists of Florida Exhibition

From mid-May through the first week in June, the finalists of the Artescape Naples competition held in April at the Gallery Victoria are selected, winners are chosen and prizes are awarded.

Call (239) 649-4300 for more information.

Festival of Great Organ Music

Early in June, the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts hosts the best organists in southwest Florida for recitals on the 3,604-pipe Casavant organ.

Call (239) 597-1900 for more information.

Summer Jazz on the Gulf

Starting in June, live jazz musicians and bands provide music every evening throughout the summer months around the Naples Beach Hotel. Bring a lawn chair; leave the cooler at home.

Call (800) 237-7600 for more information.

Red, White & Bloom Festival

On 4th of July weekend, Naples Botanical Garden hosts a festival featuring live bands, BBQ and beverages, with a spectacular view of the sunset over the garden.

Call (239) 643-7275 for more information.

July 4 Parade, Arts and Crafts / Boat Show

The Naples Pier, Sugden Regional Park and Fifth Avenue South host a number of festivities during the first week in July.

Call (239) 213-1030 for more information.

Naples Craft Festival - Fall

In mid to late April, and again in early September, more than 100 of the country's best crafters will exhibit their work, including jewelry, 3-D acrylic paintings, ceramics, driftwood, glass, and hand-cut silouettes, along 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples, along with a Green Market offering hand-made soaps, exotic orchids and others plants.

Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.

Summer Jazz on the Gulf

The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club hosts live jazz entertainment on their grounds, where you can enjoy a relaxing day of food, cocktails and your favorite music right on the beach.

Call (239) 261-2222 for more information.

Fall Invitational Exhibition

From mid-September through the first week of October, the Gallery Victoria invites a number of local artists to display their paintings, sculptures and crafts at this annual event.

Call (239) 649-4300 for more information.

American Musical Heritage Lectures – Fall Series

The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts hosts a series of lectures each Fall on topics relating to music history and choreography, commencing at the end of October.

Call (239) 597-0670 for more information.

Artist’s Artists

The von Liebig Art Center hosts an exhibition of work by local art faulty, from mid-October into the month of November.

Call (239) 262-6517 for more information.

Rocktober Roundup

Ave Maria's Town Center hosts a family festival of country music, barbeque, mechanical bull riding, and a country celebrity look-alike contest, in md to late October. 5050 Ave Maria Boulevared, Ave Maria.

Call (239) 403-6857 for more information.

Swamp Buggy Races

Held on the last weekend in October at Florida Sports Park, the Budweiser Fall Classic culminates in the Queen’s Mud Bath. Bring the family for a weekend of races, refreshments, and lots of mud.

Call (800) 897-2701 for more information.

West Coast Muscle Car Show

During the week of Thanksgiving, muscle cars are on display around Annunciation Circle in La Piazza, Ave Maria, northeast of Naples.

Call (239) 262-2600 for more information.

American Indian Arts Celebration

In mid-November, during American Indian Heritage Month, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum sponsors a celebration of Native American culture and heritage, on the Seminole Big Cypress Reservation, where you can learn about doll making, sweet grass basketry, sample Seminole food and enjoy southeastern Native American dancing.

Call (863) 902-1113 for more information.

Holiday Pottery Sale

Come to the Florida Gulf Coast University Arts Complex during the first week in December for an exhibition and sale of locally made pottery and other crafts, sponsored by the Immokalee Ceramics Studio.

Call (239) 263-8242 for more information.

Winter Solstice Celebration

Over the weeks before and after Christmas, admission to Naples Botanical Garden includes music and other live entertainment, and shopping for gifts while sampling a variety of locally produced wines and hors d'oeuvres. 

Call (239) 643-7275 for more information.

Celebration of Lights

Early in December, school and church group carolers, and Santa Claus visit Annunciation Circle in La Piazza, Ave Maria, northeast of Naples to celebrate the holiday season and view the Christmas lights, with lots of refreshments and train rides for the kids.

Call (239) 262-2600 for more information.

Downtown Naples New Years Weekend Art Fair

During the last week in December, 5th Avenue South is filled with the paintings, sculptures and crafts of local artists in this annual celebration, complete with all kinds of food booths and nationally recognized live musicians.

Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.

New Year’s Eve Party

The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts hosts an annual midnight champagne reception and party on New Year’s Eve, preceded by an entire evening of outstanding, top-name live musical entertainment.

Call (239) 597-1900 for more information.