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2010 Calendar of Events
March 22, 2010
Check here for some great upcoming events!
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JoNell Modys, jonellmodys@colliergov.net, 239-252-2425
Maria Sabale, BCF, msabale@boomyourbrand.com, 757-497-4811
Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades
February – May, 2010 Calendar of Events
Naples, Fla. (February 5, 2010) – Book a trip to paradise for exciting events and experiences to remember in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades – Florida’s Paradise Coast. Witness the world’s only swamp buggy races. Kayak through mangrove forests and spot nesting bald eagles, snowy egrets and ospreys. Enjoy the many art shows and festivals, and enjoy free entertainment while you shop in the heart of downtown. Indulge in fresh seafood at the annual Everglades and Marco Island seafood festivals. It’s all here in 2010. Images for media use are available at:
www.paradisecoast.com
FEBRUARY
ACE Group Classic PGA Champions Tour
Hosted by Peter Jacobsen, this year’s ACE Group Classic moves play to The Golf Lodge at The Quarry. February 16 - 22, 2010
www.acegroupclassic.com
Naples National Art Festival
The 31st annual Naples National Art Festival will feature 300 of the nation’s top artists in one of the Southeast’s top juried festivals. Located in downtown Naples in Cambier Park.
February 20 - 21, 2010
www.naplesart.org
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival at the Museum of the Everglades
Celebrates the life and dedication of the person most credited with raising awareness of the need to preserve the Florida Everglades.
February 23 – 26, 2010
www.evergladesmuseum.org
Thursdays on Third
Enjoy live music and free entertainment along with shopping and dining every Thursday evening between November and May.
Third Street South, downtown Naples
www.thirdstreetsouth.com
MARCH
Village Nights
Enjoy live music and free entertainment the first Thursday of every month between September and May, along with incredible shopping and dining at the Village on Venetian Bay shopping and dining center.
March 4, 2010
www.naples.com/village
Mercato Fine Arts Festival
This inaugural juried festival will showcase works in all media by 125 artists from across the country. Enjoy the art surrounded by great shopping and dining at the Mercato in North Naples.
March 6 - 7, 2010
www.naplesart.org
Swamp Buggy Races
The world’s fastest and muddiest races. Watch the various swamp buggies from small jeep-sized to the super fast custom racing machines.
March 6 – 8, 2010
www.swampbuggy.com
Art in the Park
Delight in this arts and crafts show the first Saturday of every month between November and April at Cambier Park in downtown Naples. Free admission.
March 6, 2010
www.naplesart.org
Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration Exhibition
The von Liebig Art Center will present a collection of the late Princess Diana’s gowns, shoes, handbags, and memorabilia, including many dresses purchased at the Christie’s auction just weeks before Diana’s untimely death. At least two of the dresses and some of the memorabilia have never before been exhibited in the Unites States. This exhibition of —the world’s most photographed woman,” honors the historical importance of her journey from royal princess to humanitarian by telling a story through the dresses she wore. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Pink Ribbon Crusade.
March 13 – June 27, 2010
www.naplesart.org
Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade
During this annual celebration of the green, make sure to see the parade along Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South from 11 am to 12:30 pm, followed by Irish entertainment at Sugden Plaza and McCabe’s Irish Pub.
March 13, 2010
Florida Panther Week
Explore the free guided activities at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress National Preserve and other national and state park locations. Hikes, bike rides, interpretive seminars and much more.
March 13 - 20, 2010
www.floridapanther.org
Marco Island Seafood Festival
Fresh fish, Florida stone crab claws, shrimp, blue crab, fish chowder, and much more are served up along with free live rock and blues music.
March 20 – 21, 2010
www.marcoislandseafoodfestival.com
Naples Music Festival
Foreigner, The Spinners and Powerhouse perform live at Third Street South to benefit the Garden of Hope and Courage.
March 21, 2010
www.floridapanther.org
Naples Downtown Festival of the Arts
An annual event for the entire family, delight in the festivities along Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 27 - 28, 2010
www.downtownnaplesassociation.com
Evening on Fifth
Enjoy this monthly event with live music and free entertainment along with shopping and dining along Naples’ downtown Main Street, the second Thursday of each month.
March 11, 2010
Fifth Avenue South, downtown Naples
www.downtownnaplesassociation.com
Thursdays on Third
Enjoy live music and free entertainment along with shopping and dining every Thursday evening between November and May.
Third Street South, downtown Naples
www.thirdstreetsouth.com
APRIL
Village Nights
Enjoy live music and free entertainment the first Thursday of every month between September and May, along with incredible shopping and dining at the Village on Venetian Bay shopping and dining center.
April 1, 2010
www.naples.com/village
Art in the Park
Delight in this arts and crafts show the first Saturday of every month between November and April at Cambier Park in downtown Naples. Free admission.
April 3, 2010
www.naplesart.org
Naples Authors & Book Festival
Renowned authors will be in attendance to talk about, sign, and sell their best selling books.
April 10, 2010
www.authorsandbooksfestival.org
5th Annual Paradise Coast Kayak Festival
Explore the outdoors on the beach behind Capri Fish House, Isles of Capri. Kayak demonstrations, races and more.
April 11, 2010
www.paradisecoastpaddlers.com
Evening on Fifth
Enjoy this monthly event with live music and free entertainment along with shopping and dining along Naples’ downtown Main Street, the second Thursday of each month.
April 8, 2010
Fifth Avenue South, downtown Naples
www.downtownnaplesassociation.com
Thursdays on Third
Enjoy live music and free entertainment along with shopping and dining every Thursday evening between November and May.
Third Street South, downtown Naples
www.thirdstreetsouth.com
MAY
26th Annual Taste of Collier
Sample the tastiest treats from Collier County’s top restaurants and enjoy the waiter and waitress games at this annual event located at the Bayfront center from 12 – 4 p.m.
May 2, 2010
www.tasteofcollier.org
Great Dock Canoe Race
Wildly decorated canoes and costumed paddlers compete in this annual —just for fun” race event in Naples Bay in front of The Dock restaurant at Naples City Dock.
May 8, 2010
www.greatdockcanoerace.com
EVP Volleyball Tour
Head to Vanderbilt Beach for all the action in the sand at the annual EVP Extreme Volleyball Tour event in Naples from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
May 29, 2010
www.athletesinparadise.com
Evening on Fifth
Enjoy this monthly event with live music and free entertainment along with shopping and dining along Naples’ downtown Main Street, the second Thursday of each month.
May 13, 2010
Fifth Avenue South, downtown Naples
www.downtownnaplesassociation.com
For more information on things to do and events in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, visit the events calendar at
www.paradisecoast.com
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