Major Annual Events
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City and Immokalee are home to a diverse selection of events all throughout the year.
There are three great seafood festivals, other food, wine and craft beer festivals and event, top-rated art festivals, nature-themed festivals and events, great tropically-themed holiday events, and even the Swamp Buggy Races - the only ones in the world!
Check this list for the area’s top major annual events and the main events calendar for hundreds of events happening all throughout the year.
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Nov. 24 – Dec. 23, 2023; Dec. 26 – Dec. 30, 2023; and Jan. 1 – Jan. 7, 2024 (No Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden Dec....
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12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Face of Immokalee is a public art project created through a multi-year collaboration between the residents of Immokalee, Florida, and Naples-based...
More infoFloats, fire engines, school groups, school bands, dance troupes, boy and girl scouts, civic groups and so much more bring this annual tradition to li...
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10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The biggest Christmas showcase in Naples! Enjoy the official Christmas Tree lighting on 5th Avenue South in Sugden Plaza on Friday evening....
More infoThird Street South Traditional Holiday Stroll will be held on Thursday December 7, 2023 from 5pm – 8pm. We invite people to dress in festive attire ...
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A beloved holiday tradition for resort guests and local families returns in December 2023: the Gingerbread House at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples....
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10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The biggest Christmas showcase in Naples! Enjoy the official Christmas Tree lighting on 5th Avenue South in Sugden Plaza on Friday evening....
More infoThe 34th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023....
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Third Street South will host Santa Paws on Saturday December 9th from 12-2pm, Santa and Mrs....
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Looking for some great holiday fun? Come out to the street parade. To learn more call 239-777-1484 or visit https://christmasislandstyle.com/ ...
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The FBU National Championship powered by KB3 Sports celebrates and promotes youth football through uniting all-star athletes of all backgrounds from a...
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A remarkable evening of music in Sugden Plaza with sousaphone, euphonium, tuba, and baritone horn players from around the country.
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Avow's 16th Annual Butterfly Release is planned April 2 at Cambier Park in downtown Naples....
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Enjoy a wonderful festive family evening. Watch the boats sail by, decked out with festive holiday lights and decorations!...
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See thousands of lights illuminate the Garden's beautiful landscape during this nighttime holiday extravaganza....
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Find a spot anywhere along Naples Beach for the annual New Year's Eve fireworks, blasting off from a barge beyond the Naples Pier....
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See thousands of lights illuminate the Garden's beautiful landscape during this nighttime holiday extravaganza....
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With an average of over 500 applications for each show, Naples Art Institute employs a unique feature for major art shows - each show is juried, ensur...
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Pre-registration is required for all activities (prices vary). Check back Here for updates!...
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The Naples Boat Show is the largest premier recreational show in the Naples-Marco Island area....
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The Naples Winter Wine Festival is ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans....
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Mark your calendars for The Naples Automotive Experience from February 1st to the 4th, 2024. The first event of The Naples Automotive Experience wi...
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Save the date for St. Katherine's Greek Festival! We are still creating the line up for this event so please check back for more updates....
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The Everglades Seafood Festival, presented by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association (FLSCA), is set to commence Friday, February 2, 2024, at 4:30 p.m...
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Be here for one of Florida Paradise Coast's quirkiest and most fun festivals. Great live music and of course, the annual Buzzard Lope dance* contest,...
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The PGA TOUR Champions has been a part of the fabric of Florida's Paradise Coast since its inception in 1988....
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Open to the Public! Free event, no tickets necessary!...
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Naples Art Institute presents the 45th Annual National Art Fair held within scenic Cambier Park in the heart of Downtown Naples, one block from the pr...
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Experience a celebration of the art of craft beer and premier Naples event....
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Experience the pioneer spirit and rich agricultural history of Florida's heartland with the Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree at the Immokalee Pione...
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Join us for a fabulous art-filled weekend....
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A little over 40 years ago a group of fun-loving Neapolitans got together and decided to have a parade to celebrate St. Patrick's Day....
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The Collier County Fair is the premier family event in Naples....
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The Downtown Art Fair is a highly anticipated annual event that brings together artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts from all over the world....
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The Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships is not only the largest pickleball tournament in the world, it's also the biggest pickleball party in the w...
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Save the Date Rediscover Rookery Bay Research Reserve on National Estuaries Day and join us for an all-day celebration on May 4, 2023!
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