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.
Night Lights in the Naples Botanical Garden
Now - December 23, 2018, Daily | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For 25 nights, rediscover the natural beauty of plants from the tropics and subtropics as thousands of lights illuminate the Garden....
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Reflections on Glass Exhibit at Naples Botanical Garden
Now - March 31, 2019
Join us as Naples Botanical Garden unveils our newest exhibition, Reflections on Glass: Fräbel in the Garden on October 1, 2018....
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Winter Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week
Now - December 12, 2018
Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week is a semi-annual charity driven promotion that celebrates dining out at an affordable price at some of the best restaurant...
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Naples Christmas Parade
December 11, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Floats, 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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TUBA Christmas Concert
December 14, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The holidays come to life as more than 70 musicians ranging in age from 11 to 80 ring in the season on tubas, euphoniums and more at this annual event...
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Marco Island Annual Christmas Island Style Street Parade
December 15, 2018 | 6:00pm
Looking for some great holiday fun?...
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Naples Christmas Glow Run 5K at Sugden Regional Park
December 15, 2018 | 5:30pm
Run on paths lined with thousands of lights and dozens of lighted characters!...
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FBU National Championship
December 15, 2018 - December 20, 2018
Don't miss the FBU National Championship coming to Naples, December 15-20, 2018! Check back for more information on schedules and locations.
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Christmas Sprint at Sugden Regional Park
December 16, 2018 | 6:45am
The Christmas season has a Sprint Duathlon and Triathlon at beautiful Sugden Regional Park....
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Night Lights in the Garden
December 26, 2018 - December 30, 2018, Daily | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For 25 nights, rediscover the natural beauty of plants from the tropics and subtropics as thousands of lights illuminate the Garden....
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New Year's Eve Fireworks
December 31, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Find a spot anywhere along Naples Beach for the annual New Year's Eve fireworks, blasting off from Naples Pier....
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Night Lights in the Garden
January 1, 2019 - January 3, 2019, Daily | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For 25 nights, rediscover the natural beauty of plants from the tropics and subtropics as thousands of lights illuminate the Garden....
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Downtown Naples New Year's Art Fair
January 5, 2019 - January 6, 2019, Daily | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Besides a new year and new opportunities, part of the attraction to festival goers is their ability to casually amble through booths and tents set up ...
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HITS Triathlon at Vanderbilt Beach
January 5, 2019
The event in Naples, Florida will be the 2019 kick-off to the HITS Triathlon Series and will be the first qualifier for the 2019 HITS Championship....
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Everglades Root Festival at Trail Lakes Campground
January 11, 2019 - January 12, 2019 | 24hr
Come join us for the second annual Everglades Root Festival, January 11& 12, 2019 at the Trails Lake Campground in Ochopee!...
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Don't miss the Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show January 12!
January 12, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Most people are familiar with the monthly art shows held in Cambier Park and Fleischmann Park that are sponsored by the Artcrafters organization from ...
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Naples Boat Show at Naples Municipal Airport
January 17, 2019 - January 20, 2019, Every 3days | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Come down to the Naples Boat Show at the Naples Airport on Thursday-Sunday, January 17th-20st, 2019 from 10am-5pm Admission: -General 1-Day $10 - Kids...
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SWFL Festival of Birds
January 18, 2019 - January 20, 2019, Daily
Rookery Bay hosts the Southwest Florida Festival of Birds!...
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Naples Daily News Half Marathon
January 20, 2019 | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Why Run Naples? • The best distance course in the state! Certified!...
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Empty Bowls Hunger Fundraising Event
January 26, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Empty Bowls Naples organization enlists the creative talents of local potters, artists, educators, students and volunteers to create handcrafted a...
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ReCreation Tappers Performance
January 26, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ReCreation Tappers of Southwest Florida is a cheerful, non-profit organization of about 120 fun-loving adult recreational tap dancers who live full-ti...
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Run For the Paws
January 26, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Lace up your shoes, leash up your dog (cats in strollers welcome, too!) and join us for the 12th Annual Run for the Paws to raise money and awareness ...
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Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour Seafood Restaurant
January 26, 2019 - January 28, 2019, Daily | Friday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday
Be here for one of Florida Paradise Coast's quirkiest and most fun festivals....
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Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz Carlton, Golf Resort
January 26, 2019 - January 28, 2019, Every 2days
Three days of the very best of wine and food = year-round impact for children in need....
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TD Bank Naples Bike Brunch
February 3, 2019 | 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A ride/run/walk event for the whole family. Festivities begin and end at Cambier Park in the heart of Old Naples....
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Greek Festival at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
February 8, 2019 - February 10, 2019, Every 2days | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Find the best of Greek food, dance, music, arts and entertainment this weekend at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road, in Naples....
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Zoobilee at Naples Zoo
February 8, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This annual fundraiser for Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a wild and wonderful evening in support of the new growth and expansion at the zoo....
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Everglades Seafood Festival
February 8, 2019 - February 10, 2019, Every 2days
Hungry travelers can enjoy the annual 48th annual Seafood Festival held in Everglades City, featuring three days of live country music, carnival rides...
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Cars on Fifth
February 9, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America is proud to announce the 14th Annual 'Cars on 5th'show in Naples....
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February 9th Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show
February 9, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Most people are familiar with the monthly art shows held in Cambier Park and Fleischmann Park that are sponsored by the Artcrafters organization from ...
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Chubb Classic
February 11, 2019 - February 17, 2019
The Chubb Classic, an official PGA TOUR Champions event, will be held February 11-17, 2019 at The Classics Country Club at Lely Resort....
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BaconFest Naples
February 16, 2019
BaconFest Naples is a family orientated foodie festival that celebrates "All Things Bacon" and is one of the most talked about events of the year!...
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Paradise Coast Half Marathon
February 17, 2019 | Mon. - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Naples, Florida is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, fine dining, high end fashion shops and is a prime destination for a half marathon and ...
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40th Annual Naples National Art Festival
February 23, 2019 - February 24, 2019, Daily | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The 40th Annual Naples National Art Festival is held in scenic Cambier Park and along 8th Street South in downtown Naples, Florida....
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Naples Craft Beer Festival at Bayfront
March 2, 2019 | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Naples Craft Beer Fest is a celebration of the art of craft beer....
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Free Kids Fishing Clinic at Naples Pier
March 9, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Kids' Fishing Clinic is a one day educational event conducted by the Marine Industries Association of Collier County Foundation, with the help of ...
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March 9, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Most people are familiar with the monthly art shows held in Cambier Park and Fleischmann Park that are sponsored by the Artcrafters organization from ...
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St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth
March 16, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday, March 16 on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples starting at 11:00 AM....
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Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival
March 22, 2019 - March 24, 2019, Daily | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The 2019 Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival offers a full weekend of fun....
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Naples Downtown Art Show on Fifth Avenue South
March 23, 2019 - March 24, 2019
One of the last major art festivals of the winter season on beautiful 5th Avenue South in Naples, the Naples Downtown Art Show is a favorite show for ...
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For the Love of Art Celebration
April 6, 2019 | 6:00pm
For the Love of Art is somewhat of a moveable feast within the Naples Art Association's von Liebig Art Center building....
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April 14 - Artcrafters Fine Art & Craft Show
April 13, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Most people are familiar with the monthly art shows held in Cambier Park and Fleischmann Park that are sponsored by the Artcrafters organization from ...
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Stay in May Festival at Multiple Naples Venues
April 24, 2019 - May 8, 2019, Daily
The 2019 StayInMay Festival will continue this great tradition of bringing an array of young and seasoned world-class performers from around the globe...
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Film Fest 239 at Silverspot Cinema
April 24, 2019 - April 28, 2019
Founded by film industry veterans Randi Emerman and Carol Marshall, along with Program Director Claudia Puig, this inaugural festival will showcase no...
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2019 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships
April 27, 2019 - May 4, 2019
Don't miss all the exciting play during the 2019 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships! The Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships, a world-class, i...
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Spring Restaurant Week First Bite Event
April 28, 2019
The "First Bite" Menu Release Party is presented by and hosted at the all new Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs....
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Summer Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week
May 30, 2019 - June 12, 2019
From Cape Coral to Marco Island and everywhere tasty in-between, Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week is a semi-annual charity driven promotion that celebrates...
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Naples Pride
June 1, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The family friendly public event includes entertainers, speakers, musicians, performers, vendors, exhibitors, kids activities, food and beer in a cele...
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July 4th Fireworks at Naples Pier
July 4, 2019 | 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The City of Naples 4th of July Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. at the Naples Pier....
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Naples July 4th Parade
July 4, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bring the family and enjoy the annual Naples 4th of July parade....
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Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet
September 28, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The annual Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet is planned for Saturday, September 28 at the Rod and Gun Club in Everglades City....
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