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.
SummerJazz on the Gulf - 9/15/18 - Pocket Change
September 15, 2018
Around here, summer is the time for sun, fun, and all that jazz! The Gulf concert series serves up spectacular music in a relaxing atmosphere....
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Marco Island Boat Show at Rose Marina
October 12, 2018 - October 14, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Don't miss the Marco Island Boat Show, October 12-14 at Rose Marina. The Marco Boat Show is owned and managed by the Marine Industries Association of...
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BrewHaHa at Mercato
October 20, 2018 | 5:00pm
Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of SWFL, raise your glass to the onset of autumn and enjoy over 60 craft beers while listening to live musi...
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Winter Restaurant Week First Bite Event
October 21, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The "First Bite" Menu Release Party is presented by and hosted at the all new Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs....
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Naples International Film Festival at Artis-Naples
October 25, 2018 - October 28, 2018 | Hours vary by performance times.
Now in its tenth year, the Naples International Film Festival is a place for film lovers to connect, exchange ideas and celebrate the art of film in a...
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Stone Crab Festival
October 26, 2018 - October 28, 2018
Looking for an entertaining weekend full of seafood and fun? Then you definitely don't want to miss out on this year's annual Stone Crab Festival!...
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Paradise Coast Wine & Food Experience at Cambier Park
October 27, 2018
Join us for the 2018 Paradise Coast Wine & Food Experience featuring Scott Conant, chef, restaurateur, author, judge on Food Network's 'Chopped' a...
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Halloween on 5th Spooktacular
October 31, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fun events for families and children, including live music, street dancing, costume contest, games, and more. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
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Celebrate the Arts Month in November!
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
A month-long celebration of the arts… Every venue alive with performances… Free Concerts and festivals throughout the county… Participation by musicia...
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Florida Panther Festival at Naples Zoo
November 3, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Make plans to join us for this family-friendly event to celebrate our local wildlife including the endangered Florida panther....
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Collier County Heart Walk
November 3, 2018 | 8:00am
We aren't just walking. We're Heartwalking!
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U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Cambier Park
November 10, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jazz is America's music and the U.S.
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CME Group Tour Championship
November 12, 2018 - November 18, 2018, Daily
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) returns to Florida’s Paradise Coast in November for its season-ending championship and culmination of ...
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Stories of the Paradise Coast at Collier Museum at Government Center
November 17, 2018 - November 18, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Unknown, overlooked, untold, or simply forgotten. Until now!
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Celebration of Lights & Snow Falling Nightly
November 20, 2018 - November 24, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy the wonderful holiday festivities on Third Street South 6 to 9 p.m. each evening this week (except Thursday night,Thanksgiving, Nov....
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Thanksgiving 5K at Cambier Park
November 22, 2018 | 7:30am
The run/walk event will be held at Cambier Park at 7:30 AM on Thursday, November 22rd, 2017....
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Christmas on Third Tree Lighting & Snow Celebration
November 23, 2018 - December 20, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Third Street South, full of twinkly lights and wonderful red and silver decorations, launches the Holiday Season as the Mayor lights the official Chri...
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Iron Joe Turkey Ride
November 25, 2018
There are rides for all levels – 62, 30, 20 miles and a special 5 mile ride for families with younger children....
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Winter Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week
November 29, 2018 - December 12, 2018
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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Holiday Boat Parade at The Village Shops at Venetian Way
December 4, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a Village tradition as we watch the twinkling procession of boats making their way down Venetian Bay....
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QBE Shootout
December 5, 2018 - December 9, 2018, Daily
The QBE Shootout, which is hosted by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, is proud to enter its 30th year....
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45th Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 7, 2018 | 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Don't miss this Naples' tradition as choral groups, dance troupes, theatre troupe, bands and more come together to bring this annual extravaganza to t...
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Marco Island Christmas Island Style Boat Parade
December 8, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a wonderful festive family evening. Watch the boats sail by, decked out with festive holiday lights and decorations!...
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Naples Bay Christmas Boat Parade
December 8, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Pick your spot along Naples Bay to enjoy the colorful and sparkly annual Naples Bay Christmas Boat Parade....
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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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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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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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Sugden Regional Park
December 16, 2018 | sunrise - sunset daily
The Christmas season has a Sprint Duathlon and Triathlon at beautiful Sugden Regional Park....
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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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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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Festival of the Birds
January 12, 2019 - January 14, 2019, Every 2days | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Formerly known as the Southwest Florida Nature Festival, this event encourages exploration of the local environment through dozens of guided field tri...
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SWFL Festival of Birds
January 12, 2019 - January 14, 2019, Daily
Rookery Bay hosts the Southwest Florida Festival of Birds!
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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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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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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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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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Mullet Festival
January 26, 2019 - January 28, 2019, Every 2days | Friday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday
Be here for one of Florida Paradise Coast's quirkiest and most fun festivals....
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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
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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Zoolibee 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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BaconFest Naples
February 16, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
If you love bacon & want to make a difference in your community, this event is for you!...
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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 - June 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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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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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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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 5:00 p.m.
Don't miss the 3rd Annual Naples Pride Festival, Celebrating the LGBTQ community at Cambier Park....
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