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Topic: Area festivals

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Lavina B.	The man of Harley's August 30, 2006 9:39 AM Here is a picture of me and Bruce Rossmeyer, ( owner of the bigest Harley dealers in Florida) this was taken a couple of years ago during Bike Week in Daytona beach, FL. I was selling T-shirts at "The Wreck" Bar & Grill Resturant, owned also by Bruce Rossmeyer. Lavina B. [ send green star]
Estrellita T.	I just got back from the Tampa Fla Annual Fair Grounds! February 19, 2006 10:13 AM My little Niece Karina and her Baton Twirling Group won first Place. very proud Auntie Estrellita [ send green star]
Angela R.	February 17, 2006 11:40 AM Holistic Spiritual Extravaganza 11:38 AM Saturday, March 4th, 2006 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post No. 13 229 Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303-8028 Proceeds to benefit the International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge Building Fund Featuring a variety of holistic / spiritual exhibitors and speakers Articles to purchase from the exhibitors Private readings / public demonstrations of Mediumship Silent Auction / door prizes Massage / Astrology / Past Life / other related areas Activities for children / Face Painting Food Vendors Humane Society and adoptable animals outside *These items still in the process of being scheduled. Cost: Admission = Adults $10 / Students Seniors $5 / Under 5 free / Family $25 Private readings = $15 for 15 minutes / $25 for 30 minutes (time & reader can be pre-booked until Thursday, March 2nd) Exhibitor information: 20 +/- inside tables $100 if paid by 2/4/06 $125 if paid by 2/20/06 $125 + 10% of sales if paid after 2/20 Stage time $25 for 15 minutes Food Vendors call for price Contact information: Marilyn Jenquin, Director IFSK 407-673-9776 / 407-247-7823 Dina Meitner 850-510-1884 Sheeda Kothmann 850-322-0505 Donations for Auction/Door Prizes = Angela Richardson 850-345-2206 [ send green star]
Estrellita T.	Yippeeeeee! Sounds like florida is the place to be! January 25, 2006 4:31 PM Essie [ send green star]
Scott H.	Florida Gatherings of the Scottish Clans January 25, 2006 3:32 PM If you love the sound of bagpipes, enjoy a 'wee dram' and maybe a little highland fling, try one of the many Scottish Games. Jan 28 2006 Ft. Myers (Caloosahatchee) Feb 4 2006 Sarasota Feb 12 2006 Punta Gorda Feb 18-19 2006 Zephyr Hills Feb 25 2006 Green Cove Springs (Jax) Apr 8 2006 Dunedin Apr 22 2006 Ft. Lauderdale [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	August 22, 2005 2:21 AM August Florida Festivals 27-28, LAKE PLACID, 15th Annual Caladium Festival. At Stuart Park. Visit the Caladium Capital of the World: Caladium grower's information, Art contests, craft booths, murals, children's activities, wonderful food and much more. Free admission and parking. Info: 863/465-4331 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [ send green star]
Dena J.	I LOVE FESTIVALS AND EVENTS!!!! August 05, 2005 8:56 PM I did a search for some Florida Festivals and Events...here are the links I found, goodies galore! http://www.floridasmart.com/artentertain/events.htm All American Music Festival Orlando annual musical festival for student concert, marching and jazz bands, orchestras, drill teams, choral and dance groups to compete at the country's most respected adjudicated tournament. Springing in the Blues Jacksonville Annual Festival Tampa Bay Blues Fest SunFest: Florida's largest music, art and waterfront festival West Palm Beach Will McLean Music Festival Pasco County, Dade City Florida Folk Music Festival RiverHawk Music Fest Brooksville Suwannee Music Park BONK Festival of New Music Hillsborough County, Tampa Lake Wales Mardi Gras Music Festival Polk County, Lake Wales Florida International Festival London Symphony Orchestra Gamble Rogers Folk Festival in St. Augustine, FL http://www.floridaconservation.org/festivals/ Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts Seminole County Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Orange County Florida Art Shows Arts Festival Tallahassee Florida Humanities Council Contains a calendar of cultural events in Florida including theater performances and art shows. [ send green star]
Debbie L.	IT might be a little far but.... July 30, 2005 6:12 PM try www.spiritoftheswaunee.com www.grapevine.com [ send green star]
Cassie M.	not familiar w/ FL May 31, 2005 8:53 AM (haven't lived here that long!) Are any of these events anywhere near Jackson County? [ send green star]
Waya Yonega A.	May 30, 2005 9:51 PM June Florida Festivals 17-18, MONTICELLO, Jefferson County Watermelon Festival. Arts & Crafts, parade, antique car show, children's carnival and rides, rodeo, live entertainment and street dancing. For more information call 850/997-5552. 18, BOSTWICK, 9th Annual Bostwick Blueberry Festival: Sponsored by Bostwick Community Action, Inc.; Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, Blueberry cook-off contest, fresh blueberries for sale, arts & crafts, continuous entertainment and more. For information: 386/328-2497; vendors call 386/325-8727 August Florida Festivals 27-28, LAKE PLACID, 15th Annual Caladium Festival. At Stuart Park. Visit the Caladium Capital of the World: Art contests, craft booths, murals, children's activities, wonderful food and much more. Free admission and parking. Info: 863/465-4331, or click on Featured Festivals October Florida Festivals 1-2, VERO BEACH, 18th Annual Autumn in the Park - Crafts and Artworks; at Riverside Park, prsented by The Treasure Coast Pilot Club, Inc. For complete information call 772/778-9811. 29-30, LAKE WALES, 30th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer Days. On the shores of beautiful Lake Wailes: Historic reenactment, craft demonstrators, antique car parade, historic carriage tour, quilt exhibit, traditional food and entertainment, and much more. Sponsored by Lake Wales Depot Museum & Cultural Center and City of Lake Wales. For details call: 863/678-4209 or e-mail thedepot@cityoflakewales.com [ send green star]
Ghost W.	Holmes County website May 29, 2005 9:28 AM Robynn, Take a look at this website, should provide some information into area festivals or events: http://www.holmescountyonline.com/news/index.php here is the link/address for the Jackson county event site: http://jacksoncounty.com/calendar.php [ send green star]
Robyn D.	March 05, 2005 6:00 PM Does anyone know of any Festivals in or near Holmes/Jackson Counties?..ever since I moved up here from Hillsborough County,Life has been boring. [ send green star]
Stephen O.	SeaFest March 05, 2005 4:56 PM Just saw a sign for this one on my way home from work. Mar 11, 12, 13 - Port Canaveral http://www.seafest.com Steve O -shine State Resident [ send green star]
Libby C.	Yay Ren Fest!!!! February 23, 2005 2:02 PM Also, the Florida State Fair just started. Lol, I'm not sure where it is, but I'm in Hillsborough County and I know it's somewhere close. Has anyone mentioned the Strawberry Fest in Plant City yet?? Mmmm, it's worth it to go if only for the fresh Strawberry Shortcake served there! [ send green star]
Jennifer V.	Renaissance fests February 23, 2005 4:53 AM Bay Area Renaissance Festival at MOSI March 5 - April 17, 2005, (WO + Fri April 1st), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission: $15.95 / Contact: Tamara Seabonue, 11315 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617, (800) 779-4910, email: renaissancefesti@aol.com, web: www.renaissancefest.com / Site: Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 11315 N 46th St, Tampa, FL / Booths: 135 / Attendance: 100,000 / Weapons: not allowed / Hotels and camping nearby. Camelot Days November 15 - 16, 2004, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Admission: $7 / Contact: Brad Hanafourde, 6971 SW 64th St, Miami, FL 33143 (786) 487-3494, email: info@camelotdays.com, web: www.camelotdays.com / Site: TopeekeegeeYugnee Park in Fort Lauderdale FL, I-95 to Sheridan St, west to N Park Rd / Booths: 30 / Attendance: 3000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Limited on-site camping by request for performers and vendors. Florida Renaissance Festival North March 22 - April 6, 2004 (WO), 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Admission: $13 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Productions, Inc., 801 NW 57th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, (800) 3-RENFEST or (954) 776-1642, email: info@ren-fest.com, web: www.ren-fest.com / Site: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, just off I-10 and I-75 intersection / Booths: 60 / Attendance: 33,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed & peace-tied / On-site tent camping w/ hot showers, RV hookups, and flush toilets avail., hotels in Live Oak and Lake City. Florida Renaissance Festival South February 12 - March 13, 2005 (WO & Pres Day), 10 a.m. - Sunset Admission: $15 / Contact: Bobby Rodriguez Productions, Inc., 800 NW 57th Pl, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, (800) 3-RENFEST or (954) 776-1642, email: info@ren-fest.com, web: www.ren-fest.com / Site: Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach, FL / Booths: 125 / Attendance: 100,000+ / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Camping on-site for vendors, hotels nearby. Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Jan. 29 - Feb. 6, 2005 (WO), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission: $10 / Contact: Linda Piper, PO Box 490, Station 30, Gainesville, FL 32602, (352) 334-5064, (352) 334-2146, email: piperlr@ci.gainesville.fl.us web: www.gvculturalaffairs.org/ Site: Alachua County Fairgrounds, Gainesville, FL / Booths: 160 / Attendance: 51,000 / Weapons: must be sheathed and peace-tied / Merchants may camp on-site, hotel sponsors nearby. Kiwanis/Lee County Medieval Faire Jan. 15 - 24, 2005, (WO) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: $10 / Contact: Kiwanis Club of Riverdale,Terry Short, PO Box 50379, Ft Myers, FL 33905, (239) 693-8036, email: sandyanne52@aol.com , web: www.medieval-faire.com/ Site: Lehigh Acres, FL / Booths: 100 / Attendance: 30,000 / Weapons: must be peace-tied / Entertainers and vendor camping on-site. Hotels and motels nearby. [ send green star]
Stephen O.	Well, February 20, 2005 9:06 PM It may not be in my county, but nobody else is mentioning the Conch Republic Independance Celebration. I don't have the exact dates, but the website shows last year (2004) was April 23 to May 2. www.conchrepublic.com Steve O -shine State Resident [ send green star]
Jennifer V.	More! February 20, 2005 5:12 PM I like this thread [ send green star]
Libby C.	My Favorites... February 10, 2005 6:25 PM I adore both Magnolia Festival and Spring Festival, both of which are held at the Spirit of the Suwannee misic park in Live Oak, FL. 2 weekends chock full of bluegrass/jam bands, camping, and fun!!! You can check out the website at www.musicliveshere.com Happy Dancing [ send green star]
CC W.	Florida State Fair February 10, 2005 5:14 PM The Florida State Fair starts this week in Tampa and runs for 2 weeks. Then in March is the Strawberry Festival in Plant City, then we go onto the Sarasota County Fair. My family makes these 3 fairs an annual event (can't wait)! [ send green star]
Ev C.	February 09, 2005 4:08 PM Here is the link for our Azalea Fest. http://www.flazaleafest.com/ [ send green star]
Ev C.	February 09, 2005 3:59 PM OOOOOOOOOOO that Cajun fest sounds divine!! Thanks for the info! Ev [ send green star]
Stephen O.	Brevard County February 09, 2005 3:24 PM On February 26 &27 , there is the Grant Seafood Festival http://www.grantflorida.com/seafoodfest.html Mar 18-20 13 Annual Jumbalaya Jam Description: 3-Day Cajun Food Festival with "hot" Cajan & Blues Music on two stages. Jammin' Music, ragin' Cajun food and fantastic state fair carnival rides. This is fun for the whole family! Where: Wickham Park Pavilion adjacent to Melboure BCC Campus Date & Time: February 18-20, 2005 Gates open 5PM Friday, 12PM Saturday & Sunday Cost: $5/ person, 6yrs old & younger admitted free accompanied by an adult. Contact: Krista Courtney, 800-749-3247 ext. 13, KCourtney22@aol.com Steve O -shine State [ send green star]
Ev C.	Area festivals February 09, 2005 6:44 AM In my county, yearly festivals are starting next month. In MArch we have the Azalea Festival and our county fair, the first weekend in April is the Catfish Festival, and Memorial Day weekend is the Blue Crab fest. What special festivals are coming to your area this spring? Ev [ send green star]