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Marco Island Seafood & Music Festival
March 24-26
The name says it all—enjoy great tunes and
incredible fresh fish, chowder, crab cakes and
crab claws. Arts and crafts vendors offer a wide
variety of goods, while a kid's zone keeps the
little ones busy.
MarcoIslandSeafoodAndMusicFestival.com
April/May
StayinMay Festival
April 25-May 14
Formerly known as the ArtsNaples
World Festival, performers and
exhibitions from around the globe
gather for three weeks of world-class
entertainment. StayInMay.com
June
SummerJazz on the Gulf
June-September
Tap your toes to the beat while taking in
the gorgeous Gulf view at this free music
event—the concert takes place at The
Naples Beach & Golf Club one Saturday
evening each month…all summer long!
NaplesBeachHotel.com
July
Fireworks at Naples Pier
July 4
From Lowdermilk Park to south of the
pier, any spot you choose will give you
a terrific view of the free 25-minute
fireworks spectacle. Bring a blanket and
your national pride. NaplesGov.com
SummerJazz on the Gulf
October
Boo at the Zoo
October 21-23
Set off on an interactive trick-or-treat
trail through the jungle to encounter
fun, educational activities and games.
Children in costume receive free
admission to this seasonal event.
NaplesZoo.org
Stone Crab Festival
October 27-29
This three-day event celebrates all that
Naples has to offer—from stone crab
specials and other delectable delights
from over 20 area restaurants, to
entertaining live performances.
StoneCrabFestival.org
Pro Watercross World
Championship
October 27-November 5
Naples is home to this exhilarating
event featuring professional watercraft
competitors from across the county and
around the world. ProWaterCross.com
November
Swamp Buggy Races
November 4-5
Treat yourself to some down-home
fun...with lots of mud...at the Florida
Sports Park for swamp buggy races
that have to be seen to be believed.
TheFloridaSportsPark.com
Old Florida Festival
November 18-19
Get a real-life history lesson from
a Seminole family or a Spanish
conquistador at the Collier County
Museum. Experience centuries
of Southwest Florida frontier life.
OldFloridaFestival.com
Christmas on Third &
Celebration of Lights
November 20-22 and 24-25
Third Street South launches the
holiday season as the mayor lights the
Christmas tree on Monday. Music and
bells resound from every cour tyard
and plaza as snow falls amidst the
palms—every night of the week except
Thanksgiving. ThirdStreetSouth.com
December
Swamp Heritage Festival
December 2
This free, family-friendly event at the Big
Cypress National Preserve highlights
local traditions, culture and customs.
Entertaining presentations and activities
celebrate the pioneering spirit of early
South Florida. NPS.gov
Football University
In mid-December, youth football teams
from 6th to 8th grade will converge in
sunny Naples to compete for the Football
University National Championship.
FBUNC.com
