June 7, 2013 Harry’s Annual Sand Dance
This only happens 2X per year…once at the beginning of summer and the other at the end of the summer. This is the MUST party of the year. Bring in summer by putting your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand. Great food, Great drinks, Great music. What else do you need?
Dance the night away to the lavish sounds of the popular local band. If you haven’t experienced Harry’s Sand Dance, you haven’t experienced St. Pete Beach. This is a Must.
Location:
Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center
5300 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Event Hours: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Contact:
727-363-5100
http://www.sirata.com
JULY 6, 2013 Dunedin Orange Festival
Celebrate the Orange! Dunedin has a long history with oranges dating back from the early 1880’s to the early 1950’s. The history of Oranges to Dunedin was reborn in 2009 when local artists began secretly painting “loose” oranges around town as part of public art. The response was huge and the Dunedin Orange Festival was born.
You can revisit Dunedin’s heritage in this fun filled day from 9am-unitl after dark. Activities include live music, a hunt for “loose” oranges, crowning of the “Miss Dunedin Orange Queen”, kids activities, historical displays, Mojo cooking contest and Orange Bonnet contest. Stay after dark and enjoy the craft beer brew off, live music and sunset at the marina. Form more information go to: http://www.dunedinorangefestival.com.
Location:
Edgewater Park
51 Main St.
Dunedin, FL 34698
Brooker Creek Guided Hikes in June
Every Saturday in June, join Volunteer Hike Guides on a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike along the Education Center Trail. This 0.75-mile walk takes you for a look at how the land has changed over time and discusses the ecological footprints left by those changes. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended.
Location:
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center
3940 Keystone Rd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
Event Hours: 9:00-10:30AM
Contact:
727-453-6800
brookercreek@pinellascounty.org
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org
June 8, 2013 Warehouse Arts District Trolley & Gallery Walk
Enjoy balmy summer evening breezes and check out all the galleries, warehouses and studios that are staying open late just for you! The WAREHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT is running a free trolley through the district and downtown St. Pete from 5-9pm with stops at over 10 galleries, warehouses and studios. Local artists will be displaying their talents in paper making, glass blowing, jewelry fusing, live painting and more. It’s the place to visit Where Art is Made!
Maps can be downloaded their Facebook page and website listed below. Free trolley parking can be found on 1st Ave N and S from 15th St to 30th Street. Some additional parking is available at all stops and in the vacant lot at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and 29th Street.
Location:
Warehouse Arts District
Emerson and 25th Av S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Contact:
727-327-3473
Warehouseartsdistrict@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/134052023456166/
June 22, 2013 – June 23, 2013 11th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival
The Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival returns to Main Street this summer with another first-rate craft showcase featuring a unique blend of contemporary, original works at affordable prices. Craft enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore the art of 100 local and national crafters from 30 different states.
This popular summer event features a juried outdoor craft showcase with a large array of original crafts handmade in America. Craft media include folk art, pottery, handmade jewelry, paintings, personalized gifts, handmade clothing and scented soaps. Also on hand is a green market offering a wide variety of quality plants including exotics as well as dips and gourmet items.
Location:
Downtown Dunedin
301 Main St.
Dunedin, FL 33698
Event Hours: 10am-4pm
Contact: http://www.delightfuldunedin.com/
June 22, 2013 Art in the Burg
Jannus Live and the surrounding block will be the venue for over 60 artists and vendors who will show and sell a wide range of handmade works as well as original art. Includes live music, local art and food and beverages from five restaurants and bars.
Location:
Jannus Live
Corner of 1st Avenue North & 2nd Street
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Contact:
727-565-0550
info@jannuslive.com
http://www.jannuslive.com
August 17, 2013 Dunedin Wearable Art Fashion Show
The Wearable ART fashion show is one of the most anticipated artistic events in the community that combines creativity and edginess going on its ninth year. You won’t find your everyday, safe and comfortable fashions here. Artists push the limits of form and style, with everything from outfits that might include pyrotechnics or raw meat. An after-party includes live music and hot designers. For more info http://www.dfac.org
Location:
Dunedin Fine Art Center & Children’s Art Museum
1143 Michigan Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698
Event Hours: 7:30pm
Contact:
727-298-3322
info@dfac.org
http://www.dfac.org
August 31, 2013 GECKOFEST
This whimsical festival is like Mardi Gras meets the Renaissance, and brings together strolling street performers, main stage performers, performing artists and vendors with all types of weird and wonderful wares up and down Beach Blvd. Over 200 arts, craft and food vendors will be in attendance at this year’s event!
The o-FISH-al GECKO Goddess and the Gecko Court along with Kim Magic and other roving characters will be roaming the streets and entertaining the crowds!
Live entertainment will be provided on two main stages from noon till 10 p.m.
This is an audience participation event especially the parade at 6 p.m. Come wacky, noisy, and costumed and join in anywhere on the route with adults & children’s costume contests and a hat contest at the end! The day culminates in Gulfport’s famous STREET DANCE at 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Gulfport Art Walk
3129 Beach Blvd. S
Gulfport, FL 33707
Event Hours: 10 am to 10 pm
Contact:
727-322-5217
gulfportevents@gmail.com
http://www.gulfportma.com
Saturday’s – DUNEDIN FARMER’S MARKET
Every Friday and Saturday, November – May, and Saturday’s through July. Enjoy a variety of different foods and the freshest produce including all natural pet products, BBQ sauces and rubs, bread, butterfly plants, cheese & dried cured beef, coffee & tea, cookies, empanadas, eucalyptus oil, flavored sugar and salts, fresh salsa & Mexican foods, garlic spreads, gluten free cakes, gourmet cupcakes, Greek foods, handmade brooms, honey, hot dogs & breakfast food, hummus & eastern bread, kettle corn, nuts & granola, olive oil & vinegar, olive salad, orchids, organic coffee (beans only), photographer, pickles, produce, re-cycle yard art, Scottish foods, seafood, soap products, soy candles & essential oils, wheat grass concentrate, and woven baskets!
Location:
Pioneer Park and Bandshell
Corner of Main Street and Douglas
Dunedin, FL 34698
Contact:
727-812-4531
http://www.dunedingov.com/index.aspx?page=196
Event Admission:
FREE
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND ON CLEARWATER BEACH!
~Mark Veltre, CDPE
Clearwater Beach Real Estate/Keller Williams Gulfside
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