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Martin County is full of local community events. From outdoor concerts to art shows to green markets, there is something to enjoy for everyone. Make your Florida vacation the best that it can be... check the calendar for happenings during your stay.
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ANNUAL HOBE SOUND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS February 4-5, 2012 10:00am Hobe Sound will transform four blocks of A1A/Dixie Highway into a living, breathing art gallery for two days with the 10th Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend. Admission will be free and open to the public. Directions to the art festival are: 11954 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. 33475. For more information you can call (954) 472-3755 or email info@artfestival.com. |
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STUART BAZAAR February 4-5. 2012 The Stuart Bazaar will be held on February 4th & 5th in the beautiful waterfront Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. The Bazaar is a marketplace of fine artisans and merchants of jewelry, clothing and one-of-a kind unique goods. Vendors of tantalizing foods along with music and festivities will be set amidst the natural beauty of Florida’s intracoastal in trendy downtown Stuart. See you there! |
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THE ELLIOTT MUSEUM CAR SHOW February 13, 2012 10am-3pm Kick Off Party Saturday February 11th 6pm-8pm Galaxy Aviation 2240 Witham Field Drive, Stuart Car Show Same Location on Sunday |
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MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION February 17-21, 2012 Crawdaddy's N'awlins Cafe & Raw Bar Downtown Jensen Beach 772-225-3444 |
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HOWARD ALAN ART SHOW February 25-26. 2012 10:00am Fun for everyone. The Famous Howard Alan Art Show visits Historic Downtown Stuart on Osceola Street all weekend. (772) 286-2848 |
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ANNUAL TREASURE COAST OYSTER FESTIVAL March 10-11, 2012 10am-6pm Time Saturday, March 10, 2012 · 10:00am - 6:00pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Location " On The Water" at Beautiful Sandsprit Park 3443 SE St Lucie Blvd Stuart, FL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created By UNIQUE EVENTS FLORIDA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More Info Enjoy 2 Fun Filled Exciting Days of Oyster Madness!!! Saturday March 10th and Sunday March 11th 2012 !! 10 am - 6pm ...Whether its Raw, Fried, Steamed or Shucked, Po'Boys or Shooters....Local Restaurants and Chefs will be on hand serving up these Amazing Oyster delights every which way you can Imagine!! Visit our Tiki Bars to wash down all the Goodness!! Also great food for the landlubbers as well. Visit our "Vendor Vil...lage" for Community Booths, Arts & Crafts, Artists, Local Vendors, Great Merchandise, Great Live Entertainment, Kool KIDZ Zone and soooo much more.. And don't Miss the much Anticipated Oyster "Shuck and Suck" Contest!!!! Also, We will be Crowning our Little Miss Oyster Queen and her Court..so look for upcoming details and applications on FB! Great Fun For The whole Family!!! Entertainment Schedule to follow- follow us on FB for up to the minute details! **FREE ADMISSION ** FREE PARKING ** PET FRIENDLY If You are an OYSTER LOVER ♥♥♥ You Will Not Want to Miss This Awesome Event !!! |
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ST. PATRICKS DAY BASH & PARADE March 11, 2012 11am-5pm Parade begins at 3pm Downtown Jensen Beach 772-225-3994 |
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DOWNTOWN STUART STROLL March 15, 2012 5pm -8pm Join us for the annual Summer Stroll in Downtown Stuart. The event features music, refreshments and a chance to win a $500 downtown shopping spree! |
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STUART SINGLEFIN SHOWDOWN March 17, 2012 8:00am Cash Prizes, New Surfboards to Division Winners! Stuart Beach |
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ANNUAL ARTS FEST March 24-25, 2012 Get ready to see splashes of color, beauty, and originality over Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. You're invited to admire the fine art displays, enjoy delicious food, sip a glass of wine or one of our micro-brewed beers, and take pleasure in attending the premier visual and performing arts festival on the Treasure Coast. For more information call 772-287-6676 Call 772.287.6676 for more |
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STUART SAILFISH REGATTA April 14-15, 2012 10am-5pm Spectators will enjoy live music, kids’ activities, vendors and more throughout the three-day event. The super-charged weekend kicks off Friday, April 13th at the Stuart Causeway where with the kick-off dinner party. Along with the hottest group of race boats that will be competing throughout the weekend will be many vintage race boats presented by the Maritime Museum. A virtual timeline of classic craft will be on view showing the changes in technology and safety from past to present. In addition, the high-performance racing boats will be on display in the dry pit area all weekend long. Racing crews, officials, sponsors and other VIPs are invited to an exhilarating party Friday evening to enjoy spirits, bites and live music. For more information Contact: 772.245.7654 |
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HEMINGWAY LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST April 19, 2012 6pm-9pm Key West Imports Downtown Jensen Beach 772-334-5466 |
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SEA TURTLE WALKS Tuesdays and Thursdays (May-July) 8:00pm The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center will be conducting night time sea turtle walks on a local beach to educate the public about these endangered reptiles. Reservations in advance are required for these walks. Numbers are limited to 30 persons on each walk and a donation of $5.00 per person is requested and gratefully accepted. Walks could go on until midnight, but could be later, depending on nesting activity by loggerhead turtles. Location: 13640 S.E. Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound For info call 772-546-2067 |
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FRANCES LANGFORD MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT May 9-12, 2012 Four Fish Marina 2225 NE Indian River Drive Jensen Beach 772-334-3444 |
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SPRING CRAFT SHOW May 12-13, 2012 10:00am Fun for everyone. The Famous Howard Alan Art Show visits Historic Downtown Stuart on Osceola Street all weekend. |
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SEA TURTLE WALKS June and July 8:45pm Location/Program Dates: Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center 890 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart Program time: 9:00pm Doors open at 8:45pm The nighttime sea turtle program will begin with an educational lecture on sea turtle biology and conservation. Following the presentation, you will be given the opportunity to go out on the beach and observe the nesting behavior of a Loggerhead sea turtle. For more info: Call 772-225-0505 Activity Fee: $10 per person |
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STAR SPANGLED STUART July 4, 2012 Spend a fun filled afternoon in Downtown Stuart. 4pm Music by O.P.M. & Family Activities 7pm Stuart Community Concert Band 9pm The "BEST EVER" Fireworks Show on the St. Lucie River. FREE ADMISSION |
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ANNUAL REEF BUILDERS TOURNAMENT July 7, 2012 FINZ RESTAURANT CAPTAIN’S MEETING and KICK-OFF PARTY: FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010 – 6:00 P.M. at FINZ Restaurant TOURNAMENT: Lines in @ 7:00 AM Saturday July 10, 2010 WEIGH-IN 2:00-4:00PM – FINZ NORTHEAST DOCK AWARDS CELEBRATION: 6:00 P.M. at FINZ Restaurant Cash prizes for each of the following species: Snapper, Grouper, Dolphin, Wahoo, Cobia, Kingfish |
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HOBE SOUND BBQ FESTIVAL July 13-14, 2012 Friday 5pm-9pm Saturday 11am-6pm Florida's Favorite BBQ Cook Off and Dessert Contest $10,000 in prizes. Music, Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Located on Dixie Highway at Bridge Road. FREE ADMISSION Call 772-546-4724 |
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DANCIN IN THE STREETS August 25, 2012 6:00pm 3 Stages, 6 Bands! A Big Street Party. Kid's zone! Best of Food & Beverage. It's party time! Soft rock, Latino, Country and other styles will be the music of the night. (772) 286-2848 |
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TREASURE COAST PIRATE'S FESTIVAL September 7-9-2012 Pirates will invade Historic Downtown Stuart in search of Treasure! Friday 10am-8pm Saturday 10am-6pm A family treasure hunt, adult and children's costume contests. Food, fun and more..along with 3 stages of live entertainment and an abundance of pirate performers. FREE ADMISSION |
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LEIF ERIKSON FESTIVAL October 6, 2012 10:00am Jensen Beach Causeway 772-223-5333 |
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JENSEN BEACH PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL November 2-4, 2012 A highlight of the South Florida festival scene, the Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival is the largest festival on the Treasure Coast and one of the few remaining true street festivals in South Florida. Pineapple Festival Hours Friday 6pm – 12am Saturday 12pm – 12am Sunday 12pm – 8pm Call 772-334-3444 for more details |
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STUART AIR SHOW November 9-11, 2012 Over 20 years running, the best Air Show in the southeast. Military Jet-Demos, Warbirds and great stunt acts. Friday Event - Nite Air Show and Dirty Flight Suit Party at 5pm. Saturday and Sunday Air Show Open 9am-5pm. Call 772-781-4882 |