* * * September Events * * *
Featured Events Taking Place In Florida Labor Day Weekend Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Septemer 2010
The Great Grove Bed Race
Miami, Florida
September 5th
The Great Grove Bed Race
The annual bed race involves rolling beds down a 1/8th mile "drag strip" street in Coconut Grove with the local community, individuals, businesses, organizations, and clubs sponsoring the beds. Teams consist of four race-bed pushers and one in-bed rider all racing against the clock until the fastest eight bed teams are determined and race head-to-head for the top position. Prizes are awarded for theme, décor, and racing success. the bed race is a free community event and fundraiser in Coconut Grove, Florida. The event proves a community can come together, have fun, be unique and hilarious and raise funds for the University of Miami and the Alonzo Mourning Charities.
Pioneer Days Parade
Englewood, Florida
September 6th
Pioneer Days Parade
Events and attractions at this years parade include Englewood Pioneer Days Parade!, children's fishing derby, Watermelon and Pie Eating contest, Englewood Idol, The festival will feature 2 entertainment stages featuring the music of Destined, The Saint Tone and The Boogiemen. This year will also be the 20th Anniversary of the Beard Contest, with 3 awards for both new beards and not so new beards. In addition to entertainment, the festival will feature Green Vendors to answer all your Green questions. There will be an extended variety of affordable food choices as well as ticketed and free things for the kids to do.
North Florida Wine & Food Festival
Tallahassee, Florida
September 8th to September 12th
North Florida Wine & Food Festival
Embark on a path of discovery at the North Florida Wine & Food Festival with four exceptionally unique events over four days that will tantalize your taste buds. Begin with an elegant evening featuring champagne and sparkling wines, a private dinner with a world-class vintner, and a day on the links at one of Golf Magazine’s Top 35 New Courses, SouthWood Golf Club. The culmination of the week’s events leads you to a showcase of more than 300 wines – many from the “reserve” or “single-vineyard” category – and culinary creations from more than 30 of the region’s most popular and eclectic restaurants served to you while you peruse a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. For a full list of events, or to make reservations, please visit http://www.winefoodfest.com.
The North Florida Wine & Food Festival provides our students at the FSU Dedman School of Hospitality with an invaluable educational experience. All of the proceeds from the festival go directly to the Dedman School of Hospitality to support educational programs.
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
Hollywood Beach, Florida
September 19th
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
This popular event showcases Latin culture with both traditional and folkloric music on two stages, dancing, food, arts and crafts, a health court and children's activities. Location is this year from Michigan Street north to Garfield Street, admission is FREE!
Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
Pensacola, Florida
September 24th and September 25th
Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
The 33rd annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, presented by the Fiesta of Five Flags, will be held in historic Seville Square area in downtown Pensacola featuring 180 arts and crafts vendors, dishes from 18 carefully selected food vendors bordering the park. Enjoy favorite foods such as grilled conch, seafood gumbo, oyster croquettes, soft shell crab, coconut shrimp, Caribbean crab cakes, bang bang shrimp and more and Live musical performances by local and regional acts
* * * October Events * * *
Fall festival
Tampa, Florida
October 9th to November 21st Weekends Only
Fall festival
Fall festival October 9 thru November 21 saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm hayrides,pony rides ,petting zoo ,face painting,ballons,pumpkin patch ,train rides, maze games,bonfire,marshmellows,hot dog and drink . All included in admission price. Children $10 adults $ 6. Pumpkin purchase extra. Hire a pony . 8005 racetrack rd tampa fl 33635 813 855 8992 www.hireapony.com
When:
10/9/2010 12:00 PM - 11/21/2010 6:00 PM
Where:
8005 racetrack rd tampa, fl 33635
Cost:
$ 10 children
* * * November Events * * *
Deltona Woman's Club Autumn Bazaar & Craft Show
Deltona, Florida
November 13th and November 14th
Located at 1049 E. Normandy Blvd.
free admission - handmade crafts, homemade food & baked goods, children's activities, door prizes - indoor and outdoor - deadline for crafter registration is 10/16/10 - $30 indoor & $20 outside for both days - 8 ft. table provided inside - outside requires your own setup