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February

Sanchez-Casal Classic Tennis Tournament

Throughout the month of February, Naples Bath & Tennis Club hosts a tournament to benefit the Girls Are The Best charity, featuring men's and women's singles, open doubles and special handicapped mixed doubles draw.
Call (239) 384-5643 for more information.

Everglades Seafood Festival

During the first weekend in February, the Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the bounty of Florida’s seafood with music, live entertainment, arts, crafts exhibits, and lots of fresh seafood, in Everglades City and all over the Ten Thousand Islands area.
Call (239) 695-3941 for more information.

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island Car Show

In early to mid February, Kiwanis Club of Marco Island hosts a car show in the Marco Island area, featuring 100 cars, live music, refreshment vendors, to benefit the children of Marco Island.
Call (239) 394-6404 for more information.

ACE Group Classic

In mid February, TPC Treviso Bay on Tamiami Trail hosts a world class Champions Tour golf tournament, which will be televised on The Golf Channel, with proceeds to benefit Northside Naples Kiwanis Foundation, First Tee Naples / Collier, Education Foundation of Collier County, YMCA of the Palms, American Red Cross, Alzheimer's Support Network and Big Brothers / Big Sisters Southwest Florida.
Call (239) 593-3900 for more information.

Audubon Invitational Croquet Tournament

During the last week in February, the Audubon Croquet Club sponsors an annual tournament for croquet enthusiasts. Call (941) 484-3206 for more information.

Native American and Pioneer Heritage Days

Towards the end of February, the Collier-Seminole State Park sponsors an outdoor festival which includes a reenactment of the battles between Native Americans and the early pioneers, complete with an exposition of the arts, crafts and foods of early Florida. Call (239) 394-3397 for more information.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival

Over the last weekend in February, the Museum of the Everglades in Everglades City celebrates the life of the journalist and environmental activist. Call (239) 695-0008 for more information.

Gryene Gala

At the end of February, Ave Maria University hosts a black tie gala to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and raise scholarship funds for men and women who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces and wish to attend Ave Maria University, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples.
Call (239) 280-1631 for more information.

 

March

Naples Strawberry Festival

Over the first weekend in March, fresh strawberries and strawberry products are available in abundance along with live music, carnival rides and games, with proceeds to benefit Grace Place for Children and Families, on the grounds of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, next to Gulf Coast High School on Immokalee Road in Naples.Call (239) 345-9160 for more information.

Naples Masters Art Festival

During the first week in March, The Collection at Vanderbilt in North Naples hosts artists from around the country who display and sell their works at arguably the highest quality annual art exhibit in the greater Naples area. Call (239) 293-9448 for more information.

A Touch of Irish

Early in March, a live Irish band, golf cart parade, crafts station and bounce house for the kids, gladiator joust, traditional food and drinks are featured on La Piazza at Ave Maria's Town Center.
Call (239) 403-6857 for more information.

American Musical Heritage Lectures – Spring Series

The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts hosts a series of lectures each Spring on topics relating to music history and choreography, commencing in mid-March. Call (239) 597-0670 for more information.

Swamp Buggy Races

Held on the first weekend in March at Florida Sports Park, the Swamp Buggy Spring Championship culminates in the Queen’s Mud Bath. Bring the family for a weekend of races, refreshments, and lots of mud.

Call (800) 897-2701 for more information.

Florida Flywheelers: Antique Engines

In mid-March, the Koreshan State Historic Site sponsors an exposition of antique engines that date back to the roaring 20s, attended by collectors from all over the southeastern United States. Call (239) 992-0311 for more information.

Bonita Blues Festival

In the middle of March, blues musicians and their fans gather at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs to enjoy live music, food and festivities, with proceeds going to local charities. Call (239) 947-0715 for more information.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Old Naples celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a downtown parade. Call (239) 436-0050 for more information.

Edison GreenFest

During the last week in March, the Collier Campus of Edison State College in Naples hosts a festival for green businesses and organizations to exhibit products and services for a sustainable lifestyle, and conduct workshops and demonstrations. Call (239) 732-3743 for more information.

Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts

At the end of March, about 250 artists from all over the country exhibit their sculptures, paintings, jewelry items, photography, ceramics and more along 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples.
Call (954) 472-3755 for more information.