Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 18) March 15 - 16 Peace River National Arts Festival Laishley Park. Over 100 national artists present the finest collection of original art in a wide variety of media: oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, drawings, pottery, sculpture, textiles, and jewelry will be on sale. This 2nd annual outdoor festival will offer food, drink, refreshments - all along the beautiful Peace River in Punta Gorda’s historic district. 100 E. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810, www.visualartscenter.com. April 25 - 27 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup Laishley Marina Park. Nationally televised by ESPN2, this event which is open to the public is now a permanent stop on the Redfish Tour. Along with a professional fishing tournament, spectators experience an interactive festival atmosphere complete with cardboard boat races, Splash Dog Competition, an art competition and exhibit, and live music. Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda. 941-743-1900, www.redfishcup.com. March 27 - 29 Annual Florida Frontier Days Bayshore Live Oaks Park. Celebrate Florida’s Rich Pioneer days. Pioneer tradespeople, trailblazing entertainment, fun and games area, hands-on activities. Old-fashioned food. 22967 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor. 941-629-7278, www.charlottecountyfl.com/ historicalfloridafrontierdays. Splash Dog Competition March 29 - 30 Annual Winter Fine Arts Festival West Dearborn Street, Englewood. Stroll the avenue viewing the work of more than 100 artists from around the country while you enjoy live entertainment, shopping and snacks along the way. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 941-474-551 www.englewoodrotary.org. 1, April 2008 April 5 - 6 Florida International Air Show Charlotte County Airport. 28th annual show features spectacular aerial stunts from a variety of performers. Featuring USAF Thunderbirds. Punta Gorda. 941-575-9007, www.floridaairshow.com. April 12 - 13 6th Annual Charlotte Harbor Kayak & Wildlife Festival Port Charlotte Beach Park. Featuring 9-mile, 5-mile, and 2.5-mile kayak races plus other activities including free kayak demonstrations, seminars, kayak fishing tournament, guided tours, food, entertainment and much more. 4500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte. 941-743-1900, www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com. May 2008 May 17 Emancipation Day Celebration Celebration of freedom from slavery for African Americans. A glimpse of the political, economic, and social lives of African Americans during the Post-Reconstruction era and early 1900s. BBQ rib and chicken dinners. 406 Martin Luther King Blvd., Punta Gorda. 941-575-7518, www.blanchardmuseum.org. April 19 Punta Gorda Block Party Downtown Punta Gorda. Annual day-long street and music festival. Four stages provide continuous entertainment. 941-639-3200, www.puntagordablockparty.com. June 2008 June 14 - 15 5th Annual National Hibiscus Festival Punta Gorda. Bring chairs or a blanket and share free music under the stars. Tropical & exotic plant sale, farmers market, kids’ entertainment area. Tour secret gardens by trolley or bicycle, free trolley tours of Punta Gorda. 941-575-3302 April 19 WaterLIFE Magazine Kid’s Cup Redfish Tournament Harpoon Harry’s, Fishermen’s Village. Junior Anglers ages 10-16 participate with top five competitors during the finals of the Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup on April 25-27. Punta Gorda. 941-766-8180, www.charlotteharbormagazine.com. July 2008 For a multitude of patriotic celebrations and events visit: www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com. 18 Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor’s Guide http://www.visualartscenter.com http://www.redfishcup.com http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/Historical/FloridaFrontierDays/ http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/Historical/FloridaFrontierDays/ http://www.englewoodrotary.org http://www.floridaairshow.com http://www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com http://www.blanchardmuseum.org http://www.puntagordablockparty.org http://www.charlotteharbormagazine.com http://www.CharlotteHarborTravel.com
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