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Creative Coast Weekends - Oct through June

From October through June on the second weekend of the month, art galleries offer extended hours, workshops, special exhibits and more. Food, music and a great crowd. www.galleriesofpineisland.com

Taste of Pine Island - January

The annual “Taste” includes a chowder cook off contest, live music & entertainment, arts & crafts, food & more. The Grande Finale is a prize filled “Fish Drop”. 283-0777

Seafood Festival - February

Held by the Matlacha Mariners, the annual seafood festival is a gathering of local seafood restaurants. People come from all over Lee County to sample seafood. Money raised goes to local charities. www.matlachamariners.org

Calusa Heritage Day - February

A day of education about the Calusa Indians who made Pineland their home. 283-2062

Annual Garden Gala - February

Held in Phillips park at Town Center, enjoy arts & crafts, plant sales, food & more. 283-9844

Annual Pine Island Art Show - February

Held on Valentine weekend, it’s the oldest and largest show on Pine Island. It is known statewide and attracts more than 3,000 art lovers each year. 283-4432

Bobby Holloway Fishing Tournament - March - This is an annual fishing tournament in memory of a Pine Island youngster Bobby Holloway, an 11 year old that lost his life in a hunting accident. 344-6159

www.hollowaytourney.org

Rubber Duck Race - March

Held at Woody’s Waterfront Restaurant in St. James City. Entertainment, food & more.

283-7249 wwwwoodyswaterside.com

Breast Fest - March 281-6487

A public walk in St. James City to benefit Breast Cancer.

Mullet Toss - March

Held by the Matlacha Mariners,

this annual event is on its 18th year

and has an attendance of hundreds of people. People gather in Matlacha to toss mullet at targets for prizes. Money raised goes to local charities. www.matlachamariners.org

Mango Mania - July

Tropical plant & fruit sales, educational seminars, music venues, Guinness record for largest mango, arts & crafts, mango tasting table. 283-0888 www.mangomaniafl.com

Airport “Fly-In” - October

A gathering of “You Can Fly” aircraft. Group flights during the weekend. Located at Pine Island Airport, Bokeelia. 283-8045 www.pineislandairport.com

PIE Fishing Tournament - October

This is an annual fishing tournament out of Matlacha which benefits the Pine Island Elementary School hosted by the Matlacha Hookers. www.matlachahookers.org

FISH Fest - October

Concert and canned food drive for a local organization called FISH (Fellow Islanders Sending Help) 283-4442

Annual Costume Ball - October

Held at Wild Child Art Gallery in Matlacha. Join in for a fun night of costumes and get a preview of the upcoming season’s artwork including live music in good company. Wild Child- 283-6006 www.wildchildgallery.com

Calusa Blueway Festival - Oct/Nov

Kayak paddling festival. Events will take place all over Pine Island including kayaking seminars, demos, a fishing tournament, photography contest and paddling contests. www.greatcalusablueway.com

SW Florida Music Festival - November

Located at the Pine Island Resort in St. James City, this annual event is previously known as the “Southwest Florida Folk n Blues Festival”. This annual event is a full day of music, food & beverages. www.matlachamariners.org

Pine Island Poker Run - December

Poker run and boating enthusiasts gather for an annual event hosted by Woody’s Waterside Restaurant in St. James City. Proceeds benefit the Calusa Land Trust. Woody’s, 283-5555 www.woodyswaterside.com

Taste of Pine Island

Pine Island Events

For a detailed

list of events, dates and contact information,

visit the official Pine Island Event Calendar

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