18/08/2005
Upcoming Events Throughout Florida
September 3 - 4: 18th Annual Las Olas Art Fair
Fort Lauderdale, 954-472-3755, www.artfestival.com
Outdoor street art festival features nearly 250 national and international exhibiting artists.
September 3 - 4: Greek Fest
Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island, 850-244-0822, www.destin-fwb.com
Featuring a variety of Greek dishes and live entertainment.
September 24: Old Hickory Gourmet
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, 407-586-0000 , www.gaylordpalms.com
A fun and educational three-course event showcasing the art of food and wine.
September 30 - October 2: Hollywood Broadwalk Oktoberfest
Hollywood, 954-926-3377, www.hollywoodbroadwalkoktoberfest.com
Two stages of authentic German music and dancing in costume; beer-tapping ceremony.
October 7 - 9: Destin Seafood Festival
Morgan Sports Center in Destin, 850-837-6241, www.destin-fwb.com
Nationally known music acts, arts and crafts expo, foods from local restaurants, and fun activities for the entire family.
October 7 - 13: The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival
Hosted by SunStream Hotels & Resorts in Fort Myers Beach, www.calusabluewayfestival.com
The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival is the premier professional and amateur paddling event for Lee County.
October 8 - 9: Community Affairs Arts & Crafts Show
Fishermens Village in Punta Gorda, 508-737-0998
Fine arts & crafts show with over 40 exhibitors.
October 14 - November 22: Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Fort Lauderdale, 954-760-9898, www.fliff.com
Competitive film festival showcasing independent cinema from around the world. Premieres, documentaries, student film competition, black tie galas, celebrities.
October 15 - 16: The Creek Side Festival
Princess Place Preserve in Palm Coast, 386-437-0106, www.flaglerchamber.org
An old fashioned home town festival complete with kayak and walking tours, arts and craft vendors, story tellers, live music, hay rides and more.
October 21 - 23: Southern Breeze Coastal Wine Tour
Rosemary Beach, 800-239-9880, www.coastalwinetour.com
Winemaker Dinners, wine tastings of more than 150 wines, jazz concert and more.
October 22 - 23: Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival
Niceville, www.destin-fwb.com
Annual festival serves up all types of food, including the celebrated fish. Arts and crafts vendors, kid's activities, live entertainment and more.
October 27 - 31: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale, 954-764-7642, www.showmanagement.com
Largest boat show in the world, covering six sites. More than 1,600 vessels with 160 Super yachts, marine supplies, accessories, electronics.
October 29 - 30: Destin Festival of the Arts
Destin, 850-650-2226, www.destin-fwb.com
A juried fine arts show representing artists from around the country.