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Bradenton Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training March - April Location: McKechnie Field, Bradenton, Florida Description: Workouts are held at Pirate City from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm during March and April. Bring the whole family out to the ball game and indulge in hotdogs and peanuts etc. while enjoying a day of America's favorite pastime - Baseball. Contact: (941) 747-3031 Contact: Palmetto Historical Commission (941) 723-4991 Florida Heritage Festival Children's Parade, Easter Egg Hunt Location: Children's Parade - Palmetto
Florida Heritage Festival Seafood Fest Location: Barcarrota Blvd., Downtown, Bradenton Description: Recognized as one of Florida's outstanding riverfront festivals, the Seafood Fest features some of the best seafood you'll find anywhere. Join in sampling delicious offerings from many of the area's finest restaurants. Live entertainment including country/western, gospel, rock-n-roll, craft booths boat show, classic car show and a children's area. Contact: Hernando De Soto Historical Society (941) 747-1998 Florida Heritage Festival Plastic Bottle Boat Regatta Location: To be determined Description: Experience the extremely popular Plastic Bottle Boat Regatta, various teams build boats that float on plastic bottles and have only paddle for propulsion. Contestants race to determine who's the fastest, and most stylish. Bayside viewing for all with food and beverages available. Contact: Hernando De Soto Historical Society (941) 747-1998 Florida Heritage Festival Stadium Show/Grand Parade Location: Hawkins Stadium, Manatee High School Description: The Florida Heritage Festival Grand Finale is the exciting Stadium Show and Grand Parade. Ranked among the most exciting and beautiful evening parades anywhere, the grand Parade of more than 100 entries will tour though Hawkins Stadium and delight the audience. Come grab a seat and enjoy the show! Contact: Hernando De Soto Historical Society (941) 747-1998 Extended Spring Training & Gulf Coast Leagues June - August Location: McKechnie Field, Bradenton, Florida Description: Pittsburgh Pirates extended spring training and Minor Gulf Coast League Baseball games held at McKechnie Field. Contact: (941) 747-3031 Bradenton Beach Fireworks Celebration July 3 Location: Beach House Restaurant, Bradenton Beach Description: The third annual Bradenton Beach Fireworks Celebration will be held at the Beach House Restaurant. A spectacular 45 minute fireworks display will be shot from a barge in the water. Plenty of BBQ and drinks. Contact: Beach House Restaurant, (941) 779-2222
4th of July Celebration July 4 Location: Green Bridge, Palmetto Description: Fireworks, day-long party at Lamb-Sutton park. Fun for the entire family. Contact: Palmetto City Hall, (941) 723-4570 Snooty the Manatee's 54th Birthday Bash July 21 Location: South Florida Museum, Bradenton Description: Featuring a Birthday Bash for the resident County mascot "Snooty". Punch and Birthday cookies for the kids. Every child wins a prize at game booths. Reduced admission to Museum and Planetarium. Coloring contest held for area children. Contact: So. Fla. Museum (941) 746-4132 DeSoto Fishing Tournament August 7 - 11 Location: To be determined Description: Annual tournament starting with a Captains' Meeting at the Twin Dolphin Marina Grill followed by two days of fishing. After the weigh-in deadline, prizes will be awarded during a fun-filled ceremony at the Twin Dolphin Marina Grill. Guaranteed cash prizes to 1st - 3rd place winners in Inshore and Offshore Divisions. Fee: $175 per Boat - Adult Division, $75 per Boat - Junior Division Contact: Hernando Desoto Historical Society (941) 747-1998 Florida Instructional League Sept - Oct Location: McKechnie Field, Bradenton, Florida Description: Florida minor league baseball teams compete against each other. Concession stands are not open, however, there are soda machines. Bring the family out for a fun day of baseball at the newly renovated McKechnie Field - Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contact: (941) 747-3031 Oktoberfest October 4 - 6 Location: 13th Street West in downtown Bradenton (Tentative) Description: The free, three-day event will showcase German culture with arts and crafts booths, live entertainment by various bands, and, of course, refreshments available for purchase including fine cuisine, from "schnitzel to strudel," and a full, cash bar with a selection of draft and bottled brews. Contact: Joan Pratt, (941) 747-1998 Pumpkin Festival October Location: Hunsader Farms, County Road 675, Bradenton Florida Description: Kids and adults will enjoy a day at Hunsader Farms. Held on a real working farm with homemade apple cider, a petting farm, hay rides, live music, old country store, pumpkin patch and arts and crafts make this an ideal day in the Country for the entire family. Contact: Trish Hunsader (941) 322-6320
Taste of Manatee November Location: Barcarrota Boulevard, along the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton. Description: A large food festival with entertainment. Contact: (941) 729-7777 Tomato Festival November Location: Lamb & Sutton Park, Palmetto, Florida Description: This 2 day festival held in the city of Palmetto just before Thanksgiving commemorates the tomato harvest which is the largest cash crop in this area. Tomato cook-off, antique farm equipment demonstration, auto show, fly wheelers, entertainment and crafts. Contact: Jeff Seger, City of Palmetto (941) 723-4580 YuleFest November Location: Barcarrota Blvd. and along the Manatee River; downtown Bradenton Description: Take a stroll and enjoy lighted theme displays along the Manatee River. Food and entertainment. Contact: Dave LaBell (941) 957-5433 Eddie Herr Int'l. Jr. Tennis Championship Nov - Dec Location: Nick Bollettieri Sports Academy Description: This prestigious tennis tournament will bring more than 1,000 players from around the globe. Past champions have included Anna Kournikova and Marcello Rios. Established in 1987 by Herr's grandson, Glenn Feldman, The Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships is fast becoming the premier international junior tennis event drawing top players from over 87 nations. Contact: Nick Bollettieri Sports Academy (941) 755-1000 6th Annual Holidays at the Crosley December Location: Powel Crosley Museum, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Bradenton Description: The Crosley Mansion will be filled to the brim with holiday spirit, melody, and activities. This holiday event will feature a full schedule of musical celebration, holiday decorations by area designers and a choral presentation. This event will be held at the 1920's era Crosley Mansion directly overlooking Sarasota Bay. A gift shop featuring unique holiday wares will also be open for visitors to enjoy. Contact: Crosley Estate Foundation, Inc. (941) 795-0961 Winter Wonderland December Location: Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton Description: A family festival complete with 10 tons of snow brought in for the kids to play in. Features 2 snow mountains ; a "bunny" size mountain and one that is larger for the bigger kids. Kids craft fair. Lighted boat parade on Manatee River. Food and entertainment are also available. Contact: Marianne Barnebey (941) 708-6200
Manatee River Boat Parade December Location: Manatee River, downtown Bradenton Description: Contact: Shannon Logan or Kim Lyday, Bradenton Herald (941) 748-0411 Gamble Plantation Holiday Open House December 7 Location: Gamble Plantation, 3708 Patten Avenue, Ellenton Description: Come experience an authentic Civil War encampment. Free tours of the mansion and Patten house. Live cannon and Civil War era weapons, period costumes, uniforms, and Civil War field equipment. Early craft demonstrations. Fun, food, music, excitement, and learning for the whole family! Contact: (941) 723-4536 WinterFest December Location: Holmes Beach City Hall Park, Anna Maria Island Description: Enjoy, browse and purchase the works of excellent artists and craftsmen from all over Florida, entertainment both days by local groups and food concessions. Contact: Anna Maria Island Art League (941) 778-2099 David Leadbetter Golf Academy Int'l. Jr. Championship December Location: Bollettieri Sports Academy; The Legacy Golf Course; The University Park Country Club Description: 300 top domestic and international talented boys and girls 14 & under and 15 - 18 will play a 36 hole stroke play competition, with preliminary practice round. Contact: Nick Bollettieri Sports Academy (941) 755-1000
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