FLORIDA  FESTIVALS

Tampa International Film Festival
www.tampafilmfest.org
February 3-11, 2006
at Sunrise Cinemas in Tampa, Florida
contact: Dr. Rob Tregenza, rtregenza@ut.edu

If you need more information, please contact me at tampafilmfest@aol.com.

11th biennial quilt show and sale:

Pensacola Quilts! Crazy about Quilting
Friday, March 3rd & Saturday, March 4th, 2006
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
The Wright Place
80 E. Wright Street
Pensacola, FL
Admission: $5.00
Saturday 2 PM-Fashion Show
Saturday 4 PM-Opportunity Quilt Drawing
Friday & Saturday: Silent Auction, Vendors Mall,
Technique Demonstrations
Antique Quilt Display
Boutique

Contact: Carol L. Hicks
119 Countri Lane
Cantonment, Fl 32533-7118
(850) 937-0150
E-mail: PQG2002@aol.com
www.pensacolaquiltersguild.org

2005 Delray Beach Firefighter and Paramedic Calendar!
Contacts: Mike McCleary (Delray Beach Fire Rescue – 561-251-0467)
Nancy Stewart (Avenue Creative Group – 561-274-4663)
Jan. 27th (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Boston’s on the Beach, Delray Beach
Boston’s on the Beach will be hosting the final calendar signing celebration on Thursday, Jan. 27th. Don’t miss this last chance to purchase your copy of the 2005 Inaugural Delray Beach Fire Fighter & Paramedic Calendar at a discounted fee of $5. In addition to the opportunity of meeting the calendar models AND getting their autographs, you can enjoy complimentary appetizers and live entertainment by “Grindstone Unplugged” (an acoustic trio performing light & classic rock).
Proceeds from calendar sales benefit the American Cancer Society, Jackson Memorial Medical Burn Center and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Calendar showcases various Fire Service Divisions. These divisions include EMS, Training, Fire Safety and Administration, Dive Rescue Exercises, High Angle Rescue, and Child Safety, including Car-seat Training.
Delray Beach firefighters collaborated with Avenue Creative Group since January 2004 in the production of the 2005 calendar. Avenue Creative Group has produced this calendar at no cost to the Fire Department and Delray Camera Shop sponsored the photography.

Nancy J. Stewart
AVENUE CREATIVE GROUP, INC.
10 SE 1st Avenue, 2nd Floor
Delray Beach, FL 33444

(561) 274-4663 / Fax: (561) 274-6129

www.avenuecreative.com
www.dbgarlicfest.com

NOV. 12 – 14, 2004: 6th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest
Beginning on the grounds Old School Square. E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach. I-95 East, just East of Swinton Ave. 561-274-4663. Web: www.dbgarlicfest.com. Admission Fees: $7 until 6:00 pm/ $10 after 6:00 pm (Nov. 12th, Hours: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm), (Nov. 13, Hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm / Nov. 14, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm), National Act Entertainment all 3 days, Garlic Chef Competition, Recipe Contests, Cloves & Vines Wine Garden, Garlic Oasis Bar, Gourmet Alley, Children's Area, Garlic Mercantile Area, and more!

Nancy J. Stewart
AVENUE CREATIVE GROUP, INC.
10 SE 1st Avenue, 2nd Floor
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 274-4663 / Fax: (561) 274-6129
www.avenuecreative.com
www.dbgarlicfest.com

15th Annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival 2004
The Black Hammock Fish Camp & Marina - Oviedo , Florida
Saturday - April 17th, 2004 4 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Description:
Celebrating Cajun/Zydeco Music in true Louisiana Fashion with our Traditional Louisiana Cajun Crawfish Festival. It's a All-U-Can-Eat-N-Drink-Foot-Stomping-Bayou-Blast-Good-Time! Experience the tastes, smells and sounds famous to Louisiana Cajun Country. Our food prepared by our Cajun Cooks include Louisiana Crawfish, Shrimp, Creamer Potatoes, Corn, Chicken Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Cajun Fries. Beverages includes Budweiser, Bud-Lite, Wine, Lemonade & Tea.
Donation:
A portion of the net sales will be donated to the Central Florida Children's Home.
Features:
Live Alligator Exhibits.
Airboat Rides in the bayou of lake Jesup to complete th Cajun Experience (Additional Cost) .
Crawfish Eating Contest - $5 entry fee.
Crawfish Races
Mardi Gras King and Queen Contest
More to be announced.
Performers:
**Live entertainment by the Cajun/Zydeco band, The Porchdogs.** The Porchdogs specialize in Louisiana style Cajun and Zydeco Music. They have been performing for 10 years at Cajun and Bluegrass Festivals across the country, as well as regular appearances at Florida attractions, conventions, and theme parks. The group has appeared every year at Ft Lauderdale Cajun / Zydeco Festival, the nation's largest.

*** Birddog Bobby & The Honey Hounds *** Bird Dog Bobby began playing in 1967. He traveled extensively throughout the U.S. during the 70's and 80's, and relocated to Florida from Kansas City in 1989. He released his self-produced recording "Jumped the Fence and Gone!" in 1994, and was awarded "Best R&B Act in Tampa Bay" two years consecutive by the area's major weekly music magazine. Bird Dog Bobby next conceived and produced the 1996 CD "I Ain't No Pedigree", receiving positive reviews throughout the South. He has played numerous music venues including the legendary House of Blues.
Location:
The Black Hammock. Fish Camp
2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road
Oviedo, Florida 32765
Parking:
Free guided bus transportation from parking to the festival grounds on Lake Jesup and back.
Phone Contact:
(407) 384-9211 Toll Free (866) 384-9211
Times:
4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Admission:
$30 - advance purchase $40 - gate sales $15 - Kids 12-8 Under 8 - Free Purchase tickets at:
The Black Hammock Restaurant
Purchase online at:
http://www.crawfishcoofcentralflainc.com/RajunCajun2003.html
Purchase by phone:
(407) 384 9211 Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted by phone and online.
Website:
http://www.crawfishcoofcentralflainc.com/RajunCajun2003.html
Telephone: (407) 384-9211 Toll Free (866) 384-9211
Email:
feboyd@crawfishcoofcentralflainc.com Frederick Boyd - Event Producer

Peace River Region AACA Annual Antique & Classic Car Show.
Open to all classes.
Held in Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda, Florida. 33950.
Contact: George Chamberlain (941) 575-6761 gnbc@earthlink.net

Oceanfront Concert Series
Ocean Ridge, FL, USA
http://boynton-beach.org/Lifestyle/special_events.htm#Oceanfront%20Concert%20Series

Pan Africa: A Taste of the Motherland and the Diaspora
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
http://www.anansitraders.com

Cuban American Heritage Festival
Key West, FL, USA
http://www.cubanfest.com

Cuban American Heritage Festival Fishing Tournament
Key West, FL, USA
http://www.cubanfest.com

Spring Suwannee River Jubilee
Live Oak, FL, USA
http://www.musicliveshere.com/eventcalendar.htm

Juneteenth of Melbourne Florida
Melbourne, FL, USA
http://www.festivals.com/search/map_state.cfm?RID=US&PROV=FL

Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Festival
Sarasota, FL, USA
http://www.suncoastoffshore.org

Florida Keys Tropical Fruit Fiesta
Key West, FL, USA
http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu

July 4th Family Celebration
Panama City, FL, USA
http://www.panamacitydowntown.com

Fourth Along the Coast
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
http://www.ci.fort-tlauderdale.fl.us/festivals

July 4th Picnic in the Park
Orlando, L, USA
SSurless@coxorlando.com

Kissimmee July 4th Celebration
Kissimmee, FL, USA
http://www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com

Freedom, Fanfare and Fireworks- Fourth of July Celebration
Jacksonville, FL, USA
http://www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com

Hollywood Beach Clambake
Hollywood, FL, USA
http://www.festivals.com/search/map_state.cfm?RID=US&PROV=FL

Sarasota Art and Jazz Fest
Sarasota, FL, USA
http://www.theeventlink.com

NASCAR Winston Cup Pepsi 400
Daytona Beach, FL, USA
http://www.daytonaintlspeedway.com/

The 8 Minute Date
Orlando, FL, USA
http://www.mittyevents.com

Florida Winter Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival
Maitland, FL, USA
http://www.beadshows.com

International Mango Festival
Miami, FL, USA
http://www.ftg.org/horticulture/mangofest.html

Super Boat Fountain Deerfield Beach Grand Prix
Deerfield, FL, USA
http://www.superboat.com

Optimist International Junior Golf Championships
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
http://www.optimist.org/index-oijgc.html

Hispanic Health Festival
Orlando, Fl, USA
http://www.Renesproductions.com

Jacksonville Gay Pride
Jacksonville, FL, USA
http://www.jaxgaypride.org/

Lammas - First Harvest -Sun Celebration, Circle and Ritual
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
http://uucfl.org/cuups/

Skyhoundz Hyperflite Mandarin Florida Local Championship - Frisbee dog
Mandarin, FL, USA
http://www.skyhoundz.com/competition.html

O-Bon Festival
Delray Beach, FL, USA
http://www.morikami.org/

Sunset Celebration and Art Show
Palm Beach Shores, FL, USA
http://www.sailfishmarina.com