Annual Events On
Pine Island....
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
Mullet Toss
- February
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
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
Seafood Festival and Car Show
- March
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
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 www.woodyswaterside.com
Breast Fest
- March 281-6487
A public walk in St. James City to benefit Breast Cancer.
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
Pine Island Elementary School
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 http://www.wildchildartgallery.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
