Event

EGGSTRAVAGANZA Easter Egg Hunt in Venice – March 31 2018

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Eggstravaganza Venice 2018

For Easter fun with the whole family, head to Eggstravaganza in downtown Venice on March 31. Beginning is at 9:30 a.m.

Centennial Park in historic Downtown Venice is the place to be for free Easter egg hunts divided by age group, along with entertainment and photo options with the Easter Bunny himself, who will make a guest appearance to entertain the children.

Be sure to bring your basket for gathering!

This free annual event is presented by the Venice Lion’s Club and Venice MainStreet.
Get directions here.

 

Shark’s Tooth Festival 2018 – April 13-15 in Venice Florida

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Shark's Tooth Festival

One of the best and biggest festivals of Venice is the annual Venice Shark’s Tooth Festival. It will be starting its 26st year in this spring.

Each year, fossil collectors from around the Southeast display and sell shark teeth and other prehistoric fossils. In addition, more than 100 artists from around Florida market their original work. Food vendors and live entertainments join the fun, along with kid-friendly events for families.

The Festival is held on the Venice Municipal Airport Festival Grounds on Airport Avenue, just a few minutes away from Villa Happy Gator.

Read more about how Venice became the Shark Tooth Capital of the World HERE.

shark-teeth collection

 

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7th Annual Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival – March 23-24, 2018

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Books in Venice Florida

The Venice Book Fair and Writers Festivel is a unique event for both writers and readers. Friday will be a day of presentations about writing and publishing and on Saturday writers sell and sign their books.

The Book Fair will take place from tents in Centennial Park, next to the Venice Farmers Market in downtown Venice and is FREE and open to the public. Hours are 9 am – 3 pm.

For more info such as a the agenda for the writer’s event on Friday and a list of joining authers please go to the Venice Book Fair website.

 

 

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Book Your Vacation in Venice Florida – Enjoy “Garden of Wonders”

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Venice Arts Festival

Venice Florida is the perfect location for a perfect holiday: Miles of pristine beaches, close to shopping and nature parks and cozy cafés, bars and restaurants.

How about planning a stay in November and visit the Venice Chalk Festival November 9-12 with its motto “Garden of Wonders”? From start to finish, you can witness the largest gathering of renowned pavement artists perform using the road surface as a canvas to develop oversized masterpieces in chalk. (chalkfestival.org)

For your stay we recommend our Villa Happy Gator, a 5 star rated vacation home with gorgeous pool area and close to the beach, shopping and nature parks. Contact us and book your favorite time now! Still several openings in 2018.

Birgit, owner Villa Happy Gator in Venice Florida

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Sarasota Balloon Festival March 8 – 11

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Balloon Festival Sarasota

Sarasota’s biggest event for the whole family!

On March 8 – 11, Sarasota will have a hot air balloon festival! The event  will take place on Lakewood Ranch, about 30 miles North of our vacation home in Venice, Villa Happy Gator and is a combination of mass balloon ascents, competition flying, static displays and tethered rides.

In addition to balloon activities the event features a large carnival, entertainment on stage, retail vendors, food vendors, an arts and crafts area plus many more activities for a family day out. Admission will be free.

More Info.

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Drum Circle at Nokomis Beach

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Drum Circle

Every Wednesday and Saturday Evening there is the traditional drum event at Nokomis Beach, a casual gathering of drummers, musicians and people from all over the world that want to have some fun.

Join this unique event, that is taking place for decades and enjoy sharing this special time with family and friends. Best is to bring a blanket and beach chairs.

The Nokomis Beach Drum Circle is taking place at 100 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 – only a 20 minutes drive from our Pool Villa Happy Gator in Venice.

Read more on ospreynokomisflorida.com/events/nokomis-beach-drum-circle/.

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11th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival

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Venice Craft Festival
Come to Downtown Venice to browse and purchase a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. The fantastic Green Market offers live flora, freshly popped kettle corn, gourmet spices, and sauces. Come meet and visit with some of the nation’s best crafters, as you stroll along downtown Venice.
When:       January 27th + 28th 2018 – 10 am to 5 pm
Where:     220 Miami Ave W. in Venice, FL
Cost:         Free Admission

 

 

 

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Venice Seafood & Music Festival

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Venice Seafood and Music Festival

May 5-6, 2018, Venice, FL

Join great people for great food, music, arts and crafts, and drinks at the 2nd Annual Venice Seafood & Music Festival in Centennial Park on May 5-6, 2018.  Hours are Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 8pm.

The event is a unique blending of food, music and visual entertainment affording attendees a potpourri of delectable seafood creations and delicious drinks prepared by the top restaurants in Venice. Read more…

 

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