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Special Events are a way of life in Venice. Events include the Sharks Tooth Festival, Arts and Crafts Street Fair, Corvette Shows, Italian Fest, Parades, Christmas Boat Parade, etc.

 

 

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Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival 2016

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival 2016 was held July 3rd, 2016 in the Gulf of Mexico from New Pass at the north end to Big Pass at the south end of the course. Every year more spectators add to the tens of thousands in attendance and you must arrive earlier to get parking near Lido Beach to watch.

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival 2016

 

Chalk Festival

The First Annual Venice Chalk Festival was held on June 1, 2011 on Miami Ave in downtown Venice. Contestants ranged from young children to seasoned professional artists. Sponsored by the Venice Art Center, contestants completed for cash prizes. Throngs of pedestrians marveled at the masterpieces created by combining chalk…

Chalk Festival


Christmas Boat Parade

The Christmas Boat Parade in Venice, Florida is held the first Saturday in December and starts at 6:00 p.m.. The rain date is the next day.

Vessels small and large decorate with Christmas lights and holiday decorations to thrill young and old. Thousands of spectators line the Intracoastal Waterway to enjoy…

Christmas Boat Parade

Clydesdale Team in Venice

 The Clydesdale Team paraded proudly down Venice Ave in the middle of the afternoon. Locals and our northern guests crowded the streets to watch these regal creatures and to take advantage of photo opportunities…

Clydesdale Team


Downtown Venice Art Classic

Downtown Venice Art Classic…In the heart of Downtown Venice, the streets overflow with fun, food and vendors in the spirit of art. The beauty of the beach is common theme as artists display works in all mediums from sculpture, painting, jewelry, collage and more. Always free and never gated, this…

Downtown Venice Art Classic


Downtown Venice Craft Festival

Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival…a colorful tradition to welcome summer! With more than 100 crafters, there is a style that everyone can appreciate at this annual craft fair. They bring their works, paintings, unique jewelry, personalized gifts, handmade clothing and more, to Centennial Park accompanied by great food and outdoor…

Downtown Venice Craft Festival


Eggstravaganza 2012 in Venice Florida

The Easter Eggstravaganza is an annual event where children of all ages hunt for Easter Eggs and get to personally meet the Easter Bunny. This is a terrific family event…

Eggstravaganza



Farmers Market

A celebration of the gifts of the Earth, bright and early Saturday mornings! The aromatic scents of freshly cut flowers and organic potting soil fill Venice Avenue’s Centennial Park as bright leafy greens of potted plants contrast the burnt coral Renaissance architecture with vibrancy. Freshly picked fruits and vegetables overflow…

Farmers Market


Fireworks

In Venice Florida, some still view the fireworks in the traditional way, but the majority enjoy it either from the beach with their toes in the sand or from the deck of a boat. The July 4th fireworks, celebrating the nations Independence Day, are launched from the South Venice Jetties…

Fireworks


Fool's Run

The Smoothie King 5K Fool’s Run was held at Maxine Barritt Park gulfside. The annual event is named due to it’s inaugural event being held on April Fool’s Day. The run features runners of all ages and benefits the Venice Area Young Professionals…

Fool's Run



Halloween Costume Parade

The Lions Club sponsors the Annual Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treating of the downtown shops. This is a fun family event that is safe and great for the children, both young and senior…

Halloween Costume Parade



Howl'n Halloween Canine Costume Parade

The Humane Society of Sarasota County sponsored the Howl’n Halloween Canine Costume Parade in Venice, Florida. Hundreds of dogs brought their owners to the event. The dogs were dressed in costumes including Uncle Sam, jail birds, butterflies, Bob Marley, Country Dog, roosters, bumble bees, nurses, and the traditional pumpkin. Even some…

Howl'n Halloween Canine Costume Parade


Italian Feast

Held on the airport grounds the last weekend of February is Florida’s largest Italian Fest, hosted by the Italian American Club of Venice. All are welcome with free admission and affordable parking. Set in an authentic Italian Feast atmosphere, delicious smells of Italian cuisine fill the air as well as…

Italian Feast


Miami Ave. Art Festival

The Miami Ave. Craft Festival in Venice, Florida features artists, craftsman, and food vendors along with sunshine, palm trees, and a wonderful atmosphere. Miami Ave. in downtown Venice is closed to vehicle traffic and the street is lined with canopy tents. Admission is free and it is a wonderful way to enjoy or…

Miami Ave Art Festival


Shark's Tooth Festival

Shark’s Tooth Festival…A celebration of Venice’s World Famous Treasures! Each Spring fossil collectors, locals, and visitors alike delight in this festival that takes place in the foreground of Venice’s best prehistoric shark’s tooth hunting beach. Artists travel from across the state to display works for sale and food vendors offer…

Shark's Tooth Festival


Sun Fiesta

The Sun Fiesta in Venice, Florida is an fun filled event for the whole family. Sponsored by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice, this event draws thousands downtown Venice. The day began with a series of bed races as spirited teams competed for trophies. The American Legion Honor Guard proudly…

Sun Fiesta


Suncoast Bar-B-Que Bash

The Suncoast Bar-B-Que Bash is an annual event started in 2010. Professional Teams compete for honors for the best BBQ. Thousands of appreciative fans enjoyed food, live music, displays, childrens games, and pony rides. All proceeds go to benefit the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, Inc…

Suncoast Bar-B-Que Bash


Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix 2011 & 2012

The Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Power Boat Race 2011 was held on July 3, 2011. The race was the culmination events that lasted a week long. The race was held in Sarasota, Florida which is just 20 minutes north of Venice, Florida…

Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix 2011 & 2012



Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Powerboat Races 2010

The Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Powerboat Race held on July 4, 2010 was the culmination of a week of special events. The funds raised benefit the Suncoast Charities for Children. The festival was held in Sarasota Florida, just 20 minutes north of Venice, Florida. Events include: Kilo World Speed Record…

Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Powerboat Races 2010


Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix 2013

The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix 2013 was held in the Gulf of Mexico from New Pass at the north end to Big Pass at the south end of the course. Thousands of spectators viewed the race directly from Lido Beach. Others watched from one of the hundreds of spectator boats in the…

Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix 2013


Venice Holiday Parade

The Venice Holiday Parade is a family event enjoyed by all. It is truly heart warming to see small children sitting side by side with the senior citizens, all enjoying the parade. Wide eyed children thrilled as fire trucks, marching bands, and brightly illuminated floats passed by. Manger scenes, huge candy canes, life size snow globes, pirate ships, antique cars, and of course Santa all created a festive tone…

Venice Holiday Parade

Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club Art Festival

Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club Art Festival…This annual celebration of the arts boasts 100 talented artists, food and drinks, non-stop entertainment, motor boats, cars, and a children’s activity tent and art display. As always, parking is free for this event and admission is only $2 with children under 12 free. Proceeds of…

Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club Art Festival


Warbirds

Warbirds…A sky-blazing annual event at the Venice Municipal Airport. Restored World War II planes including the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and the P-51 Mustang fly into the airport bringing awestruck visitors back to the days when airport was established as an active military base. These planes…

Warbirds



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