Bokeelia Trading Company
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
Seafood Festival - February
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
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
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
Rubber Duck Race - March
Held at Woody’s Waterfront Restaurant in St. James City. Entertainment, food & more.
Breast Fest - March 281-6487
A public walk in St. James City to benefit Breast Cancer.
Mullet Toss - March
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
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
PIE 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 www.wildchildgallery.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
For a detailed
list of events, dates and contact information,
visit the chamber at:
(239) 283-0888
Mullet Toss - March
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
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” - July
A gathering of “You Can Fly” aircraft. Group flights during the weekend. Located
at Pine Island Airport, Bokeelia. 283-8045 www.pineislandairport.com
PIE 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 www.wildchildgallery.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
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
Pine Island Events
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