Sea Turtle Nesting Season Annual season for several species of threatened and endangered sea turtles to nest on Southwest Florida beaches. Laws require no artificial lights on beaches and from beachfront hotels and dwellings after 9 pm to avoid disorienting nesting females and baby hatchlings seeking the protection of the Gulf. May 1 - October 31
3rd Street South Farmer's Market Find fresh produce, flowers and more at the Farmer's Market in the parking lot behind Third Street South every Saturday morning between 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. - now year round! Third Street South Association
Stone Crab Season Annual season for harvesting and serving delicious, fresh Florida stone crab claws. You'll find them at restaurants and seafood markets throughout Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City. October 15, 2009 - May 15, 2010
59th Annual Swamp Buggy Parade Naples' oldest and most unique parade. Watch the swamp buggies parade downtown prior to thte start of the Fall Classic races. Swamp Buggy Races
Swamp Buggy Fall Classic The world's fastest and muddiest races! Only at Florida Sports Park in Naples. October 24-25, 2009 Swamp Buggy Races
Celebrate the Arts Month Annual celebration of the arts throughout Collier County with hundreds of artistic shows, performances and events. November 1-30, 2009 United Arts Council of Collier County
Hats in the Garden Luncheon & Fashion Show Annual fundraiser for Naples Botanical Garden focused on fashion. November 11, 2009 Naples Botanical Garden
Paradise Coast Kayak Symposium Five days of kayak-related events, seminars, races, tours and more at various locations in Collier County. November 11-15, 2009 Saltwater Sports
Naples Botanical Garden Grand Opening Weekend Experience the beauty of the newly redeveloped "Gardens With Latitude," featuring the plants and cultures of regions along the 26 degree N and S latitudes. Gardens of Florida, the Caribbean, Brazil, Asia and an interactive Children's Garden. November 14-15, 2009 Naples Botanical Garden
Shark Shootout Greg Norman's annual PGA-sanctioned nationally televised tournament event takes place in December at Tiburon Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. December 11-13, 2009 Shark Shootout 2009
Southwest Florida Nature Festival Guided trips to birding hot spots, educational and fun family activities. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve January 15-17, 2010 Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Mullet Festival A colorful weekend of seafood, arts & crafts, music and wild fun and silliness, including the Buzzard Lope Dance Contest, all at Stan's Idle Hour in the village of Goodland on Marco Island. January 30-31, 2010 Stan's Idle Hour
Wine on Water A series of publicly accessible, value priced wine tasting experiences on board sightseeing boats and at waterfront locations in Naples. January 27-31, 2010 Wine on Water Festival
Naples Winter Wine Festival An exclusive annual event, now the most successful charity wine auction in the world. World-class vintners and chefs descend on Naples to entertain the bidders at this star-studded event. January 29-31, 2010 Naples Winter Wine Festival
34th Annual Everglades Seafood Festival Indulge in fresh seafood, enjoy top county music, arts & crafts and more. Everglades City February 5-7, 2010 Everglades Seafood Festival
ACE Group Classic PGA Champions Tour Hosted by Peter Jacobsen, this year's ACE Group Classic moves play to the new TPC course at Treviso Bay in East Naples February 2010 ACE Group Classic
Naples National Art Festival One of the top juried art shows in the Southeast in Naples' Cambier Park. Naples February 20-21, 2010 Naples Art Association
Mercato Fine Arts Festival This inaugural juried festival will showcase works in all media by 125 artists from across the country. Enjoy the art surrounded by great shopping and dining at the Mercato in north Naples. March 6-7, 2010 Mercato Fine Arts Festival
Florida Panther Week Free guided activities at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress National Preserve and other locations, Hikes, bike rides, interpretive seminars and much more. March 13-20, 2010 Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge
Naples Downtown Festival of the Arts Fifth Avenue South, Naples March 27-28, 2010 Downtown Naples Association
4th Annual Paradise Coast Kayak Festival On the beach behind Capri Fish House, Isles of Capri April 2010 Paradise Coast Paddlers Club
Taste of Collier Sample the tastiest treats from Collier County's top restaurants. Now located at Bayfront. May 2, 2010 Taste of Collier
Great Dock Canoe Race Wildly decorated canoes and costumed paddlers compete in this annual "just for fun" race event in Naples Bay in front of The Dock restaurant and Naples City Dock. Saturday, May 8, 2010 Great Dock Canoe Race
EVP Pro Volleyball Tour Head to Vanderbilt Beach for all the action in the sand at the annual EVP Extreme Volleyball Tour event in Naples. May 29, 2010 Sports Council of Collier County
SummerJazz on the Gulf Free summer jazz concerts on the lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club One per month in June, July, August and September Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Spammy Jammy Crazy party at Little Bar Restaurant in the village of Goodland on Marco Island. Revelers appease the Hurricane gods with contributions of creative SPAM sculptures. Attendees come in their best pajamas. Don't ask, just show up and have a great time. Late June, 2010 Little Bar Restaurant
Naples 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Enjoy the parade from 10 to Noon in downtown Naples. Free fireworks show from Naples Pier at 9 pm. July 4, 2010 www.naplesgov.com
Clyde Butcher's Annual Labor Day Muck-About A weekend filled with guided swamp walks in the Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida folk music, large format camera demonstrations, food and more. September 4-6, 2010 www.clydebutcher.com
