Events in Naples
Naples Craft Beer Fest
The Naples Craft Beer Fest is a celebration of the art of craft beer. A wide variety of beers from breweries across the country and the world are available for tasting.
To enhance the tasting, local restaurants are a part of the Fest and provide food pairings with select beers and are specifically designed to match with a particular brew. These talented chef’s compete to win the People’s Choice award for best pairing, as well as the Brewer’s Choice award, decided by the many brewer representatives in attendance at the Fest.
Lastly, the Naples Craft Beer Fest showcases local musical talent to create a truly festive atmosphere.
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Top Chef of the Avenue
Top Chef of the Avenue would showcase the top chefs from 5th Avenue and Naples to compete in an exclusive live cook-off. VIP’s will be able to sample the dishes being prepared by the participating chefs. Who will be the Top Chef of 5th Avenue?
Sponsored by Gulfshore Life.
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Evening on Fifth: Ben Allen Band Concert
An array of live musical performances up and down the sidewalks of 5th Avenue South, plus dining, shopping, and more.
Chubb Classic
The Chubb Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions event, has called Naples home since its first year in 1988. As the tournament celebrates its 33rd year in Southwest Florida, the Chubb Classic remains the longest-standing PGA TOUR Champions event held in one metropolitan area.
The Classics course, a par 72, 6,714-yard championship layout, designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of the inaugural Chubb Classic, Gary Player, showcases the scenic beauty native to Southwest Florida, and serves as the centerpiece of The Classics Country Club at Lely Resort. Six years after the inception of the course, in 1996, The Classics Country Club at Lely Resort hosted the Chubb Classic and was won by the legendary Al “Mr. 59” Geiberger.
Join us to experience the legends of the game from February 10 - 16, 2020 and catch us LIVE on Golf Channel from Friday through Sunday of Tournament Week.
Tickets start at $20, and don't forget, children 17 & under receive FREE ADMISSION with a ticketed adult. Join in on this legendary tradition!
For tickets and tournament information, visit ChubbClassic.com.
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Boots, Bourbon & Chicken Bash
Shake the dust off your boots and grab your dance partner for Southern Style Kitchen & Cocktail’s FIRST ANNUAL Boots, Bourbon & Chicken Bash!
Line Dancing + All Day Happy Hour + Live Music + Bourbon Tastings + Sexy Southern Style Costume Contest + DJ + Giveaways + And More!
Ferrari Club of Naples Annual Cars on 5th Show
More than 400 luxury vehicles (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati’s, Porsche, and Corvettes) on display on 5th Avenue South for your viewing pleasure. Food and drink available throughout the event.
Learn more at carsonfifth.com!
Admission: $20
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AZN's Chinese New Year Celebration
Bring your chairs, umbrellas & beach throws and enjoy enchanting performances of skilled Martial Arts, Tai Chi & Lion Dance Demonstrations. Learn about your Chinese Zodiac Animal, Feng Shui & the Red Envelope Custom. Plus, enchanting Asian Themed dance performances, delightful Asian products and Specialty Art for you and the whole family. COME HUNGRY! AZN Azian Cuizine will be serving their signature dishes on the lawn.
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Empty Bowls Naples
Help to raise money and awareness in the fight against hunger. Select a handcrafted bowl made by local potters, artists, educators, and students. Enjoy soups from 50 local restaurants and clubs, a silent auction, a pottery sale, paint-a-bowl, and entertainment.
Admission: $15
Learn more at emptybowlsnaples.org
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Movies on the Lawn: Crazy Rich Asians
Based on the best-selling novel, this contemporary romantic comedy follows Rachel Chu, an American-born Chinese NYU professor as she travels with her boyfriend to his hometown of Singapore for his best friend's wedding. Before long, his secret is out: Nick's family is wealthy, and he's considered the most eligible bachelor in Asia. And Rachel battles against an army of jealous women.
Outdoor bar including adult beverages, popcorn and food provided by Naples Flatbread.
Please no coolers. Well behaved pets are welcome!
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Concerts on the Lawn: Soulixer
We're excited to welcome Soulixer back to Mercato. Soulixer is a 3-piece cosmic concoction of Indie Rock and Soul hailing from Cape Coral. They were recently chosen to open for J.J. Grey and Mofro as part of the Key West Concert Series.
Outdoor bar-- including adult beverages and food-- provided by Naples Flatbread Kitchen & Bar.
Lawn chairs are welcome but please no coolers. Kids and well behaved pets are welcome!
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Naples National Art Festival
View the work of nearly 300 artists from all across the country as they compete in a juried show around Cambier Park along 8th Street. Plus, musical performances, food vendors, and more.
Admission: Free
Learn more at naplesart.org!
TUBA Christmas
If you’re wandering Fifth Avenue before dinner or after happy hour stop by Sugden Plaza for the annual TUBA Christmas concert! It will be sure to give you a dose of Christmas cheer as the musicians play among the giant Christmas tree and light wrapped palm trees.
46th Annual Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Fifth Avenue
A two-day Christmas extravaganza, this is the event that we are most looking forward to. The celebration begins with the tree lighting and a visit from Santa Friday evening and continues through Saturday evening with a live nativity scene, operatic concerts, snow, ice skating, and more! What we are most excited about is the addition of a new culinary tradition, a long table dining experience featuring 14 of 5th Avenue’s best restaurants. This 1,600-foot long table will flank both sides of 5th Avenue and prizes will be awarded to the restaurant with the most festively decorated table area. The long table dining experience will take place Friday, December 6th from 6-10 PM and reservations are highly recommended! More details are to come along with our top choices for which restaurant to dine at for this unique holiday experience!
Gatsby Holiday featuring The French Horn Collective
Travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties for a decadent evening of jazz and swing under the stars featuring The French Horn Collective.
Antique cars will be on display and libations will be flowing including an exclusive tasting of Chandon’s Sweet Star sparkling wine. Full glasses will be available to purchase for $10. The Chandon girls will also be on hand.
Dress for the occasion and enter our 1920's themed costume contest at 8 PM.
Cocktails and food will also be available at the outdoor bar courtesy of Naples Flatbread!
Location: Mercato
Winterlude: Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festival
Mercato will be hosting the illumination of the largest LIVE tree in Southwest Florida! Come meet the World’s Tallest Elf, the Ice Queen, and The Grinch!
Visit the tents at the block party for complimentary hot cocoa, candy canes and much more!
Location: Mercato
Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week
From Cape Coral to Marco Island and everywhere tasty in-between! Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week is a 14 day semi-annual, charity driven event that gives locals (and visitors) the chance to channel their inner foodie and try all the restaurant on their wish list.
Restaurants offer specially crafted, two course lunch and/or a three course dinner with fixed price menus, starting at just $16 or $21 for lunch and $26 or $36 for dinner.
The event allows people to try multiple restaurants that may normally be out of their price range and will send diners on a tasting tour throughout Collier & Lee Counties. Participating restaurants are not only known for their exceptional cuisine, they also spare no expense to give Restaurant Week diners an extraordinary culinary experience.
The Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week event celebrates dining out at an affordable price and is produced to build awareness and make a positive impact on our diverse Southwest Florida culinary community.
The overall goal of Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week is to encourage people to visit the best local restaurants during a normally slow time of year and help expose people from Collier, Lee and surrounding counties to our amazing Southwest Florida restaurants!
To view all participating restaurants, CLICK HERE!
Bon Appétit!
Matt & Megan
Holiday on the Bay at Venetian Village
A multi-date celebration, Holiday on the Bay features a snow show, complimentary photos with Santa, stories with Mrs. Claus, Dickens Period Carolers, and dance group performances. Holiday on the Bay will take place every Saturday from November 30th to December 21st as well as Tuesday, December 24th. Snow shows start at 7 PM each evening and 4 PM on December 24th.
Grand Illuminations at Venetian Village
The tree at Venetian Village boasts over 100,000 lights which will make for one dazzling tree lighting ceremony. The event will be attended by both Santa and Mrs. Clause who will be offering complimentary photos and stories. No tree lighting ceremony in Naples is complete without a snowfall which will take place at 7 PM!
42nd Annual Christmas on Third Street South
Since this is the first Christmas event in Naples, Third Street South gets credit for starting the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony! Complete with music, dancing, delicious food, and snowfall to announce the arrival of Santa, this evening is truly magical. If you are unable to attend this event, Third Street South will continue the snowfall every evening for the following week! A perfect time to grab a happy hour or dinner and then enjoy a walk through the snow. What makes this even more magical is that no coat is required to enjoy this snow!
Festive Happy Hour at the Bevy
An evening of shopping, cocktails, and networking at one of our favorite restaurants! RSVP to receive a complimentary swag bag and to be entered to win a $50 gift card!
To RSVP, CLICK HERE!
Pumpkin Spice & Shopping is Nice
An evening of shopping, cocktails, and networking! RSVP to receive a complimentary specialty cocktail and swag bag. In between shopping and mingling, enjoy delicious BBQ served up Currie’s BBQ Food Truck!
To RSVP, CLICK HERE!