Castelli Homes - Community Events at Fort Lauderdale, Victoria Park, Las Olas & Wilton Manors

SISTRUNK PARADE & STREET FESTIVAL
February 25, 2012

Fort Lauderdale
8am-6pm
954-687-3472

Parade travels down Historic Sistrunk Blvd. and ends with a big celebration along the Sistrunk corridor. Vendors, Music & Food.

LITERARY FEAST 2012
March 2 - 5, 2012

Fort Lauderdale

Journey back to the 16th century as you step through castle gates and into the days of yore. Explore the artisans' village and view live demonstrations of glassblowing, steel-fighting, archery, and more. Feast on hearty food fit for a king while enjoying live performances on stage and in the lanes, including our thrice-daily jousting events. Weekends only, plus President's Day, 2/20.

FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA MARCH FOR HUNGER 5K
March 3, 2012

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Hollywood, FL
7:30am
954-518-1832

Enjoy a fun and healthy activity while joining in the fight against hunger in the community. Named as one of the best beach boardwalks in the U.S., attendees will be participating in a 5K Walk/Run along the gorgeous and famous Hollywood Broadwalk and beach area.

24TH ANNUAL LAS OLAS ART FAIR
March 3 - 4, 2012

Las Olas Boulevard
10am-5pm
561-746-6615

16TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY & GARDEN FESTIVAL
March 3 - 4, 2012

Flamingo Gardens
3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330
9:30am to 4:30pm
954-473-2955

Feed live butterflies in the Butterfly Encounter Pavilion. Visit dozens of vendor booths with rare and specialty plants, plant and gardening supplies, garden and butterfly art, crafts, and decor, along with classes and demonstrations, delicious food, and tropical fruit wine tasting hosted by Florida Orange Groves Winery. Admission includes Flamingo Garden's 60 acre Botanical Gardens, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, the Wildlife Encounter shows, and tours of the historic Wray Home Museum. Narrated Tram Tours through the garden are additional.

ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL
March 10, 2012

Huizenga Plaza and along the Riverwalk to Riverfront
Parade along Las Olas Blvd from SE 8th Ave to Andrews Ave
Parade starts at noon
Festival 1:30-9pm 954-828-5985

Showcasing the Irish Culture through live performance and entertainment featuring music, exhibitors, authentic cuisine, beverages, and cultural displays representing the Irish Community in Broward County and South Florida. Family oriented, fun and providing the community with unique experiences to last a lifetime in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Through March 11, 2012

Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach
10am- Sunset

Journey back to the 16th century as you step through castle gates and into the days of yore. Explore the artisans' village and view live demonstrations of glassblowing, steel-fighting, archery, and more. Feast on hearty food fit for a king while enjoying live performances on stage and in the lanes, including our thrice-daily jousting events. Weekends only, plus President's Day, 2/20. Enter promo code FLCVB to receive $3 off regular admission.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL
March 11, 2012

Downtown Hollywood
954-921-3404

Featuring Pipe Bands, Marching Bands, float and community groups. Downtown street festival with Irish entertainment, food, beverages and FUN for the whole family.

CORAL SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
March 17 - 18, 2012

Coral Springs
10am-5pm
954-472-3755

An outdoor event celebrating art and culture with a fine art show, contemporary craft festival, theatrical performance and full line-up of live music. Bringing together over 250 of the nation's best artists and crafters.

17TH ANNUAL WINE AND CULINARY CELEBRATION
March 30, 2012

401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
7:30–9:30pm
954-713-0954

Featuring a progressive sequence of wine and food pairings, each bound to delight, educate and entertain guests. Over 30 of South Florida's top restaurants and chefs represented, as well as wines from wineries around the world, courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits. Silent auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass for every guest. Exclusive VIP Martini Reception with VIP guests enjoying wine tasting seminars and VIP access to the Grand Tasting which will be coupled with the Chef Spotlight cooking demonstration. Spectacular Chef Spotlight with chefs giving cooking demonstrations on stage in the Museum lobby. Chef Oliver Saucy of Café Maxx, Chef Marc Gruverman of The Capital Grille and Chef Sean McDonald of ilios will be featured.

17TH ANNUAL LAS OLAS WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
April 20, 2012

Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale

POMPANO BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
April 20 - 22, 2012

Pompano Beach
Fri 5-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm
954-570-7785

Every kind of seafood imaginable with huge arts and crafts area and music.

LAUDERDALE AIR SHOW
April 28 - 29, 2012

Fort Lauderdale Beach
12-4pm

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the inaugural Lauderdale Air Show , April 28-29 over the ocean on Fort Lauderdale Beach! A four hour line up of some of the nation's premier military and civilian acts will return the thrill, inspiration and patriotism of a waterfront air show to South Florida for the first time in 5 years!

BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST
Ongoing

Hollywood Beach Theatre East of A1A at Johnson St and the Ocean,
7-9pm
954-924-2980
Admission: Free

Every Friday of every month. Live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood's signature 2.5 mile Broadwalk. Charming oceanfront cafes and restaurants serve up delicious innovative cuisine while you enjoy the best array of live music and tropical ocean breezes.

MUSIC & DANCING UNDER THE STARS
Ongoing

Hollywood Beach Theatre East of A1A at Johnson St and the Ocean,
7-9pm
954-921-3404
Admission: Free

Every Mon, Tue and Wed. Music & dancing from big band to country, rock and roll and soul.