Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Bayfest returns for 2010 in Anna Maria. The always popular event will be held October 15th, 5pm to 10pm and 16th, 10am to 10pm at Pine Ave in Anna Maria City, at the north end of Anna Maria Island.
This year’s features include:
- Bayfest Children’s Fishing Tournament
- Classic Car Show and Oldies DJ
- Taste of the Island Food Court
- Over 100 Art, Craft, and Retail Vendors
- Music and live bands both Friday and Saturday
There
is no admission fee and is sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce but vendors’ fees contribute to local not-for-profit and Chamber scholarship funds.
The childrens’ play area at the Roser Church parking lot will hold demonstrations, games and activities. All money raised at the kid’s area will go to neglected and abused children.
Food vendors keep all of their revenue and there is no charge for non-profit organizations, but the Chamber makes enough to cover the cost of hosting Bayfest and hopes to award 3 local students scholarships towards college business degrees.
This 2010 Bayfest on Anna Maria Island marks the 10th anniversary of the festivity.
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Anna Maria in September is usually one of the quietest months of the year, in terms of entertainment and special events. At this time of year much of our entertainment comes from watching the flowers grow, and watching the birds watching the fish.
That’s because, in terms of weather, it is likely to be one of the most active months of the year. It is the peak of hurricane season. It’s still very hot and humid and buggy. It’s likely to be very rainy because the sea breezes from Florida’s east coast and west coast tend to collide along our shoreline at this time of year. The result is turbulence: thunder and lightning. Floridians who want to discourage repeat houseguests have learned to invite them in the month of September. Often, the weather will take care of the rest and those guests will not ever come back.
October is the month in which we finally get some relief from the heat. As the temperatures drop, and the threat of storms lessens, the island starts to come outside to celebrate the joys of life here. One of the first celebrations of the season is Bayfest, on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Now in its ninth year, Bayfest will be held this 2009 on the weekend of October 16. On Friday night, the kick-off party will feature live music by Bootleg from 7 to 10, with DJ Mike Sales.
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