FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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A SEASON OF CELEBRATION
New York Mets Spring Training — The Mets begin spring
training on )eb. at p.m. with the Atlanta Braves at
the 0ets stadium in St. Lucie :est. 7raining ends 0arch .
Single game ticNets on sale -an. .
Shrimp Fest and Craft Brew — Three days of shrimp,
craft beer, live music, food, vendors and events for children.
Shrimp cooNoͿ, craft beer tasting, motorcycle show and
ride-in on Saturday. Car show on Sunday. Riverview Park in
Sebastian. 7imes vary. 0arch .
Sandy Shoes Seafood and Brew — Sandy Shoes returns
with delicious seafood and craft beers, competitions, vendors
and music all day and evening. Veterans Memorial Park in
)ort 3ierce. a.m. to p.m. 0arch .
Hooked on Music ³ canceled for .
Fort Pierce Oyster Fest — Feast on plump oysters made in
at least diͿerent ways, delicious seafood, good music from
many bands, arts and crafts, and a great day on the waterfront
at Veterans Memorial Park. Shells are saved for oyster restoration
proMects to help clean the water of the ,ndian 5iver Lagoon.
Saturday a.m. to p.m., Sunday a.m. to p.m. April .
Hibiscus Festival — A fun weekend showcasing historical
downtown 9ero Beach with music, booths, fine arts and crafts
show, children’s activities, a parade and a special centennial
recognition for 9ero Beach. a.m. to p.m. Saturday and
a.m. to p.m. Sunday. April .
Martin County Shrimp and Lobster Festival ³ EnMoy
succulent lobster and shrimp, premier artists, crafters, musicians
and a children’s area. The seafood menu is extensive
and includes deviled crab, conch fritters, lobster tails, coconut
shrimp, MerN fish and so much more. 7here is also a nonseafood
menu. Dates and times to be announced.
Contestants in the Citrus Squeeze-Off at the Sandy Shoes Seafood and Brew
food Festival have a great, if messy, time.
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