FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
SENSATIONAL EVENTS
Kids love to dress up as mermaids and buccaneers at the Port Salerno Pirate Fest in Martin County, one of many lively festivals on the Treasure Coast each year.
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BY SUSAN BURGESS
Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the
Treasure Coast at these festivals and special events
Grab the calendar and start filling in the blanks with
festivals and special events around the Treasure
Coast. They are a great way to relax and have some
fun, enjoy the fresh air, meet some new people and
get away from it all. Almost everything is family-friendly so
you can bring the kids for an unforgettable good time.
Not every festival or special event is on this list but you’ll
find many of them below. If you’re looking for holiday events
in December, see the Holiday Datebook.
Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival — The 32-year-old
downtown street festival keeps getting better and is now free.
After returning to its roots last year by featuring local musicians,
it has now added the Pineapple Fields concert venue.
The fun carnival rides are back, and so are the creative arts
and crafts. Expect to see the pineapple theme throughout the
area in art galleries, restaurants, contests and activities. 6 to
11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Sunday. Nov. 22-24.
Treasure Coast Bacon Festival — Formerly in Fort
Pierce, the festival is now in Vero Beach. Showcasing mouthwatering
recipes with bacon, the festival will fulfill the
dreams of bacon lovers. Bacon-wrapped pickles are among
the unusual dishes. Enjoy live entertainment, vendors and a
kids zone, all in Riverside Park, Vero Beach. Free admission. >>