FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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If you love oysters cooked a variety of ways, you’ll love the Fort Pierce Oyster
Festival. The shells are cleaned, bagged and placed into the Indian River
Lagoon to create new oyster reefs that will help clean the water.
Fort Pierce Oyster and Sea Fest — New this year to
this annual event is a raw bar with an outdoor lounge. Enjoy
more covered dining and a much larger spread of oyster dishes
and seafood selections. Feast on plump oysters made in at
least 13 different ways, from fried to grilled, stuffed, fritters
and more. Also enjoy delicious landlubber food. Shells are
saved for oyster restoration projects to help clean the water of
the Indian River Lagoon. Live entertainment, arts and crafts,
and guaranteed fun on the waterfront at Veterans Memorial
Park. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Sunday. April 4-5.
Hibiscus Festival — This fun weekend showcases historical
downtown Vero Beach with music, booths, a fine arts
and crafts show, children’s activities, a parade and lots more.
April dates to be announced.
Martin County Shrimp and Lobster Festival — Enjoy
succulent lobster and shrimp, premier artists, crafters, musicians
and a children’s area at Memorial Park in Stuart. The
seafood menu is extensive and includes deviled crab, conch
fritters, lobster tails, coconut shrimp, jerk fish and much
more. There is also a non-seafood menu. Dates and times to
be announced.
Stars Over St. Lucie — The sparkling annual Fourth of
July Celebration in downtown Fort Pierce delights all ages.
Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Festival runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 4.
Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past 2020 — Historic walking tours
feature re-enactment of famous “ghosts.” Trolley tours leave
every 15 minutes and last about one hour. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 28-29.
Sights & Sounds on 2nd Street 2020 — This beloved
festival and parade in downtown Fort Pierce will be followed
by a tree lighting. Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m.; parade at 4 p.m.
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