East Coast Surfing Association
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park 905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida 34949
Phone: 772-468-3985 Date: Early September
Description: Join us for a fun day at the beach and get a chance to view surfers from Florida and other states in action, competing for valuable championship points. The events are sponsored by the East Coast Surfing Association. Dates are subject to change due to wave or weather conditions. No pets are allowed on the beach. Fees: Park entrance fee. Contact: (772) 468-3985
Description: This popular after-hours series features musical entertainment under the moonlit skies of South Florida. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Picnics and children welcome. No pets. No alcohol. Special event fee. Fees: Special event fee. Contact: 305-442-6866
The Haunted Fort
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park P.O. Box 6560
Key West, Florida 33041
Phone: 305-292-6713 Date: Late October
Description:The gun rooms inside Fort Taylor are turned into a maze where our visitors will encounter all things scary and goulish! Produced by nationally known magician, Magic Frank Everhart, Haunted Fort will be the ghostly encounter this Halloween in Key West! Fees: Event fee. Contact: (305) 292-6713
Description: Join us for a fun day at the beach and get a chance to view surfers from Florida and other states in action, competing for valuable championship points. The events are sponsored by the East Coast Surfing Association. Dates are subject to change due to wave or weather conditions. No pets are allowed on the beach. Fees: Park entrance fee. Contact: (772) 468-3985
Annual Party in the Park
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park 905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida 34949
Phone: 772-468-3985 Date: Late January
Description: Join us on January 21st to learn more about Florida's environment. Several environmental organizations will have information booths and free handouts. In addition, there will be live animals, native plants for sale, music, food and fun! So, bring your family and tell your friends! Fees: Free park entry. Contact: (772) 468-3985
Description: Join us for a fun day at the beach and get a chance to view surfers from Florida and other states in action, competing for valuable championship points. The events are sponsored by the East Coast Surfing Association. Dates are subject to change due to wave or weather conditions. No pets are allowed on the beach. Fees: Park entrance fee. Contact: (772) 468-3985
Annual Earth Day Celebration Bahia Honda State Park 36850 Overseas Hwy.
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Phone: 305-872-2353
Description: Bahia Honda is seeking crafter's and artisan's to set up booths and demonstrate their unique talent at the 12th annual Earth Day Celebration on April 7th. Crafts must be handmade and use mostly natural or recycled materials. For more information about Earth Day, please call the Bahia Honda Sand and Sea Nature Center at (305) 872-9807 or email monay.markey@dep.state.fl.us Fees: Free park entry. Contact: (305) 872-2353
Billie Swamp Safari / Big Cypress Shootout
800-949-6101
SEMINOLE WAR REENACTMENT, HISTORIC AND
CULTURAL DISPLAYS HIGHLIGHT THE
"BIG CYPRESS SHOOTOUT"
Seminole Tribe of Florida will present a reenactment of the Second Seminole War at the Big Cypress Shootout at Billie Swamp Safari located between Fort Lauderdale and Naples, on the Big Cypress Reservation just north of I-75 (Alligator Alley) Exit 49.The battle reenactments honor the Seminole’s struggle and sacrifice to remain in their homeland and will feature authentic weapons, soldier and warrior attire and tactics typical of the Second Seminole War.The three-day event will also include music, Seminole food, Seminole and pioneer artisans, tomahawk throws, primitive archery competition, authentic Seminole and soldier camps, venomous snake shows and alligator wrestling.“Period settlers” from around the country will hew wood, iron and silver crafts and depict trading techniques from the Seminole war era.Musical guests include: Okefenokee Joe, Benjamin Dehart (The Cracker Tenor) and Cowbone.
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28, 2010 - The battle reenactments will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.Billie Swamp Safari, located between Fort Lauderdale and Naples, on the Big Cypress Reservation just north of I-75 (Alligator Alley) Exit 49.
WHO: In the 1830’s, the United States was attempting to enforce its policy of Indian removal.The Seminoles were facing the loss of their homeland and their freedom.After broken treaties and failed peace parleys, the Seminoles took up arms against removal.The US Government thought they could quickly overpower the Seminoles and waged the fiercest of all wars ever waged between the US Government and Native Peoples.They burned settlements and captured, killed and scattered many Seminole families.This seven year war cost more than the American Revolution and involved 52,000 soldiers fighting against less than 2,000 warriors.The Seminoles fought with courage and determination and had a unique knowledge of the land.Although many Seminoles were killed or removed to present-day Oklahoma, they were never defeated, and to this day their 3500 descendants are known as “The Unconquered” Seminole Tribe of Florida.
COST:$7 adults, $5 children(Cash Only). CONTACT:
For more information, call: 1-800-GO-SAFARI or email: shootout@semtribe.com or visit us online at www.semtribe.com/calendar.
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