UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PIONEER PLAZA & OLDE ENGLEWOOD VILLAGE
The Pop Culture Antique Museum: A Retro Store.
Englewood Florida #1 Tourist Attraction For Freaks, Geeks Gamers and Collectors.
The Largest Retro Store in Southwest Florida.
" Where Your Childhood Memories & Nightmares Come Alive "
JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Thursday: 4pm - 8pm
Friday: 4pm - 8pm
Saturday: 4pm - 8pm
Sunday: Noon - 5pm.
When you are looking for things to do in Englewood Florida, a must shopping trip is at - The Pop Culture Antique Museum: A Retro Store. Since 2009 , is located in Old Englewood Village, right off Dearborn Street on 191 S McCall Road.
It is like taking a trip down Memory Lane.
We have a hodgepodge of collectibles from times gone by and a lot of the stuff is hard to find anywhere else in one place.
We have Barbie Doll, Star Trek & Star Wars Collectables and much more.
We have one of the largest collection of old school video games and systems in Southwest Florida.
We have that prefect gift for that someone who has everything.
The Pop Culture Antique Museum is where the Kool Kats shop.
See why it's a blast from the past and why.
" Where Your Childhood Memories & Nightmares Come Alive "
The Pop Culture Antique Museum: A Retro Store is a fundraising endeavor by Puffy Paws Kitty Haven.
For more information please go to our facebook page @
https://www.facebook.com/thepopcultureantiquemuseum
Thank you for your patronage and Shop Till You Drop.
Mad Kitty Love
Rick – The Kooky Catman Kingston
Discover Dearborn
Tuesday October22nd ,2024.
4pm - 7pm
Stop by the local shops on Dearborn Street from 4-7 PM to find out what makes our street unique.
The Pop Culture Antique Museum: A Retro Store.
PRESENTS
The Cursed Hearse Museum
The Cursed Hearse Museum features four retired hearses, each showcasing a blend of historical significance and eerie charm, providing visitors with a unique experience that explores the fascinating world of funeral transport.
JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
At The Pop Culture Antique Museum
Thursday: 4pm - 8pm
Friday: 4pm - 8pm
Saturday: 4pm - 8pm
Sunday: Noon - 5pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PIONEER PLAZA & OLDE ENGLEWOOD VILLAGE
The Farmers Markets On Dearborn Street
October 2024 - May 2025
Every Thursday 9am to 1pm
From: First Thursday In October 2024
Till: Last Thursday In May 2025
Cruisin’ on Dearborn
Sponsored by Olde Englewood Village Association
1st Saturday of The Month
2:00pm - 8:00pm
The Kooky Catman will be their crusin' in one of The Pop Culture Antique Museum crazy PR vehicles, along with hundreds of cars and thousands of car lovers converge on Dearborn Street for this car show.
Music to cruise by sponsored by Olde Englewood Village Association.
The Market On Dearborn
232 W Dearborn St., Englewood, Fl.
Farmers Markets 2024-2025
Saturdays
June - September
8am - 1pm
Thursdays
October -May
9am -1pm
Fridays
October -May
3pm -7pm
The Artist Colony Indoor Gallery will be open monthly, the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10-3pm starting April but excluding August when the Elks is closed.
The Elks Dining Room is open to the Public. Meet our Artists and have Lunch at the Elks.
Our Outdoor Artist Gallery is at Pioneer Plaza, October-April, the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 325 Dearborn Street from 10am - 3 pm.
Open Mic Garden Party at the Open Studio Gardens?
5pm - 8pm
Every Tuesday
380 Old Englewood Rd
Englewood, FL 5 - 8
It is an Open Air Party thrown every Tuesday. The Party is free and everyone is invited, even pups .
Coolers are even welcomed. We have enough room to spread out. The Garden is something very unique. There is no place like the garden.
We have some chairs but feel free to bring your own.
Musicians come from near and far to play for all at the Party.
Summertime usually is filled with only local players.
All genres, all talent levels welcome. We have some great local musicians that share the stage.
Happy faces found here!! Come on down and let's see your smile.
Let's celebrate another wonderful Tuesday in the Garden!
Musicians - sign up for mic time. Up to 3 songs and we will have a rotation for a second time up ( summer is like this) Bring your instrument. E Drum and Congas available.
Plant Based Food Is Available
Menu is something different every week.
OKTOBERFEST 2024
Pioneer Plaza
October 5th, 2024
11:30AM - 6:30 PM
Sponsored By
The Rotary Club of Englewood Sunset
MORE INFORMATION TBA
Join us for the Fall Vendor & Craft Fair at the Englewood Elks Club,
Saturday, October 12th 2024 from
10AM-3PM.
401 N. Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223. Pet Costume Contest at 12PM. Prizes for Top 3!
This is an outdoor event open to the public.
This fair will feature art, crafts, artisans, local vendors,
food trucks and more!
Free public admission & Free parking!
Interested vendors please email Christy Dunn at: LLSN@comcast.net or visit our website at www.llsnevents.com for more information.
This is the only way to secure your space.
Hosted by Local Ladies Social Network, Inc. / LLSN Events
Like us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/localladiessouthflorida
Join our email list by texting LLSN to 66866 to receive our newsletter
Burgerfest In Paradise 2024
Sat, October 19, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Pioneer Plaza
Saturday, October 19th 2024 from
11AM-2PM.
We are excited to bring the 2nd Annual Burgerfest In Paradise event to Englewood FL.
Last year, we had 17 grillers.
This year, we are working with Englewood Sunset Rotary Impact Club, and all the proceeds will go back to our community. The date is October 19th, 2024, from 11am. to 2pm. est at Pioneer Plaza. 325 W Dearborn St., Englewood FL 34223.
Every griller brings their own variation burger to taste all cooked on charcoal ONLY. Along with the burgers, we will also have beer,
water, wine coolers,
Ritas Itlian Ice, and fresh squeezed lemonade.
Tickets for all items will be sold in 2 locations.
There will be blind judging as well as a people's choice award.
Last year's winners were Don Wilson of Xavier Financial, who will be defending his championship again this year, and not participating was 2023 restaurant winner Cape Haze Tavern.
To sign up as a griller or see more details, visit www.BurgerfestInParadise.com
As founder and chair of Burgerfest In Paradise, it's such an honor to serve our community.
Please feel free to call if you have questions or are looking to participate, Janet Shawen 941-882-2398.
Englewood's Halloween Safe Walk will fittingly rise from the dead this
October 31st, 2024.
This is a Free Event for the community.
The Kooky Catman Will Be There.
OEVA is seeking Volunteers for safety patrol. Please email Events@OldEnglewood.com if you or your group would like to help.
The 29th Annual Halloween Safewalk will be held on Oct. 31st, 2024, between the hours of 5 – 7 pm. on Dearborn Street in Englewood.
The Street will be close at 4PM that day from McCall Rd to Cedar St..
This event is intended to provide a safe venue for our community to celebrate the holiday.
Area Business, Community Groups or Individuals who wish to participate will need to register to be authorized to distribute candy at the Safewalk.
The registration form can be found by contacting The Old Englewood Village Association (OEVA), at Events@OldEnglewood.com, or by visiting the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) office.
Located at 370 W. Dearborn Street, Ste. D in Englewood.
Applications need to be returned and approved, no later than Oct. 18th, 2024.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PIONEER PLAZA & OLDE ENGLEWOOD VILLAGE
Hancock Grills is hosting Mullet Fest on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Pioneer Plaza.
The event will have a mullet smoke-off competition, cast net throwing competition, mullet hair competition, live music, local arts & crafts and much more.
Our mission is to bring the community together to support the local mullet fishery, artists and small businesses.
$5 Admission (kids are free), portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit organization.
Music- Jimmy Bishop
10am
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11am
Music - Larry Hoskins
11am
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12pm
Music - Bob Sacks
12pm
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1pm
Mullet Smoke-Off Competition
Contestants turn in their fish at 1pm to the judges. Winner will be announced before 2pm.
1pm
2pm
Music - What's Going On Band
2pm
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4pm
More Events
Music- Jimmy Bishop
2024 Christmas Walk
More Information Coming Soon.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Pioneer Plaza with Food Trucks and Music.
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The Kooky Catman Will Be There.
Englewood Seafood & Music Festival
Dates & Times
- Jan 31, Friday, 4:00 pm– 10:00 pm
- Feb 01, Saturday, 11:00 am– 10:00 pm
- Feb 02, Sunday, 11:00 am– 6:00 pm
If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food, and listening to great live music over the weekend sounds like your perfect plan, then we have exactly what you need at the 6th Annual Englewood Seafood & Music Festival.
Dates of the festivities are January 31st-February 2nd, 2025.
The fun and relaxation start Friday evening from 4pm-10pm, continuing Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.
Admission is FREE!
The event is produced by Paragon Festivals in association with Sarasota County.
Choose your foods from a diverse menu of seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes, all cooked fresh onsite by local restaurants and food purveyors.
Seafood dishes are prepared using only the freshest local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast.
Select from a variety of side dishes and, of course, awesome desserts!
Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and fruit drinks, along with sodas and bottled water.
While immersed in great food, listen to some of Florida’s top musical groups from genres such as R&B, blues, jazz, rock, and Caribbean sounds.
The entertainment schedule will be posted as the festival date approaches.
Last year’s performers included The Billy Rice Band, Kara Nally Band, K-Luv & United Funk Foundation, Trey Wanvig Band, Dr Dave Band, Annika Chambers Deslauriers & Paul Deslauriers, 22N, Maiden Cane, Jack’D Up, Kettle of Fish, and Gas House Gorillas.
During breaks between performances, enjoy shopping at a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items.
This is Plan A! All you need to do is come to the event and partake in all the festivities!
Remember:
YOU are the most important ingredient and have earned this time! We look forward to seeing you and having you be part of this growing, vibrant event in Englewood.
No outside food or drinks permitted.
That means Gatorade Zero also.
CLICK THE PICTURE TO BUY TICKETS
Playing Under The Big Top
Pioneer Plaza
2025 Dates: January 8-19, 2025
THE GREAT MR. SWINDLE'S TRAVELING PECULIARIUM AND DRINK-ORY GARDEN®
Get Ready For A Whole New Experience Under A Boutique Big Top!
The only words capable of justifying the excitement to be experienced at The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium is “Absolutely Outrageous”.
Mr. B.S. Swindler AKA Mr. Swindle hosts his captivating 90-minute extravaganza under his hypnotical Big-Top delighting his audience with an unparalleled exhibition of classic vintage amusement, live acrobats and comedy.
Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the dawn of entertainment as the past comes to the future and bewitches the spectators that dare to observe.
ELIXIR’S DRINK-ORY GARDEN
Certainly be sure to attend one hour prior to show time to relish in the perplexing potions, bitter brews, and mischievous medicines served in Dr. Elixir’s Drink-Ory Garden. Come one, come all and join us for the exceptional atmospheric celebration!
LOCATION
Under The Boutique Big Top at Pioneer Plaza
325 W Dearborn St
Englewood, FL 34223
GENERAL INFORMATION & FAQ
- The show takes place under the most intimate of Big Tops. This traveling ODD-Itorium in the round provides an intimate proximity to world class performing artists and it is climate controlled. That means it is heated and cooled.
- The Drink-Ory Garden opens one hour prior to show time.
- The Drink-Ory Garden is a Beer Garden that serves beer, wine, cocktails, food and snacks.
- The show is approximately 90-minutes and includes a 15 minute intermission
- Must be 18+ to attend. Must bring photo ID
- Tickets are discounted for Seniors (65+ years)
- All seats are individual reserved seating. There are no benches. Each seat is cushioned.
- No Refunds. Exchanges are permitted with a 72 hour notice.
- The "Spacious" seats include larger cushioned chairs with extra leg room.
- Seating for patrons with accessible needs is available. Please call in advance to reserve at 941-445-7309 or feel free to book online (just make sure to book the blue seat marked as ADA accessible).
- The show is filled with absurd comedy, acrobats, sophisticated humor, double entendres, suggestive & unusual visuals and heavy references to drinking.
- Group pricing is available for 10 or more tickets purchased at the same time for the same performance. For group pricing please call 941-445-7309 or email sales@mrswindles.com
- The box office is located on site and opens 2 hours prior to the start of each show.
PARKING
Parking is free and is located nearby
Cracker Fair 2025
TBA
Come and enjoy live entertainment, Cracker Whip & Swamp Cabbage demonstrations, food vendors, authors, artists, crafts and the ever-popular Lemon Dessert Baking Contest.
Admission is FREE.
This is the Lemon Bay Historical Society’s annual gift to our community. The Cracker Fair is the culmination of the week-long
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Dearborn Street
More information coming!
The Largest Retro Store in Southwest Florida.
Englewood Florida #1 Tourist Attraction For Freaks, Geeks Gamers and Collectors.