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EVENTS
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FRIDAY FEST
Friday Fest is held on the first Friday of each month along the downtown waterfront. Sponsored by Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc., this monthly community street party is a celebration of a Treasure Coast weekend. Friday Fest features food, drink, live entertainment, and children activities. For more information, call (772) 466-3880 or visit www.mainstreetfortpierce.org
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BACKUS ART FESTIVAL
Named for late Fort Pierce resident, A.E. "Bean" Backus, who is widely known for his paintings of Florida Landscapes. The two-day festival in March features the best in live entertainment, food and showcases of all art forms. For more information, call
(772) 465-0630 or visit www.backusgallery.com
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SIGHTS and SOUNDS ON SECOND
Downtown's Annual Christmas program highlights the area's finest choirs, performers and arts and crafts show in a glorious outdoor setting. A parade of various community participants paves the way for Santa who, always visits this unique event. Following Santa's appearance, the City's Christmas tree lighting takes place at the Indian River Drive and Avenue A Roundabout. For more information, call (772) 466-3880 or visit www.mainstreetfortpierce.org
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ART WALK
Enjoy music and a stroll through downtown art galleries the second Wednesday each month from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Historic candlelight walking tours are available by contacting the Main Street Fort Pierce Office at (772) 466-3880 or visit www.mainstreetfortpierce.org
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FARMER'S MARKET
Held at the Riverfront Plaza in Downtown Fort Pierce, the Farmer's Market is held October - April, every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 12 Noon. You will find fresh produce, bakery items, citrus and more. For more information, visit www.ftpiercefarmersmarket.com
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MUSIC FESTIVALS
Jazz and Blues festivals are held throughout the year at the Fort Pierce Amphitheater in Downtown.
For more information, call (772) 460-5299 or visit www.jazzsociety.org
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SANDY SHOES
Main Street Fort Pierce is reviving the City's own Sandy Shoes Festival during March to commemorate the City's birthday and to celebrate the arts in the community. The Sandy Shoes Festival is scheduled for March 25 & 26, 2005. In past years it has included a car show, an arts and crafts show, a juried art show, a BBQ cook-off, a vendor area, several entertainment stages scheduled with local bands performing and a community stage showcasing karate, dance and gymnastic displays. A free concert performed by a nationally known artist ending with a fireworks display.
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