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02/28/2026

02/28/2026

You are not going to want to miss 14-year-old Champ Jaxon at BAM!Fest (Bradenton Art & Music Festival) 🎸

This Southwest Florida blues-rock musician first hit the stage on Nashville's Music Row when he was just ten years old and hasn't slowed down since. He’s already performed over 180 gigs in nine states, appeared on "The Ellen Show," taken home "Outstanding Instrumentalist" at the Young Artist Academy Awards in Hollywood, and been called up on stage to play alongside The Marshall Tucker Band and The Allman Betts Band.

Come see what all the buzz is about at BAM!Fest (Bradenton Art & Music Festival) on Saturday, March 28th. This FREE, family-friendly event takes place on the Bradenton Riverwalk from 11 am to 7 pm. You can catch The Champ Jaxon Band at Rossi Park from 3:00 to 6:30 pm.

02/16/2026

Who says hump day has to be dull? Spice up your Wednesday at the market everyone’s talking about!

Join us for our amazing indoor AND outdoor market, happening every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It’s the perfect place to shop, browse, and connect with local vendors, all right here at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association.

Best of all, we're here rain or shine, so you can always count on us!

Want to be a vendor?

Registration is required. To book your spot, please get in touch!

📞 Call: 941-637-1655
📧 Email: [email protected]

Special registration options are available for non-profits and those booking 3+ Wednesdays.

See you at the market!

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

🌸 Just ONE WEEK to go! 🌸

Join us on Sunday, February 22, from 10 AM – 4 PM for ART in BLOOM - a spectacular day where art, flowers, fashion, and fun come together!

Enjoy:
🎨 Live painting with the Peace River Plein Air Painters
🖌️ Inspiring works from the Punta Gorda Art Tribe
👗 A stunning Floral-Inspired Fashion Show
🌿 A captivating Bonsai Demonstration
🍷 A delightful Wine Walk throughout the Gardens

And the grand finale… 🚢✨ one lucky guest will win a Viking Luxury European Cruise!

Mark your calendar and celebrate creativity in full bloom with us!

02/16/2026

The 5th Annual Smoke on the River BBQ & Music Fest
You’re Invited!!!!
Looking for Vendors, BBQ Vendors, and other Food Vendors
March 14th ,2026 – Noon to 8:00pm – Laishley Park – Punta Gorda
We are excited to announce our BBQ Festival is growing!
BBQ Competition with $3,000 in prizes
4 Live Music Acts
Robinson’s Racing Pigs (4 Shows)
New this year Robinson’s Racing Pigs will do 4 shows throughout the day!
Full Bar – Moonshine Bar
Lots of Vendors!
Other Food Choices
We have great lineup of entertainment this year as well
Luke Perring - Jason Brownie - Swinging Bridge Band - JJ McCoy Band

10/26/2025

Things are getting scary in Bonita!

10/25/2025

We found Waldo! At the Boutique Crawl!