COCOA 6/10-6/11: BBQ & Blues Fest Held at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village, this free event is open to the public beginning Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. and will feature performances by the Nouveaux Honkies, Little Mike and the Tornadoes, James McKaba and the After Hours Band, the Shaun Rounds Blues Band, and Josh Miller’s Blues Revue. Visitors can also look forward to a host of barbecue vendors, including Pro Circuit, Backyard, and People’s Choice Barbecue competitions. Friday night... [Read more...]
CITY COCOA 5/20: Free Movie in the Park “The Princess and the Frog” (G) will be shown in Riverfront Park on the big screen at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Free. 5/21-5/22: Summer Arts & Crafts Fair Annual arts and crafts fair in the Village, with the streets to be lined with various artists and vendors. The event runs both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5/30: Memorial Day Service This gathering in Riverfront Park will commemorate all the men and women who bravely gave... [Read more...]
CITY COCOA 4/2: Gallery Walk Join the Galleries of Cocoa Village from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the largest Gallery Walk in the area’s 14-year history. With 21 galleries participating, this event offers a diverse and engaging art experience in two- and three-dimensional art. Participants will have the opportunity to meet dozens of local artists and gallery owners. Highlights include live art demonstrations, music, refreshments, and the chance to win prizes. For more information, visit www.cocoagalleries.com... [Read more...]
CITY COCOA 3/18: Free Movie in the Park Bring a lawn chair or blanket to a free showing of “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” (PG). The film begins at 8 p.m. in Riverfront Park. 3/19: Spring Praise Fest 5 10 contemporary Christian bands will perform as part of a free concert from Riverfront Park’s main stage from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on these and other events, visit www.cocoafl.org CAPE CANAVERAL 3/4: Friday Fest from 6p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Recreation Complex... [Read more...]
CITY COCOA 2/18: Free Movie in the Park Bring a lawn chair or blanket to a free showing of “Despicable Me” (PG). Due to inclement weather last month, January’s scheduled film will be re-shown at 8 p.m. in Cocoa Village’s Riverfront Park. “Roxane” will not be shown as previously advertised. 2/25-2/27: Cocoa Village Mardi Gras Though admission to the Friday and Saturday festivities is free, Saturday (2/26) requires the purchase of tickets — $8 in advance; $12... [Read more...]
Word on the Street: January 2011 COCOA 1/21: Free Movie in the Park Bring a lawn chair or blanket to a free showing of “Despicable Me” (PG). The film begins at 8 p.m. in Cocoa Village’s Riverfront Park. For more details on these and other events, call 639-3500, or visit www.cocoafl.org CAPE CANAVERAL 1/7: Friday Fest From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Recreation Complex on Taylor Ave. between A1A and Poinsetta Ave. The free event will feature food and beverage vendors, bounce houses,... [Read more...]
CITY COCOA 12/4-12/5: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Stroll the streets of downtown Cocoa Village and view pieces by local crafters and artists. The Fair is open during these two days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 631-9075 for more information. 12/4: Dog Bones Christmas Bring your dog and picnic to Riverfront Park for this free benefit for Brevard County Pug Rescue, Greyhound Pets of America, and Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy music by the Space Coast Symphony,... [Read more...]
Tobin Bennison
Article Category: Events, News
The 47th Annual Space Coast Art Festival Now in its 47th consecutive year, the Space Coast Art Festival is poised to further establish its stature as the Southeast’s premier gathering for independent artists and art lovers. Featuring four days of related activities culminating in the Thanksgiving weekend’s juried art show, the Space Coast Art Festival, held in downtown Cocoa Beach, promises a showcase of creations that is yet unmatched in the region. The festivities kick off Thanksgiving... [Read more...]
COCOA 11/6: Dog N’ Bone Cookout at the Myrt Tharpe Gazebo from 5 to 11 p.m. 11/6: 20th Anniversary of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Come out to Riverfront Park and the Cocoa Civic Center for educational seminars, lectures, an art show, environmental displays, food, bounce houses, and much more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for this family event is free. Call 984-4950 to find out more. 11/7: Woof It Up! Responsible Dog Ownership Day The City of Cocoa and the Brevard County... [Read more...]
CITY BIKES FOR TYKES PROGRAM A partnership has developed between the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Waste Management for providing donated bicycles to underprivileged children or needy adults. If you have bicycle you would like to donate to this program (rather than merely leaving an unattended bike along the curbside), please call Waste Management at 636-6894 and arrange for a personal pick-up of the item at your convenience. COCOA Cocoa Village’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest, October... [Read more...]
