Weekend events in Stuart, Vero, PSL, Fort Pierce, more
By Lisa D. Small 3 years agoElysia Brennan
Special to TCPalm
Here’s your Five on Friday Weekend Update for the Treasure Coast.
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ToggleIndian River County
ShrimpFest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo
- Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Riverview Park: U.S.1 and CR 512, Sebastian
- Enjoy mouth-watering shrimp recipes, arts and crafts displays, live music, craft beer, and tons of family fun. Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday from 1 – 5 p.m., $35.00 fee in advance or $40.00 on event day.
- Free entry and parking. Trolley runs from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday from designated parking areas.
- shrimpfestfl.com/#home
St. Lucie County
Strawberry Fest
- Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- MIDFLORIDA Event Center – 9221 S.E. Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie
- The event features arts and crafts, live entertainment, face painting, a “berry cute” baby contest, classic car show, games, a pie-eating contest, hamster balls and bungee jumping. Free activities include bounce houses, petting farm, sack races, a Hula-Hoop contest, rock painting, a strawberry relay and corn hole. Enjoy strawberry shortcakes, fudge, lemonade, jams, jellies, salsas and, of course, Plant City strawberries.
- $6 admission or bring in one canned good for $1.00 off!
- portstluciefest.com,
More: Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City inspires Strawberry Fest in Port St. Lucie
Tradition’s Spring Spectacular
- Saturday 5:30 to 10 p.m.
- Tradition Square – 10301 SW Innovation Way, Tradition
- Cool and classic car show will begin at 5:30 p.m. with food trucks, cash bar, and live music! Finish off the night at 9 p.m. for a Firework Spectacular!
- FREE
- traditionfl.com/events/spring-spectacular-firework-show
Martin County
Treasure Coast Carnival
- Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday noon to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 10 p.m.
- Treasure Coast Square – 3174 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach
- Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food.
- Carnival parking and admission are free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $30 on site, or online before 5 pm March 18 for $20, 2/$35 or 4/$60. Single ride tickets are also available.
- dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/#treasure-coast
Okeechobee County
Demolition Derby
Elysia Brennan is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out for the best things to do across the Treasure Coast. Do you have an upcoming event you want to be potentially included in this weekly roundup? Email it to her at [email protected]. You can also upload your event to TCPalm’s event page at events.tcpalm.com.