 The
premier arts event in South Shore, the
Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival, is
held each year on the second weekend in
March. Thousands attend the Festival grounds in
Apollo Beach for fun, food, and to
celebrate the visual, performing, and culinary
arts.
(Click here to see a Festival video!)
Each year a cadre of national and
international artists and craftsmen
exhibited their work to thousands of
Festival attendees. Our Festival
features:
over 100 juried artists selected for talent and creativity.
(See our Online Gallery below for a
sample of their work!)
art in a wide range of media including
painting, sculpture, woodworking,
photography, and jewelry making.
a Children's Creativity Center with
hands-on crafts.
the Culinary Arts Competition features a
live culinary contest between groups of
highly talented high school students and
reviewed by a panel of professional
judges.
(Click here to
see more about our Culinary Arts events!)
Culinary professionals giving tips on
shopping, food preparation, and
nutrition.
2008 Entertainment featured "Lester
Freeman and D Band"! Lester is an
original member of the Soul Brothers
Six, best known for their super-hit
"Some Kind of Wonderful". A
resident of Apollo Beach, he performs in
various night clubs in Tampa and Las
Vegas. At the 2008 Festival Lester
had the crowds standing on their feet
and dancing across the grounds with his
own music and the music of his friends.
a Patrons Program for the art
enthusiast, including a special Festival
Preview Party where Patrons could meet
our artists and the Festival organizers.
a free shuttle service to the TECO
Manatee Viewing Center to see manatees
and other wildlife in their habitat.
a wide variety of food and beverage
vendors including an open-air bistro for
beer and lively conversation.
Now in our 17th
year, the Festival has developed a great
reputation among artists, art
professionals, and the public. This
year we have a truly exceptional group
of national and international exhibitors
ready to showcase their talents for
you! Join us on March 14 and 15,
2009 at the
SouthShore Community Events Center just
south of the TECO Manatee Viewing Center
on Dickman Road. For more
information call the Chamber office at
(813) 645-1366 or email us at
abeachcham@verizon.net.
The Apollo Beach Manatee Arts
Festival for 2008 would not have been
possible without the tireless efforts of
many, many Festival volunteers.
The Apollo Beach Chamber of Commerce
wishes to thank all its volunteers for
the countless hours of their time given
to insuring our Festival is a quality
arts event.
Online Gallery
Artists Appearing at the Festival
(Click on an Image
for a Larger View)
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Carol Parsley
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Don McCullough
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Marita Parisi
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Roxanne Tobiason
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Lynn Kavanaugh
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William Garvin
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Robert Mier
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Victor Baisley
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Terry Spitzack
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Tamara Rejimbal
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Barbara DeTullio
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Mauricio Rozo
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Ronnie Belden
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Gary Bobofchak
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Ronald Lemoine
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Carol Parsley
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William Garvin
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Don McCullough
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Gary Bobofchak
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Peter Gerbert
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Herbert Hoffer
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Kimberly Coy
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Marita Parisi
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Mick Hutchinson
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Monika Watson
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Nels Johnson
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Patricia Bergman
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Peter Gerbert
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Herbert Hoffer
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Shirley Suski
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Kimberly Coy
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Kevin Webb
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Rob Weingartner
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Ronnie Belden
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