FOURTH-FEST 2025
Date: Friday, July 4
Time: Noon to 10 p.m.
Website: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fourth-fest-fireworks-2025-punta-gordafl
Description: Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth-Fest 2025 in Punta Gorda! This year’s celebration will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, activities for the whole family, and the biggest fireworks show yet over the Peace River at 9 p.m. So, mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style.
Location: Laishley Park, 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda
Fees/Admission: FREE (General Admission)
FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Date: Friday, July 4
Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
Website: http://www.fishersmanvillage.com
Description: The festivities begin with live music at noon and continue throughout the day. We salute our nation with a beautiful fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m.!
Location: 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Contact Information: (941) 639-8731
Fees/Admission: FREE
PINEAPPLE FEST
Day: Saturday, July 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Website: http://www.peacerivergardens.org
Description: Join us for a day of reggae music, refreshments, and celebrating all things pineapple at The Gardens! Enjoy amazing musical performances (David Lapio on the Steel Pan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Roots Almighty, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), cold alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, vendors, plant sales, contests (Biggest Homegrown Pineapple and Best Baked Pineapple Recipe), and delicious snacks provided by local food trucks! Wear your best pineapple gear and join in the fun! Limited seating available. You are welcome to bring your own chairs and blanket.
Location: Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda Fees/Admission: FREE for members – $20 nonmembers – $17 nonmember seniors – $10 nonmembers 6 to 17 – Kids 5 and under free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket booth on the day of the event.
SPEAKEASY SOIREE’
Date: Thursday, July 31
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Website: https://onecau.se/vbaspeakeasy
Description: Step back in time as we transform the venue into a vibrant 1920s speakeasy, complete with live jazz music, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar that will transport you to the Roaring Twenties. No prohibition this night! Attendees will have the chance to participate in our 50/50 raffle or take a chance at winning our lottery tree. All this fun helps support the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic in their mission of providing essential healthcare services to those in need. Don your best flapper dress or dapper suit and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, philanthropy, and community spirit, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our neighbors. We will also have an optional costume contest ($10 entry fee) with $300 for the winner. Together, we’ll celebrate our commitment to health and wellness in Charlotte County.
Location: Elks Lodge Deep Creek, 1133 Capricorn Blvd., Punta Gorda
Contact Information: Barbara Wastart at (941) 368-8863
Fees/Admission: $45 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, entertainment by Lady Z and Suncoast Swing, cash bar, 50/50, and lottery tree.
