| Festivals & Events In Indian Rocks Beach, Florida |
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| About Indian Rocks Beach - Festivals & Events |
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Most Festivals & Events are free to attend (no admission fees) and the proceeds from food & drink sales are donated to the community for special needs, projects and improvements (it is for this reason that the event sponsors may prohibit personal coolers at the event). The most popular City events and Festival descriptions are listed below... Beauty and the Beach - April This is one of the most popular events of the year in Indian Rocks Beach. Usually held around the first week in April, Beauty and the Beach is a great way to spend your day. The event starts off with a Rotary Pancake Breakfast & Clothing Drive which runs from 7 AM - 11 AM in the Beach Art Center which is located at 1515 Bay Palm Blvd. (off of 15th Ave. & Gulf Blvd.). At 8 AM, Guppy's Gulfside Gallop kicks off at The County Park at 17th Ave. From 11 AM -4 PM The Beach Arts Center hosts a wonderful Fine Arts & Crafts Show which include wares for purchase such as: watercolors, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, woodcrafts, and creative crafts. The artists' booths are located in Kolb Park across the street from City Hall. You may also enjoy the Chalk Walk Street Art created by local artists, live music, children's activity tent and the IRB Annual Book Sale. When your done shopping for arts & crafts you can head over to the 18th Ave. Beach Access and enjoy live music, food under the tent by local restaurant owners, kite flying, sand castle contest and the Little Miss Beauty and The Beach Contest. This is a great event that truly offers something for everyone to enjoy! Best of all, it's FREE!!! City-Wide Garage Sale - April & November 26 & 27, 2011 If you love a bargain, then this event is for you! Twice per year the residents of IRB have the opportunity to participate in the City-Wide garage sale without having to obtain a permit. These sales are usually held the weekend after Easter and the weekend after Thanksgiving each year. Residents generally take advantage of the sale in a big way by clearing out their clutter, treasures and everything in-between (including the kitchen sink). Treasure seekers come from all of the surrounding areas to shop for bargains in Indian Rocks Beach. The sale usually starts on Saturday between 7 AM or 8 AM. Don't miss it! Biggest Beach Party Ever - April Indian Rocks Beach may be a quaint little town but we sure know how to throw a beach party... The Biggest Beach Party Ever is usually held in April and is sponsored by the Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association. The party starts at 6 PM and runs until 11 PM at the IRB County Park 1700 Gulf Blvd. (17th Ave.). Beer, wine & food are all available for purchase (no coolers allowed) and there is live music on the beach. So come out and enjoy the party and be sure to stay for the sunset! All proceeds go to serve community projects and improvements. No attendance fee required. Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony - June 14,2011 To promote American Heritage and provide a Community service, the City of Indian Rocks Beach hold an annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at Kolb Park. This ceremony allows residents and guests to honorably dispose of worn United States Flags. Worn U.S. Flags may be burned or buried with honor and dignity. So if you have a tattered or torn U.S. Flag, this is your opportunity to retire it respectfully. This is a free event.
IRB Poker Run - October 1, 2011
Oktoberfest on the Beach - October 15, 2011
Pumpkin Carving & Haunted House for Children - October 29, 2011 This event usually takes place at the IRB City Hall Auditorium and is geared toward children 12 years and under. There are pumpkin carving activities, face painting, and a haunted house for the children to enjoy. Taste of IRB - November 5, 2011
Holiday Tree Lighting - December 2, 2011 The City of Indian Rocks Beach hold a tree lighting event each winter holiday season. This event is held in December and usually includes hot chocolate and holiday themed music. All are invited and admission is free. Holiday Street Parade - December 4, 2011
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade - December 17, 2011 The IRB Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is held in December of each year. Local boat owners cover their boats in holiday lights and play holiday music from their vessels. The boats proceed through the intercoastal waterways of Indian Rocks Beach and are judged on several criteria with an opportunity to win prizes for their decorating efforts at the end of the evening. This is a free event and all are welcome. |
| Last Updated on Thursday, 19 May 2011 23:56 |
Ride the Beach Trolley...
Our Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals are all conveniently located and within walking or bike-riding distance to: shopping, dining, live entertainment, parks, tennis, fishing, churches, hair/nail/massage salons, public boat launch, and the Beach Trolley stop.
For your convenience, we offer 2 adult beach cruiser bicycles and a couple of 2-person kayaks; available for your use during your stay with us. The Beach Trolley is equipped with a bicycle carrier, and is a great way to get out and explore some of the neighboring beach towns or nearby mainland towns, via the Pinellas Trail.
Indian Rocks Beach has several lovely parks scattered throughout the city. All of the parks are located within walking or bike-riding distance of our rental homes. Pack your picnic basket and spend the day exploring all of the wildlife that call these parks their home. Many of our parks have covered pavilions with picnic tables. Or maybe you prefer to dine under a large oak tree, or to enjoy your meal on a sunny dock overlooking the intracoastal waterway? Whatever your preference or desire, we have a park nearby that will exceed your expectations! The sights, sounds and smells of these wide-open outdoor spaces are sure to calm the nerves and provoke a peaceful, relaxed state-of-mind.
You don't need to "stay on the beach" to "play on the beach". All of our rental homes are just a few minute stroll from their front doors, to having your toes in the warm white sand and crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The City of Indian Rocks Beach maintains 27 beach access parks located all along the main Gulf Blvd. corridor. Four of our homes are just 7 houses away from the 20th Avenue beach access park, one is beachside and has private beach access, and the other is just a few minute stroll to the 17th Avenue beach access park. Limited parking spots are available at these accesses, and if you choose to drive, the trip takes about one-minute.
Take-In the Sights...
Our rental homes are surrounded by the intracoastal waterway to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Our kayaks are a great way to get-out on the water and see the city from a different perspective. Take some time and paddle to one of the nearby spoil islands for bird watching, or grab your fishing license and a pole, and head-out past the Gulf buoys for some nearby-off-shore fishing.
Looking for a faster-paced option? Then you might want to rent a boat or waverunner for the day. Or maybe you don't want to be the captain... then you might want to consider taking a sunset dinner cruise. Whatever your preference; you'll find what you're looking for, in IRB!
Spend the day visiting local eateries & bars and collecting cards. Use the cards to create your best poker hand and present that hand to win prizes at the end of the event. - Held from 12pm-8pm.
This Festival is usually held somewhere around the second week of October at Kolb Park (across from City Hall-15th Ave.) and runs from 11 AM until 7 PM with continuous music (live German band) and all day food-drinks and fun, fun fun! The festival includes a Kinderfest, Stein Carrying Championship, Wife carrying contest, Keg Throwing Contest, Polka Dancing Contest and a Silent Auction. Food & drinks available for purchase (no coolers allowed). All proceeds go back to the community for special projects and improvements. Free admission! Visit the 
This event is generally held the first week in November at Chic-A-Si Park (across from the Post Office) and runs from 5 PM until 10 PM. This is a great way to check out all of the local Chefs' creations. Food, beer & wine are available for purchase. Live msuic... bring your blankets and lawn chairs and plan to spend the evening. Free to attend! Sponsored by the 
The City of Indian Rocks Beach hosts a city-wide Holiday Street Parade each year which includes local merchants, small floats and holiday music. The parade runs through the neighborhood streets, and Parade participants often throw candy, dog biscuits, ad specialties, and beads to the attendees along the parade route.. So bring your lawn chairs, children, and your canine companions, and enjoy the IRB Street Parade. This event is held during the month of December, all are invited, this is a pet-friendly event, and attendance is free.