Join us for Two Weeks of FUN!
hosted by downtown retail areas including:
Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, Crayton Cove, Bayfront, Tin City, and the U.S. 41 – 10th Street Design District.

Enjoy our City’s variety and uniqueness from downtown shops and restaurants to waterfront areas and cultural destinations.

Celebrate the achievements of individuals who helped shape the history, development and opportunities of Naples.
Saturday, May 1st to Saturday, May 15th, 2010             Sponsored by Naples News Media Group

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CALENDAR of EVENTS


To add your Downtown Event to the CityFest calendar, please email Dave Lykins at DLykins@naplesgov.com

To advertise your Downtown Business during the CityFest events, please contact Maureen at mmagee@naplesnews.com

Special hotel accommodations during CityFest!
For rates and packages contact the Downtown Information Center at 239-435-3742

Tuesday, May 11th
Wednesday, May 12th
Naples Backyard History – Coffee Chickee Chat at the City Dock with Bem Storter, founding family of Everglades City & Johnny Morgan, Founding Family of Marco Island
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
City Dock – Crayton Cove
Contact: Gina (239) 594-2978
Naples Backyard History - First Mayor’s Exhibit
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   •   City Hall
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Cruise Naples – “Loving Locals”
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kids ride free - Double Sunshine Dolphin Watching and Sightseeing Cruise - Tin City
Contact: (239) 263-4949
Princess Diana Exhibit (Fee)
12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Von Liebig Art Center
Contact: Von Liebig Art Center/Naples Art Association
(239) 262-6517
41st Annual City Tennis Tournament (Traditional Event)
All Day Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center – Cambier Park
Contact: Tennis Center (239) 213-3060

Naples Backyard History - First Mayor’s Exhibit
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   •   City Hall
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Cruise Naples – “Loving Locals”
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kids ride free - Double Sunshine Dolphin Watching and Sightseeing Cruise - Tin City
Contact: (239) 263-4949
Princess Diana Exhibit (Fee)
10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Von Liebig Art Center
Contact: Von Liebig Art Center/Naples Art Association
(239) 262-6517
41st Annual City Tennis Tournament (Traditional Event)
All Day
Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center – Cambier Park
Contact: Tennis Center (239) 213-3060
Naples Backyard History – Tribute to Local Artist
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.   •   Bayfront Inn Patio
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Bayfront Jazz Band
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.   •  Bayfront
Contact: (239) 649-8700
Naples Backyard History – Wednesdays on the Waterfront Tour
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Tin City Mini Museum/Bayfront Mini Museum
Contact: Dr. Lois Bolin (239) 732-5554
Cruise Naples – Sunset Speakers Series – Local Authors Book Signing
6:45 departure   •   Tin City
Contact: Jesse Chesser (239) 263-4949
Bayfront Walkabout - Segeway Demonstrations
7:00 p.m.   •  Bayfront – Extreme Rentals
Contact: Roger Baker (239) 263-8088
Cruise Naples – “Loving Locals”
7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Kids ride free - Double Sunshine Dolphin Watching and Sightseeing Cruise - Tin City
Contact: (239) 263-4949
Importance of Being Earnest (Fee)
8:00 p.m.
Sugden Theatre Main Stage – Fifth Avenue South
Contact: (239) 263-7990
Greater Tuna
8:00 p.m.
Sugden Theatre – Tobye Studio – Fifth Avenue South
Contact: (239) 263-7990

Thursday, May 13th
Friday, May 14th
Naples Backyard History - First Mayor’s Exhibit
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   •  City Hall
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Cruise Naples – “Loving Locals”
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kids ride free - Double Sunshine Dolphin Watching and Sightseeing Cruise - Tin City
Contact: (239) 263-4949
Princess Diana Exhibit (Fee)
10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Von Liebig Art Center
Contact: Von Liebig Art Center/Naples Art Association
(239) 262-6517
41st Annual City Tennis Tournament (Traditional Event)
All Day Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center – Cambier Park
Contact: Tennis Center (239) 213-3060
Thursdays on Third
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   •   Third Street South Shopping District
Contact: Terry Banks (239) 649-6707
Naples Backyard History – Art Ullman Aerial Historic Photo Lecture
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.   •   1170 3rd Street S Aerial Exhibit
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Evenings on Fifth
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fifth Avenue South Shopping District
Contact: Lisa Swirda (239) 435-3742
Importance of Being Earnest (Fee)
8:00 p.m.
Sugden Theatre Main Stage – Fifth Avenue South
Contact: (239) 263-7990

Naples Backyard History - First Mayor’s Exhibit
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   •  City Hall
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Cruise Naples – “Loving Locals”
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kids ride free - Double Sunshine Dolphin Watching and Sightseeing Cruise - Tin City
Contact: (239) 263-4949
Princess Diana Exhibit (Fee)
10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Von Liebig Art Center
Contact: Von Liebig Art Center/Naples Art Association
(239) 262-6517
41st Annual City Tennis Tournament (Traditional Event)
All Day Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center – Cambier Park
Contact: Tennis Center (239) 213-3060
Welcome to My World – Local Artist Natalie Guess
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
824 5th Avenue South
Contact: (239) 659-2787
Naples Backyard History - Historic District Lecture - Karin Peiffer
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1170 3rd Street South
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Importance of Being Earnest
8:00 p.m.
Sugden Theatre Main Stage – Fifth Avenue South
Contact: (239) 263-7990
Greater Tuna
8:00 p.m.
Sugden Theatre – Tobye Studio – Fifth Avenue South
Contact: (239) 263-7990

Saturday, May 15th
Farmers Market (Annual/Reoccurring)
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Third Street South Shopping District
Parking Lot behind Tommy Bahamas/Gattles
Contact: Terry Banks (239) 649-6707
Naples Backyard History - First Mayor’s Exhibit
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   •   City Hall
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Cruise Naples – “Loving Locals”
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kids ride free - Double Sunshine Dolphin Watching and Sightseeing Cruise - Tin City
Contact: (239) 263-4949
Naples Backyard History - Waterfront Art Students Art History Tour
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Double Sunshine - Tin City (registration required)
Contact: Frank Russen (239) 649-8088
Naples Backyard History - Working Waterfront Exhibit
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.   •   Tin City
Contact: (239) 594-2978
Princess Diana Exhibit (Fee)
12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Von Liebig Art Center
Contact: Von Liebig Art Center/Naples Art Association
(239) 262-6517
41st Annual City Tennis Tournament (Traditional Event)
All Day Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center – Cambier Park
Contact: Tennis Center (239) 213-3060

Naples Backyard History – Heritage Trail Museum
Noon to 6:00 p.m.   •   Bayfront
Contact: (239) 594-2978
ARTschool and Adult Art Classes
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   •   Von Liebig Art Center Back Deck
Contact: (239)262-6517
City Fest Family Day
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cambier Park – Family Activities and Games
Cambier Park Bandshell – Bluegrass Bands
Contact: Norris Community Center (239) 213-3058
Dixie Land Jazz Summer Series
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   •   Norris Community Center
Contact: (239)213-3058
City Fest Concluding Event
City Fest Concert/Dance/BBQ Nite
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tin City – 1200 5th Avenue South
Featuring “The Dazzling Del Rays” with 50’s and 60’s Music
Contact: Dennis Hosier (239) 262-4200
Importance of Being Earnest
8:00 p.m.
Sugden Theatre Main Stage – Fifth Avenue South
Contact: (239) 263-7990
Greater Tuna
8:00 p.m.
Sugden Theatre – Tobye Studio – Fifth Avenue South
Contact: (239) 263-7990
Salute our Troops
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   •   Veterans Memorial at Cambier Park
Contact:  (239) 263-2807