Calendar of Events for Clearwater & Its Island Beaches

Daily

Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival
Location:  Pier 60
Time: 6 - 10 PM
Contact:  www.sunsetsatpier60.com or 727-449-1036
Description:  Nightly sunset celebration that begins 2 hours before sunset and lasts until 2 hours after sunset, weather permitting. Featuring artisans, crafters, street performers and live musical entertainment. Free.

December 12, 2009

Annual Lighted Boat Parade
Location: Island Estates Yacht Club Marina and surrounding waterfront area
Time: 6PM
Contact: 727-461-1147
Description: Enjoy this festive sight as holiday decorated boats cruise by the shoreline.

December 30, 2009

Outback Bowl Beach Day
Location:  Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, 400 Mandalay Ave.
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact:  For more information please visit www.outbackbowl.com.
Description:  Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches for this fun day which includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

January 2 – 3, 2010

Clearwater Beach Soccer in the Sand Tournament
Location: Beach Venue 3
Time: 9 AM – 6 PM
Contact: 888-442-9082
Description: Join in for some fun and exercise with soccer in the sand.

January 23 – 24, 2010

Clearwater Running & Fitness Festival
Location: Coachman Park
Time: morning start times
Contact: 888-548-2786 or www.active.com
Description: January 23 is the 5-miler & Halfathon and January 24 is the Marathon and 5K Fitness Walk.

January 23, 2010

Clearwater Beach Fun Walk
Location: Rockaway Pier to Pier 60
Time:
Contact: 727-462-6563 x22
Description: Walkers welcome.

January 29, 2010 - Monthly

4th Friday Clearwater
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Contact:  www.4thfridayclearwater.com or 866-550-3472
Description: Come party downtown at 4th Friday. Entertainment to be announced. Beer, wine, food and merchandise available for sale.

February 12, 2010

USF DeMarini Tournament
Location:  Eddie C. Moore Complex, 2780 Drew Street
Time:
Contact:  www.usfseries.com
Description:  College athletes compete in NCAA Division I softball tournaments. Spectators welcome.

February 19 – 21, 2010

Knology Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
Location:  Coachman Park, 301 Drew Street
Time:
Contact:   www.clearwaterseablues.com or 727-562-4700
Description:  Join us for three seafood and blues filled days, featuring a variety of national blues artists. Free.

February 26, 2010 - Monthly

4th Friday Clearwater
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Contact:  www.4thfridayclearwater.com or 866-550-3472
Description: Come party downtown at 4th Friday. Entertainment to be announced. Beer, wine, food and merchandise available for sale.

March 3 – April 3, 2010

Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training
Location:  Bright House Field, 601 N. Old Coachman Road
Time: varies
Contact:  www.philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com or 727-441-8638
Description:  Major league baseball spring training.

March 5 – 7, 2010

USF Under Armour Invitational
Location:  Eddie C. Moore Complex, 2780 Drew Street
Time:
Contact:  www.usfseries.com
Description:  College athletes compete in NCAA Division I softball tournaments. Spectators welcome.
11/25/2009

March 12 – 14, 2010

USF Under Armour Showcase
Location:  Eddie C. Moore Complex, 2780 Drew Street
Time:
Contact:  www.usfseries.com
Description:  College athletes compete in NCAA Division I softball tournaments. Spectators welcome.

March 19 – 21, 2010

USF The Game Tournament
Location:  Eddie C. Moore Complex, 2780 Drew Street
Time:
Contact:  www.usfseries.com
Description:  College athletes compete in NCAA Division I softball tournaments. Spectators welcome.

March 26, 2010 - Monthly

4th Friday Clearwater
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Contact:  www.4thfridayclearwater.com or 866-550-3472
Description: Come party downtown at 4th Friday. Entertainment to be announced. Beer, wine, food and merchandise available for sale.

April – September, 2010

Clearwater Threshers Baseball
Location:  Bright House Field, 601 N. Old Coachman Road
Time: varies
Contact:  www.threshersbaseball.com or 727-441-8638
Description:  Minor league baseball.

April 10, 2010

Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater
Location:  Coachman Park, 301 Drew Street
Time: 7:30 PM
Contact:  www.irongirl.com
Description:  5K & 10K run/walk event featuring a post-race Breakfast Cafe, Iron Girl performance technical women's shirts, personalized race bibs, IPICO Sports Timing, USATF certified courses and post-race giveaways.

April 23, 2010 - Monthly

4th Friday Clearwater
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Contact:  www.4thfridayclearwater.com or 866-550-3472
Description: Come party downtown at 4th Friday. Entertainment to be announced. Beer, wine, food and merchandise available for sale.

April 23 – May 2, 2010

Fun ‘n Sun Festival
Location:  Various Locations
Time:
Contact:   www.myclearwater.com/funnsun or 727-562-4700
Description:  This annual festival features a variety of events for all to enjoy. Visit www.myclearwater.com/funnsun or the complete schedule of events and details.

May 28, 2010 - Monthly

4th Friday Clearwater
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Contact:  www.4thfridayclearwater.com or 866-550-3472
Description: Come party downtown at 4th Friday. Entertainment to be announced. Beer, wine, food and merchandise available for sale.

June 12, 2010

Downtown Farmer’s Market
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact:  www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com or 727-461-7674
Description:  The downtown Clearwater Farmer’s Market is in its 15th season. Available for purchase find fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, cut flowers, plants, crafts and refreshments.

June 27, 2010

Morton Plant Mease Triathlon
Location: Sand Key Park
Time: early morning
Contact: www.mpmf.org or 727-820-7791
Description: This includes a 1/3 mile open water swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 13 mile bike ride around Clearwater and its island beaches and a 3.1 mile run through Sand Key Park.

July 4, 2010

Clearwater Celebrates America
Location: Coachman Park
Time: 4 PM
Contact: 727-562-4700
Description: Free celebration with live music, fireworks food and beverage.

July 10, 2010

Downtown Farmer’s Market
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact:  www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com or 727-461-7674
Description:  The downtown Clearwater Farmer’s Market is in its 15th season. Available for purchase find fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, cut flowers, plants, crafts and refreshments.

August 14, 2010

Downtown Farmer’s Market
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact:  www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com or 727-461-7674
Description:  The downtown Clearwater Farmer’s Market is in its 15th season. Available for purchase find fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, cut flowers, plants, crafts and refreshments.

September 11, 2010

Downtown Farmer’s Market
Location:  500 - 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact:  www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com or 727-461-7674
Description:  The downtown Clearwater Farmer’s Market is in its 15th season. Available for purchase find fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, cut flowers, plants, crafts and refreshments.

October 2010

Frenchy’s 20th Annual Stone Crab Festival
Location: all 4 Frenchy’s restaurant Clearwater Beach locations
Time:
Contact: www.frenchysonline.com or 727-449-2729
Description: Stone crabs available at wholesale prices and live musical entertainment at this block party.

October 2010

Hispanic Heritage Clelebration
Location: Coachman Park
Time:
Contact: 727-562-4804
Description: Live entertainment, vendors and educational displays.

October 1 – 3, 2010

Clearwater Super Boat Offshore National Championship and Festival
Location: downtown Clearwater, Coachman Park and Clearwater Beach
Time: various activities for 3 days, racing on Sunday
Contact: www.clearwatersuperboat.com or 888-202-4614
Description: 2nd annual championship power boat racing with speeds up to 200 mph. Opportunities to tour boats, meet drivers and teams, food, beverage and live entertainment.

October 14 – 17, 2010

Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Location: Coachman Park
Time: afternoons and evenings
Contact: www.clearwaterjazz.com or 727-461-5200
Description: 31st annual jazz festival with 4 days and nights of free jazz. Featuring internationally recognized performers as well as national, local and student musicians. Merchandize, food and beverage available for sale.

October 16 – 17, 2010

Clearwater Jazz ‘n Art Walk
Location: 500 – 600 blocks of Cleveland Street
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Contact: www.jazznwalk.com or 727-461-5200
Description: 3rd annual art show with fine art of different mediums on display and for sale.

November 2010

Christmas Under the Oaks
Location: Coachman Park
Time:
Contact: www.clearwaterjuniors.org/oaks or 727-562-4700
Description: Arts and crafts show.

November 2010

26th Annual Festival of Trees
Location: Westfield Countryside Mall, US 19 at State Road 580
Time: Mall Hours
Contact: www.treefest.com or 727-797-8712
Description: A fundraiser to benefit UPARC with 100 holiday trees uniquely decorated.

November 19 - 21, 2010

Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic
Location: Sheraton Sand Key and Marriott Suite Resorts, Clearwater Beach
Time:
Contact: www.jazzclassic.net or 727-536-0064
Description: 20th annual jazz event consisting of 3 days full of live music and some swing dance lessons too.

November 13, 2010

Ironman World Championship 70.3
Location: starts and finishes at Pier 60 Clearwater Beach
Time: morning
Contact: www.ironman.com or 813-868-5940
Description: Triathlon, participants must qualify and a professional prize purse totaling $100,000 is available.

November 25, 2010

Times Turkey Trot
Location:  Clearwater High School Stadium, 540 S. Hercules Ave.
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 AM
Contact: www.tampabay.com/turkeytrot or 727-562-4700
Description:  The Turkey Trot is the largest running event in the Tampa Bay area with over 16,000 participants. This road race is for competitive runners, recreational runners, and walkers of all ages. Fee includes an event T-shirt. Trophies will be awarded to the top finishers. Proceeds benefit local charities. Canned goods and non-perishable food collected in the stadium on race day are donated to a food pantry.