Upcoming Events
Progressive Evening – Saturday, March 21, 2009: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Participating merchants stay open late & serve wine, beer,
hors d’oeuvres, and/or samples of gourmet food items for sale. A great way to relax
and get to know new people while shopping in your favorite locations. Leave the kids
at home and take a pleasant break in Havana! For more information, call 539-6900.
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Bead Festival – Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2009
Bead lovers from all around the world come to Havana to find that one special piece
in one of Havana’s most “colorful” events. Approximately 40 dealers from all over
the U.S., with anything from one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces to wholesale beading
supplies will be exhibiting. This event always offers a broad array of beads jewelry,
findings and on-site creations. Admission is $4.00. Call 850.539.6343 for more information.
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Old Time Havana Day Kick-Off Fish Fry, Saturday, April 18, 2009
Enjoy an old-fashioned fish fry,
complete with cole slaw, hushpuppies, cheese grits and music to eat by! Tickets are $8
and available at the fry. Proceeds benefit, in part, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
For more information, call 539-1544
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Old Time Havana Day – Saturday, May 2, 2009
Celebrate the return of Old Time Havana Days with a trip to the past. Old-timey demonstrations are planned depicting
life in the early- to mid-1900's. Saturday the streets will be
filled with local arts and crafts, food booths and fun filled games for kids and adults alike
ending in a hometown parade.
For more information, call 850.539.1544. Download
Vendor Application
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"Yappy Hour" – A Pet Happy Hour! – Saturday, June 13, 2009 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Participating
shops stay open late so all pet owners can bring “Fido” or “Fluffy” out for a little “night
on the town!” “Gourmet” treats & water bowls will be provided (we’ll have “treats” for humans,
too) Come shop & stroll the Streets of Havana while treat your pet to a social evening!
We guarantee, ALL will have a unique experience! For more information, call 539-6900
(All pets must be on leash & under control at all times)
Watch the calendar page for upcoming Sidewalk Sales during the year!
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Pumpkin Festival Kick-Off Shrimp Boil/Auction, Saturday, October 10, 2009
Shrimp Boil: Saturday October 10th At 5pm Dinner Ticket $10.00
Fall Auction: Starts 6pm Saturday October 10th. Proceeds Benefit, In Part, The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Located 104 North Main Street US 27 To Havana See Signs On Left In Parking Lot By Shell Station
For more information, call 850.539.1544.
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Bead Fest, Saturday & Sunday, October (TBA) 2009
(TBA)
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Havana’s Annual Pumpkin Festival – Saturday, October 17, 2009
The annual Pumpkin Festival is Havana’s signature event and the perfect way to celebrate
the beautiful fall season. Streets are lined with art, crafts, and food vendors
selling their wares. The town comes alive in a carnival-like atmosphere full of
activities for the entire family: hay rides, pony & carriage rides, costume
contests, live auction, face-painting, magicians, pumpkin decorating and much, much
more. Local merchants show their creativity with beautiful displays of pumpkins,
Halloween and fall décor.
Don’t forget the Pancake Breakfast 7am under the pavilion at Planters Exchange.
Bacon, Sausage and all you can eat pancakes $5.00
Visit the uniquely-decorated “pumpkin patch” where you can purchase that perfect
pumpkin…and hear an old fashioned yarn told by the mesmerizing storyteller! Pumpkin
festival proceeds benefit, in part, benefit Native Americans & The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
For more information, call 850.539.1544. Download
Vendor Application
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Havana’s Holiday Open House – Saturday, November 14, 2009
Forget the malls! Start your holiday shopping in a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Come stroll through our shops, antique malls and galleries. Dine at one of our delectable
cafes or restaurants, and find “unique” gifts for everyone on your list.
Our annual Holiday Open House features Havana merchants decorated in all of their
holiday “finery” while offering holiday refreshments while you shop. But that’s
not the best part! During the Open House weekend, you may register with participating
merchants to win one of three shopping sprees worth $300, $150 or $50. The drawing
will be held at 6:00 p.m. that Sunday, but you need not be present to win.
So come eat, drink and be merry with your friendly Havana merchants and leave with
your pockets sounding like “Jingle Bells!” For more information, call (850) 539-7711
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Havana’s Annual Holiday Parade & Lawn Mower Contest – Saturday, December 12, 2009
Getting into the holiday spirit has never been more fun! How creative can you be
in decorating your riding lawn mower like a parade float? Let your imagination run
wild! You may choose a holiday theme or any crazy, zany, fun idea that you think
will win one of 3 cash/gift certificate prizes totaling more than $350! Putting
together your “float” is a fun family project and stimulates everyone’s imagination.
Watching the parade is a real treat, so bring your camera!
Prior years’ contests have seen floats decorated like: the Red Baron airplane, a
pirate ship, Noah’s Ark, Santa’s sleigh and 8 tiny reindeer, a choo-choo train,
fishing boat, an outhouse, dog house and more. And as an added feature to the parade
golf, cart owners are also invited to decorate and enter the contest! A separate
prize is awarded to the best-decorated cart! Food & craft vendors line the streets
to add a festival atmosphere to the day.
Complete the Participant Application and e-mail to
rflove55@hotmail.com, or mail to Little River General Store, 308 N. Main
Street, Havana, FL 32333. Call 539-7422 for more information. Download The Lawn Mower Parade Participant application
Download The Vendor application
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