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Your reservation at Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, one of the leading resort hotels in South Florida near Miami, is also your ticket to the abundant and diverse South Florida events and entertainment venues near Hollywood beach hotels. From world-famous shows and performances to energetic sporting events, the Hollywood, FL area has it all.
Among Fort Lauderdale events, few are as popular as the dance and music extravaganzas at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Their one of a kind shows are not to be missed. It also wouldn’t be a true Florida vacation with a trek to Miami Dolphins Stadium to see the big game.
Annual events in South Florida near our Fort Lauderdale hotel include:
- South Beach Wine and Food Festival
- Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
- Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park
- Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
This sample of first-class events hardly scratches the surface. Visit one of the best Hollywood Beach Resort hotels and dive into these remarkable South Florida shows and events.
May 2009
Seaside Craft Affair
5/2/09 – 5/3/09 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Location: Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Free Admission
Phone: American Craft Endeavors at 954-472-3755
Website: http://www.artfestival.com/
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival
5/1/09 – 5/2/09
Location: Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Website: http://www.lasolaswineandfood.com/
7th Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival
5/8/09 – 5/10/09 (6-10 p.m. Fri., 5-10 p.m. Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun.)
Location: Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Free admission
Phone: Hollywood Beach CRA at 954-924-2980
Website: http://www.southfloridabluegrass.com/
The National Bowling Association - Annual Championship Tournament
5/21/09 – 5/31/09
Location: Various venues
June 2009
2009 AAU Taekwondo National Championship
6/29/09 – 7/4/09
Location: Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Website: http://www.aautaekwondo.org/
APIC - Association of Professions in Infection Control & Epidemiology - Annual Conference
6/7/09 – 6/11/09
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
National Sheriff’s Association – 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition
6/20/09 – 6/24/09
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
July 2009
Hollywood’s Fourth of July Celebration
7/4/09 - (5 to 10 p.m.)
Location: On the beach and along the Broadwalk, an offshore fireworks display at 9 p.m. Free admission. Phone: 954-921-3404.
September 2009
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival
9/20/09 – (noon to 8 p.m.)
Location: Along the auto-free Broadwalk. Free admission.
Phone: 954-961-6386
Website: http://www.hollywoodlatinfestival.com/
8th Annual Hollywood Beach Clambake Festival
9/25/09 – 9/27/09 (5-11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat., noon-9 p.m. Sun.)
Location: Broadwalk, Free admission.
Phone: 954-926-3377
Website: http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/clambake.html
October 2009
SpeedJam 2009 – IndyCar, Grand-Am and Indy Lights Championship
10/9/09 – 10/10/09
Location: Homestead Miami Speedway
Website: http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
10/29/09 – 11/2/09
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Phone: 954-764-7642/ 800-940-7642
Admission: $16/adult; $5/child
November 2009
NASCAR – Ford Championship Weekend
11/20/09 – 11/22/09
Location: Homestead Miami Speedway
Website: http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/
South Florida Auto Show
TBA
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
NAILBA -National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies
11/12/09 – 11/14/09
Location: Hollywood, Fl
December 2009
Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade – 54th Anniversary
12/5/09 - (7 to 10 p.m.)
Location: Broadwalk, Free admission.
Phone: 954-921-3404.
Miami Beach Art Basel
12/3/09 – 12/6/09
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Website: http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/
11th Annual OceanDance 2009
12/30/09 – 12/31/09 (8 p.m. Wed., 9:30 p.m. Thurs.)
Location: Hollywood Beach, General admission is free; VIP packages also are available.
Phone: 954-921-3274.
Ongoing Tours & Cultural Events
New Guided Historic and Eco-Adventure Bicycle Tours
Times: 5- to 30-mile rides six days a week
Location: HT4 is located at Sun & Fun Cycles on the Beach Broadwalk and Hayes Street.
Phone: 202-375-0283.
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Times: Various activities - 7 p.m. Thursdays; 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays;
Phone: 954-921-3500
Website: http://www.artsparkatyoungcircle.org/
Historic Hammerstein House Tour
Times: every 1st Sunday, September – May (1 to 4 p.m.)
Location: 1520 Polk St.
Phone: 954-923-5590
Website: http://www.hollywoodhistoricalsociety.org/
Broadwalk Friday Fest
Times: every 2nd & 4th Friday (7 to 10 p.m.)
Location: Hollywood Beach Theater
Phone: Hollywood Beach CRA at 954-924-2980
Website: http://www.everythinghollywood.org/
Classic Cruise Night
Times: every 4th Friday (6 to 10 p.m.)
Location: Hollywood Beach at Broadwalk Friday Fest. Free admission.
Phone: 954-926-3377
Website: http://www.everythinghollywood.org/
Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
Times: every 3rd Saturday (7 to 10 p.m.)
Location: Historic Downtown District,
Free guided maps are available at Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, 2028 Harrison St. Free admission.
Phone: Downtown CRA at 954-921-3016
Website: http://www.everythinghollywood.org/
Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic
Times: every 1st Sunday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Free admission
Phone: 954-926-3377
Website: http://www.everythinghollywood.org/
Funtastic Fridays for Kids
Times: every Friday (5 to 9 p.m.)
Location: Downtown Hollywood - Free family-friendly events. “Kids Eat Free on Friday” at participating downtown restaurants.
Phone: Downtown CRA at 954-921-3016
Website: http://www.downtownhollywood.com/
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood – 1650 Harrison St., Downtown Hollywood
Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Gallery admission: $7 for adults; $4 for students, seniors and children ages 4 to 13; and free to Center members and children ages 3 or younger.
Group discounts and free parking are available. Call 954-921-3274 or visit http://artandculturecenter.org/
Upcoming exhibits include: • 2009 All-Media Juried Biennial (through June 7)
• “Vickie Pierre: Enchanted Darlings Snow White Ladies in Waiting” (May 1 – June 7)
• Tillamook Cheddar Mid-Career Retrospective 1999-2009 (June 19 – August 16)
• “It’s a Dog’s Life” (June 19 – August 16)
Family Day (1 to 3 p.m. Sun., May 17, July 19, August 16)
Free hands-on art activity for all ages is based on a current exhibition.
Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Hotel, the newest star in Fort Lauderdale hotels in Hollywood, Florida, is pleased to offer a unique locale and welcoming accommodations that make us the premier destination for South Florida vacations. From our signature Hollywood Beach restaurants to remarkable Fort Lauderdale event planning services, think of Crowne Plaza when browsing South Florida beach resorts. |
