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Signature Events
- Saturday
- December 5, 2020
- 3pm – 9pm
- Where Golden Gate Community Center • 4701 Golden Gate Parkway • Naples, Florida 34116
- Admission $2 per Person 3 & under Free
- Contact (p) 239.252.4079 or 239.252.4000 (e) info@snowfestnaples.com
About Snowfest
Collier County Parks & Recreation Department has sponsored Snowfest to the public since 1985. Snowfest is one of Collier County Parks & Recreation Department’s signature events, and the event was established with the concept of giving the community the thrill of getting to play in snow in 80-degree weather. Starting out with only 5 tons of snow and a few hundred people, the festival has grown to become Collier County’s largest community event, attracting thousands of people.
Snowfest has many attractions, but the leading attraction is the 100 tons of snow. 1200 blocks of ice are trucked in and put through an ice chipper, which is magically transformed into snow. Other attractions include a full scale carnival, entertainment, hands on arts & crafts, food vendors, and more.
Snowfest attracts individuals of all ages, from infants to grandparents. Neapolitan Family Magazine even awarded Snowfest, The Family Choice Award - Best Fun for the Family - Festival or Event for Kids. Since its inception, many other Florida cities and counties have contacted us about the event to establish their own snow festivals. The department is very proud of the success of Snowfest and strives to make each year more spectacular than ever.
Snow is cold, so be sure to bring mittens or gloves, hats & perhaps even boots.
Snowfest Attractions
Snowfest Vendors & Volunteers
Vendors
If you would like to participate in Snowfest, simply download the appropriate application, and fax to the Collier County Parks & Recreation Department 239.252.3002.
Volunteers
The success of Snowfest depends on a strong volunteer base. If you are interested in volunteering at SnowFest, please fill out the Special Events Volunteer Application.
For more information about volunteering at this event please contact the following:
- Britt Hirst
- 239.252.4183
- BrittHirst@colliergov.net
Saturday, December 12, 2020 5pm – 10pm
- Where Immokalee Sports Complex • 505 Escambia Street • Immokalee, Florida 34142
- Admission $1 per Person – 3 & under Free
- Contact (p) 239.252.8811
About Christmas Around the World
Gather your mittens, your hats, and your boots, because 70 tons of snow is forecasted to fall at the Immokalee Sports Complex just in time for the annual Christmas Around the World celebration. Head to Immokalee, where this true community holiday celebration is packed with all kinds of family fun not to be missed.
This signature event presented to you by Collier County Parks & Recreation Department is growing. This year’s event features several returning activities including the traditional snow piles, loads of kid’s games, sled-mountain, and Santa’s workshop, as well as some new ones.
That’s not all! To satisfy your culinary needs, there will be plenty of incredibly delicious Ethnic and American food to choose from. Sprinkle yourself with holiday spirit at Christmas Around the World!
See you there!
- Thursday
- July 4, 2021
- 4pm – 10pm
- Where Paradise Sports Park • 3868 City Gate Blvd N • Naples, Florida 34117
- Admission Free
- Contact (p) 239.350.5404
About the 4th of July Celebration
Did you know that July is Parks and Recreation Month? It’s true! Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. National Parks and Recreation Month brings focus to a community’s park and recreation assets and encourages the community to participate in quality leisure activities at local, regional, state and national parks.
To kick off Parks and Recreation Month, come join us, and celebrate Independence Day Naples style at the free 4th of July Celebration proudly brought to you by Collier County Parks and Recreation Division along with the Veterans Services Division.
Locals and visitors alike agree that they cannot think of anything better than relaxing with family and friends at this enormous park, watching an extraordinary show of lights in the sky. This is everyone’s first choice for 4th of July celebrations in Naples.
A free ice cream social will take place from 4pm to 6pm, with food and beverages available to purchase as well. Get your groove on as a DJ keeps you entertained until the highlight of the evening, an amazing firework display begins at approximately 9:15pm.
So, gather your lawn chairs, your blankets, and your friends and family for a night of good old-fashioned fun.