11 AM
Rod & Reel Pier Dining
Rod & Reel Pier · Family
Lunch and dinner over the water at the 1947 pier — watch the fishing lines and bait fish all day.
Bayfest
Anna Maria's Pine Avenue street festival — music, food, vendors and a classic-car show.
AMI Sandcastle Contest
Teams build elaborate sand sculptures on the gulf beach for the annual island competition.
Privateers Events
The AMI Privateers run holiday parades and beach throws, raising money for island scholarships.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.