Events in July at Cape Harbour
July sizzles with special events at Cape Harbour starting with the Great American Picnic on July 4th and continuing with block parties, happy hours, cooking classes, live music, food and a dazzling array of activities all month long.
First up is the annual July 4th Great American Picnic from 11 am until 3 pm. The kick off will be a spirited salute to the troops followed by a family day filled with fun contests, good things to eat, and music. The members of the non-profit Adopt-A-Troop Foundation will again be raising money to support our military. This year the ever-popular "Best Patriotic Pet Contest" has our two famous judges, Lois Thome, WINK-TV news anchor, and Anita Simmons, owner of Cape Dog Bakery. Children will sparkle with colorful firework ponytails and patriotic tattoos, or create bandana designs all compliments of the Cape Harbour merchants. And, don't forget to bring your camera for kids' photos with "Mini Race Cars" and then gather everyone for the "Family Fun Photo Op". Other events include a Martial Arts University demonstration and the Calendar Girls performance of "A tribute to the 82nd Airborne". Emcee, Chris the DJ with "Juke Box Hero" will provide musical entertainment for the festival. A variety of menu items will be available at Cape Harbour's famous eateries and check with merchants along the Promenade for some red hot deals. Free admission and parking. Everyone is welcome!
Just a reminder - On the 4th of July, Rumrunners, The Joint and Run Agrounds will welcome guests all day with their special menu choices.
Café Pignoli will be selling a traditional Fourth of July menu of hot dogs and hamburgers along with their daily menu.
On Tuesday, July 6 from 6 pm to 8 pm, Harbour View Gallery at Cape Harbour invites the public to meet guest artists Joan Roberts, whose oil/acrylic impressionist paintings are rich with romance and grace; and Beverly Spana, whose inventory of painted glassware, fused glass, and hand-painted items such as furniture and floor cloths are sure to inspire. Both artists will have their works on display. 10% of gallery member sales from July 1- 4 will be donated to the Cape Coral Community Foundation for the Iwo Jima Statue restoration fund. For information call 239-540-5789.
The Tuesday Night Block Party at The Joint is from 6 pm to 10 pm.
July lineup:
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July 6 - Soapy Tuna
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July 13 - The Geekskwad
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July 20 - D.V.S.
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July 27 - The Juice
The Friday Night Weekend Kickoff Party is from 6pm to 9pm.
July lineup:
The Joint also sponsors a Sunday Brunch serving an ala carte menu from 10:30 am until 2 pm. Wednesday is half-price pizza day and check out Ladies Night on the last Thursday of every month featuring a three-course tasting menu paired with wines, all for $20. For information call 239-542-0123.
Cape Harbour's Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8 am to noon featuring fresh garden vegetables, fruits, seafood delights, fresh homemade breads and pastries, honey, jelly, flowers, dish gardens and more.
On Saturday nights, enjoy Date Night at Café Pignoli from 5 pm to 10 pm. You're invited to treat yourself and that someone special to a four-course gourmet bistro dinner. Each week chef Robert creates new menu offerings featuring appetizers, entrées, and desserts. Make reservations and find out what's cooking by calling Chef Robert Cardoos at 239-541-0800.
Speaking of Chef Robert, he will share some of his most tempting recipes in a series of Summer Cooking Classes starting July 13th and continuing through September 1st from 6:30 pm until 9 pm.
July's schedule is:
- Tuesday, July 13- taste five different featured recipes along with selected wines.
- Wednesday, July 21 - taste some of Chef Robert's Summer Savories.
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Tuesday, July 27 - come for Mediterranean Delight night.
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Saturday, July 31, from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm - A special class just for teens.
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Special recipes from other countries are featured in August.
Rounding out the holiday month is the Saturday, July 31 st Inaugural Red Ribbon Family Fun 5K Race & Walk. Registration is at 6:30 am; race begins at 7:30 am. Race registration is available at www.active.com. The event is sponsored by Around the Clock Fitness, Cape Harbour and Rumrunners. The starting point is at Expo Island on the Promenade in Cape Harbour. The event benefits the Lee County Coalition for a Drug Free Southwest Florida. For more information call the Run Shoppe at 239-540-9520. |
