Upcoming October Events in Punta Gorda

Some upcoming events in the City include:

• Ultimate Rib Fest presented by the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association will take place at Laishley Park October 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information contact Karin Tucker (941) 625-0804 or www.ultimateribfest.com

• Fine Arts Festival at the VAC "Leo vs. Mike" kicks off October 16 and runs through November 13.  For more information http://www.visualartcenter.org/vac-events/events.php

• 15th Annual Edison Pops at Sunset featuring the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will be held  Saturday October 16, 2010, 26300 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda. For additional information call 941-637-5645 http://edisonpops.com/2010/charlotte
• Charlotte High School Homecoming Parade is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. on October 21 in downtown Punta Gorda and travel to the High School. For additional information, contact George Sansone (941) 575-5450.

• Jim Morris Octoberfish Concert in Laishley Park - October 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. For additional information contact Fish Head Music (941)625-1577 or www.jim-morris.com.

• Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce is hosting a city-wide car boot sale October 23, 8 a.m. to noon at 401 Taylor Street. For additional information, call the Chamber at (941) 639-3720.

• Clear Channel Radio is hosting a Fall Boat Show at Fishermen’s Village October 29-31. The show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information contact Teresa Evan (941) 815-0324.

• Smuggler’s Enterprises presents Haunting on the Harbor, October 30-31, 2010 in Laishley Park. Hours of the festival are 3 to 11 p.m. daily. For additional information contact Smuggler’s (941)637-1177 or www.puntagordahaunting.com.