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Fall Head Over Heels for the
Sebastian River Area!
Diving Head First into the Weekend
Photo Credit: @skydive_junkie via Instagram
Happy Fall!! There are so many cool events taking place this month that its easy to fall head over heels for the Sebastian River Area! From Simple Pleasures to Authentic Treasures, the Sebastian River Area has something for everyone! October kicks off fall festivities including a Surf Contest, a Nature & Birding Festival, Oktoberfest Nights, Markets, a Paint & Sip Party, Food Truck Fest, a Marine Extravaganza, a Rodeo, Art Reception, Historical & Ghost Walking Tours, a Corn Maze, Haunted Houses, Halloween Festivities, Howl at the Moon, Comedy Zone, and much more! Check out the details and other events below! Be sure to visit our
website for more information and to start planning your perfect getaway to the Sebastian River Area!
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Sebastian River Area Destination Video
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The Greater Fellsmere Area Destination Video
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There are a lot of fun filled events taking place this month and you'll find some of them listed below. To view the entire calendar of events,
click here.
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Be sure to download the
Indian River County- Vero Beach, Sebastian, & Fellsmere App!
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Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS
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October 1st at 1:30 p.m.
October 6th at 7:30 p.m.
October 7th at 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
October 8th at 1:30 p.m.
Riverside Theatre
3250 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filed delight is as sweet as it is fun. Featuring the students of Indian River and St. Lucie Schools.
Approx. 40 min show.
Arrive 1 hour prior to evening shows and stay 1 hou
r after matinee shows to enjoy our NEW KIDSPOT! Games, Crafts,
Activities, Food and Snacks, Character Meet and Greets, and Prizes. Recommended for ages 5 and up. All tickets $10 each.
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Every Monday-Friday
6 pm
Schumann Park
1091 Schumann Drive, Sebastian
(courts 5 & 6)
Come out and learn how to play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the USA! Free to play and everyone is welcome! All you need is tennis shoes.
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Tuesday, October 3rd
5-7 p.m.
Riverview Park, Sebastian
Come out to meet local, state, and federal law enforcement officers. This is your chance to get up close to the equipment and vehicles of law enforcement including patrol cars, boats, and helicopters. Many local business who offer personal and home security services will also be present. This year's special guest is Col. Danny McKnight whose experience in Somalia was the basis for the movie Blackhawk Down.
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Every Tuesday Night
6:30 pm
Woody's BBQ
13600 US-1, Sebastian
Play for prizes.
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Every Thursday
1:30 pm -
3:30 pm
Roseland Volunteer Fire Department 8025 129 Ct, Roseland
Roseland Music Jam Session meets each Thursday, year round. We play old time country, bluegrass and gospel, using only acoustical instruments. Audience is welcome! 772-913-2182.
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Every Thursday
6:00-9:00 p.m.
VFW Post 10210
815 Louisiana Avenue, Sebastian
A music Jam Session, come join the fun. Sandwiches are served. Hope to see you there!
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Historical & Ghost Walking Tours in Vero Beach
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October 5th, 12th, 13th, 20th, & 21st, 27th & 29th
7-9 p.m.
Historic Driftwood Inn
3150 Ocean Drive , Vero Beach, Florida
$12 for guests 12 years and up
$5 for guests 6-11
No charge for guests 5 years and under
You can purchase tickets at
www.indianriverhauntings.com or pay at the time of the tour. 772-633-3955
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Atlantic Surfing Federation Championship Surf Contest
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October 6th-8th
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Watch some hot
amateur surfing with contestants from the East Coast of the United States
battle to find out who is the best.
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October 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th
6:00-9:30 p.m.
Riverside Theatre
3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
Enjoy our LIVE IN THE LOOP outside music venue, no ticket required, we have seating for about 100, but we suggest bringing lawn chairs. Oktoberfest style beer, food... plus fire-grilled sandwiches, full bar and treats are available for purchase. Please do not bring coolers or outside food and drinks on our campus.
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Sebastian: Historical and Ghost Walking Tour
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October 6th, 19th & 22nd
7-9 p.m.
Meet at Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, 700 Main Street, Sebastian
Join us as we walk through time and uncover the history of the town of Sebastian. During the tour, hear tales from the past and stories of paranormal evidence gathered at sites by the Florida Bureau of Paranormal Investigations and guests from previous tours. This is NOT a tour staged with events to frighten guests. Tickets are $5-$12 each.
For more info. or to RSVP, call 772-633-3955 or visit
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Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre
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October 6th, 7th, 20th & 21st
7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Riverside Theatre
3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
A complete evening of fun featuring Live Outdoor Music, 2 Comedians, Full Bars, Grilled Food, and desserts.
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Saturday, October 7th
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Riverview Park, Sebastian
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Every Saturday
11:00a.m.
- 3:00 pm
North Indian River County Library
1001 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian
For more information, contact: Helen Russell, Director at 772-532-3647.
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Fellsmere: Historical and Ghost Walking Tour
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October 7th, 15th, & 30th
7-8 p.m.
Fellsmere City Hall
22 S. Orange St, Fellsmere
Join us as we walk through time and uncover the history of the town of Fellsmere. During the tour, hear tales from the past and stories of paranormal evidence gathered at sites by the Florida Bureau of Paranormal Investigations and guests from previous tours. This is NOT a tour staged with events to frighten guests. Tickets are $5-$12 each.
For more info. or to RSVP, call 772-633-3955 or visit
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Sunday, October 8th
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
11155 Roseland Road, Sebastian
Booths include Organic Produce, Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunches, as well as Baked Goods, Jewelry, and lots more.
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Capt Hiram's 1st Annual "What the Truck!?" Food Truck Fest
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Sunday, October 8th
12-6 p.m.
Capt Hiram's Resort
1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
Join us for a delicious variety of food trucks serving up their finest fare and tastiest treats!
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3rd Annual Indian River Birding Fest & Nature Art Show
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October 13th-15th
PIAS Campus
195 9th Street SE (Oslo Road), Vero Beach
The Pelican Island Preservation Society is hosting the third annual Indian River Birding Fest & Nature Art Show, in partnership with the Pelican
Island Audubon Society. Our festival is being held in conjunction with the National Wildlife Refuge System's "
National Wildlife Refuge Week
," October 8-14, 2017.
Activities include local birding tours and lectures, Nature Art Show that includes a plein air paint-out at the PIAS campus, and a sunset pontoon boat cruise on the Indian River Lagoon to Pelican Island.
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24th Annual Chamber Lifestyle & Media Auction
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Friday, October 13th
6-9 p.m.
SpringHill Suites Vero Beach
5115 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach
Join us for an evening of live and silent auction components as well as food, refreshments, fun, and business networking. Don't miss this year's SURPRISE Auctioneer!!!
The 24th Annual Lifestyle & Media Auction is YOUR PLACE to purchase advertising and fun lifestyle packages for pennies on the dollar! There will be media representatives from newspapers and magazines, radio stations, video production companies, social media gurus and more! In addition to media - there will be staycation packages, unique experience packages, dining packages, live theatre tickets and other fun and exciting lifestyle offerings up for bid! Something for EVERYONE!
This event is designed to help local nonprofits and businesses purchase media space, advertising services and consumer goods while leveraging their small-to-midsize advertising budgets for big successes.
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GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club Haunted House
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Oct 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and 26th - 31st
7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday
7:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Weekdays
1036 Main Street , Sebastian
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Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos at Riverside Theatre
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October 13th, 14th, 27th & 28th
7:30 pm & 9:30 pm performances
Riverside Theatre
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Indoor Craft & Flea Market
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Saturday, October 14th
8:00 am-1:00 pm
(2nd Saturday through March)
Roseland United Methodist Church
Held inside the Fellowship Hall
12962 Roseland Road, Sebastian
Our vendors have a variety of arts & crafts, 2nd hand items and antiques. Our thrift & furniture shop will be open and offers sales on certain items during the day. Our food court serves a hot breakfast & lunch that features breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, BBQ hamburgers, hotdogs, pulled pork sandwiches, cold drinks and homemade baked goods.
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4th Annual Treasure Coast Marine Extravaganza- Boat Show, Marine Flea Market, Seafood, Marine Art
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October 14th-15th
Indian River Fairgrounds, Vero Beach
For boat owners, fisherman, divers and anyone with an interest in things nautical, the Indian River Nautical Flea Market is a bargain hunter's dream-come true. Private individuals and marine related businesses sell used marine equipment, marine antiques, new and used boats, fishing tackle, diving gear, marine artwork and other boating related items at unbelievably low prices.
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Saturday, October 14th
10AM - 5PM
(Open Sat. & Sun., Oct. 14th - Nov. 12th)
Countryside Citrus
6325 81st Street, Vero Beach
Admission $10+tax. 3 years old and under FREE.
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Steven Mauldin Memorial Youth Rodeo
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Saturday, October 14th
11:30AM - 3:00PM
Exhibition starts at 11:30 a.m.
Show starts at 1:00 p.m.
Fellsmere Riding Club
13101 99th Street , Fellsmere
Free admission. Concession available.
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Saturday, October 14th
1-3:15 p.m.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
9700 S. A1A, Melbourne Beach
Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussions center on the equipment needed to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include rod and reel selection, standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more. Anglers should bring a pen/pencil and something to write on.
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Sebastian River Art Club 80th Anniversary Art Show & Reception
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Founded in 1937, the Sebastian River Art Club is celebrating its 80th Anniversary with an art show and reception. Public is invited to enjoy refreshments, an art show of recent works by Art Club members, special recognition presentations, and free raffles of artworks! Come chat with the artists and see what the Club is all about. SRAC's Art Center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Saturdays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For more info., call 772-581-8281 or visit
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Saturday, October 14th & 28th
44 North Broadway Street, Fellsmere
Your night will include a fabulous dinner at the renowned Marsh Landing Restaurant, and you will be part of an actual paranormal investigation at the Marsh Landing Restaurant and other haunted venues in Fellsmere. Seating is limited. $55 per person.
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Sebastian Area Historical Society
Program "The History of the Paul Kroegel Family of Sebastian" presented by Great-Grandson, Tim Timinsky
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Wednesday, October 18th
6:00 - 7:00PM
1001 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian
As many of you know, President Roosevelt declared Pelican Island the first national wildlife refuge in 1903 and named Paul Kroegel as the first warden of Pelican Island. The Kroegel family is one of the founding families of Sebastian and Tim will share with us some never before seen photos and stories from the past. The Sebastian Area Historical Society, Inc. provides thought-provoking and educational programs given by local speakers pertaining to the dynamic heritage our county enjoys. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Refreshments are provided and an opportunity to interact with the speakers is provided after each presentation.
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Woody's BBQ
13600 US 1, Sebastian
We are so excited to have our extremely talented Jodi instructing you all the way to being mini Picassos! Call to reserve your spot 772-581-5767. $35 per person
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Thursday, October 19th
10:30-11:30 a.m.
North Indian River County Library
1001 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian
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Historical House Flea Market
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Saturday, October 21st
5795 US Highway 1 S, Grant
No admission fee and parking is free. For more info., call
321-723-8543
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"WHO LET THE DADS OUT?" Playgroup
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Saturday, October 21st
(every third Saturday)
9-11 a.m.
Fellowship Hall, Friendship Christian Community, 611 Schumann Dr, Sebastian
FREE Playgroup for 1-6 year old children with Dads/Granddads. Come play & enjoy a FREE Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Coffee, Juice, Cookies. For more info call (772) 664-7503.
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Saturday, October 21st
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Environmental Learning Center
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach
Myths & Amazing Facts about Manatees with Diane Morgan, Adjunct Professor, Indian River State College & Wilson College. Mistaken for mermaids, eaten by pioneers, loved by children, and saving lives in the 21st century, manatees are fascinating marine mammals!
Admission is $5 for adults & Children 12 & older. $3 for children 2-11. Free admission for children under 2, ELC volunteers and ELC Members so join today at
www.discoverelc.org. No reservations needed.
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Come celebrate with us 11 years of HALO and the no-kill mission.
Y'all grab yer boots and cowboy hats, saddle up, and meet us at the ole Indian River County Fair Grounds at Sundown for the best western hoe-down to support H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue! Enjoy a wonderful Country Western Band, Line Dancing, great BBQ, prizes for the Best Western Dressed, and Silent and Live Auction! Don't Bail on us...we need your help to make Indian River County No Kill! Tickets before October 7th $75. Tickets after October 7th $100. Purchase online at www.halorescuefl.org or call 772-589-7297.
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October 27th & 28th
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Elizabeth's Church
901 Clearmont Street, Sebastian
Breakfast, lunch, homemade baked goods. Electronics, antiques, clothing, cookware, baby clothes, furniture and so much more.
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Friday,
October 27th
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Not-So-Spooky-Fun for the whole family! Costumes are optional as you take part in our celebration of Halloween on our Lagoon Island! Live Music. Canoe through mangrove tunnels, "Nature Nightmares," Spooky Sounds, Halloween Nature Crafts, Discovery Station Interactive Museum with Touch Tanks & Aqua
riums and more! We want you to experience Nature at Night with this interactive learning Halloween event!
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Halloween Costume Contest
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Saturday, October 28th
10 a.m.
Riverview Park, Sebastian
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LaPorte Farms Fall Festival
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Saturday, October 28th
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
LaPorte Farms
7700 129th Street , Sebastian
Fun for the whole family! Come join the activities including: Pony Rides, Mechanical Bull, Face Painting, Play in Haystack, Corn Bin, Gem Mining, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Food & More.
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Halloween Extravaganza and Trunk or Treat
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Tuesday, October 31st
6-7:30 p.m.
Roseland United Methodist Church
12962 Roseland Road, Sebastian
For children and their parents, games, crafts, snacks, candy and more!
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If you would like to receive more information about the Sebastian River Area, please fill out our
form
or contact us by phone or email. Our 2017-2018 Visitor's Guides are now in and we are more than happy to send you one!
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Tourism Spotlight
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Holiday Inn Vero Beach
3384 Ocean Drive,
Vero Beach, Fl 32963
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The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is located seaside on the beautiful tranquil Orchid Island , surrounded by quaint shops, entertainment and restaurants all within walking distance. With one hundred and four guestrooms we have an array of room types to accommodate your traveling needs including Ocean-View Suite
s. Our spacious guestrooms include a mini-fridge and keurig for your convenience.
Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill is our onsite restaurant serving breakfast from 6:30am till noon, lunch, dinner and room service. Poolside s
ervice and outdoor adirondeck seating for cocktails service. We love our furry guests and allow up to two dogs. Our HoliDoggy Package is sure to make them wiggle their tail when they taste their special treats and play with their new toy. There's even a special gift for the owner included.
Planning a social or corporate event is a breeze thru our sales department, extending all the resources you may need to help plan a successful memorable experience that includes weddings, retreats and regional meetings or training to name just a few. Meeting and banquet space can accommodate up to one hundred guests with Mulligan's Beach House exclusively catering your event. With our private beach access to our backyard, beach and aquatic rentals are available for personal enjoyment or team building thru Sharkbait Rentals.
Customer Service is one of our top priorities and with our continued training for our First Impression Specialist agents we ensure you feel like you're at home. Our heart of the house staff ensures each guestroom is freshly appointed to our IHG Standard with the Holiday Inn Brand with advocating our Environmentally Friendly Green Engage Program. The Management staff at the Holiday Inn is dedicated to their team members including the newly appointed General Manager, Jennifer Bates, who has been with the hotel for eleven years in the Sales Department, Elisa Sielinski our Front Office Manager serving five years, Bill DeGamario the Chief Engineer celebrating his one year anniversary and our Executive Housekeeper Reluncher Johnson shining her light with us for forty-two years. We are so very proud of our entire team and their continued hard work ensuring each and every guest feels they have a home away from home.
Holiday Inn....Great hotels guests love.
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November 3rd-5th
Riverview Park, Sebastian
America Runs on Clams!
Fresh seafood booths, historic re-enactments, the Kid's Zone, entertainment, the Press-Journal's Clammer Jam, featuring some of our area's best bands; demonstrations, vendor booths and more! Admission is free - tickets will be sold for food and T-shirts.
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Quiksilver's King of the Peak
Surf Contest
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November 4th & 5th
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Find out who is the King of Sebastian Inlet's first peak.
The location of the surf contest of the surf contest is by the North Jetty. The are back up dates for poor waves conditions run between November 4 to 12.
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1st Annual Fun Trap/Skeet Shoot Fundraiser
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Sunday, November 19th
10 a.m.
Indian River County Public
Shooting Range
10455 102nd Terrace, Sebastian
For The Love of Paws is proud to announce our 1st Annual event at the Brand New State Of The Art Skeet/Trap range at the Indian River County Shooting Range.
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5th Annual Capt Hiram's River Challenge Triathlon
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Sunday, November 19th
7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Capt Hiram's Resort
1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
Capt Hiram's River Challenge is an annual Sprint Triathlon hosted by Capt Hiram's Resort with the purpose of raising awareness to the perils that face the Indian River Lagoon and to showcase the beautiful City of Sebastian.
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Vero Beach Regional Airport Non-stop Flights to/from Newark, NJ & Asheville, NC
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Fly non-stop between Vero Beach and NYC starting at $149 each way. Flights offered 4 days a week. Nonstop jet service to Asheville, NC for as low as $179 each way.
Book your trip and fly Elite Class!
For more information, visit
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Contact Us
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Sebastian River Area
Chamber of Commerce
700 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Email: Info@SebastianChamber.com GPS Coordinates: 27.817241, -80.468454 |
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