2011 Hibiscus Festival

 

Mission Statement

 

The Hibiscus Festival is a yearly celebration for the City of Vero Beach, to increase awareness of the historic downtown sector, raise funds for the two sponsoring non-profits that work towards the preservation and growth of the area (Main Street Vero Beach and Vero Heritage, Inc.) and encourages community participation from residents, organizations and businesses.

 

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FESTIVAL INFORMATION

 

History

 

The Hibiscus Festival began in 1953 and lasted 10 years.  In 2004 the Festival was brought back to life and is presented, along with the City of Vero Beach, by Main Street Vero Beach and  Vero Heritage, Inc.

 

Miss Hibiscus Pageant

 

The weekend launches with the popular Miss Hibiscus Pageant on Friday evening at the Heritage Center. Indian River County girls between the ages of 16 and 21 years old will vie for the coveted crown and a host of prizes and will preside over the Festival the next day. Everyone is invited to come and cheer on their favorite candidates!


Hibiscus Festival Committee

The Hibiscus Festival Committee is responsible for coordinating and planning all the events. If you would like to volunteer and join the committee for 2011, contact Milt Thomas (Chairman) 772.567.2897 or Beverly Paris (Vice Chairman) 772.234.4412. The committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center, located on 14th Avenue in Downtown Vero Beach.

 

Vendor Information

 

A popular aspect of the Hibiscus Festival is the Hibiscus Marketplace located along 14th Avenue, between 21st and 23rd Streets in historic downtown Vero Beach.  Vendors of art, fine handicrafts, jewelry, home accessories, lawn and garden services and other merchandise, as well as community and non-profit booths are invited to participate. The Hibiscus Festival Marketplace provides your organization with a wonderful opportunity for community exposure, plus it is an occasion to demonstrate your organization’s civic pride.

 

In its second year, the Hibiscus Festival Fine Art Show welcomes fine arts & crafts.  Last year approximately 10,000 visitors attended the Festival. 

 

Musical Performers

 

The Hibiscus Festival hired 12 musical acts for the 2010 Festival. Live Music is performed continuously throughout the day at three locations around the festival and three bands perform at the nightime street party immediately following. We hire solo performers, duos and full bands. We also support the sales efforts of CD's and the use of tip jars.

 

Sponsorship

 

As everyone knows, no event is possible without the generosity of sponsor donations from area individuals and businesses.  The 2011 Hibiscus Festival is no different. The Festival will be held on April 15th and 16th in historic downtown Vero Beach. The beneficiaries of the Festival are Main Street Vero Beach and, Vero Heritage, Inc.

 

FOR THE LATEST NEWS ON THE 2011 HIBISCUS FESTIVAL

VISIT www.HibiscusFestival.org

 

 

 

 

 

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