GREAT SENIOR EVENTS
Fran Castricone, Event & Marketing Manager727-595-5455
Year after year, Senior Connection & Mature Lifestyles magazines host some of Florida's best attended and most anticipated senior expos and senior events. Each event draws thousands of seniors with fun, games, entertainment and an exciting time to meet others and find out about all the services and products available to them.
Come see what all the seniors in Central and Southwest Florida are talking about! Attend one or all of our upcoming senior events! If you've attended before, you know you'll want to attend again.
Sponsors and exhibitors with products and services geared to today's senior adults will want to make sure they participate in these wonderful senior expos and events. To find out how your business can reach thousands of people age 50 and over, simply click here to request more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 15 - 16, 2008
SENIOR Friendly Extravaganza!Lee Civic Center
Ft Myers, FL
Information: 727-595-5455Directions: 239-543-7469
Over 200 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors.
Over 7,000 seniors expected.
Free Admission and Parking!
Live Music and Entertainment both Days!
Featuring a 50s 60s Show
Featuring American Bandstand recording Artists:
Mary Swan - "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
Marti Carroll -Nashville Recording Artist "Backtrack"
A-1 Magic - Magic & Balloon Art
Fritzy "One Man Circus" & more TBA!
Free Health Screenings!
Free Flu Shot with Medicare part B
Arts & Crafts - Make it and Take it!
Free Bingo Games for prizes
$1000s in Prizes and giveaways
Register to Win 2 roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines
A Taste of Retirement Living- menu samples by local chefs
Classic Car Show! - Cars from the 50s & 60s
"Grandkids are the Greatest" Photo Contest
Senior Fun Walk on Thurs., Oct 16 at 9:00 am
Click here for directions
November 19 - 20, 2008
SENIOR Friendly Extravaganza!Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg, FL
Information: 727-595-5455Directions: 727-825-3137
Over 280 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors.
Over 13,500 seniors attended last year!
Free Admission and Parking!
Live Music and Entertainment both days!
Special Guest Entertainers TBA!
Featuring a 50s 60s Show
featuring American Bandstand recording Artists
Mary Swan - "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
Marti Carroll -Nashville Recording Artist "Backtrack"
A-1 Magic - Magic & Balloon Art
Fritzy "One Man Circus" & more TBA!
Free Health Screenings!
Free Flu Shot with Medicare part B
Arts & Crafts - Make it and Take it!
Free Bingo Games for prizes
$1000s in Prizes and giveaways
Classic Car Show! - Cars from the 50s & 60s
"Grandkids are the Greatest" Photo Contest
Senior Fun Walk on Thurs., Nov 20 at 9:00 am
Click here for directions
January 21 - 22, 2009
Senior Fun Fest!Florida State Fair Grounds, Expo Hall
Tampa, FL
Free Admission- Free Parking (10am to 4pm)
Over 13,000 seniors attended last year. 2 Days!
This Free event will draw seniors from all over Tampa Bay.
Over 250 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors!
LIVE Music & Entertainment - 50s & 60s Show
Featuring American Bandstand recording Artists:
Mary Swan - "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
Marti Carroll -Nashville Recording Artist "Backtrack"
A-1 Magic - Magic & Balloon Art
Fritzy "One Man Circus" & more TBA.
Special Guest Entertainers TBA.
FREE Health Screenings
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
FREE Menu & Product Samplings
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
The Tampa Tribune "Senior Fun Walk"
9:00am- Thursday, Jan. 22
1 Mile "FUN" Walk around the Fairgrounds.
Walkers Receive: Walk Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor "Goodie" Bag, & GRAND PRIZES to the Winners! T-Shirt to 1st 100 Walkers registered by mail. Register now or at 8:30am on Thursday 1/22
"Grandkids Are The Greatest" Photo Contest
Selected photos will be published in upcoming issues of Senior Connection magazine.
Photos will be on display both days. Winning Photos will be Selected on Thursday.
Click here for directions
February 18 - 19, 2009
SENIOR Friendly Extravaganza!Sarasota / Bradenton International Convention Center
8005 15th Street East, Sarasota, FL
Over 8,000 seniors attended last year! 2 days!
Over 200 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors.
Live Music and Entertainment both Days!
Featuring a 50s 60s Show
Featuring American Bandstand recording Artists:
Mary Swan - "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
Marti Carroll -Nashville Recording Artist "Backtrack"
A-1 Magic - Magic & Balloon Art
Fritzy "One Man Circus" & more TBA!
Special Guest Entertainers to be announced.
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
FREE Menu & Product Samplings
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
"Senior Fun Walk"
9:00am- Thursday, Feb. 19
1 Mile "FUN" Walk around the SBICC.
Walkers Receive: Walk Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor "Goodie" Bag, & GRAND PRIZES to the Winners!
T-Shirt to 1st 100 Walkers registered. Register now or Register at 8:30 on Thursday 2/19.
"Grandkids Are The Greatest" Photo Contest
Selected photos will be published in upcoming issues of Mature Lifestyles magazine.
Photos will be on display both days. Winning Photos will be Selected on Thursday.
"Classic Car Show"
1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place & モShow Favoriteヤ Trophies Awarded
Senior guests vote by ballot for their favorite car!
Click here for directions
March 18 - 19, 2009
Senior Fun Fest!Harborview Center
Clearwater, FL
Free Admission Free Parking (10 am to 4 pm)
Meet over 8,000 seniors. 2 Days!
Over 180 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors!
Live Music and Entertainment both Days!
Featuring a 50s 60s Show
Featuring American Bandstand recording Artists:
Mary Swan - "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
Marti Carroll -Nashville Recording Artist "Backtrack"
A-1 Magic - Magic & Balloon Art
Fritzy "One Man Circus" & more to be announced.
Special Guest Entertainers to be announced.
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
FREE Menu & Product Samplings
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
The Tampa Tribune "Senior Fun Walk"
9:00am- Thursday, March 19
1 Mile "FUN" Walk around Coachman Park
Walkers Receive: Walk Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor "Goodie" Bag, & GRAND PRIZES to the Winners!
T-Shirt to 1st 100 Walkers registered by mail. Register now or at 8:30am on Thursday 3/19
"Grandkids Are The Greatest" Photo Contest
Selected photos will be published in upcoming issues of Mature Lifestyles magazine.
Photos will be on display both days. Winning Photos will be Selected on Thursday.
Click here for directions
April 22, 2009
Senior Fun Fest!Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL
Free Admission Free Parking (10 am to 3 pm)
Meet over 2500 seniors.
Over 80 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors
LIVE Music & Entertainment
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
Antique Car Show
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
Click here for directions
PAST EVENTS
May 23, 2008
Senior Fun Fest!Central Florida Community College
Pathways-Ewers Century Center
3001 S. W. College Rd., Ocala, FL
Free Admission - Free Parking
(10 am to 3pm)
Last year over 2,000 seniors attended!
Over 80 Exhibitors
LIVE Music & Entertainment
American Bandstand Recording Artists:
Mary Swan "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
Magic & Balloon Art
Arts & Crafts "Make-it & Take-it"
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
Classic Car Show
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways!
"Senior Fun Walk" 9:00am
1 Mile "FUN" Walk around the CFCC Campus
Walkers Receive: Walk Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor "Goodie" Bag, & GRAND PRIZES to the Winners!
T-Shirt to 1st 100 Walkers registered. Register now or Register at 8:30am 5/23
DOWNLOAD FUN WALK REGISTRATION FORM
DOWNLOAD
Click here for directions
April 23, 2008
Senior Fun Fest!Cultural Center of Charlotte County
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL
Free Admission Free Parking (10 am to 3 pm)
Meet over 2500 seniors.
Over 80 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors
LIVE Music & Entertainment- 50s & 60s Show
American Bandstand Recording Artists, Mary Swan "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
Magic & Balloon Art
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
Classic Car Show
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
Click here for directions
March 19 - 20, 2008
Senior Fun Fest!Harborview Center
Clearwater, FL
Free Admission Free Parking (10 am to 4 pm)
Meet over 8,000 seniors. 2 Days!
Over 180 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors!
LIVE Music & Entertainment- 50s & 60s Show
American Bandstand Recording Artists, "Band Stand Boogie"
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
Magic & Balloon Art
Arts & Crafts "Make-it & Take-it" by Michael's
FREE Menu & Product Samplings
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
The Tampa Tribune "Senior Fun Walk"
9:00am- Thursday, March 20
1 Mile "FUN" Walk around Coachman Park
Walkers Receive: Walk Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor "Goodie" Bag, & GRAND PRIZES to the Winners!
T-Shirt to 1st 100 Walkers registered. Register now or Register at 8:30 on Thursday 3/20.
DOWNLOAD FUN WALK REGISTRATION FORM
"Grandkids Are The Greatest" Photo Contest
Selected photos will be published in upcoming issues of Mature Lifestyles magazine.
Photos will be on display both days. Winning Photos will be Selected on Thursday.
DOWNLOAD GRANDKIDS PHOTO REGISTRATION FORM
DOWNLOAD BLACK & WHITE FLYER
DOWNLOAD COLOR POSTER
Click here for directions
February 20 - 21, 2008
SENIOR Friendly Extravaganza!Sarasota / Bradenton International Convention Center
8005 15th Street East, Sarasota, FL
Meet over 8,000 seniors! 2 Days!
Over 180 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors!
Live Music and Entertainment both days!
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY Frankie Avalon!
LIVE Music & Entertainment- 50s & 60s Show
American Bandstand Recording Artists, "Band Stand Boogie"
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
Magic & Balloon Art
Arts & Crafts "Make-it & Take-it" by Michael's
FREE Menu & Product Samplings
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
"Senior Fun Walk"
9:00am- Thursday, Feb. 21
1 Mile "FUN" Walk around the SBICC.
Walkers Receive: Walk Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor "Goodie" Bag, & GRAND PRIZES to the Winners!
T-Shirt to 1st 100 Walkers registered. Register now or Register at 8:30 on Thursday 2/21.
DOWNLOAD FUN WALK REGISTRATION FORM
"Grandkids Are The Greatest" Photo Contest
Selected photos will be published in upcoming issues of Mature Lifestyles magazine.
Photos will be on display both days. Winning Photos will be Selected on Thursday.
DOWNLOAD GRANDKIDS PHOTO REGISTRATION FORM
"Classic Car Show"
1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place & モShow Favoriteヤ Trophies Awarded
Senior guests vote by ballot for their favorite car!
DOWNLOAD CAR SHOW REGISTRATION FORM
DOWNLOAD COLOR POSTER
Click here for directions
January 23 - 24, 2008
Senior Fun Fest!Florida State Fair Grounds, Expo Hall
Tampa, FL
Free Admission- Free Parking (10am to 4pm)
Over 13,000 seniors attended last year. 2 Days!
This Free event will draw seniors from all over Tampa Bay.
Over 250 "Senior Friendly" Exhibitors!
LIVE Music & Entertainment - 50s & 60s Show
American Bandstand Recording Artists, "Band Stand Boogie"
FREE Bingo Games for prizes!
FREE Health Screenings
Magic & Balloon Art
Arts & Crafts "Make-it & Take-it" by Michael's
FREE Menu & Product Samplings
FREE Coffee & Doughnuts
$1,000 in Prizes & Giveaways & more!
The Tampa Tribune "Senior Fun Walk"
9:00am- Thursday, Jan. 24
1 Mile "FUN" Walk around the Fairgrounds.
Walkers Receive: Walk Certificate, Continental Breakfast, Sponsor "Goodie" Bag, & GRAND PRIZES to the Winners! T-Shirt to 1st 100 Walkers registered. Register now or Register at 8:30 on Thursday 1/24.
DOWNLOAD FUN WALK REGISTRATION FORM
"Grandkids Are The Greatest" Photo Contest
Selected photos will be published in upcoming issues of Senior Connection magazine.
Photos will be on display both days. Winning Photos will be Selected on Thursday.
DOWNLOAD GRANDKIDS PHOTO REGISTRATION FORM
"Classic Car Show"
1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place & モShow Favoriteヤ Trophies Awarded
Senior guests vote by ballot for their favorite car!
DOWNLOAD CAR SHOW REGISTRATION FORM
DOWNLOAD BLACK & WHITE FLYER
DOWNLOAD COLOR POSTER
Click here for directions
November 14 - 15, 2007
SENIOR Friendly Extravaganza!Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg, FL
Information: 727-595-5455Directions: 727-825-3137
Live Music and Entertainment both days!
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY Frankie Avalon!
"Bandstand Boogie" a 50s 60s Show
featuring American Bandstand recording Artists
Mary Swan - "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
Ken Brady -The Casinos
Richie Merritt- Marcels, Clovers
Elvis Show by Russell Cortese
Bill Castner "Mr Live To Dance"
Magic & Balloon Art
Fritzy "One Man Circus" & more!
Free Health Screenings!
Free Flu Shot with Medicare part B
Arts & Crafts - Make it and Take it!
Free Bingo Games for prizes
$1000s in Prizes and giveaways
Register to Win roundtrip tickets on USA3000 & Allegiant Airlines courtesy of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport!
Classic Car Show! - Cars from the 50s & 60s
(Click here for Classic Car Show registration)
"Grandkids are the Greatest" Photo Contest
(Click here for Photo Contest registration)
Senior Fun Walk on Thurs., Nov 15 at 9:00 am
(Click here for Fun Walk registration)
Free Admission and Parking!
DOWNLOAD BLACK & WHITE FLYER
DOWNLOAD COLOR FLYER
Click here for directions
October 10 - 11, 2007
SENIOR Friendly Extravaganza!Lee Civic Center
Ft Myers, FL
Information: 727-595-5455Directions: 239-543-7469
Live Music and Entertainment both Days!
Featuring "Bandstand Boogie" a 50s 60s Show
Featuring American Bandstand recording Artists:
Mary Swan - "My Heart Belongs to Only You"
Ken Brady - The Casinos
Richie Merritt- Marcels, Clovers
Magic & Balloon Art
Fritzy "One Man Circus" & more!
Free Health Screenings!
Free Flu Shot with Medicare part B
Arts & Crafts - Make it and Take it!
Free Bingo Games for prizes
$1000s in Prizes and giveaways
Register to Win 2 roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines
A Taste of Retirement Living- menu samples by local chefs
Classic Car Show! - Cars from the 50s & 60s
(Click here for Classic Car Show registration)
"Grandkids are the Greatest" Photo Contest
(Click here for Photo Contest registration)
Senior Fun Walk on Thurs., Oct 11 at 9:00 am
(Click here for Fun Walk registration)
Free Admission and Parking!
DOWNLOAD BLACK & WHITE FLYER
DOWNLOAD COLOR FLYER
Click here for directions
April 4 - 5, 2007
Senior Fun FestHarborview Center
Clearwater, FL
Last year over 9,000 seniors attended! Over 180 Exhibitors.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Tampa Tribune Senior Fun Walk 4/5
(click here for Fun Walk entry form)
"Grandkids are the Greatest" Photo Contest
(click here for contest entry form)
This event sells out! Click here for directions
Contact Fran Castricone, Event & Marketing Manager 727-595-5455








