Two signature festivals will become a new tradition with the already announced Lake Worth Beach Art Fest the weekend before Thanksgiving, and the launch of the Lake Worth Beach Sand Sculpting and Seafood Fest in January. This creative new event features the experts who produce the world famous Ft. Meyers Sand Sculpting events; bringing the same level of professional sculptors, plus an amateur sculpting contest, nautical vendors and a beachfront seafood festival.
“Adding these events to the beach brings synergy to the cities vision of becoming the premiere arts destination in the county,” said Mayor Pam Triolo. “The beachfront in itself is the perfect destination already, but by adding these new events, we will bring new audiences who might not otherwise go to the beach,” she added.
Additional events include by popular demand the return of Community Dance Nights. “The former casino ballroom hosted hundreds of community dances through the years. Once we reopened last March, the community begged for these dances to return, so eight different themed dance nights will take place in the ballroom for audiences of all ages to swing, jitterbug and tango!” concluded Triolo.
The popular beach bonfires return, but with an all new look and feel, including live music and a beer and wine garden. The kick-off of “Seaside Celebrations and Beach Bonfires” will be November 8 with the Lake Worth favorite The People Upstairs.
All events, except the Community Dance Nights are free. The dance night price varies per event. Advance reservations are recommended for the dance nights by calling 561-533-7395. The full list of events is below and is on the City of Lake Worth Website www.lakeworth.org.
Lake
Worth Casino and Beach Complex Schedule of Events
Seaside
Celebrations and Beach Bonfire Kick-0ff
With The People Upstairs
Friday, November 8 6 pm – 9 pm Live music, two beach bonfires (one for the little ones to roast marshmallows) and beer and wine garden.
Free Admission Lake Worth Beach Complex
Veterans/USO Community Dance Night
Wednesday, November 13 6 pm – 9 pm Salute to America’s Veteran’s. Dance to the tunes from the Great American Songbook and hits from the USO dance hall days. Featuring Charisma – “Barry & Maxine” and entertainer Mel Seba. $20 per couple/$12 per person. Includes 3 hour parking, complimentary dance lessons, snacks and soft drinks. Cash bar available.
Casino Ballroom
Lake Worth Beach ArtFest Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24 10am – 5 pm both days Over 100 fine artists and crafters, craft beer and wine garden, kids zone and live music.
Free Admission Lake Worth Beach Complex
Seaside Celebrations and Beach Bonfire
With Reel Tings Steel Drum Band
Friday, November 29 6 pm – 9 pm Live music, two beach bonfires (one for the little ones to roast marshmallows) and beer and wine garden.
Free Admission Lake Worth Beach Complex
Community Dance Night
Wednesday, December 4 6 pm – 9 pm Traditional Ballroom Dancing – featuring Charisma – “Barry & Maxine” $20 per couple/$12 per person. Includes 3 hour parking, complimentary dance lessons, snacks and soft drinks. Cash bar available.
Casino Ballroom
Seaside
Celebrations and Beach Bonfires
Ongoing
– second and fourth Fridays through May 9
Music, two beach bonfires (one for the little ones to roast marshmallows) and beer and wine garden. *No bonfires March – May due to turtle nesting season. Free Admission Lake Worth Beach Complex
1950’s Sock Hop - Community Dance Night
Wednesday, January 8 6 pm – 9 pm Put on your bobby socks, saddle shoes and poodle skirts and dance to the 1950’s sounds of Cricklewood. $20 per couple/$12 per person. Includes 3 hour parking, snacks and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Casino Ballroom
Chaos at the Old Casino...A Night of Murder and Mystery! Thursday, January 16 6 pm
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show presented by Actors With a Clue! $55 per person. Includes 3 course dinner, show, gratuities and parking. Cash Bar available. Advanced Reservations required by calling 561-207-8947
Lake Worth Beach Sand Sculpting and Seafood Festival Friday, January 24 12 – 9 pm (Includes a Beach Bonfire) Saturday, January 25 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, January 26 12 noon – 5 pm Professional and amateur sand castle sculptors compete for cash and prizes; view the work in progress and enjoy an ocean side seafood festival, Lil’ Guppies Area, Live Music and more. Free Admission
Daddy Daughter Date Night Friday, February 7 6-10 pm Call 561-533-7363 for more information and reservations. Casino Ballroom Valentine’s Day Community Dance Night Wednesday, February 12 6 pm – 9 pm Dance to the romantic sounds of your favorite crooners and nostalgic big bands. Includes a rose for the ladies and Kilwin’s chocolate favors. $30 per couple/$17 per person. Includes 3 hour parking, snacks and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Casino Ballroom
Community
Dance Night
Wednesday,
February 26 6 pm – 9 pm “Dancing through the Decades with
Cricklewood.” Enjoy all types of dance music from swing to doo wop.
$20 per couple/$12 per person. Includes 3 hour parking, snacks and
soft drinks. Cash bar available. Casino Ballroom
One Year Anniversary Celebration and the return of Johnny Cool and The Mobster Swing Band Wednesday, March 12 6 pm – 9 pm $30 per couple/$17 per person. Includes 3 hour parking, snacks and soft drinks. Cash bar available.
Latin Themed Community Dance Night Salsa, Merengue, Balero and Tango to the sounds of Latin Beat
Wednesday, March 26 6 pm – 9 pm Bring your flappers, Charleston and Swing the night away. $20 a person. Includes 3 hour parking, food bites and dancing! Cash bar available. Jazz Community Dance Night
Wednesday, April 6 6 pm – 9 pm Bring your flappers, Charleston and Swing the night away with the Frank Hubbell Jazz Trio $20 a person. Includes 3 hour parking, food bites and dancing! Cash bar available. Call 561-733-7395 or visit www.lakeworth.org for more information.
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