| 2009 Sanibel Shell Fair and Show |
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| February 17, 2009 |
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Come and see the largest and longest running shell show in the world. Hosted by the Sanibel Community Association and the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club, this popular show attracts shell enthusiasts from all over the world. Here's a list of some of the things you'll see and experience:
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Scientific and artistic competitions (amateur and professional)
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Rare Shells
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Shell jewelry and arts and crafts
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Workshops and demonstrations
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Food vendors
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Authors' table and book signing
What: Sanibel Shell Fair and Show.
When: March 5 - 7, 2009. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday & Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island.
Cost: Shell fair is free. $3 charge for shell show admission which houses juried art and scientific exhibits.
Parking: Free.
Sanibel and Captiva Islands are world famous for their shelling opportunities, and March is a great time to schedule a shelling trip. Once you visit Sanibel, you'll fall in love with this unique gulf coast island; there's no place like it.
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| Shell collecting is full of wonderful surprises, like finding both halves of a bivalve still attached. |
| Credit: David McRee, VISIT FLORIDA Beaches Expert |
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