April – the first full month of spring – ahhhhhh. Full of promise, the air has taken on a decidedly gentle feel, the nights are warmer, and best of all summer is just around the corner.

April is the month that makes you want to spend your time outside again. Day trips and weekends away are planned, the barbecue is dusted off, flowers are planted, and you just might want to jump in the pool again.

So what’s up on Anna Maria Island in April you ask? The Beach’n Food Truck and Music Festival!

Beach’N Food Truck and Music Festival

April 8, 2017 10:00 AM-10:00 PM

Date/Time: April 14, 2017 10:00 AM-10:00 PM

Location: Coquina Beach

What to expect: This festival is a celebration of music, food, arts and crafts. There will also be an AMAZING Classic Car show featuring exotic, vintage, and muscle cars on display from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. A special Kids Zone will have fun and games for the kids!

Music Lineup:

Mike Sales – Event Emcee – 10AM – 8PM
Tropicool Duo – 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Renegade – 1PM – 3PM
SoulRcoaster – 3:30PM – 5:30PM
The Karen & Jimmy Band – 6PM – 8PM

Where: Just south of the Coquina Beach Cafe
2650 Gulf Drive South
Bradenton Beach, FL

Food: Seafood, hot dogs, burgers, pizza, chicken, Bar-B-Q and more, in addition to a variety of desserts, beer, wine, margaritas, rum coolers (OMG!) and beverages

How to Get There: There is plenty of free parking, but because this is a very popular event consider taking the Free Trolley, biking, or walking if you’re close enough.

Parking is available on Coquina Beach. You can also park in other locations further away along Bradenton Beach, Manatee Public Beach, etc. and ride the free trolley to the event. The Island Monkey Bus is another option to leave the driving to someone else and not have to worry about parking. Traffic to the island gets heavy during season after 10am, so plan to come early to enjoy all the festivities.

Cool Factor: Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce & a portion of the proceeds go to support the AMI Chamber’s scholarship fund for Manatee County seniors.

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