Richmond Beach Celebration May 10-12 - four events form one big community gathering

Mark your calendars for The Richmond Beach Celebration. Four events come together to form one big community gathering. This is a great chance to get out and experience the wonders that the Richmond Beach Community has to offer.

Kruckeberg Mother's Day plant sale

ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden presents the Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. This special event runs from Friday, May 10, to Sunday, May 12; 10am to 5pm. Explore a wide selection of hard-to-find plant species at the on-site MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery.

Book sale
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ARTS AND CRAFTS AND BOOK SALE

Friends of the Richmond Beach Library will be hosting its 53rd annual Arts and Crafts Sale at the Richmond Beach Library on Saturday, May 11, from 10am to 5pm. The show features handcrafted items, including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, glass, photography and original art, and a raffle. Come meet local artists on Friday, May 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. and enjoy light appetizers and quartet music provided by Shorewood High School.

The Friends’ May Book Sale is the perfect place to take care of all your summer reading needs. The sale offers titles for every interest, including fiction, mysteries and thrillers, history, inspirational, cookbooks, gardening, children's books, and DVDs and CDs, and many more subject areas.

A highlight of the sale is the Collectible section, featuring rare and unusual titles, along with the Northwest section devoted to local publications. For 2019, the FRBL has committed nearly $13,000 to support library services in children, teen and adult programs. This is made possible through the ongoing sale of books donated by the community. Book donations may be dropped off at the Richmond Beach Library.

Hot rods
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

HOT RODS AND HOT DOGS

The 10th Annual Car Show takes place on Saturday, May 11 from 10am to 2pm and is presented by Richmond Beach Rehab. Check out one of the best displays of classic cars around while listening to live music by Brian Lee and the Orbiters from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Residents will be selling food and Refreshments.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

The 20th Annual Strawberry Festival is on Saturday, May 11 from Noon to 5:00pm. The Children’s Parade starts at 11:45am at the Richmond Beach Community Park located next to the library. Brought to you by the Richmond Beach Community Association. 

On Stage: Live entertainment will include three top area bands and a delightful local martial arts youth demonstration for an afternoon of non-stop fun. Fabulous food: Mouth-watering food will be offered by local restaurants and food trucks, plus the RBCA will be serving up fresh strawberry shortcake! 

Don’t forget the walking tour of historic Richmond Beach: meets in front of the library at 1:00pm led by Shoreline Historical Museum. 

Additional entertainment: • Community and business information booths • Shorewood Photography Exhibit • Chalk wall, inflatables, carnival games and other activities for kids • Equipment, displays and information provided by the police and fire departments • Richmond Beach gear for sale, including T-shirts for adults and kids, collectable water bottles, and a vintage surprise.

Strawberry Festival volunteers
Photo courtesy RBCA

 
VOLUNTEER

Join the volunteer crew for the Strawberry Festival this year and combine community connection with getting to revel in the fresh air and lovely views our neighborhood park offers. If you are looking for a way to get involved that doesn’t mean a long-term commitment, join us for a few hours on Saturday, May 11. Volunteers are also needed on Friday, May 10, to prep strawberries. 

Contact RBCA’s Executive Director Teresa Pape at execdirector@richmondbeachwa.org for more information.