Looking for fun things to do this weekend May 17-19? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County
As spring barrels toward summer, there is still the time to venture outside enjoy festivals and the area's incredible entertainment. This weekend indulge in some sweet goodness during the Palm Beach Ribs, Wings & Rock Festival, don't miss Origami in the Garden at Mounts and, maybe, just maybe, learn at practical skill before the world ends during Intro to Archery at Daggerwing Nature Center. It could really come in handy in the event of a zombie apocalypse!
In addition to the top five events listed there's always something great happening at places like The Norton Museum of Art or the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. On top of that you could always just enjoy a great meal with an equally great view at one of Palm Beach County's waterfront restaurants from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Plus, we've curated a list of the best things to do all year in the county, and here it is: your bucket list of 55 fun must-try things to do in Palm Beach County.
1. Palm Beach Ribs, Wings & Rock Festival
Savor the flavor of pure rib and wing heaven during this three-day event. The Palm Beach Ribs, Wings & Rock Festival will feature some seriously lip-smackin,' finger lickin' good wings and ribs along with multiple bands rocking the South Florida Fairgrounds. These will include The Alice Show, Rio Rio, the Seger Experience, Kenny Z, Women of Rock, The Pure Led Zepplin Experience, Start Me Up, Pure Heart and The Dark Side of the Sol. There will also be arts and crafts vendors, a car show, a corn hole tournament with a $1,000 first prize and more.
The event is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 17; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Information: palmbeachribswingsfestival.com
2. Guided Tour of Origami in the Garden
Join one of the experienced tour guides at Mounts for a final farewell tour of Origami in the Garden. Learn how sculptor Kevin Box developed his unique art form, which merges the beauty of origami with the permanence of museum-quality metals, while always acknowledging the help of his wife Jennifer Box and his colleagues, some of the finest origami masters in the world.
The tours are 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19. 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Members free, nonmembers included in price of Garden admission. Registration required. Information: mounts.org
3. Sunday on the Waterfront featuring Slip & The Spinouts
Don't miss out on seeing this vintage American band as they bring a seriously-cool mix of rockabilly, western swing, old country and swinging blues and roots to downtown West Palm Beach.
The event is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19. 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org
4. Intro to archery at Daggerwing Nature Center
Sure you could just put on your VR goggles and sling arrows at trolls and orcs all day in some silly video game or maybe, just maybe, you could learn how to do actually shoot an arrow. Wouldn't that be a great way mix things up? Seriously, find your inner Katniss, Legolas or Robin Hood and let USA Archery-certified staff teach you the basics of archery. Ages 8 and older. Reservations required.
The event is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18. 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. $10. Information: pbcnature.com
5. Beerfest at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches
This all-you-can drink biergarten picnic will feature German beer, domestic wine, soft drinks and more along with German and American fare provided by several food trucks. There will be plenty of seating under the pavilion as well as room to spread out on the shady picnic grounds.
The event is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. $30. Information: americangermanclub.org/events-calendar/beerfest
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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