Category: Events
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Oldsmar Council rejects hosting BMX World Cup qualifier at city’s Supercross track
The Oldsmar City Council voted 3-2 against hosting the 2018 UCI World Cup qualifier at the city’s BMX Supercross track Tuesday night, citing labor, cost and liability concerns. The split decision came after two lengthy discussions about hosting the event, which is put on by Union Cycliste Internacional (UCI); UCI is the world’s governing body…
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2017 Oldsmar Holiday Events: What You Need to Know
The holidays in Oldsmar are always a special time of year. From toy drives and mayor breakfasts to luncheons and annual holiday-themed events, the city certainly captures the spirt of the season, despite a persistent lack of snow! In 2017 Oldsmar’s holiday special event schedule features traditional favorites like the tree lighting ceremony and Christmas…
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Artist approved for Oldsmar’s latest public art project at Sheffield Park
The Oldsmar City Council recently approved an artist selected by members of the North Pinellas Cultural Alliance to complete the city’s second public art project, a trail mural at Sheffield Park. The artist, Noelle Stillman of Palm Harbor, was chosen by representatives of the NPCA and the city from three finalists based on her experience,…
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2017 Goals for a Cause kicks off with celebrity server event Saturday at Jack Willies
Organizers are preparing to host the 2017 Goals for a Cause fundraiser for the 1 Voice Foundation starting this weekend, and it promises to be one of the biggest in the event’s eight-year history. The fun kicks off with the popular celebrity server event at Jack Willies in Oldsmar on Saturday, Nov. 18, from noon…
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Busy weekend ahead in Oldsmar!
A pair of charity events, an open house at the organic community garden and the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony will highlight a busy weekend in Oldsmar this week. On Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 beginning at 8:00 a.m., Oldsmar’s assistant city Clerk Kathy Horvath and her family will host another yard sale…
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16th annual Safety Harbor Wine Festival this Saturday, Nov. 4 from 5-11 p.m.
There’s a break in Oldsmar’s special events calendar in November, with nothing scheduled between last month’s Top of the Bay Oktoberfest and the immensely popular Christmas Wonderland festival in December. But there’s a big party happening right next door in Safety Harbor this weekend, as the 16th annual Wine Festival will see Main Street filled…
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Oldsmar to participate in 2017 International Coastal Cleanup event on Saturday, Oct. 21
The City of Oldsmar is one of several Pinellas County municipalities participating in a nationwide cleanup event on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The 2017 International Coastal Cleanup is a joint effort between the Ocean Conservatory and Keep Pinellas Beautiful and is designed to “eliminate the impact of marine and terrestrial debris within our Pinellas County…
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Oldsmar community rallies to aid victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
It was recently proven during Hurricane Irma that Oldsmar bands together as a community in a time of crisis. Weeks later, that resolve and spirit of togetherness is on display once again. A group of Oldsmar residents, merchants, nonprofit organizations and city officials are working to fill a 53-foot tractor-trailer with supplies for victims of…
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Earth Fare Oldsmar job fair rescheduled in wake of Hurricane Irma
A job fair hosted by Earth Fare Oldsmar scheduled for this week has been postponed due to Hurricane Irma. The fair, originally scheduled for Sept. 13-15 at the Hampton Inn, has been rescheduled for Sept. 20-22 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the hotel, which is located at 4017 Tampa Road. The new store,…
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Celebrate Oldsmar! 2017: What You Need to Know if You Go
It’s that time of year again, Oldsmarites! The 22nd annual Celebrate Oldsmar! festival is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept 2, 2017 from 6-10 pm at R.E. Olds Park. Admission and parking is free. This year the event, which always features family friendly activities like bounce houses and pony rides plus live entertainment, will…