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Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte

The Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair Comes to Southwest Florida

The Spirit Fest will be held on September 16–17, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center. This event will feature 90 booths with an array of vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, authors and demonstrations.  

“Our event last year was the biggest and best of the year!” says producer Mary Ellen Popyk. “Everyone loves coming into the energy of Charlotte Harbor.  We have vendors from across the country for this year’s show. This will be one of the largest gatherings of crystal vendors in Florida, plus the best readers and practitioners around.” 

Speakers and special guests are scheduled throughout both days on a variety of topics. The entrance fee is $12 each day or $18 for the weekend. Discount admission is available on our website.  Children 12 and under can attend free.   

Location: 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. For more information, call 321-313-2543 or visit SpiritFestUSA.com.  

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