Sanibel Island's Baileyfest has become an Island tradition. Each year, Sam and Francis Bailey - owners of
Bailey's General Store, host a traditional Fall Festival complete with hayrides, games and live music - oh, and of course - food. In recent years it has really come into it's own with all the merchants of the Bailey's Center, where it takes place, joining in the fun.
As an added bonus this year, there is a raffle with prizes worth over $1700! It is quite something when the local businesses donate so much for a community party. Sanibel Island is and continues to be a unique place and Baileyfest demonstrates that it isn't just about the Sanibel Beaches and shells.
More than 40 different door prizes - valued at more than $1,700 - will be awarded at the 24th annual Baileyfest. This is a Sanibel Island event not to be missed.
Baileyfest 2009 will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bailey's Center, located on the corner of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road.
All 14 merchants in the Bailey's Center Merchants' Association (BCMA) have donated prizes:
Bailey's General Store $100 gift card
Bailey's True Value Hardware $100 gift card
Biddles Bucket Four $25 gift certificates
The Grog Shop $100 case of wine
Nick's Frozen Yogurt $100 gift basket
Hillgate Communications $100 spa gift basket
Island Cleaners $100 gift package
Island Cinema 10 $10 gift certificates for concessions
Lily & Co. $495 jewelry set
Sanibel Barber Shop Four $25 gift certificates
Sanibel Beauty Salon $100 beauty gift basket
Sanibel Shell Automotive Four $25 gift certificates for parts or labor
Select Vacation Properties $100 BBQ gift basket
The Video Scene 12 double movie rental packages
Maybe it's time for you to check out Sanibel Island Real Estate and make it easier for you to enjoy Baileyfest year after year!