World’s Finest Supercars Descend upon St. Petersburg for the 7th Annual Festivals of Speed
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (January, 2010) - Florida’s premier luxury lifestyle event production company, The Festivals of Speed, is bringing its annual event to St. Petersburg, April 9 – 11 with more excitement than ever before. The 7th Annual Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg will bring the best in luxury lifestyle as well as a fabulous display of rare vintage & contemporary aircraft, the world’s most exotic cars, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (January, 2010) - Florida’s premier luxury lifestyle event production company, The Festivals of Speed, is bringing its annual event to St. Petersburg, April 9 – 11 with more excitement than ever before. The 7th Annual Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg will bring the best in luxury lifestyle as well as a fabulous display of rare vintage & contemporary aircraft, the world’s most exotic cars, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats.
“Thanks to the tremendous success and local support we have had with this activity in St. Petersburg in the past, we are excited to announce we will be adding a new event this year in addition to the annual Jet Port Reception and Luxury Lifestyle and Motorsports display,” stated Joe Sabatini, the founder and CEO of the Festivals of Speed. “This year the weekend will also include an exclusive Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner”. These three events are sure to prove for a weekend full of excitement and elegance. Automobile and luxury lifestyle enthusiasts will be attending from across the country to display their magnificent vehicles and celebrate a weekend of camaraderie, high spirits, and entertainment along with the people of the beautiful St. Petersburg area.
The Festivals of Speed weekend will kick off on Friday, April 9 with the luxury lifestyle Jet Port Reception. The evening, staged in an actual aircraft hangar, will showcase the world’s finest in aircraft, art displays, watercraft, and automobiles for a lavish reception. Guests will indulge in sumptuous, themed food displays and an open bar from premium brand liquor, wine, and beer sponsors. The reception will also feature live entertainment, fashion shows, and a live and silent charity auction.
The festivities continue on Saturday evening, April 10, as guests attend the exclusive Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner. Festivals of Speed has established expert connoisseurs to work with top chefs on pairing fine wines with an elegant five course meal that promises to delight the pallet and impress the most knowledgeable of wine enthusiasts. At the end of the evening, attendees will enjoy a tasting of the prestigious Louis XIII de Rémy Martin cognac, and a featured cigar smoke.
The main event on Sunday, April 11 is The 7th Annual Festivals of Speed automotive display which is held in beautiful North Straub Park from 10:00am – 4:00pm. This event has something for everyone. Featured will be an extremely rare, multi-million dollar display of vehicles, motorcycles, and watercraft. Collectors and guests will also enjoy luxury lifestyle displays from our sponsors while reveling in live entertainment, fine wines, champagnes, and culinary delights. Guests who appreciate the VIP lifestyle can purchase tickets to a beautiful pavilion section to indulge in an array of fine foods and premium alcohol. This will be full day of enjoyment, all set on the beautiful St. Petersburg gulf front. Throughout the day, attendees will be eligible to win fine watches and other premium items from our sponsors, and attend the prestigious Festivals of Speed awards ceremony where one collector will receive the coveted “Best of Show” award.
Tickets for the Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg receptions can be purchased in advance online and for the Sunday event, either online or onsite at North Straub Park. Reception ticket fees can be found on our website at www.festivalsofspeed.com. For the Sunday event, tickets are $10.00 U.S. per person with children under 12 years of age entering free. VIP Packages are also available. Visitors looking to book hotel rooms can contact the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club directly at 888-303-4430. Ask for the room block designated for the Festivals of Speed event. North Straub Park is located in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the bay at Beach Drive (between First and Fifth Avenues), St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
About Festivals of Speed
Headquartered in Eustis, Florida, Festivals of Speed was founded as the ultimate luxury lifestyle showcase for discerning enthusiasts with a passion for all forms of transportation. With a series of extremely special events scheduled throughout the year, Festivals of Speed joins the very best in automotive, aircraft, marine and motorcycle transportation with the finest culinary, wine, spirits, and fashion for the ultimate luxury experience. For more information, please visit www.festivalsofspeed.com or telephone 352-385-9450.
Source: World’s Finest Supercars Descend upon St. Petersburg for the 7th Annual Festivals of Speed
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (January, 2010) - Florida’s premier luxury lifestyle event production company, The Festivals of Speed, is bringing its annual event to St. Petersburg, April 9 – 11 with more excitement than ever before. The 7th Annual Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg will bring the best in luxury lifestyle as well as a fabulous display of rare vintage & contemporary aircraft, the world’s most exotic cars, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats.
“Thanks to the tremendous success and local support we have had with this activity in St. Petersburg in the past, we are excited to announce we will be adding a new event this year in addition to the annual Jet Port Reception and Luxury Lifestyle and Motorsports display,” stated Joe Sabatini, the founder and CEO of the Festivals of Speed. “This year the weekend will also include an exclusive Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner”. These three events are sure to prove for a weekend full of excitement and elegance. Automobile and luxury lifestyle enthusiasts will be attending from across the country to display their magnificent vehicles and celebrate a weekend of camaraderie, high spirits, and entertainment along with the people of the beautiful St. Petersburg area.
The Festivals of Speed weekend will kick off on Friday, April 9 with the luxury lifestyle Jet Port Reception. The evening, staged in an actual aircraft hangar, will showcase the world’s finest in aircraft, art displays, watercraft, and automobiles for a lavish reception. Guests will indulge in sumptuous, themed food displays and an open bar from premium brand liquor, wine, and beer sponsors. The reception will also feature live entertainment, fashion shows, and a live and silent charity auction.
The festivities continue on Saturday evening, April 10, as guests attend the exclusive Wine Connoisseurs’ Dinner. Festivals of Speed has established expert connoisseurs to work with top chefs on pairing fine wines with an elegant five course meal that promises to delight the pallet and impress the most knowledgeable of wine enthusiasts. At the end of the evening, attendees will enjoy a tasting of the prestigious Louis XIII de Rémy Martin cognac, and a featured cigar smoke.
The main event on Sunday, April 11 is The 7th Annual Festivals of Speed automotive display which is held in beautiful North Straub Park from 10:00am – 4:00pm. This event has something for everyone. Featured will be an extremely rare, multi-million dollar display of vehicles, motorcycles, and watercraft. Collectors and guests will also enjoy luxury lifestyle displays from our sponsors while reveling in live entertainment, fine wines, champagnes, and culinary delights. Guests who appreciate the VIP lifestyle can purchase tickets to a beautiful pavilion section to indulge in an array of fine foods and premium alcohol. This will be full day of enjoyment, all set on the beautiful St. Petersburg gulf front. Throughout the day, attendees will be eligible to win fine watches and other premium items from our sponsors, and attend the prestigious Festivals of Speed awards ceremony where one collector will receive the coveted “Best of Show” award.
Tickets for the Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg receptions can be purchased in advance online and for the Sunday event, either online or onsite at North Straub Park. Reception ticket fees can be found on our website at www.festivalsofspeed.com. For the Sunday event, tickets are $10.00 U.S. per person with children under 12 years of age entering free. VIP Packages are also available. Visitors looking to book hotel rooms can contact the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club directly at 888-303-4430. Ask for the room block designated for the Festivals of Speed event. North Straub Park is located in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the bay at Beach Drive (between First and Fifth Avenues), St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
About Festivals of Speed
Headquartered in Eustis, Florida, Festivals of Speed was founded as the ultimate luxury lifestyle showcase for discerning enthusiasts with a passion for all forms of transportation. With a series of extremely special events scheduled throughout the year, Festivals of Speed joins the very best in automotive, aircraft, marine and motorcycle transportation with the finest culinary, wine, spirits, and fashion for the ultimate luxury experience. For more information, please visit www.festivalsofspeed.com or telephone 352-385-9450.
Source: World’s Finest Supercars Descend upon St. Petersburg for the 7th Annual Festivals of Speed
