February, which felt entirely too wintry with its cold snaps, yellow pollen clouds and random rainstorms, is almost in the rearview mirror. March arrives on Saturday, which hopefully means we can put away the sweaters and put on shorts for the next 10 months. And, oh, what a weekend to welcome it: The
Florida Man Games , a home show, a Lego fest, a Jacksonville-style Mardi Gras party and a country concert/bullriding event are all on the schedule. Don't forget your flip-flops.
Jacksonville Home + Patio Show
10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 2, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. $13. 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton. $45-$145. Come watch (and maybe get drafted to participate) Florida Men (and Women) compete in pool-noodle fights, supermarket brawls, lawnmower races, human beer pong and other contests you won't find in the Olympics. Info:
thefloridamangames.com .
Brick Universe Lego Fan Expo
2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. $14.99. SPARdi Gras
4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Sesquicentennial Park. Free. Bulls, Bands & Barrels
6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. $50-99-$185.99.
