The annual Florida Loquat Festival will be April 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Market Off Main, 6241 Lincoln St., in New Port Richey. There also will be open mic literary readings of poetry and short prose on the loquat at 1 p.m. Those who wish to participate must sign in with Wendy Buffington at the site. The festival will include presentations on the cultivation of loquat trees, food tastings, and trees available for sale. For information, visit EcologyFlorida.org.
