The show will take place on Thanksgiving weekend, the perfect time to start your holiday shopping! Come meet and visit with some of the nation's best crafters while enjoying the charming streets of Punta Gorda. Located along the banks of the Peace River and the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Punta Gorda is often described as the heartbeat of Charlotte County. You have not experienced a charming downtown location until you've visited this beautiful area on Florida's West Coast.