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Sumter County Fair
Sumter County Fair @ Sumter County Fairgrounds
Mar 1 – Mar 9 all-day
Sumter County Fair @ Sumter County Fairgrounds
The 2024 Sumter County Fair kicks off March 1 – 9 in Bushnell, Florida. Our action packed fair features a full carnival midway with rides for all ages, midway games, and plenty of delicious food. We have a great lineup
Silk Scarf Printing 10:00 am
Silk Scarf Printing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Silk Scarf Printing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint designs from silk ties on to white silk scarves. All materials are provided. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person. Pre-registration is required. Call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov
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Honey Bee, Wine & Blues Festival 3:00 pm
Honey Bee, Wine & Blues Festival @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Honey Bee, Wine & Blues Festival @ Whispering Oaks Winery
March 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Honey Bee, Wine & Blues Festival A wonderful day of Blues music & fun! Multiple Blues Bands for a great day of wine and music amongst the groves Tickets will go
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Pine Needle Basket Class 3/9/24 10:00 am
Pine Needle Basket Class 3/9/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basket Class 3/9/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities
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“Wingin’ It for a Cause” Hot Wing Eating Contest 2:00 pm
“Wingin’ It for a Cause” Hot Wing Eating Contest @ Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant
Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
"Wingin' It for a Cause" Hot Wing Eating Contest @ Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant
Calling all Spicy Champions! Heat Up Your Appetite for a Good Cause! Are you ready to spice up your life and do some good at the same time? Get your Game On for the First Annual Wingin’ It Hot Wing
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Mandala Rock Painting Class 3/11/24 10:00 am
Mandala Rock Painting Class 3/11/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mandala Rock Painting Class 3/11/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of mandala painting on rocks or recycled small tins. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person,
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival 4:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Festival @ Lake Sumter Landing
Mar 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Festival @ Lake Sumter Landing
Located throughout the streets of Lake Sumter Landing you will find several different street performers performing for your entertainment. You wont want to miss any of theses talented artists.
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival 4:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Festival @ Lake Sumter Landing
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Festival @ Lake Sumter Landing
Located throughout the streets of Lake Sumter Landing you will find several different street performers performing for your entertainment. You wont want to miss any of theses talented artists.
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Mad Hatter Children’s Tea 12:00 pm
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea at the Dade Lodge. Food, Mad Hatter characters and activities will be all a part of the afternoon. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person or $20/family. By reservation only for ages
March 2024 Cruise-In 4:00 pm
March 2024 Cruise-In @ Spanish Springs Town Square
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
March 2024 Cruise-In @ Spanish Springs Town Square
The Featured Car Club may park their cars at 2:45pm. Residents of The Villages may enter from 3-4pm or until the first 150 forms are handed out. The General Public may enter starting at 4pm or after the first 150
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St. Patrick’s Day Festival 3:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Festival @ Spanish Springs Town Square
Mar 17 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Festival @ Spanish Springs Town Square
 
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Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class 10:00 am
Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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Wild Foods Foraging Class 03/23 9:00 am
Wild Foods Foraging Class 03/23 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wild Foods Foraging Class 03/23 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Wild foods abound at Dade Battlefield, just waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides. We will forage for wild foods on the park grounds, create some wild food dishes and sample them!
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Artists Round the Square 1:00 pm
Artists Round the Square @ Lake Sumter Landing
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Artists Round the Square @ Lake Sumter Landing
Artists ‘Round the Square is presented by the Visual Arts Association (VAA). Artists will display and sell artwork around the square in several different Mediums including but not limited to; Acrylic, Oil, Glass, Photography, Clay and more…
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Project WILD for Kids – “Smokey Bear Said What” 10:00 am
Project WILD for Kids – “Smokey Bear Said What” @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Project WILD for Kids - "Smokey Bear Said What" @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature’s mysteries in a fun and engaging way!  Each month we will use curricula from
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Bad Moon Rising-Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival 6:00 pm
Bad Moon Rising-Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bad Moon Rising-Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival @ Whispering Oaks Winery
March 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Bad Moon Rising-Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival Bad Moon Rising, a Classic Tributes Inc. band, invites you to take a trip down the Mississippi delta as they pay tribute to arguably
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Arts & Crafts Show 10:00 am
Arts & Crafts Show @ Brownwood Paddock Square
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Show @ Brownwood Paddock Square
Drawing in a diverse crowd of residents with its lively entertainment, shopping, and dining options, Brownwood Paddock Square is the perfect location for our exceptional Craft Festival. This highly anticipated event promises to be one of the most amazing shows
Eggs in the Park 10:00 am
Eggs in the Park @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Eggs in the Park @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Free annual event for children ages 0-12 and their families. Egg hunt starts promptly at 10 a.m. for all ages followed by several games and relays. Flyer 2024
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Arts & Crafts Show 10:00 am
Arts & Crafts Show @ Brownwood Paddock Square
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Show @ Brownwood Paddock Square
Drawing in a diverse crowd of residents with its lively entertainment, shopping, and dining options, Brownwood Paddock Square is the perfect location for our exceptional Craft Festival. This highly anticipated event promises to be one of the most amazing shows
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