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Traditional Garden Tea 1:00 pm
Traditional Garden Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Traditional Garden Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Traditional Garden Tea under the majestic oaks. Food and accoutrements (hats and the like) will be provided during the event. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $20/person. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program 10:00 am
Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Soldier/Seminole Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States
Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).
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Broken Hearts-Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers 5:00 pm
Broken Hearts-Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Feb 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Broken Hearts-Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers @ Whispering Oaks Winery
February 8, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Broken Hearts-Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers The Broken Hearts pays tribute to the music and spirit of Tom Petty (and the Heartbreakers) featuring a best-of & more catalog ranging
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Arts & Crafts Show 10:00 am
Arts & Crafts Show @ Spanish Springs Town Square
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Show @ Spanish Springs Town Square
With a quaint, Southwestern look and feel, Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages® community is a great community offering something for everyone. From shopping and dining, both indoors and out, to movie theaters and live entertainment daily, Spanish Springs
Brown’s Strawberry Festival 10:00 am
Brown’s Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Brown's Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Come To Brown & Brown Farm’s Annual Strawberry Festival For EVERYTHING Strawberry And MAXIMUM Fun For All! 🍓 Winners of Best Of The 352 last year for Annual Event/Festival and Attraction, our Strawberry Festival is taking place on February 10th
Chili Cook Off & Classic Car Show 12:30 pm
Chili Cook Off & Classic Car Show @ Bushnell Plaza Park (Downtown Bushnell)
Feb 10 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Chili Cook Off & Classic Car Show @ Bushnell Plaza Park (Downtown Bushnell)
Grab your friends and family and join the fun on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 12:30-4:00 p.m., for the City of Bushnell’s Chili Cookoff! This event will take place in the downtown Bushnell Plaza Park, and the City is requesting
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Arts & Crafts Show 10:00 am
Arts & Crafts Show @ Spanish Springs Town Square
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arts & Crafts Show @ Spanish Springs Town Square
With a quaint, Southwestern look and feel, Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages® community is a great community offering something for everyone. From shopping and dining, both indoors and out, to movie theaters and live entertainment daily, Spanish Springs
Brown’s Strawberry Festival 10:00 am
Brown’s Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Brown's Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Come To Brown & Brown Farm’s Annual Strawberry Festival For EVERYTHING Strawberry And MAXIMUM Fun For All! 🍓 Winners of Best Of The 352 last year for Annual Event/Festival and Attraction, our Strawberry Festival is taking place on February 10th
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3rd Annual Mardi Paw March 3:30 pm
3rd Annual Mardi Paw March @ Lake Sumter Landing
Feb 13 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Mardi Paw March @ Lake Sumter Landing
Registration Opens Jan 16th – Feb 12th $20 Registration $10 per additional dog **Additional Pet Includes participation in the walk only Your Registration will include: – Participation in the Pet Walk – Participation in Costume Contest – Mardi Paw Swag
Mardi Gras Festival 4:00 pm
Mardi Gras Festival @ Lake Sumter Landing
Feb 13 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mardi Gras 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.
Mardi Grove Bash 5:00 pm
Mardi Grove Bash @ Sawgrass Grove
Feb 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mardi Grove Bash @ Sawgrass Grove
Come dressed in your Mardi Gras best! Featuring New Orleans based Brown Bag Brass Band. Food and drink specials include hurricanes, Shrimp Po’Boy & Jambalaya. Join us early for our happy hour from 3-5pm! Parking will be limited and available
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Valentine’s Day 2024 4:30 pm
Valentine’s Day 2024 @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Feb 14 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Valentine's Day 2024 @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Happy Valentine’s Day from Whispering Oaks Winery 3 Course Dinner Including a Glass of Wine* or Beer $60 per person Course One: Choose from Soup or Garden Salad Course Two: Choose from Citrus Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Fresh Mango Relish
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A Road Back in Time 9:00 am
A Road Back in Time @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
A Road Back in Time @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
1800’s history comes to life through demonstrations, reenactors and hands-on activities. Event is free for all school groups (homeschool, private and public and their chaperones). No lunch provided, picnic facilities are available. Please RSVP if you are coming with a
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Brown’s Strawberry Festival 10:00 am
Brown’s Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Brown's Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Come To Brown & Brown Farm’s Annual Strawberry Festival For EVERYTHING Strawberry And MAXIMUM Fun For All! 🍓 Winners of Best Of The 352 last year for Annual Event/Festival and Attraction, our Strawberry Festival is taking place on February 10th
February 2024 Cruise-In 4:00 pm
February 2024 Cruise-In @ Spanish Springs Town Square
Feb 17 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
February 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
Wildwood Comedy Show 6:30 pm
Wildwood Comedy Show @ Warfield Auditorium
Feb 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wildwood Comedy Show @ Warfield Auditorium
$10.00/person 21+ Only A laugh-out-loud, side-splitting, hilarious, comedy show! Food trucks will be on site and adult beverages will be available for purchase. Reservations required.
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Brown’s Strawberry Festival 10:00 am
Brown’s Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Brown's Strawberry Festival @ Brown & Brown Farms
Come To Brown & Brown Farm’s Annual Strawberry Festival For EVERYTHING Strawberry And MAXIMUM Fun For All! 🍓 Winners of Best Of The 352 last year for Annual Event/Festival and Attraction, our Strawberry Festival is taking place on February 10th
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Line Dancing 1:00 pm
Line Dancing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Line Dancing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Enjoy an introductory line dancing class with our expert volunteer dancer. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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Dade Bird Walk 02/20 10:00 am
Dade Bird Walk 02/20 @ Dade Battlefield
Feb 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Dade Bird Walk 02/20 @ Dade Battlefield
Fall bird migrants have started to move into Dade Battlefield for their wintering grounds.  Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks
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Strawberry Festival 10:00 am
Strawberry Festival @ Brownwood Paddock Square
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Strawberry Festival @ Brownwood Paddock Square
 
Historical Fashion Show 2:00 pm
Historical Fashion Show @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Historical Fashion Show @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join us as we present our history through a historical fashion show. From the late 1700’s – 1950’s we will have live models displaying historical fashions with commentary by our master of ceremonies. Light refreshment will be served. Cost is
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Strawberry Festival 10:00 am
Strawberry Festival @ Brownwood Paddock Square
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Strawberry Festival @ Brownwood Paddock Square
 
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Woodcarving by Nature Coast Carving Club 2:00 pm
Woodcarving by Nature Coast Carving Club @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Woodcarving by Nature Coast Carving Club @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join the Nature Coast Carving Club from Citrus County for wood carving demonstration and instruction. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.
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Necktie Purse Craft Class 10:00 am
Necktie Purse Craft Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Necktie Purse Craft Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join expert volunteers as we learn how to make a purse from recycled neckties. Sewing machines are recommended with some machines on site. All materials are provided. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee.
Nearly Diamond-Tribute to Neil Diamond 5:00 pm
Nearly Diamond-Tribute to Neil Diamond @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Feb 29 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nearly Diamond-Tribute to Neil Diamond @ Whispering Oaks Winery
February 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Nearly Diamond-Tribute to Neil Diamond For over 50 years, Neil Diamond graced stages all over the world. Now, this tribute continues his legacy with a show full of chart toppers delivered
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