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Traditional Tea 1:00 pm
Traditional Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Traditional Tea @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Dade Lodge. 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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Dade Bird Walk 02/04/25 10:00 am
Dade Bird Walk 02/04/25 @ Dade Battlefield
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Dade Bird Walk 02/04/25 @ 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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Silk Scarf Printing 10:00 am
Silk Scarf Printing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 6 @ 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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Pine Needle Basket Class 02/09/25 10:00 am
Pine Needle Basket Class 02/09/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basket Class 02/09/25 @ 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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A Road Back in Time: Youth Program 9:00 am
A Road Back in Time: Youth Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 13 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
A Road Back in Time: Youth Program @ 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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ACT’s Annual Charity Clay Shoot 9:30 am
ACT’s Annual Charity Clay Shoot @ Blackjack Sporting Clays
Feb 14 @ 9:30 am
ACT's Annual Charity Clay Shoot @ Blackjack Sporting Clays
Come and support ACT by enjoying a day of shooting at Florida’s premier sporting clay course, Blackjack Sporting Clays. ACT’s Annual Charity Clay Shoot is one of our marquee fundraising events that support our registered pre-apprenticeship program. Your participation will
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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 15 @ 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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Project WILD for Kids 02/17/25 10:00 am
Project WILD for Kids 02/17/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Project WILD for Kids 02/17/25 @ 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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Mandala Rock Painting Class 10:00 am
Mandala Rock Painting Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mandala Rock Painting Class @ 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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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 02/22/25 9:00 am
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 02/22/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking 02/22/25 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or
2nd Annual Chili Cook Off & Jeep Show 12:00 pm
2nd Annual Chili Cook Off & Jeep Show @ Bushnell Plaza Park (Downtown Bushnell)
Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2nd Annual Chili Cook Off & Jeep Show @ Bushnell Plaza Park (Downtown Bushnell)
2nd Annual Chili Cook-off $20 Entry Fee per team 1st Place $250 2nd Place $175 3rd Place $100 People’s Choice $200 Best Chili Themed Decorated Booth $100 $5 Hand stamps will be sold to those who want to taste and
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Historical Fashion Show 3:00 pm
Historical Fashion Show @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Feb 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 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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