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 group.
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 help educate, train, and prepare students for a successful career in construction.
ACT Member Registration:
$1,200 per team of four or
$1,250 per team + stand sponsorship
Non-ACT Member Registration:
$1,400 per team of four + stand sponsorship
EVENT DETAILS
Friday Feb. 14th, 2025
Blackjack Sporting Clays
3372 CR 526
Sumterville, FL
Registration & Safety 8:30 AM
2024 Clay Shoot 9:30 AM
Lunch & Drinks Included
Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.
Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).
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 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Project and Aquatic WILD.
Cost is free for this educational event.
Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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, For ages 12 and up.
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 email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
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 vote for the “People’s Choice Chili”
Jeep “Show & Shine”
Trophies will be awarded to Best of Show, Most Mods, Fan Favorite, Mall Crawler and Off-Road Ready
$10 entry fee
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 $3/vehicle or Florida annual park pass.
The Little House on the Prairie books comes alive in this Florida version of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series.
Participants will experience what life was like on the prairie tailored to our own Florida prairie.
The event will include narration from the books, hands-on demonstrations and participation with period demonstrators. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass)
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 Annual Pass). Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and insect repellent.
