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Jun
24
Sat
Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk 6/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Soldier Reenactor-Led Battlefield Walk 6/24 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk on the Fort King Road. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Parks Pass.

Jun
27
Tue
Growing Up WILD For Educators @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Growing Up WILD For Educators @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join park staff and volunteers for a natural resource-based workshop which will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats.

The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with children ages 3-7.

It’s free to all educators, but space is limited. Participants may pay $20 to receive a Growing Up WILD guide. Pre-registration is required.

Call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov to register.

Jun
30
Fri
2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash @ Sumter County Fair Grounds
Jun 30 @ 7:30 pm
2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash @ Sumter County Fair Grounds | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Join Us June 30th and July 1st for the 2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash

Where & When

The 2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash will be held at Sumter County Fair Grounds in Bushnell, FL on Friday June 30th and  Saturday July 1st, 2023 at 7:30 PM.  Gates will open at 4:30 PM.

Admission & Tickets

Adults                                  Pre-sale $15         At Gate $20

Kids ages 6-12                Pre-sale $10         At Gate $15

Kids under 6 years old get in free

Tickets on Sale now

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Vendors & Consessions

Food

Smokin Crows BBQ                         5 Piggies

Boss Lady Southern Eats          Straight Plates

Steve’s Lemonade & Grill     Yum-Yum Unicorn

Pappy’s Cones                       Grumpy Gramps BBQ      K’s Cups & Desserts               Hole Lotta Donuts

Vendors

Ranchy Threads                                Cotton & Grain

Turquoise Alamo                           Iola Maes Boutique

Entertainment:

Off R Rocker: Mechanical Bull

Contestant Information

There will be $15,000.00 added to the Bull riding on a 2 day average and we will also be adding Broncs with $2,500.00 added each night and barrels at $1,000.00 each night.

Entry fees for EBA card holders are $150 for bull riders, $100 for ranch bronc riders, and $75 for barrel racers. For EBA permit holders there will be an additional $20 fee.

All Contestants are expected to be onsite by no later than 6:00pm. At 6:30 there will be a riders meeting  for the bull and bronc riders behind the bucking chutes. Slack barrels will be ran after the event.

Jul
1
Sat
2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash @ Sumter County Fair Grounds
Jul 1 @ 7:30 pm
2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash @ Sumter County Fair Grounds | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Join Us June 30th and July 1st for the 2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash

Where & When

The 2nd Annual S&S Bull Bash will be held at Sumter County Fair Grounds in Bushnell, FL on Friday June 30th and  Saturday July 1st, 2023 at 7:30 PM.  Gates will open at 4:30 PM.

Admission & Tickets

Adults                                  Pre-sale $15         At Gate $20

Kids ages 6-12                Pre-sale $10         At Gate $15

Kids under 6 years old get in free

Tickets on Sale now

https://app.myticketfox.com/ords/tmain/r/ticketfox/home

Vendors & Consessions

Food

Smokin Crows BBQ                         5 Piggies

Boss Lady Southern Eats          Straight Plates

Steve’s Lemonade & Grill     Yum-Yum Unicorn

Pappy’s Cones                       Grumpy Gramps BBQ      K’s Cups & Desserts               Hole Lotta Donuts

Vendors

Ranchy Threads                                Cotton & Grain

Turquoise Alamo                           Iola Maes Boutique

Entertainment:

Off R Rocker: Mechanical Bull

Contestant Information

There will be $15,000.00 added to the Bull riding on a 2 day average and we will also be adding Broncs with $2,500.00 added each night and barrels at $1,000.00 each night.

Entry fees for EBA card holders are $150 for bull riders, $100 for ranch bronc riders, and $75 for barrel racers. For EBA permit holders there will be an additional $20 fee.

All Contestants are expected to be onsite by no later than 6:00pm. At 6:30 there will be a riders meeting  for the bull and bronc riders behind the bucking chutes. Slack barrels will be ran after the event.

Jul
3
Mon
Happy Birthday America! 2023 @ Millennium Park
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Happy Birthday America! 2023 @ Millennium Park

Join us for Sumter County’s best firework show and family party! Fireworks, kid zone, adult beverage area, live music, food trucks, and more! Free to attend and fun for all ages!

Jul
16
Sun
Crafting Day @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Crafting Day @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Bring your craft to work on with other like-minded folks and see what other folks are working on craft-wise.

Great opportunity to learn other crafts and finish current projects!

Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.

Jul
25
Tue
Flying WILD Workshop @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Flying WILD Workshop @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

ATTENTION FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATORS:  YOU’RE INVITED

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is hosting a Flying WILD Workshop! Flying WILD is a supplementary environmental education program emphasizing birds and bird conservation. The workshop will offer exciting new teaching ideas for use in science, math, social studies, language arts, physical education, music, art, and more.  Space is limited, so register early!

  • This workshop is FREE!
  • Curriculum Guide and all support materials will be Just besure to bring a bagged lunch.
  • Participating teachers are eligible for in-service
  • Learn fun, hands-on activities to bring bird education into your classroom.
Aug
5
Sat
Stampeders Youth Rodeo @ Sumter County Fairgrounds
Aug 5 @ 7:00 pm
Stampeders Youth Rodeo @ Sumter County Fairgrounds

An action-packed, back-to-back lineup of non-stop Youth competition. All the main rodeo events across all youth age groups. Just like the Rodeo Pros would do it. Accompanied by announcers, music, rodeo clowns, galloping horses, pick-up men and bucking bulls; all for your entertainment.

Gates open @ 6:00 pm & ADMISSION IS FREE We’ll be “passing the Cowboy hat” for donations; spot us one if you’re having a good time! Proceeds benefit the Buffalo Stampeders Youth Sports Club, a 501(c)3 corporation.

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Aug
10
Thu
Piano Men of Rock – A Special Concert Event @ Whispering Oaks Winery
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Piano Men of Rock - A Special Concert Event @ Whispering Oaks Winery

LIVE AT THE WHISPERING OAKS WINERY AND EVENT CENTER

A Tribute to the greatest piano artist of the rock era!

The authentic Live sound and Spirit of Jerry Lee & Little Richard, McCartney and Lennon, Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Billy Joel and Elton & so much more.

VIP seating includes premium reserved seating, table and and table service (limited availability)  – $40 THESEWILL SELL OUT QUICKLY

General admission seating – $25 advance $30 at the Door

For Ticketing and General info call Maremil Music Productions: 360-878-3474

Aug
13
Sun
Perseid Meteor Shower Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Trails
Aug 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Perseid Meteor Shower Program @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Trails

Join park staff as we look at the sky for the Perseid Meteors, Please bring insect repellant, water, camp chair or blanket.

Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Park Pass.

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