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Jan
7
Sun
Dade’s Battle of 1835 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 7 @ 9:00 am
Dade’s Battle of 1835 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park | Bushnell | Florida | United States

Authentic live action on actual site of 1835 Battle. More than 100 reenactors portraying soldiers and Seminoles.

Grounds Open 9 a.m. Battle Reenactment 2 p.m.

We recommend bringing chairs. 

Bleacher seating is limited.

$5 per person; Children Under 6 Free; Parking $3 per vehicle

2024 Reenactment Flyer

Jan
22
Mon
Line Dancing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 22 @ 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.

Jan
27
Sat
Dade Quilt Show @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dade Quilt Show @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Participants can enter quilts – $5 display fee for each item, up to 5 items.  Call for applications.  Quilt show will also include quilting demonstrations and vendors, button art, natural fiber art, and concession stand.

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

Dade Quilt Show Flyer 2024

Feb
3
Sat
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.

Rain Date is February 10th.

Feb
8
Thu
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 from Petty’s early years to his latter solo albums & side projects including The Traveling Wilburys. To our knowledge, The Broken Hearts are the ONLY Tom Petty Tribute to feature direct lineage to the […]

Feb
10
Sat
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 provides the ultimate weekend of adventure for residents and visitors. A centralized location at one of The Villages® community’s main centers of entertainment, shopping, and dining is one reason why this show is so wildly successful. The Villages® community has come to know that our shows are always high quality and consistent which is why they come to us in droves.

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 & 11th, 17th & 18th, 10am – 4pm each day!

Create memories, by bringing friends and family to enjoy the fun festivities which include:
A Bountiful U-Pick Strawberry Field with Delicious Strawberries! 🍓
Enjoy Homemade Strawberry Milkshakes, Ice Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Slushies, Snow Cones & More! 🍧
Tuck In To Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Donuts & Funnel Cakes, Strawberry Chicken Wraps, Steak Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tenders, Giant Pretzels & More! 🍔
Wander among the variety of Craft Vendors selling an array of cool stuff!🛍️
Enjoy the Music 🎶
Pet and Feed the Cute Farm Animals in our Petting Zoo 🐐
Ride around the Farm on our Beeline Express and Grain Train, or take a Tractor Ride to our Store 🚂
Activities include: Jumping Pillows, Giant Corn Pit, Bubble Stations, Tire Play, Giant Slides, Swings, Human Foosball, Spider Web, Rock Wall, Corn Snake, Tiny Town & More! 🛝
Face Painting (extra charge) 🎨
Regular Candy Cannon Launches 🍬
Visits from the characters of Star Wars 🚀
Lots of Free and Beautiful Photo Ops
Take home some Professional Printed Photos (including digital copies) courtesy of our friends, Sensational Selfies (extra charge) 📷

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 Teams/Participants sign up by January 31 (no entry fee). Participants should prepare 2 gallons of chili, and teams may begin cooking at 8:00 a.m. at the event site. Official judging will take place at 12:00 p.m., the event begins at 12:30 p.m., and the People’s Choice Chili judging is from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Winners will be announced at 3:00 p.m., and the Best Decorated “Chili Themed” Booth will win a prize! Armbands for chili tasting and voting will be sold to attendees for $5.00. For more information, questions, or to enter your team in the contest, please contact the City’s Special Events Coordinator, Kelli Barnes, at 352-303-0382 or kellibarnes@cfl.rr.com.

Categories:
“Best All Around:” Ideal balance of flavor and spice to perfection.
“Most Unique:” Chili with an unexpected twist.
“People’s Choice:” Chili chosen by the people.

We are accepting a maximum of 20 team entries for the Chili Cook-Off through January 31st! If you want to participate text or call: 352-303-0382 or email: kellibarnes@cfl.rr.com
If you are interested in participating in the car show, you have until Wednesday, January 24th. We are accepting 30 cars. Please either call, text or email: 352-303-0382 or kellibarnes@cfl.rr.com

We will also have on site some Food Trucks, Kona Ice, Bloomin Brews, a soft drink/tea booth and sweets.
See you there!

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Feb
11
Sun
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 provides the ultimate weekend of adventure for residents and visitors. A centralized location at one of The Villages® community’s main centers of entertainment, shopping, and dining is one reason why this show is so wildly successful. The Villages® community has come to know that our shows are always high quality and consistent which is why they come to us in droves.

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 & 11th, 17th & 18th, 10am – 4pm each day!

Create memories, by bringing friends and family to enjoy the fun festivities which include:
A Bountiful U-Pick Strawberry Field with Delicious Strawberries! 🍓
Enjoy Homemade Strawberry Milkshakes, Ice Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Slushies, Snow Cones & More! 🍧
Tuck In To Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Donuts & Funnel Cakes, Strawberry Chicken Wraps, Steak Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tenders, Giant Pretzels & More! 🍔
Wander among the variety of Craft Vendors selling an array of cool stuff!🛍️
Enjoy the Music 🎶
Pet and Feed the Cute Farm Animals in our Petting Zoo 🐐
Ride around the Farm on our Beeline Express and Grain Train, or take a Tractor Ride to our Store 🚂
Activities include: Jumping Pillows, Giant Corn Pit, Bubble Stations, Tire Play, Giant Slides, Swings, Human Foosball, Spider Web, Rock Wall, Corn Snake, Tiny Town & More! 🛝
Face Painting (extra charge) 🎨
Regular Candy Cannon Launches 🍬
Visits from the characters of Star Wars 🚀
Lots of Free and Beautiful Photo Ops
Take home some Professional Printed Photos (including digital copies) courtesy of our friends, Sensational Selfies (extra charge) 📷

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