![World War II Commemorative Day @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park](https://discoversumterfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dade-sign-park-300x196.jpg)
Commemorating the most widespread armed conflict in history and celebrating both military and popular civilian culture during the war years.
The weekend will include Allied and Axis uniformed reenactors, authentic camps and equipment, mechanized military vehicles, explore home front activities, enjoy 1940’s-Style Music and entertainment, living historians, food vendors. Cost is $5/person; children age 6 and under and all WWII & Korea Vets free.
![FREE Fishing Day! @ Florida Bass Conservation Center](https://discoversumterfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/layout-fbcc-458-300x198.webp)
Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for a FREE catch-and-release fishing day! Youth anglers will be allowed to access fish in ponds on site and all fishing license requirements will be waived on this day at this location. Bring your own fishing gear, bait, and chairs and go fishing!
![Dade Pioneers Youth Program @ Dade Battlefield](https://discoversumterfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pioneersyouth-300x229.jpg)
Free Monthly Youth Program
Join us monthly from September – May for natural and cultural history programs for children ages 8 – 18. Programs includes crafts, games, speakers and food.
Membership costs $10/year or family membership $25.
To register please call 352-793-4781 or email Kristin.n.wood@floridadep.gov.
Park Hours and Fees
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset every day of the year.
The Visitor Center, which contains the park office and a small museum, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
Fees:
A fee is required for all entry into Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.
Entrance fees are $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people; additional passengers pay $2 per person.
The entrance fee for bicyclists and pedestrians is $2 per person.
Additional fees may apply for special events.
Please use the blue Honor Fee envelopes available at the front gate to pay entrance fees when no attendant is on duty. Please plan to bring correct change.
The Dade Lodge recreation hall may be reserved for $107 per day, including tax.
Picnic Pavilions may be rented for $53.50 per day including tax.
Facilities may be reserved up to 11 months in advance.
Reserve for programs by calling the park to be put on the program list.
Please stop by or call the park at 352-793-4781 to make reservations.
![Cherokee Leaf Print and Native Plant Dyeing @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park](https://discoversumterfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/naturaldyes-300x202.jpg)
Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint plants on fabric and use natural dyes to dye cloth.
All materials are provided.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person.
Pre-registration is required at DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov or 352-793-4781.