The 2024 Sumter County Fair kicks off March 1 – 9 in Bushnell, Florida. Our action packed fair features a full carnival midway with rides for all ages, midway games, and plenty of delicious food.
We have a great lineup of entertainment including concerts, strolling entertainers, and much more! Plus, a plethora of competitive events and exhibits. It’s the can’t miss event of the spring!
March 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Honey Bee, Wine & Blues Festival
A wonderful day of Blues music & fun! Multiple Blues Bands for a great day of wine and music amongst the groves Tickets will go on Sale approximately 1 month before the Show date
Calling all Spicy Champions! Heat Up Your Appetite for a Good Cause! Are you ready to spice up your life and do some good at the same time? Get your Game On for the First Annual Wingin’ It Hot Wing Eating Contest! Register to Win Hotel Packages and More! Every entry receives Cousin Vinnie’s T-shirt and a $25 gift card to Sun Spot! Presented by Home2 Suites by Hilton and Cousin Vinnie’s Family Sports Restaurant. Call 352.355.8740 for more details!
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.
The Featured Car Club may park their cars at 2:45pm. Residents of The Villages may enter from 3-4pm or until the first 150 forms are handed out. The General Public may enter starting at 4pm or after the first 150 forms have been handed out. All cars must register after entering with registration ending at 6pm. Once parked, registrants are not permitted to leave until the show is over.
Vehicles with a model year of 30 years or older are permitted entry. “For Sale” signs may only be displayed in the back seats of a car. No flame throwing, tire burning, or engine revving is allowed.
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.