Close WindowToday`s Pleasures - Tomorrow`s Treasures"Quilt Show - Friday November 13th - 9am-5:30pm
Today`s Pleasures - Tomorrow`s Treasures on November 13-14, 2009 at the Trenton United Methodist Church
With special guest Pablo Alfaro from the Pacific Southern Wine Company. $49.95 per person including tax. Call 352-543-6520 for reservations
Arts-Crafts-SEAFOOD-EntertainmentRiverside Drive-YankeetownINFO: 352-219-4578 or 352-564-0315
(4 weeks of activities)Celebrate Christmas in Cedar Key a historic fishing village.Craft fairs, parades, food, fun, Christmas lights, music, open house events, caroling, Santa visit, 5K run, Street dance. Family friendly. Info: 352-543-6806
See website for more information. 352-493-6072
Close WindowChildren`s Treasure Hunt 5:00pm. Tree Lighting at 6:00pm. For more information: 386-935-0026 or 386-935-6604.
29th Annual Bell Christmas Parade "Christmas Treasures"Parade begins at 2:00pm (line-up at 1:00pm). Side Street Arts
On Saturday, December 5, 2009, Show off your holiday spirit by decorating your boat for an after dark "Boat Parade".6:30 p.m. event will start at Lake Holiday, behind Crown`s waterfront Market, just off Hwy 349 in the town of Suwannee in Dixie County. The Suwannee River Chamber of Commerce will host the "Suwannee Holiday Boat Parade". No pre-registration is needed, just come and participate by boat or as a spectator. If someone is planning to launch a boat for the parade, the best place would be the Dixie County Anderson Public Boat Ramp, on Hwy 349 as that will be the ending point. After the event, we hope you will enjoy dinner at Salt Creek Restaurant, or Sarah`s Suwannee Cafe For more information call: (352) 542-8331
"Treasures of Christmas" - Line-up at 1:00pm. Parade begins at 2:00pm.
Celebrate an evening of Festive Family Fun. Share the joy of the holiday seasonChristmas Tree Lighting * Christmas CarolingCookies with Santa * Storytelling * Live Nativity After Hours Shopping * Dinner Specials Face Painting * Chalk Art * Music in the Trenton Depot. Drawing for 25 bicycles at 8:45.Contact Kyle at 352-463-3467 for more information.
The Festival of Lights will be held on Saturday, Decl 12th at Fort Fanning Park in Fanning Springs. We start at 9:00 am and go until the end of the Christmas Boat Parade at approx. 9:00 pm.Admission and parking is FREE. Events include: Musical entertainment (mostly local talent) all day.Other performers including a great juggler/unicyclistClassic Car Show (approx. 100 cars on display) from 10:00 until 3:00Yellow Rubber Ducky Race on Suwannee River at 3:30Many art & craft vendorsFood vendorsElephant & Pony rides for the childrenFace PaintingChristmas Boat Parade on Suwannee River at 6:30
Close WindowJoan Stephens leads this outing in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge.
Jay Bushnell will speak on this subject at 10am. Sponsored by the Cedar Key Garden Club. Call Marci Wilcox at 813-215-0050.
Meet at the River Walk at 2:30pm. Contact Jay Bushnell at 493-1807
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve along with volunteers from the Disney Volunteer Promotion invite you to join them Sunday, January 24, 9:00-4:00 for a wonderful day at one of Florida`s most beautiful preserves. There is no admission charge. There will be exhibits and representatives from the Friends of Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, Nature World Wildlife Rescue, Homosassa State Wildlife Park, US Fish
Arally of dozens of Vintage (old ) Campers pulled in many cases by Vintage autos are coming to enjoy life in Cedar Key. Come by and step back in time with them. Open house is Thurs. afternoon. Come see!!!
Come at 10:30am and stay for lunch after. Presentation by Kathy Malone, North Central FL chapter president of the North American Butterfly Assn. RSVP to Marci at 813-215-0050 of you plan to stay for lunch.
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Close WindowGather 9:30am at the Gilchrist County Courthouse. Call 352-463-3467 for more information
The Cedar Key Star Party is open to the public starting with a slide show in the Museum at 7pm.
Enjoy a ranger and astronomer guided hayride through Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve for a nighttime glimpse of this natural area, including binocular stargazing and interpretation. There will be two hayrides, one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required ((352) 543-5567) and space is limited. This event is free. The hayrides will depart from the Cedar Key Scrub picnic area on SR 24, five miles east of Cedar Key. This event may be rescheduled for Thursday, January 11 in case of inclement weather.
The Cedar Key Star Party is open to the public starting with a slide show in the Museum at 7pm.
Fiddling competition and concert Friday evening and lots of events Saturday and Sunday. Parade, river tours, cooking and photo contests and crab races,
The moonlight paddle will be a guided canoe/kayak tour on the Suwannee River. Participants will learn about the history of the river while enjoying the beautiful scenery by moonlight. The park`s Citizen Support Organization will provide a short program following the moonlight paddle. Light refreshments will be served.
Participants should dress appropriately for weather and bring drinking water and a flash light. For safety reasons, please leave very young children and pets at home. Participants can bring personal safety equipment and a canoe/kayak or contact Tommy Pavao at 352-493-6072 for rental kayak availability. This program is free with regular entrance park fees and is weather permitting.
Close WindowA special program presented by the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge.Meet at Shell Mound from 10 � 11:30 am. Pottery, points, Musckogean music - Blow gun demonstration - Featuring the art of Theodore Morris.Later at Cedar Key Library at 12:15 for a film of the spectacular pottery looted from Shell Mound in the 1930`s.For more info call: 493-0238, ext 223.
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STATE PARK TO HOST "SPRINGS AND BLOOMS" GARDEN FESTIVAL Celebrate the colors, textures and shapes of north Florida landscapes FANNING SPRINGS - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection`s Fanning Springs State Park will host a festival emphasizing environmentally friendly techniques for watering, fertilizing and pest control practices for the home gardener on April 10, 2010. The festival will host displays of irrigation, plant fertilization and pest management presented by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Nature Coast Master Gardeners Association. There will be demonstrations on xeriscaping and guided walks showcasing native landscaping in the park, as well as native and ornamental plant sales, food, and children`s games. There will be drawings for free plant and prizes all day. This is a FREE entry event.
Check our website for more information. Hosted by the Bronson AmVets Post 88 for the benefit of the Levy Association for Retarded Citizens. Food, music, and family fun on the banks of the scenic Waccasassa River.
One of the finest fine art shows in Florida. Contact 352-543-5600 for more information
Close WindowSee small boats of all sorts, homemade, antique and new - motorized, sail and hand powered.
Close WindowCelebrate one of the primary products of this area. Call 352-493-1849 for more information.
Close WindowManatee Springs celebrates the Florida State Park`s 75th year. Family Fun for all ages, Join in on the games, such as horseshoe competition, sack races, swimming relay, three legged race and much more!
One of the biggest Cedar Key celebrations.
Contact the Williston Chamber at 352-528-5552 for more details.
Close WindowOne of the longest running festivals in this area to celebrate a major product. Call 352-528-5552 for more information.
Come see the exhibits and eat great Cedar Key Seafood. Contact 352-543-5600 for more details.
Call 352-486-6150 for more information.
Close WindowCelebrate the days gone by. Call 352-493-6072 for more information.
December, 7th
Call 352-493-2801 for more information
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Contact 352-528-5552 for more information.
Call 352-493-1849 for more information.
This is the 22nd annual Festival of Lights in Fanning Springs, right on the Suwannee River. Contact 352-463-9089.