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13th to 14thUnited MethodistSpringhouse Quilters Guild 2009 Quilt Show
Today`s Pleasures - Tomorrow`s Treasures"Quilt Show - Friday November 13th - 9am-5:30pm
13th to 14thTrenton United MethodistSpringhouse Quilters Guild 2009 Quilt Show
Today`s Pleasures - Tomorrow`s Treasures on November 13-14, 2009 at the Trenton United Methodist Church
19thIsland Room Restaurant, Cedar KeySpecial Wine Dinner
With special guest Pablo Alfaro from the Pacific Southern Wine Company. $49.95 per person including tax. Call 352-543-6520 for reservations
21st to 22ndYankeetown28th Annual Yankeetown Seafood Festival
Arts-Crafts-SEAFOOD-EntertainmentRiverside Drive-YankeetownINFO: 352-219-4578 or 352-564-0315
25thCedar KeyA Cedar Key Christmas
(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
27th to 28thManatee springs State ParkClay Landing Days
See website for more information. 352-493-6072
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A Cedar Key Christmas (4 weeks of activities till December 20th)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
4thTown of BellTown of Bell Lighting Celebration
Children`s Treasure Hunt 5:00pm. Tree Lighting at 6:00pm. For more information: 386-935-0026 or 386-935-6604.
5thDowntown Bell"Treasures of Christmas" Bell Christmas Parade
29th Annual Bell Christmas Parade "Christmas Treasures"Parade begins at 2:00pm (line-up at 1:00pm). Side Street Arts
5thTown of Suwannee in Dixie CountySuwannee Holiday Boat Parade
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
6thDowntown BellBell Christmas Parade
"Treasures of Christmas" - Line-up at 1:00pm. Parade begins at 2:00pm.
11thDowntown Trenton"Christmas on Main Street"
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.
12thFanning Springs City ParkFestival of Lights
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
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Manatee Awareness Month. Manatee Springs State Park will have special programs each Saturday during the month.
4thShired IslandNature/Bird walk
Joan Stephens leads this outing in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge.
9thCedar Key LibraryRelating Organic Farming to Conservation
Jay Bushnell will speak on this subject at 10am. Sponsored by the Cedar Key Garden Club. Call Marci Wilcox at 813-215-0050.
16thLower Suwannee National Wildlife RefugeNurturing Your Photographic Skills of Nature
Meet at the River Walk at 2:30pm. Contact Jay Bushnell at 493-1807
24thWithlacoochee Gulf Preserve - YankeetownWilderness Day At The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
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
25th to 28thSunset Isle RV ParkTin Can Tourists
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!!!
30thCedar Key LibraryButterfly Gardening and Watching
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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6thTrenton2010 Annual Walk-A-Thon
Gather 9:30am at the Gilchrist County Courthouse. Call 352-463-3467 for more information
The annual Cedar Key Star Party, bring amateur astronomers from all over the nation, will be held February 8-11. See open-to-the-public events below.
8thCedar Key Museum State ParkStargazing in the park
The Cedar Key Star Party is open to the public starting with a slide show in the Museum at 7pm.
10thCedar Key Scrub Sate ReserveStargazing Hay Ride
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.
12thCedar Key Museum State ParkStargazing in the park
The Cedar Key Star Party is open to the public starting with a slide show in the Museum at 7pm.
12th to 14thSteinhatcheeFiddler Crab Festival
Fiddling competition and concert Friday evening and lots of events Saturday and Sunday. Parade, river tours, cooking and photo contests and crab races,
26th to 28thHumane Society of Levy CountyBark N` Purr Country Music Concert

27thManatee Springs State ParkMoonlight Paddle
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.
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Williston Fly Market and Recreational Event to be held in March at the Williston Airport. Date TBA.
12thShell Mound ParkShell Cultures of the Mound
A 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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8th to 11thWilliston, FloridaLevy County Fair
Fair has been moved to April.2010 to avoid conflicting events in and around Levy County.
10thFanning Springs State ParkSprings and Blooms Garden Festival
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.
17thOtter Creek, Levy County, FloridaWild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race
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.
24th to 25thCedar KeyOld Florida Celebration of the Arts
One of the finest fine art shows in Florida. Contact 352-543-5600 for more information
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1st to 2ndCedar Key23rd Annual Small Boat Meet
See small boats of all sorts, homemade, antique and new - motorized, sail and hand powered.
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5thChieflandChiefland Watermelon Festival
Celebrate one of the primary products of this area. Call 352-493-1849 for more information.
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3rdManatee Springs State ParkFamily Play Day
Manatee 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!
4thCedar KeyClamerica and July Fourth Celebration
One of the biggest Cedar Key celebrations.
4thWilliston Horseman`s ParkJuly Fourth Celebration
Contact the Williston Chamber at 352-528-5552 for more details.
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2ndWillistonCentral Florida Fall Harvest
One of the longest running festivals in this area to celebrate a major product. Call 352-528-5552 for more information.
16th to 17thCedar Key41st Annual Seafood Festival
Come see the exhibits and eat great Cedar Key Seafood. Contact 352-543-5600 for more details.
30thBronsonBronson Pumpkin Festival
Call 352-486-6150 for more information.
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20th to 21stYankeetownInglis-Yankeetown Seafood and Art Festival

27th to 28thManatee Springs State ParkClay Landing Days
Celebrate the days gone by. Call 352-493-6072 for more information.
November, 29th to
December, 7th
Chiefland27th Annual Log Cabin Quilter`s Show
Call 352-493-2801 for more information
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November, 29th to
December, 7th
Chiefland27th Annual Log Cabin Quilter`s Show
Call 352-493-2801 for more information
3rdWillistonLight Up Williston
Contact 352-528-5552 for more information.
4thChieflandChiefland Christmas Celebration
Call 352-493-1849 for more information.
11thFanning SpringsFestival of Lights and Boat Parade
This is the 22nd annual Festival of Lights in Fanning Springs, right on the Suwannee River. Contact 352-463-9089.