Author: Tommy Thompson
61st Annual Watermelon Festival, Chiefland, FL–June 6, 2015
The 61st Annual Chiefland Watermelon Festival is coming up on June 6th. There will be contests, a parade, music, entertainment for the kids, and of course watermelon! This event will be taking place at the Train Depot Park in Chiefland from 8am to 2pm The Annual Watermelon Festival is perhaps the biggest event in Chiefland …
Learn About “Florida Cuisine” at Gainesville’s Matheson Museum, May 2015
Florida’s food baffles lots of visitors. As a surprise to many, oranges are not our largest agricultural output, nor are fish. Would you believe beef cattle? Natural North Florida is especially varied, and you’ll likely see more cattle ranches than citrus groves as you cruise our 10 county region. Of course, we have fish, …
“Customer Fish”: Catch Fish–And Let Someone Else Cook Them!
Yes, you’ll still have to clean your catch, but in many coastal settlements and towns along our Natural North Florida coast, there are restaurants with “customer fish” on the menu. There’s nothing quite like fish, fresh from the Gulf, served in the comfort of a restaurant, and usually accompanied by side dishes like grits, butter …
Take a Tour and Taste a Sample at Island Grove Winery, near Gainesville
I’m a product of college in the 60’s. That means when I hear the words “local”, “southern” and “blueberry wine” in the same sentence, I think of the Boones’ Farm Apple wine and “Mad Dog 20/20” common at fraternity parties. But I’m a pretty open-minded guy and recently took the opportunity to visit Island Grove …
Coastal Conservation Association Florida STAR Tournament Begins May 23, 2015
Imagine a 108-day fishing tournament that covers the entire Gulf Coast of Florida, including all the waters of Natural North Florida. With almost $500,000 in prizes (a truck, 3 boats and motors, and countless other prizes) this inaugural tournament will attract the attention of anglers state-wide. The big prizes (truck, boats and motors) will be …
10th Annual Williston Ranch Rodeo, May 22 & 23, 2015
Heading towards Natural North Florida this weekend? Florida’s Levy County is “cowboy country” and the 10th annual Williston Ranch Rodeo is taking place May 22 & 23 at 8pm at Williston Horseman’s Park. There will be shopping, concessions, and kids’ events. Check out the flyer for more information on rodeo events.
Kevin’s Redtrout Shootout, Wakulla County, May 30, 2015
It’s back! The Kevin’s Fine Outdoor Gear & Apparel Redtrout Shootout will take place May 30, 2015. Cash rewards will be paid out to the top 10 teams weighing in the heaviest combined weight of (1) redfish and (1) spotted seatrout. With an entry fee of $75.00 per angler and a guaranteed cash purse, you …
BoatUS Advises “K.I.S.S.” Principle for Safe Boating Week May 16-22, 2015
Here’s some excellent advice from the BoatUS Foundation: ANNAPOLIS, Md., – May 16-22 is National Safe Boating week, reminding anyone who spends their time on the water to think about ways they’ll have a great summer and avoid any chance of becoming US Coast Guard statistic. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water …
Island Grove Blueberry Festival, Saturday May 16, 2015
>>>BLUE BERRY FEST 2015 SATURDAY MAY 16. IN ISLAND GROVE 8am – 4pm<<< Fun for the Whole Family! Delicious Florida foods, blueberry bake sale, arts and crafts vendors. Kids activities and entertainment, old time activities ( cow drop, turkey shoot, etc.) blueberries and plants. Proceeds benefit Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department 21921 S HWY 301 …
Newly-Renovated and Ready for 2015 Scallop Season: “The Shacks at Sea Hag Marina” in Steinhatchee, FL.
It’s taken a couple of years, but the “Shacks” at the Sea Hag Marina have been renovated, repainted and repaired to a state rivaling almost all the other motel-type accommodations at Steinhatchee. With Florida’s recreational scallop season almost upon us (June 27 to September 24), these nice motel rooms, cabins and houses offer excellent access …