Author: Tommy Thompson
Suwannee River Catfish Festival, Branford, FL, April 13, 2019
Come one, come all! To Branford’s annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival. This year’s event will be held in Greenway Park, alongside the mighty Suwannee River, in downtown Branford on April 13th. Branford is located on US27, at the river. The fun begins at 9AM and lasts throughout the day. Expect to hear live music, …
The South’s Best Country Music–Camping, too! Suwannee River Jam, Live Oak, FL–May 1-4, 2019
This year’s Suwannee River Jam is scheduled for May 1-4 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, just north of Live Oak, Florida. Sponsored by SunStop/S&S Food Stores and Budweiser, the event will be one of the largest in Florida, attracting attendees from far and wide. Headlining the event will be Hank Williams, Jr. Other …
2019 Gainesville Native American Festival, Gainesville, March 29-31
The 2019 Gainesville Native American Festival is new and it’s destined to be a great time for folks of all ages. The event will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds and will feature traditional music and dances, handmade arts and crafts, native foods and a living history village. Hours are 9-3 Friday, 10-6 Saturday …
Ask A Seafood Specialist About “Reel Variety” at Florida’s Largest Supermarket Chain (Recipe Included!)
“Florida Food” is all about seafood. And sources of fresh, healthy seafood can be found throughout our Natural North Florida region. In small coastal towns like Steinhatchee (Kathi’s Krabs), Cedar Key (Robinson‘s), Cross City (Rick’s) there are some great seafood stores. And in Gainesville, you can’t do much better than Northwest Seafood‘s two locations–one in …
Suwannee River Paddling Festival, April 5-7, 2019
If you’re an avid paddler, you don’t want to miss this event. There are several 8-12 mile options on both the Suwannee River and the upper Withlacoochee River, all departing from Suwannee River State Park. In addition to the many paddling opportunities, attendees will experience kayak and canoe demonstrations, a silent auction, as well as …
2019 Florida Big Bend Bay Scallop Harvest Season Announced and Scallopers Are Optimistic!
Florida has one of the few recreational scallop harvests in the US, and it’s all centered around Natural North Florida’s Big Bend. While the scallop region extends from Gulf County (in the panhandle) to the Anclote Key lighthouse (off Tarpon Springs), the epicenter of the harvest is in Dixie and Taylor counties, west of Gainesville. …
Cedar Key, Workout On Waterfront Run/Paddle, Saturday March 16, 2019
Come visit Cedar Key for the day and participate in the 3rd Annual Workout on Waterfront festivities. Sponsored by the City of Cedar Key, the event aims to inform visitors about Cedar Key’s goal to become one of the cleanest and most-visitor friendly waterfronts in Florida. Events include the BowWoW run/walk with your leashed pooch, …
50th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Drag Races, Gainesville, March 14-17, 2019
One of the highlights of the year for the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) is Gatornationals. This year, the event will be held March 14-17 at the Gainesville Raceway, on N. County Road 225, just north of Gainesville. Race enthusiasts from all over the US gather in Gainesville, located in North Central Florida. Gainesville is …
Your Florida State Parks Annual Pass–Cheaper Than a Gym Membership!
Florida’s State Parks are some of the best in the country, and our Natural North Florida region boasts some of the finest. This year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the State Parks have begun a new initiative “Get Florida Park Fit”. While there are several ways to take advantage of the Park …
Float The Santa Fe River, Then Enjoy Music at Rum 138 Outfitters, March 2, 2019, In Fort White, FL
Doug Jipson and Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson’s Rum138 Outfitters has become a gathering spot for paddlers and music lovers in southern Columbia County. Located on CR138 (off US27, west of High Springs) at the corner of Rum Island Road, the building houses a thriving canoe and kayak rental/livery as well as some spectacular art. Out back, …