Events and Family Activities
Our Events and Family Activities expert, Tommy Thompson, tells you about upcoming and ongoing events across our ten county area.
Florida’s Governor Scott Announces $1.6 Billion Plan to Restore Florida Springs, February 2015
From The Fishing Wire: ORLANDO –Governor Rick Scott highlighted a dedicated source of revenue that will provide $1.6 billion for Florida springs restoration over the next 20 years as part of his proposed 2015-2016 “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING” budget. If passed by the Legislature, $50 million will go toward springs restoration next year. Governor Scott said, …
Trenton’s Suwannee Valley Quilt Festival, March 21, 2015
Trenton’s Suwannee Valley Quilt Festival, Saturday March 21, 2015 Trenton’s first outdoor quilt festival in 2008 displayed several dozen quilts that were made by students at the Suwannee Valley Quilt Shoppe. Since that time, there have been six additional outdoor quilt festivals. 2015 will bring the seventh annual quilt festival on March 21, 2015, and …
Bike Florida Horse Country & Springs Tour, April 19-24, 2015
This All-Inclusive Tour should be fun. 20 riders will get to visit Gainesville, High Springs, Micanopy, Cross Creek and lots of spots in-between. There’s even a Pedal & Paddle event planned on Day 4 (April 23rd) on the Ichetucknee River! Here’s what’s included: Hotel Accommodation (double occupancy) Restaurant Meals Full SAG and Luggage Support Sweep …
Meet The VNNF Crew at Tampa Outdoors Expo & Boat Show Feb. 27-March 1, 2015
We’ll be there! On Saturday, Capt. Tommy Thompson will be selling autographed copies of his books, “The Saltwater Anglers Guide to Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida” and “The Saltwater Anglers Guide to Florida’s Big Bend & Emerald Coast” for a paltry $20 at our booth, #303. You’ll also have a chance to get your very …
Florida Wildlife Corridor St. Marks “Trail Mixer”, February 7, 2015
February 7, 2015, 9:00am – February 7, 2015, 12:00pm Trail Mixer #4-St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Hike 30.169408, -84.247194 Meeting Time: 9:00 AM Meeting Location: Wakulla Trailhead, Giles-Thompson House, [30.169408, -84.247194] Click here for a google map with these coordinates: ow.ly/HQCAR Start Time: 9:45 AM – Group 1 10:00 AM – Group 2 …
7th Annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival, February 13-15, 2015
7th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival® February 13-15, 2015 Unlike colder parts of the U.S., Natural North Florida stays relatively warm in February. And even if it’s cool, we’re likely to have blue skies for the 7th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival, held at the Community Center in Steinhatchee. All your favorites are scheduled including: The Crab …
Former Harlem Globetrotters To Hit Hoops at Madison, FL Down Home Days, April 17 & 18, 2015
Leaps, dunks and hilarious basketball tricks are in the making for the 2015 Down Home Days for a two-night Celebrity Basketball Game and Mad Ball Tournament with three former Harlem Globetrotters, Melvin Adams, Michael St. Julien and Alex Sanders, suiting up nightly on April 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at Madison County Central School …
Monticello Bike Fest, March 20 & 21, 2015
Monticello Bike Fest, March 20 & 21, 2015 Rolling hills and canopied roads make the panhandle of Florida the perfect setting for cyclists who want a change of scenery. Jefferson County offers the quaint town of Monticello as a unique host of the festival. With plantations, heritage roads and historic homes, your weekend to get …
The 46th Annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals are scheduled for March 12-15, 2015 in Gainesville, FL
The NHRA Gatornationals drag races have become a Gainesville tradition. Drag racers and enthusiasts come from far and wide to participate and to see some fast-moving action. The event draws big crowds, so we urge you to plan accordingly regarding lodging opportunities. Scheduled for March 12-15, 2015! Spectator tickets will go on sale …
Homecoming Days, Lee, FL, March 20 and 21, 2015
Activities for this year’s Lee Days include a children’s tractor pull, cake auction and a Pine Wood Derby. Lee is located in Madison County and the event promises to be fun for folks of all ages. Lee Homecoming Day Schedule March 20-21, 2015 SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015 7:00 a.m. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT (LEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH) 10:00 …