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Downtown Christmas Open House and Parade–Perry, Florida–December 7, 2018
Leave it up to our friends in Taylor County to come up with a new “twist” on Christmas. This year, in addition to a “Santa’s Little Helpers” parade, there will be a tribute to “Sheriff Taylor” at the “MayPerry Christmas” festivities. Perry, the vibrant County Seat of Taylor County, is the perfect place to …
“Light Up Madison”–A Holiday Celebration in Natural North Florida, December 1, 2019
The town of Madison, in Madison County, always goes “all out” for Christmas. Not only do local businesses dress up their storefronts, but folks from neighboring towns and counties enjoy an afternoon of shopping, dining and watching an elaborate Christmas parade. The events begin at 4PM and end with the spectacular nighttime parade. Madison …
Christmas On The Square, Live Oak, Florida–Nov. 29 & 30 and Dec. 1, 2019 (Expect SNOW!)
Winters in our Natural North Florida region are never harsh or especially cold. For the most part, it’s shorts and short-sleeve weather. However, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce wants everyone to get in the Christmas Spirit and are again (for the 34th year!) hosting “Christmas On The Square“, Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. …
Don’t Miss The 63rd Annual Florida Forest Festival and Free Fish Fry, in Perry–October 27, 2018
In 1955, the citizens of Taylor County, Florida, decided to stage a county-wide “Pine Tree Festival” as an educational tool to reduce forest fires that were crippling the county’s economic base-the timber industry. Over the years, the festival grew and accomplished its aim so well that by 1965, Taylor County could boast the lowest fire …
2018 Watermelon Festival, Monticello, FL, June 8 & 9 and 15 & 16
Don’t miss this fun weekend in one of Natural North Florida’s most historic towns! Monticello is the county seat of Jefferson County, just east of Tallahassee on US90 and just north of I-10. The Watermelon Festival is centered on the county courthouse and stretches throughout the shop-lined streets of the downtown. Festival events include the …
Steinhatchee, Florida’s 2016 Fiddler Crab Festival, February 12-14
Steinhatchee’s 8th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival will be bigger and better this year, with lots of food, live music, and arts and crafts. Here’s a listing: The Suwannee River Jam (Saturday, 11am – 5:30) happens all day Saturday and is the venue for the up and coming in the music field. Among other …