Florida…Just For Fun!
Things
to Do in Florida Right Now
Want to
do something interesting in Florida this weekend?
Here are some suggestions!
Friday, December 7th thru Sunday, December 9th, 2012Here are some suggestions!
Punta Gorda,
Florida
Military Museum
5PM
A commemorative
ceremony and salture to the men and women of Pearl harbor begins at 5PM. Led by the Call Commandant, Hank
Mastowski. Reception follows at the
Military Museum.
Zephyrhills,
Florida
Fort Foster
6PM to 9PM
$5.00, kids 12 and
under free
(813) 987-6870
Historic Fort
Foster brings the holiday season on the Florida Frontier to life!
Guests follow a
lantern-lit trail through the military Fort, where they encounter living
history scenarios. Traveling musicians far from home play folk music to liven
up the evening and guests enjoy warm cider & cookies from the ladies from
Ft. Brooke/Tampa.
Seminole Natives
gather across the bridge on the Hillsborough River where they will lead you
down a lantern-lit trail to visit a native encampment where you will hear
Back in Time stories
of native life in early Florida.
A battle
reenactment on Friday 12/7/12 and Saturday 12/8/12 will happen after 8:00 pm,
as the Seminoles try to burn the bridge and the soldiers defend it.
Public admission
for this event is a $5 donation per person ages 13 and over. 12 years and under
free.
Contact: For more
information call the park at (813) 987-6870
Hillsborough River State Park is located 9 miles north of Tampa and 6 miles
south of Zephyrhills on US Highway 301. From I-75, Southbound from Ocala take
the SR 54. Exit #279 east to Hwy 301, travel South for 6 miles, and the park
will be on your right-hand side. From I-75,
Northbound from Tampa take the
Fowler Ave. Exit #265 east to Hwy 301, travel North for 9 miles, and the park
will be on your left-hand side.
From I-4, West bound take Exit 10 go north on
CR 579 to US 301, follow the signs and go North 7 miles the park will be on
your left-hand side. From I-4,
East bound take Exit 7 (be careful of the
merges) and go North on US 301 for 14 miles, the park will be on your left-hand
side.
St. Joseph Bay
Country Club
This 2-day
Christmas bazaar offers gifts and crafts as well as a golf tournament. All proceeds towards needy children living in
Gulf County.
Sebring, Florida
Riders of all ages are invited to enjoy the scenic routes of rural Central Florida complete with low traffic roads, cattle ranches and citrus groves.
Lake City, Florida
Downtown Lake City
Downtown Lake City
declares a snow day to welcome their Christmas Parade. Come join the fun!
Pensacola, Florida
Floats and marching
bands ring in the holiday season at this annual event which typically is seen
by more than 50,000 people.
Prior to the parade
a 1.2-mile Christmas Parade Dash will be held which is sponsored by the
Pensacola Runners Association.
Jay, Florida
The Redneck Parade features more han 250 floats and draws a national crowd of onlookers. Money raised from this event goes toward making the holiday happier for needy children in the area.
Key Largo, Florida
Whether watching
from land or from sea, you’ll enjoy the lights and decorations of Key Largo’s
annual Holiday Boat Parade.
Three
Rivers State Park Christmas Light Show – Friday, December 7th
Sneads, Florida
Three Rivers State
Park
6PM to 8PM
(850) 482-9006
Three Rivers State
Park invites you to join us for a scenic drive through the park to enjoy all
the beautiful light displays.
Park entrance fees
are being waived during the designated times for the event but donations are
appreciated. Canned goods are also
accepted to benefit local food drives.
Three Rivers State
Park is located two miles north of Sneads on State Road 271 (River Road).
Winter
Waterland – Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th
Spring Hill,
Florida
Weeki Wachee
Springs State Park
6PM to 10PM
$8.00 for adults
and $4.00 for children with anyone 5 years and under free
(352) 592-5656
The event includes
a special Holiday themed Mermaid show, a special Holiday themed show performed
at the Riverside Theater by the Wildlife Department, a special Holiday themed
show performed at the Amphitheater by AK Dance Away.
Other activities
include Santa Clause, kid’s games and activities, lots of holiday lights and
music.
Weeki Wachee
Springs is located at the intersection of State Road 50 and Hwy 19 just north
of Homosassa Springs and south of Spring Hill, Florida.
Night
of Lights with Santa – Friday, December 7th and Saturday December 8th
Inverness, Florida
Fort Cooper State
Park
6PM to 8:30PM
352-726-0315
Night of Lights - A
Christmas Celebration.
Join us for our
Christmas Celebration and a Night of Lights.
Stroll through the park walkways and enjoy the decorations, thousands of
lights and hundreds of luminaries.
Bring
the children for a visit with Santa. Come
early before the Elves eat all the cookies!
Entertainment
begins at 7:00 p.m. There will be
complimentary refreshments (while supplies last).
Hosted by The
Friends of Fort Cooper. Sponsored by:
Nick Nicholas Ford, Walmart of Inverness, Citrus County Chronicle, WYKE and Ble
Heron Tees.
Fee: Donation of non-perishable food, new toy or
cash for the Citrus United Basket or a donation of pet food for Citrus County
Animal Services.
For more
information, call 352-726-0315.
Fort Cooper State
Park is located just off US 41, on South Old Floral City Road, two miles south
of Inverness.
24th Annual
Camellia Christmas – Friday, December 7th
Tallahassee,
Florida
Alfred B. Maclay
Gardens State Park
6PM to 9PM
Free
(850) 487-4115
The Alfred B.
Maclay Gardens State Park would like to invite the public to attend this annual
celebration of the holiday season.
Take a stroll along the candle-lit walk and
enjoy the holiday music provided by local musicians. Enjoy some hot cider and
cookies while waiting for Santa to arrive. This event is the perfect
introduction to the season and a fun way to share the holiday spirit with
friends and family.
The historic Maclay
House will be open and filled with lovely fresh arrangements created by local
Garden Club Flower Show judges. You’ll also want to take advantage of the
opportunity to bid on festive holiday wreaths and decorations for your home
donated by local merchants to benefit your State Park.
The event is free
to the public with donations gladly accepted.
Alfred B. Maclay
Gardens is located .5 miles north on I-10 on U.S. 319/Thomasville Road. Turn
west on Maclay Road. The park is a short distance on the right.
Wildlife
Jeopardy Program: Flamingos – Saturday, December 8th
Homosassa Springs,
Flroida
Ellie Schiller
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Noon to 12:30PM
Free after park
admission
352-628-5343
A Question and
Answer Jeopardy-style program for all ages on a different animal each month
presented in the Children’s Education Center in the Wildlife Park.
Ellie Schiller
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75 miles
north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando.
Christmas
on the Florida Frontier – Saturday, December 8th
Bushnell, Florida
Dade Battlefield
Historic State Park
3PM to 8PM
Entry fee into
park, $3 per car load up to 8 people or annual park pass
Step back in time
to a simpler time of celebrating Christmas on the Florida Frontier.
Join the
folks at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park as they make and play with
home-made toys, create corn husk dolls, do soap carving, learn the art of punch
tin crafts, dip candles, listen to old-time music, square dance, sing carols,
decorate a Christmas tree, make Christmas crafts, and visit a far-from-home
soldier’s encampment.
Participants will
get to sample holiday frontier treats and buy refreshments from vendors.
For More
Information contact: Kristin Wood, Kristin.n.wood@dep.state.fl.us
Dade Battlefield
Historic State Park is located off I-75 and state Road 48, west of Highway 301
in Bushnell, Florida.
Sunrise
Canoe Tour – Saturday, December 8th
Fort White, Florida
Ichetucknee Springs
State Park
6:15AM to 9:30AM
Park entrance fee:
$5.00 per person
386-497-4690
The Ichetucknee
River is wonderful in the winter! The
trees along the banks and in the floodplain are still showing off their fall
colors, and the ducks are settling in for the season. Experience the magic as the mist rises off
the warm spring waters!
This special
interpretive program is space-limited and by reservation only.
Participants do not
need to bring personal canoes or kayaks, as all equipment and PFD’s will be
provided.
The tour will meet
at the North Entrance, off Elim Church Road (County Road 238). Launch time will be as close to 6:45 a.m. as
possible (sunrise is at 7:14 a.m.). The
tour will end at the Last Take-Out at the south end of the park, and
transportation will be provided back to the North Entrance.
Participants should
dress warmly, as dictated by the weather.
Flashlights during the launching time are recommended.
Call the park
administrative office at 386-497-4690 to reserve a space and for additional
details.
Ichetucknee Springs
State Park is located four miles northwest of Fort White, off State Roads 47
and 238. From the south, take I-75 north to exit 399. Take US 441 north to the
city of High Springs. Take US 27 north to Ft. White, stay on US 27 north
approximately 4 miles to the South Park Entrance.
Please Note: Dogs are only permitted on the Trestle Point
and Pine Ridge Trails located at the North End.
Dogs are not
permitted on the trails to the springs or river or in the springs or river.
Caroling
the Ravines – Saturday, December 8th
Palatka, Florida
Ravine Gardens State Park
Ravine Gardens
State Park
6PM to 9PM
The staff at Ravine
Gardens State Park would like to invite everyone to join us for our Fourth
Annual Christmas event.
Enjoy our wagon
tour around the 1.8 mile tree-top drive and listen to local church groups,
school groups and organizations sing old fashioned seasonal carols.
Visitors
will be treated to a festive evening of twinkling lights, floating candles and
a holiday themed ravine drive.
Entertainment will be provided on stage in the
Civic Center and holiday refreshments will be available for purchase. For the
kids, there will be a movie room showing holiday movies.
If you are
interested in volunteering or would like more information about this event contact: Emily Rodriguez, Park Services Specialist at
(386) 329-3721.
Fees: One non
perishable food item per person to donate to local charities.
Ravine Gardens
State Park is located in Palatka, Florida. From US17/SR100, turn south onto
Moseley Avenue, then turn east onto Twigg Street.
Seabeaning
& Beachcombing – Saturday, December 8th
Sebastian, Florida
Sebastian Inlet
State Park – Fishing Museum
1PM
Free after park
admission
321-984-4852 or
772-589-9659
Learn about the
"other" treasures that float on to our local beaches ever year.
All interpretive
programs meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum at 1:00 p.m. The Sebastian
Fishing Museum is located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet State Park.
All interpretive
programs are free but normal park entry fees apply.
For more
information www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet/default.asp or call
321-984-4852 or 772-589-9659
From Indian River
County: From Interstate 95, take the Fellsmere/Sebastian exit and go east
(towards Sebastian) on County Road 512. After a short distance, turn right on
County Road 510. This road will intersect with U.S. Highway 1. Continue east,
over the Indian River, to State Road A1A. Turn left (north) and go 7 miles on
State Road A1A, you will have arrived at Sebastian Inlet.From Brevard County:
From Interstate 95, take the U.S. 192 exit and go east until you reach State
Road A1A in Indialantic. Turn right (south) on State Road A1A and go 18 miles
to get to Sebastian Inlet.
Holiday
Cruise and Dinner – Saturday, December 8th
Wakulla Springs,
Florida
Edward Ball Wakulla
Springs State Park
5PM - Boat Tour,
Dinner Following
$35 Adults, $25
Children 12 and under
(850) 561-7285
The Wakulla Springs
State Park and the Wakulla Springs Lodge invite you to take advantage of this
first opportunity to enjoy a holiday tradition. Take an evening out for a
cruise on the Wakulla River followed by dinner in the historic lodge. Follow
your dessert with an old-fashioned sing-a-long in the lobby by the Christmas
tree.
Cost is $35 Adults,
$25 Children 12 and under. Please call
850-421-2000 for reservations.
Travel East on I-10
to Exit 196. Take State Road 263 (Capitol Circle) south 12 miles. Turn right
(South) onto U.S. 319/State Road 61 (Crawfordville Highway) for two miles. Bear
left onto State Road 61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for six miles. Turn left onto State
Road 267 at flashing stop light. Turn right into Park entrance. From West I-10,
use Exit 203. Take State Road 61 (Thomasville Road) south. Continue on State
Road 61 through Tallahassee for 10 miles. Take U.S. 319/State Road 61
(Crawfordville Highway) south for two miles. Bear left onto State Road 61
(Wakulla Springs Road) for six miles. Turn left onto State Road 267 at flashing
stop light. Turn right into the park.
Second
Saturday Gamble Jam – Saturday, December 8th
Flagler Beach,
Florida
Gamble Rogers
Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
3PM
Regular park
admission fees apply
(386) 517-2086
Jam out at Gamble
Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area for our first Second Saturday Jam Session
in the Park!
Musicians of all
levels are encouraged to bring your instruments and a chair to join the circle
for a casual acoustic jam session. It’s a great time to meet other musicians,
practice or and just have fun listening! Instruments of all types are welcome;
however no power is available near the pavilions.
Feel free to bring
snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Come pick, play or just watch, but be sure to
join us!
Pre-registration is
requested. Please contact Lauren Swanson at (386) 517-2086 or at
Lauren.swanson@dep.state.fl.us to RSVP.
Event is subject to
cancellation due to weather conditions. Those that RSVP will be notified in the
event of a cancellation.
Holiday
in the Gardens – Saturday, December 8th
Palm Coast, Florida
Washington Oaks
Gardens State Park
10AM to 4PM
386-446-6783
The gardens are
beautiful this time of year and come alive with Holiday decorations.
Children will enjoy the Holidays around the
World Playground, which will include hands-on arts and crafts, face painting,
games from different cultures and prizes. Children may also share their holiday
wish list with Santa at the Visitor Center and get their photo taken for a
nominal charge.
New to the event
this year, the Friends of Washington Oaks, will be hosting the Holiday Tea
Party with Mrs. Claus the same day as Holiday in the Gardens! Children can join one of three tea sessions
throughout the day at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2:00pm. Each session will be $5 and will include tea,
reindeer sandwiches, craft time, and story-telling with Mrs. Claus. You can pre-register by calling 386-446-6783
spaces are limited!
Visitors can also
do their holiday shopping with a wide variety of arts and crafts vendors in the
events field. Other activities include the Friends Second Saturday Holiday
plant sale, an exciting chance drawing and live entertainment throughout the
day. Food vendors will be available including the Friends Bake Sale, Kettle
Corn and more.
In lieu of regular
park entrance fees, admission will be the donation of a toy or one
non-perishable food item per person. The toys collected will be distributed by
the Flagler County Marine Corp Toys for Tots program. The Church Women United
Foundation will create food baskets with the food items and distribute to those
in need throughout Flagler County.
Fees: One toy or
canned good item per car
Washington Oaks
Gardens State Park is located two miles south of Marineland, off A1A.
2012
Great Outdoor Adventure Day – Saturday, December 8th
Fort Myers Beach,
Florida
Lovers Key State
Park
10AM to 3PM
Free with park
admission
239-463-4588
Come and experience all the recreational opportunities Lovers Key has to offer!
The day will be
filled with guided adventures (the majority which are FREE) that range from
kayak tours, bike tours (bike and helmets provided at NO CHARGE), geo-caching,
fishing, and guided nature walks to name just a few.
In addition there
will be children’s activities, music and food.
Local kayak and
paddleboard vendors will be having on-water demos as well as a variety of gear
available for purchase.
Get up close and touch
some real live animals, discover native species, and explore what local
non-profit organizations and outdoor recreational groups have to offer!
So Come and Get
Outside and Play!
Lovers Key is
located at 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. The park boundaries are Big
Carlos Pass and New Pass. We are 10.5 miles west of I75 on exit 116.
Treasure
Coast ESA Surf Contest – Sunday, December 9th
Fort Pierce,
Florida
Fort Pierce Inlet
State Park
8AM to 5PM
For more
information, please contact the Eastern Surfing Association Treasure Coast
District at http://tcst.surfesa.org/index.htm.
Fort Pierce Inlet
State Park is located four miles east of Fort Pierce, via North Causeway.
Plantation
Christmas – Sunday, December 9th
Ellenton, Florida
Gamble Plantation
Historic State Park
10AM to 4PM
Free
(941) 723-4536
The United
Daughters of the Confederacy, Florida Division, the Gamble Plantation
Preservation Alliance and the Florida Park Service proudly announce that the
Plantation Christmas Open House will be held this year on Sunday, December 9,
2012 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park in
Ellenton, Florida.
Once again you can
travel back to the Old South during the day through the many lifestyle
demonstrations of that time period.
Gamble Mansion and
the Patten House will be lavishly decorated in the Christmas spirit, allowing
you a special look at a 19th century Christmas.
The Ladies of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be wearing
costumes reminiscent of the era of the 1840’s through 1870’s to add that
special touch of authenticity to the day.
The 4th Florida Volunteer Infantry will be dressed in military uniforms
re-enacting a Confederate encampment.
There will be music, crafts and fun for everyone.
We extend a most
cordial invitation for everyone to join us for the Christmas Open House.
Gamble Plantation
Historic State Park is located on U.S. 301 in Ellenton, one mile west of I-75
off exit #224. Florida State Parks are
in various stages of accessibility. We are working to improve access to
services and facilities. Should you need
assistance to enable your full participation, please contact Gamble Plantation.
For further
information please call Gamble Plantation Historic State Park at (941) 723-4536
or Fax (941) 723-4538.
Directions: Exit
224 from I-75. Head west for 1 mile on US 301. Look for the Landmark white
picket fence and turn right into the main park entrance.
White Springs,
Florida
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
11016
Lillian Saunders DriveLillian Saunders Drive
Throughout December
$2.00 per person, children 3 and under free
386-397-4478.
386-397-4478.
Come celebrate the
Festival of Lights at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park as they
decorate the park with more than 4.5 million lights. This first day of the event includes a Christmas
Parade and a marshmallow roast.
Stephen
Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the annual Festival of Lights,
displaying more than five million lights throughout the park, November 30
through December 30, 2012. The park will
be open each evening until 9 p.m., except Christmas Night, Dec. 25.
Named a
Top 20 Event in the southeastern United States, visitors can enjoy
award-winning holiday sights and sounds throughout the park. Unique holiday
light displays include majestic oak trees decorated with thousands of lights,
an antebellum Museum dressed in full holiday splendor, a gingerbread village, a
candy cane forest, Santa’s runway and much more. The park’s centerpiece is the
200 foot tall Carillon Tower, which illuminates the night sky as holiday music
rings from its bells.
Cousin
Thelma Boltin’s Gift Shop will be open everyday from noon until 9 p.m. Complimentary hot cocoa and popcorn are
served nightly as the Craft Square comes alive with craft demonstrations, a
bonfire, marshmallow roasting and holiday singing for everyone.
Visitors
can experience a “flurry” of fun in our winter wonderland which includes
holiday music at the park nightly from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Weather
reports predict a chance of snow flurries every evening on the hour and giant
snow families have been spotted in the area!
You may even get to meet Santa!
$2.00
per person. Children under 3 are free.
For more
information, call 386-397-4478.
Located
on U.S. 41 in White Springs. From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 - Old
Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park
entrance is on the left.
From
I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 - Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to
White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
Sarasota, Florida
Myakka River State
Park
9AM thru 1PM Daily
(941) 361-6512
Volunteer bird
interpreters at Myakka River State Park share their expertise on bird identification,
behavior of raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl and other avian visitors at the
park. Volunteer birders will be setting
up scopes at the birdwalk and will help people identify birds between 9AM and
1PM daily.
Allentown, Florida
Forest Hills Lane
off Highway 89
5PM nightly
(850) 218-3285
Time to visit
Allentown during this month-long celebration.
Santa visits each Friday and Saturday from 6PM to 8PM through Christmas Eve.
More than 300,000 lights can be seen decorating the area nightly from 5PM to 9PM throughout December.
Santa visits each Friday and Saturday from 6PM to 8PM through Christmas Eve.
More than 300,000 lights can be seen decorating the area nightly from 5PM to 9PM throughout December.
Key West, Florida
Each year contemporary
outdoor sculptures come to Key West.
This year artists include Nellie Appleby, Bill Wood and Ursula Clark.
Outdoor Ice Skating
– Tampa on Ice – Friday, November 16th thru Wednesday, January 2nd
Tampa, Florida
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Daily (except
Thanksgiving)
Extended Hours on
Weekends
Ice skate on Tampa’s
only authentic outdoor rink. The rink
will be open from 11AM to 8PM Mondays through Thursdays, 10AM to 10PM Fridays and Saturdays, and Noon
to 8PM Sundays. It will be closed all
day Thanksgiving, will close at 4PM. Dec. 24 and re-open at 4PM on Dec. 25.
Cost is $10 for 90 minutes which includes skate rentals.
The rink is available for private rentals and parties.
Sponsored by the Friends of Tampa Recreation.
Daily
Department of
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Various - see
website, Gainesville, FL 32601
352-393-8540
Free
Use your cell phone for a Free tour of Gainesville's nature, arts and historical attractions. You control what you hear and when. The tour is Free. (cell phone minutes do apply)
Print out a guide
and start your adventure. Pick from one of the tours available.
Tours include
Historic Downtown Gainesville, Historic Thomas Center, Matheson Museum, Paynes
Prairie, Evinston, Dudley Farm and Oleno State Park.
Fridays
Key Largo, FLORIDA
Kona Kai Resort,
Gallery and Botanic Gardens
97802 Overseas
Hwy., MM 97.8, Key Largo, FL 33037
305-852-7200
Fee: 15.00
Enjoy a guided visit to the only sub-tropical botanic garden between Miami and Key West. A memorable 90 minute interactive tour with their ethno-botanist.
Learn Something New - Take A Class!
Current Offerings from Your County Extension Agent
Saturday Farmers Markets
Saturdays
Lake City,
Florida
778 NE Lake Desoto Circle
(Between Columbia County Courthouse and Shands Lakeshore Hospital
(Between Columbia County Courthouse and Shands Lakeshore Hospital
8AM to Noon
The Lake DeSoto Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from 8am to 12pm in Wilson Park, 778 NE Lake DeSoto Circle, located along Lake DeSoto between the Columbia County Courthouse and Shands Lakeshore Hospital.
The market's weekly offerings include a bounty of Florida-grown fruits and vegetables along with honey, goat milk, cheese, free range eggs, herbs, and organic arugula and mixed greens for salads. There are also fruit tree's, grape vines, herb and native plants available for your garden. Local artists also share space with local farmers, beekeepers, and downtown merchants like Ruppert’s Bakery.
Wednesday
Jacksonville,
Florida
1021 King Street
11AM to 2PM
The King Street
Farmers Market is a weekly Wednesday local food and farmers market in the
Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
They’re located in the vacant lot next to Riverside Market Antiques
& Interiors at 1021 King Street.
Hours are from 11AM to 2PM.
Shoppers
will find fresh and organic fruits and vegetables straight from the
farm, artisan breads and baked goods, food trucks, plant and tree
vendors.
To contact: email kingstreetfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Market managers:
Cari Sanchez-Potter, Intuition Ale Works
Melaine Taylor, Riverside Market Antiques
& Interiors
Amie Keslar, The Veggie Bin
Saturdays- Year 'Round
Wildwood, Florida
City Hall Grounds - 100 N. Main Street
9AM to 1PM
Wildwood Growers' Market is a community market sponsored by
the City of Wildwood in partnership with UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension.
The market is open 9:00 AM - 1:00PM every Saturday year
round.
The Wildwood Growers' Market has been going strong since October 2009 and
features only homegrown and homemade foods and products.
The market is located on the beautiful
grounds of Wildwood City Hall on 301 in downtown Wildwood. The street address is 100 North Main Street.
There is easy access from I-75 or the Florida
Turnpike. The Market is only a few miles from the retirement
community, The Villages.
They are always seeking local growers and artisans, within a
100 mile radius of Wildwood.
Contact Market Manager, Jerry Townsend at (352) 330-1330
x122 for a vendor application.
Saturdays and Sundays
Panama City,
Florida
Thru November 24, 2012
St. Andrews Marina
St. Andrews
Waterfront Farmers Market first began as a seasonal market in 2004. Later that year, the community erected a
pavilion to house the Market.
In September, 2010 a group of dedicated volunteers took the Market on as a challenge and transformed it into the current vibrant, bustling year-round market with a unique Make-It-or-Grow-It atmosphere.
In April, 2011 the market became host to St. Andrews Community Garden and together they work to promote our local agriculture, inspire healthy living and improve our regional economy.
In September, 2010 a group of dedicated volunteers took the Market on as a challenge and transformed it into the current vibrant, bustling year-round market with a unique Make-It-or-Grow-It atmosphere.
In April, 2011 the market became host to St. Andrews Community Garden and together they work to promote our local agriculture, inspire healthy living and improve our regional economy.
The
first market
expansion occurred on September 10, 2011 and put the market on BOTH sides of the
water
- at St. Andrews Marina and at Smith's Yacht Basin on Beck Ave.
For $1.00 each way, shoppers enjoy 3-minute ferry service between the two market sites on beautiful St. Andrew Bay. The Market is proud to be America's only farmers market to offer ferry service to its shoppers!
For $1.00 each way, shoppers enjoy 3-minute ferry service between the two market sites on beautiful St. Andrew Bay. The Market is proud to be America's only farmers market to offer ferry service to its shoppers!
On April 15, 2012,
the market expanded to include the Grand Lagoon at Pirate's Cove operating on Sundays.
Saturday from 8am to 1pm in St. Andrews and every Sunday at Grand Lagoon from 1
to 6pm.
Saturdays
Ocala, Florida
Downtown - Ocala Square
8 AM - 1 PM
Chiefland Farmers and Flea Market
Saturdays
Chiefland, Florida
Fresh produce, cool
stuff. Come on out!
Saturdays through December 22nd
Boynton Beach, FL
9AM to 2 PM
561-737-3256
Fresh produce,
plants, unique food & artisanal goodies. Corner of Boynton Beach Blvd and Federal
Hwy - Vendor Info: Call Jerry at 561-714-2745
Every Saturday
Sopchoppy, Florida
Sopchoppy, Florida
Corner of Rose
Street & Winthrop Avenue
Downtown Sopchoppy
11 AM – 3 PM
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