Category: Upcoming Events

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

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Gainesville’s 36th annual renaissance festival starts tomorrow! Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will be held at 9409 SW Archer Rd for the next three weekends. Open January 14-15, 20-21, and 27-29, come by to bring 2023 in ye olde style. There will be NINE stages with live entertainment including full-flight falconry, aerial acrobatics, jugglers, knife throwers, and gypsy dancers. Over 160 artisans and craftsmen will be selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, stone carvings, leather crafts, and period fashions in the medieval marketplace. But that’s not all! There will also be living chess board matches, carnival rides, and a fully-stocked food court. Look forward to trying blooming onions, giant turkey legs, fresh-baked pastries, sweet potato fries, succulent ribs, and MORE. Learn more by visiting the Faire website here.

Camellia Show

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This weekend is the Camellia Show in Gainesville! Visit Kanapaha Gardens January 7-8th to enjoy the annual horticultural show. Garden guests will be allowed to view prize-winning camellia blooms cultivated by a variety of growers throughout the state. The blooms will be in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Visitors will learn all about how to care for and cultivate gorgeous camellias.

Additionally, there will be special camellias available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kanapaha Gardens will also be offering guided garden walks throughout the weekend. Visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase bamboo plants during the Winter Bamboo Sale. The Gardens are a 68-acre nonprofit facility that welcomes pets. They also encourage guests to bring food and drink (non-alcoholic please) to enjoy a picnic on the grounds. Visit their website here for more information about the event! 

Farm & Craft Swap

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Mid-South Lumber Co of Northwest Florida invites you to visit their Farm, Garden, Craft & Animal Swap next Saturday, January 14th! The FREE event will run from 8am to 2pm. The Swap will feature plenty of local vendors with fresh produce, baked items, canned goods, hand-made arts & crafts, plants, small animals, and more. The January Farm & Craft Swap will be held at Mid-South Lumber at 12904 Highway 231 in Youngstown. Visit the Facebook event page here for more information. 

Salty Oaks: White Lie New Year Party

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Salty Oak Brewing Co. is bringing a fun New Year’s tradition to their December 31st party: a little White Lie Party! Starting at 6pm, join the Salty Oak family for beer, a free champagne toast at midnight, food from KB Cooks (the chicken man), and fun! The White Lie Party Rules are as follows:

  • All attendees must wear a white shirt with a white life written on it with a permanent marker.
  • A white lie is a small lie/confession; something along the lines of “I’m always on time.” White lies SHOULD NOT be serious lies or deceptions that would insult or hurt others.
  • Take turns telling the stories behind your lies. The more embarrassing or amusing, the better!
  • Have fun, be kind, and get to know your friends/part attendees better. 

    New Year’s Eve at Wakulla Springs

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    Ring in the New Year with pizzaz at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs this Saturday! From 5:30 PM – 12 AM, The Lodge will be hosting an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration. There will be live music by Hot Tamale and Garnet & Soul. Additionally, a delectable menu will be offered including firecracker shrimp, filet au poivre, chocolate lava cake, and more!

    The price is $70 per person (plus tax & gratuities) to enjoy the entirety of the event including the full menu. However, there is also a $25 option that includes the music, ambiance, and small bites. Call 855-632-4559 to RSVP today! Visit the Facebook event page here for more information. 

    Countdown Downtown

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    Looking for some family fun to ring in the new year? Come to Cascades Park Amphitheater for Countdown Downtown! Starting at 6pm on December 31st, the festival has TWO separate fireworks shows. The 7pm showing is perfect for families with young children. The 9:45pm show is perfect for all ages. There will also be live music, food trucks, activities, a photo booth, and more. Beverages are allowed but please note the event is BYOB. The event is FREE to everyone but bring cash/card for the food trucks and activities. Visit the event website HERE for more information. 

    30A Farmers’ Market

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    The last 30A Farmers’ Market will be next Thursday, December 29th. Come by Rosemary Beach for an end-of-the-year holiday market. It will run from 9 am to 1 pm. Please note that the market will be CLOSED on December 25th and January 1st. Follow the Facebook market page here for more information on 30A in 2023. 

    Candy Land Christmas

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    Come out to the Watersound Town Center Farmers Market this Friday, December 23rd for Candy Land Christmas! From 5:30-7:30 PM, there will be a plethora of family-friendly holiday activities for everyone to enjoy while completing last-minute holiday shopping. There will be a Santa meet and greet, face painting, train rides, a bounce house, slides, hot cocoa, food trucks, live music, and more! The market itself will feature clothing, jewelry, gifts, and more. Be sure to bring cash and card for purchasing. 

     

    A Hanukkah Celebration!

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    Join James Weldon Johnson Park, Gili’s Kitchen, Catering and Bakery, and the Jacksonville Jewish Center for their annual celebration of Hanukkah and its related traditions. Totally Lit! A Hanukkah Celebration will be hosted in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. There will be live music, storytelling, crafts, dreidel games, traditional baked treats like sufganiyot, and the lighting of the Memorah. Beer and kosher wine will be available for adults. Totally Lit! will be held on December 20th at James Weldon Johnson Park from 4:30-7:30pm. The Menorah lighting ceremony will be at approximately 6:30pm. 

    The event is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Visit the Facebook event page HERE for more information. 

    Christmas City

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    Today is the last day of Christmas City by Sunland Center. From 6-8 PM tonight, visit Sunland Ranch in Marianna to enjoy a night of Christmas lights, live entertainment, food vendors, and wagon tours. Sunland is asking for a $5 donation per car to help fund the Christmas City event. For more information, contact them by phone at (850) 482-9373.