Category: Family Friendly

The Enchanted Fairy Realm in Altha

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Located in Altha, Womble Farms is a local up-and-coming flower, animal, and event farm. They are hosting their first event next Saturday, April 20th. When the flowers bloom on Womble Farms, fairies arrive! Come see them before they’re gone and experience a family-fun event!  Admission is only $1! Do bring cash or card for applicable vendors. 

There will be a drum/dance circle (bring your own drum!), a DIY potted fairy garden, food, plants for sale, enchanted selfie stations, vendors, and a costume contest. The costume contest will be held at 7pm. There will be multiple categories organized by age: under 5, 6-12, 12-17, and 18+. Each age category will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Dress up as a gnome, elf, fairy, or mix of all three! The costume contest is for all ages and all genders. 

Womble Farms is currently accepting new vendors for this event and others. Email cre8byn8@gmail.com for more information! Or visit their Facebook page here.

First Ever ASC

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Sandhills Native Nursery, based in Fountain, is hosting its first Annual Sandhills Celebration (ASC)! Starting tomorrow, the three-day event will offer community education, kids’ activities, and opportunities to do some DIY activities. There will also be a collection of wares by local artists and snacks/drinks available for purchase from Wild Root. The event will run Thursday (12pm-5pm), Friday (9am-5pm), and Saturday (9am-5pm).

Suwannee County Fair

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The Suwanee County Fair starts this Friday. From March 15th to 23rd, Live Oak will be hosting its over 100-year-old county fair. There will be endless fun, food, and livestock at the event. The highlight is the annual Fair and Youth Livestock Show and Sale. There will also be carnival rides, live music, deep-fried food, and more. Midway through the fair’s run is the annual Hog and Steer Sale. The fair includes two nights for the Beef Heifer Show, plus Hog, Steer, Goat, Dairy Cattle, and Sheep Shows.

To view the schedule, visit the Suwannee County Fair website. 

Milk & Honey Announcement

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We are sad to report that the locally owned coffee shop, Milk and Honey, will close in April. They’ve been serving Marianna for 12 years. They announced that they would be permanently closing on Sunday, April 14th. This is a sad lose for Marianna and Jackson County as a whole; Milk & Honey has served the community as a place to host meetings, birthday parties, gather after kids’ sports events, and more. They will be missed. 

While they are still open, please come out and support them. The more income they make during the next few weeks, the more they will be able to give their employees upon closing. Visit Milk & Honey on Facebook for more information. 

Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair & Pirate Festival

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The Gulf Coast’s annual ren fair is back! Come out to the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds on March 2nd & 3rd to enjoy all things yo ho ho, ye olde, and ye haw! This year’s festival is open to those who enjoy renaissance fun like turkey legs and jousting, pirate antics such as excessive drinking and sword fights, AND cowboy culture with lassos and tales of the Wild West. This year also features a Roaring 20s stage that will showcase Irish step dancers, belly dancers, and a swing band. The Renaissance Fair and Pirate Festival encourages visitors of all ages and all costumes. Learn more HERE. 

Caverns Cultural Celebration: Rescheduled

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We posted about the Caverns Cultural Celebration last December but the event was canceled due to extreme weather. Luckily, you can still enjoy the event! It has been rescheduled for March 2nd. Come out to learn about blacksmithing, woodworking, beekeeping, flintknapping, candlemaking, and more. There will also be food and interesting vendors selling their rural crafts and other homesteading goods. The Caverns Cultural Celebration will take place at the Florida Caverns State Park. 

Highland Games in the Panhandle

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There are two annual Scottish Highland Game events happening in the Florida Panhandle. 

  • Tallahassee Highland Games (Feb. 3-4, Tallahassee): This Highland Game is part of the International Highland Games Federation. That means there are monetary prizes. There will also be Celtic music performances, Irish step dancing, and more. 
  • Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games and Festival (Feb. 24, Green Cove Springs): This Highland Game is just for fun! The festival salutes Scotland with Highland dance performances, fiddle playing, food, pipes and drums shows, and more. 

Strawberry Festival 2024

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Lake City’s fourth annual Strawberry Festival takes place February 24-25th at the renowned Suwannee County Fairgrounds. The fest features just-picked strawberries in shortcakes, shakes, and more. The two-day event is family-friendly; there will be entertainment and activities for all ages. The fun never ends with live music, axe throwing, Frisbee dog shows, Monster Truck rides, kids’ games, pie contests, arts and crafts vendors, and so much more. Learn more by visiting the Festival website.

Barkus Parade & Festival

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The Mardi Gras Barkus Parade and Festival is coming soon to Riverfront Park! Since 2010, Apalachicola’s Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers has hosted this annual fundraiser parade to support the local Humane Society AND the Florida Wild Mammal Association. Did you know approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year? Events like the Barkus Parade help raise desperately needed funds to home those animals in need; animal shelters not only offer housing for anywhere from a few days to a few years but also feed, entertain, and provide health care for the animals in their care. 

So come out to this family fun event and support the wonderful pets of Apalachicola! This year’s theme is Wild West; Git Along Little Doggies. Come dressed in a matching cowboy hat and boots with your precious pup. The parade culminates in two adoptable dogs from the local shelter being crowned the parade’s king and queen. There is also a Fais Do-Do public party after the parade; it includes live music, Cajun food, local seafood, and arts and crafts vendors. The event will take place on February 24th from 11am-4pm. Learn more by visiting the event website.

Field Day Music Festival

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The Field Day Music Festival is coming soon! This annual event is a chill music festival held at the Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. Come to Tallahassee on February 25th for a relaxing afternoon of great music, food trucks, field games, and more. Live music will be presented by The Lil Smokies, Sugarcane Jane, and Revival. There will also be a Beer Tent featuring pours from Lake Tribe Brewing. Additionally, there is an opportunity for you to enjoy the festival as a VIP; the VIP tent includes a full dinner, bar, and covered seating areas. Learn more by visiting the festival website here.