There is always something going on in Sumter County!

U2 Tribute

July 10 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Whispering Oaks Winery • 10934 S Hwy 475, Oxford, FL 34484 • Oxford, Florida 34484

Coming to Whispering Oaks Winery near The Villages - The premier U2 concert tribute experience - US2, Thursday July 10th at 7PM. Get your tickets today Click button or Link!...

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Brown & Brown Farms Junk in the Trunk

July 12 • 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM • Brown &Brown Farms • 13940 US 301 • Oxford, Florida 34484

Brown’s Junk in the Trunk gives people the opportunity to buy and sell items, right out of the back of their vehicles and for shoppers to find a bargain!Why bother...

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Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program

July 12 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join us on a reenactor-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road

Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program Photo

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Pine Needle Basket Class

July 12 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov...

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Ice Cream Music Jam

July 13 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass. • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Bring your instrument or just your voice and ice cream topping and join us for a music jam session and cranking out homemade ice cream

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Pioneer Sewing Class

July 17 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Traditional sewing is taught by Dade's experienced volunteers. Learn the basic stitches used in historical sewing that still have modern applications for quilting and other projects. You will be introduced...

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Growing Up Wild For Educators

July 18 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join park staff and volunteers for a natural resource-based workshop that will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats. The workshop is geared toward any...

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA

July 19 • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM • DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK • 600 WALKER ROAD • WILDWOOD, FLORIDA 34785

Celebrate the start of a new school year at the second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza, hosted in collaboration with New Life Center Ministries, Encounter Church, and The City Ministries. Students will...

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Silk Scarf Printing

July 22 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join us as we imprint recycled silk ties onto a silk scarf. Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

July 26 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join us for a campfire Dutch oven cooking class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Pre-registration is required by calling 352-793-4781...

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Friday Night at the Market

August 01 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Sumter County Farmers Market • 524 N Market Blvd • Webster, Florida 33597

Come join us for our monthly event “Friday Night at the Market” on the first Friday of every month!FREE Parking & FREE AdmissionBack to School DriveFood trucks Local VendorsLive...

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Living Historian-led Guided Walk Program

August 02 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join us on a reenactor-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road.

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Palm Weaving/boondoggle Class

August 15 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

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Quilling Class

August 23 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of quilling. Please pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDep.gov.

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Early American Pie-making Class

August 23 • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join expert volunteers and staff as they teach participants the historic art of early American pie-making with wild berries. Please pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or emailing DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

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Wild Fruit Jelly And Curd Or Wild Pickle Making Class

August 24 • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Wild foods abound in the park, waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides. We will cook up some wild jelly and make...

Wild Fruit Jelly And Curd Or Wild Pickle Making Class Photo

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Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

August 30 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Battlefield Parkway • Bushnell, Florida 33513

Join us for a campfire Dutch oven cooking class where we learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them. Pre-register at 352-793-4781 or by emailing DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

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