There is always something going on in Sumter County!

Use this event calendar to plan your vacation, or check out what’s going on around you during your stay. Whether you want to attend a local festival or relax while listening to live music, it’s easy to see what’s going on.

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March

Cherokee Leaf Printing and Native Plant Dyeing

March 24 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint plants on fabric and use natural dyes to dye cloth.All materials are provided.Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass...

Monday
24
March

Better Life Academy 3rd Annual Clay Shoot

March 29 • 8:00 AM • Blackjack Sporting Clays • 3372 County Road 526 • Sumterville, FL 33585

Schedule of Events:8:00 AM: Registration Opens & Breakfast 9:00 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting 9:15 AM: Flight Kick-Off 12:00 PM: Lunch & Awards Each Participant will Receive:Ear and Eye Protection75 Clays75 Rounds of 12-gauge AmmunitionTravelin’...

Better Life Academy 3rd Annual Clay Shoot Photo
Saturday
29
March

Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

March 29 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes, and then sample them.Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass)...

Saturday
29
March

April

Living Historian-Led Guided Walk Program

April 05 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Saturday
05
April

Gopher Tortoise Day Program

April 10 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join park staff to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with gopher tortoise games, activities and walk.Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Thursday
10
April

Eggs in the Park

April 19 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Free annual event for children ages 0-12 and their families.  Egg hunt starts promptly at 10 a.m. for all ages followed by several games and relays.  

Saturday
19
April

Project Learning Tree for Kids

April 21 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Get wild with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month, in an immersive educational experience, utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities, teaching nature’s mysteries in a fun...

Project Learning Tree for Kids Photo
Monday
21
April

Breakfast with a Park Ranger

April 25 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join a park ranger for a Dutch Oven breakfast followed by a nature/history walk and an Earth Day craft.Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Parks Pass plus $5/person, 12...

Friday
25
April

May

Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class

May 09 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee.Pre-registration is required at...

Friday
09
May

★ Pickle for a Purpose

May 10 • 8:00 AM • Oxford Downs & Tiki Bar • 17996 US-301 • Summerfield, FL 34491

Charity Pickleball Tournament benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Sumter CountySwag Bag50/50 LunchSkill ContestsMusic by Dale StumboSilent AuctionVendor MarketPro Exhibition Featuring John Sperling!Sponsorships and Onsite Vendor Opportunities Available:GOLD | $1,000: 3...

Pickle for a Purpose Photo
Saturday
10
May

Living Historian-Led Guided Walk Program

May 10 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

Saturday
10
May

Project Learning Tree for Kids

May 12 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Get back to nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature’s mysteries in...

Project Learning Tree for Kids Photo
Monday
12
May

Pine Needle Basket Class

May 13 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.All materials are provided to make a long-leaf pine needle basket.Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida...

Pine Needle Basket Class Photo
Tuesday
13
May

Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

May 24 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • Dade Battlefield Historic State Park • 7200 Co Rd 603 • Bushnell, FL 33513

Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes, and then sample them.Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass...

Saturday
24
May
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This corner of Florida is packed with events for families, couples, and individuals looking to explore the community.