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Spring Events
Fine art show

April 28th, 29th 2012
Cedar Key, Florida

The Cedar Key fine art show showcases some of the best arts and crafts from local artisans. Come and join this years festivities, where you'll discover one of a kind crafts, sculptures, paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more. Located in downtown Cedar Key, the festival is a juried art show.

Cedar Key Fine Art Show

Stone Crab Festival

April 28th, 2012
Suwannee, Florida

The Suwannee Activities Volunteer Association held it's first annual Stone Crab Festival April 25th 2009. located in Suwannee, Florida the festival had many booths setup by vendors selling everything from t-shirts to arts and crafts.

Stone Crab Festival
Summer Events
Chiefland Watermelon Festival

June 2nd 2012
Chiefland, Florida

The Chiefland Watermelon Festival held since 1954 includes free watermelon provided by local farmers. The celebration includes a seed-spitting contest, parade, free watermelon, and a watermelon king and queen contest. Arts and Crafts by local artists can also be found at this event.

Chiefland Watermelon Festival
Fall Events

Cedar Key Annual Seafood Festival

October 15th - 16th 2011
Cedar Key, Florida

The Cedar Key Annual Seafood Festival is a big event featuring more than 200 arts and crafts exhibits. Filled with live entertainment day and night the festival also kicks off a parade on Saturday morning. Don't miss the open house at the Seahorse Key lighthouse, shuttle boats are available at the city marina.

Cedar Key Annual Seafood Festival
Chiefland Bicycle Fest

October 14th - 16th 2011
Chiefland, Florida

Peddle your way to the next Chiefland Bicycle Fest for three days of bicycling on Florida's Gulf Coast Trails. Enjoy the outdoors and Florida's Nature coast on Bicycle! Check the official website for more information on lodging, meals and registration for this event.

Chiefland Bicycle Fest
Chiefland Star Party

October 24th - 30th 2011
Chiefland, Florida

Chiefland is known for it's dark skies, and astronomers from all over Florida pack astronomy gear and head to Chiefland this time of year. If your new to astronomy or an experienced observer this a great place to observe! Bring your telescope or binoculars to the Chiefland Start Party.

Chiefland Bicycle Fest
Clay Landing Days

November 25th 2011
Manatee Springs State Park

Clay Landing Days features wagon rides and hayrides, and early florida settlers and Timucuan Indians (reenactors). Watch as they demonstrate skills used by pioneers and native american indians. If your looking for an opportunity to experience the days of long ago, drop in for a visit.

Clay Landing Days
Winter Events
Quilt Show

December 2011
Chiefland, Florida

The Quilt Show is put on by the Levy County Quilt Museum, registered as the only quilt museum in the state. The quilt show gives everyone the opportunity to see many of the unique quilts for sale as well as crafts and other items. The Museum is located just a few miles outsite of Chiefland.

Quilt Show
Chiefland Christmas Festival

December 3rd 2011
Chiefland, Florida

The Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade starts at 10am with music, arts and crafts, activities and more. The parade starts at 6pm followed by caroling, a lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa. The parade will be held downtown at the historic train depot.

Fanning Springs Festival of Lights
Fanning Springs Festival of Lights

December 10th 2011
Fanning Springs, Florida

The Fanning Springs Festival of Lights is a fun holiday festival where you can enjoy arts and crafts, an antique car show, entertainment, food and of course the famous rubber ducky race. The lighted boat parade is the main event starting in the evening, where you'll see boats decked out in holiday themes.

Fanning Springs Festival of Lights