Events and Family Activities
Our Events and Family Activities expert, Tommy Thompson, tells you about upcoming and ongoing events across our ten county area.
It’s Getting Cool–Expect FOOD and FUN at 2018/2019 Festivals in Natural North Florida
Fall and winter in Natural North Florida can be warm, but generally not as hot as in the summer months. And cool days and nights mean that it’s “food festival time”, with several great events on the region’s calendars. Some events revolve around drink, like the Big Bend Brewfest. Others center on food, especially the …
Paddle Natural North Florida’s Suwannee River Wilderness Trail With Paddle Florida, October 19-24, 2018
North Florida’s Suwannee River Wilderness Trail (SRWT) starts at White Springs and follows the river for 171 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. This fall’s 65-mile trip will start at Madison Blue Spring State Park and end at Ivey Memorial Park in Branford. Expect fair fall weather and a downstream paddle, suitable for all levels …
A Sampling of Natural North Florida’s RV-Friendly State Parks
If you’re a resident, or a visitor to Natural North Florida, our 14 rural areas stretching from the Florida-Georgia border south to the Withlacoochee River and east from the Gulf of Mexico almost to the St. Johns River, and if you’re a recreational vehicle (R/V)enthusiast, don’t miss a chance to experience a camping trip at …
Natural North Florida–Music and Fun–There’s Country, Western and More!
There’s a great line in the movie, “The Blues Brothers”, where the owner of Bob’s Country Bunker explains to the band that they play all kinds of music—“Country…AND Western”! Well, despite the fact that our region made up of 14 mostly-rural north Florida counties furnish America lots of cattle, soybeans, peanuts and seafood, we enjoy …
Destination R/V—Cedar Key, Florida
Recreational Vehicles, or R/Vs, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are Class A, Class B, Class C, Fifth Wheels, Towables and Pop-Ups. No matter your choice of your “home away from home”, you’ll find the Natural North Florida town of Cedar Key welcoming. The town of Cedar Key is comprised of several …
Party In The Pines, October 19 & 20, 2018—Music, Camping, and Fun at Bienville Plantatiion, in Hamilton County, Florida
This event has been cancelled. Please visit the Party in the Pines Facebook page for additional information.October 19 and 20, 2018 –mark the dates for the Second Annual Party In the Pines Music Festival at Bienville Plantation. In addition to being one of America’s most renowned hunting and fishing destinations, Bienville has extended it’s operations …
Don’t Miss The Annual “Smokin’ in the Pines” BBQ and Music Festival, Perry, Florida, September 21 and 22, 2018
Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival Sep 21 – Sep 22 · Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival Forest Capital Park, Perry, Florida Southern Rock & Country Music, featuring Andy Pursell, the Micheal Miller Band, Band of Brothers, Frayed Knot and much more. Craft vendors, BBQ tasting, sampling and People’s Choice. Competitions with …
Hart Springs Park, Gilchrist County, Florida–New and Improved For 2018!
Florida’s State Parks are excellent, but often crowded. However, we have a number of very fine county-operated parks in Natural North Florida that are generally less crowded, with the same spring access as the bigger state parks. Hart Springs, in rural Gilchrist County, is alongside the famous Suwannee River, and has recently been renovated. The …
Satchel’s Pizza–Gainesville’s Best Pizza, Salad, Music and Entertainment
As is the case with many college towns, Gainesville has many pizza joints. Some are national and regional chains, but there are a few “independent operators” with a single location. And, Satchel’s Pizza, at 1800 NW 23rd Avenue, on Gainesville’s East Side, is one of the best! Not only does Satchel’s serve excellent pizza (don’t …
Love Music? Don’t Miss 2018 Suwannee Roots Revival at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, October 11-14
Music lovers, mark your calendars! This year’s Suwannee Roots Revival at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park near Live Oak, in Suwannee County, looks to be one of the best “revivals” ever! With plenty of RV or tent camping, several music venues, as well as an all-star lineup of musicians, there’s not a slow moment …