Dec 9, 2025 | Events, Uncategorized
The month of December is a busy one for all of us; after the sleepy slothiness of Thanksgiving dinner wears off, it’s as if we’re all jolted by the sudden avalanche of twinkling holiday lights and the absolute necessity of finding suitable wreaths, candles, trees, and...
Oct 24, 2025 | All, Discover Ocala, Events
The Fine Arts for Ocala (FAFO) Arts Festival is back Downtown this coming weekend, where thousands flock from all over the region to enjoy a solid two days of music, great food, live entertainment, demonstrations – and art. Lots of art from 155 people from around the...
Oct 8, 2024 | All, Discover Ocala, Events
Ghosts and Shades of Samhain Floridians up and down the peninsula are breathing a relieved sigh of gratitude as we venture from our air-conditioned sanctuaries. Autumn is here, and Ocala loves this season. It signals relief from the confines of summer heat in Central...
Jun 7, 2024 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Events
The final jewel of the Triple Crown series gets under way at Saratoga Race course on Saturday, after some really incredible competitions at Preakness and the Kentucky Derby. The “Test of the Champion”, as the Belmont Stakes is fondly known, begins June 8 in New York...
May 16, 2024 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Events
After Mystik Dan’s amazing, by-the-nose win at the 2024 Kentucky Derby, we’re still barely catching our breath – so we’re doubly in awe of the fact that he’s heading right back into the gate for the Preakness Stakes . There was some question as to whether the...
Apr 30, 2024 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Events
On or before the first week of May commences the annual mass pilgrimage, complete with gloves, hats, and the occasional parasol inundating Churchill Downs in what can only be described as a devotion. The gaggle of excited onlookers, the smell of roses, and the rustle...
