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Silver Springs
and Marion County has literally hundreds of special events throughout the year, from annual festivals to ongoing art exhibits and concerts. National equestrian events and horse shows, home tours, model railroading, hot air balloon gatherings, birdwatching - you'll find something of interest to everyone. The following is just a sampling of the types of special events held in the area. For specific dates of events, please contact the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce at 352-629-8051.
January
Country/Bluegrass Hoe Down at the Austin Horse Park in Weirsdale
February
Annual Greek Festival – usually held the first weekend of February
Dixie Reined Cow-Horse Show – Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala
Annual Dinner Dance and Auction “Rock With the Docs,” at the Ocala Hilton
March
Winter Series Bikeweek Finale – Ocala Grand Prix, Inc.
Fine Arts on Broadway Exhibit – Brick City Center for the Arts
Florida Horse Sale at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala
Master Gardener Spring Festival at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala
Annual HOPS Historic Homes and Shops Tour
April
Sunshine State CAI International Combined Driving Event – Florida Horse Park
Nature Quest Wildlife Days in Silver Springs
Annual Storytelling Festival at the Sports Park of the First Presbyterian Church
Nature's Day at Rainbow Springs State Park
“Festival of the Horse” Florida International 3-Day Event at the Florida Horse Park
June
Bikes, Blues & BBQ – ARC Marion, Inc.
Palomino Horse Show at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala
Juneteenth Festival & Juried Art Show – Lincoln Park & Middle School in Gainesville
September
Caribbean Festival in Silver Springs
Italian Festival in Silver Springs
Coffee With the Birds at the Silver River State Park
October
Ocala Orchid Show & Sale at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Oktoberfest in Silver Springs
Marion County Chili Cook Off at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
McIntosh 1890s Festival
Annual Corvette Show in Silver Springs
November
Native American Festival in Silver Springs
Sunshine Mini Classic Horse Show at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Annual Festival of Lights in Silver Springs – runs throughout the month of December
December
Annual Ocala/Marion County Christmas Parade – starts at 25th Ave. and East Silver Springs Blvd. In Ocala
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