DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
First Saturday of the month
Downtown
Dade City
Dade City Cruise-In Car Show -Join us for this monthly antique car show that offers music, food and all the pleasures of downtown.
352-567-3769
Second
Saturday of the month
The Shops at Wiregrass
Wesley Chapel
813-994-2242
Fourth Saturday of the month
813-780-1414
Twice
Monthly
(dates vary)
Florida Estates Winery
Land O' Lakes
Florida Estates Winery - Wine & Fresh Market- Taste Florida Estate's premium wines as well as fresh produce, breads, cheeses, kettle corn and more.
813-996-2113
Second Saturday
Fall-Spring
Downtown
Dade City
The Market at Old Courthouse Square - Shop fresh produce, plants, jams, baked goods & more in the town square and peruse surrounding antique and gift stores.
352-567-0284
Thursdays,
March-May
The Shops at Wiregrass
Wesley Chapel
813-994-2242
Monthly
Dates vary
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
Dade City
352-567-0262
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Dade City
863-984-8445
Jan 23-24, 2010
Shops at Wiregrass
Wesley Chapel
Suncoast Arts Fest- This special arts weekend will include juried fine artists and craftsmen, emerging artists in 10th grade thru college, musical entertainment, and arts for the kids, food and much more.
Little Everglades Ranch
Dade City
352-521-3661
Jan. 30, 2010
Downtown
Dade City
Kumquat Festival- Features more than 200 arts & crafts booths, a farmer's market, a car show, entertainment, antique shopping and food--including lots of kumquat treats. (Always last Saturday in January)
352-567-3769
Jan. 30 - Feb.1
Feb. 6-8, 2010
Withlacoochee River Park,
Dade City
Fort Dade Mountain Man Rendezvous- This two-weekend event shows how people lived in the early 19th Century. See authentic Indian villages and the work of blacksmiths, candle makers and leatherworkers.
352-567-0264
Feb. 6-7, 2010
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village,
Dade City
Farm Fest & Quilt Show and Annual Dade City Horse Pulling Championship- This unique show features fine quilts and a variety of other handmade textiles. In addition, this horse pulling championship features the best horse-pulling champions from around the country.
352-567-0262
727-842-8066
Feb. 13, 2010
Downtown Zephyrhills
Music & Motorcycles Zephyrhills- Ride over to this motorcycle event for live music and family fun. Enter your bike in a competition, and you may just ride off with a prize.
813-780-1414
Veteran's Park Memorial Park
Hudson
727-861-3033
Crews Lake Park
Shady Hills
Feb. 15-21, 2010
County Fairgrounds,
Dade City
Pasco County Fair- Come and enjoy the fun of the county fair! The fair offers something for everyone, including arts and crafts, beauty pageants, livestock shows, entertainment, great food and of course, the famous midway. (Always third week in February)
352-567-6678
Feb. 18-21, 2010
Festival Park
Zephyrhills
Winter Auto fest- Highlighted by a collector-car auction, auto-antique swap meet, vintage auto racing and a car and truck show.
813-258-6726
Withlacoochee
River Park
Dade City
Zephyrhills Airport
813-788-5969
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Dade City
March 6-7, 2010
Veterans Memorial Park, Hudson
Calusa Wood Carvers Show & Sale- Learn about the craft through wood carving vendors and hourly demonstrations.
727-842-3233
March 6,
2010
March 6-7, 2010
Zephyr Park
Zephyrhills
Celtic Fest & Highland Games- Features a pipe and drum competition, heavy athletics, Scottish and Irish Highland dancing, military skirmishes, children's games, storytelling and more.
813-991-6060
J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park
New Port Richey
Downtown
New Port Richey
727-842-8066
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Dade City
352-465-2167
March
13 & 14, 2010
Downtown Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills Centennial Celebration & 100th Annual Founder's Day- All-day event features a parade through historic Zephyrhills, live entertainment, variety show, craft show, business expo, archaeological dig, hay ride, walking tour and carnival, plus fireworks at 7 p.m. This year, the event extends to Sunday with community church service, entertainment, games and food.
813-780-1414
March 18-28, 2010
Downtown New Port Richey
Chasco Fiesta- Celebrate the history and friendship between the Calusa Indians and Spanish colonists in early Pasco County with parades, pageantry, a carnival and nationally known entertainment.
727-842-7651
March 19-20, 2010
Dade City
Business Center
Orange Blossom Special BBQ & Outdoor Fest- Professional BBQ teams and backyard teams will vie for cash prizes and trophies, plus a festival with arts ‘n crafts and outdoor sports vendors along with food, games for the kids, live music all day and classic cars.
352-567-1444
March 27, 2010
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village,
Dade City
Pioneer Florida Museum Train Show- Come and see the museum's annual train show with an exciting collection of model trains, railroad memorabilia and hobby shop vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
352-567-0262
March 26-28,
2010
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Dade City
863-984-8445
March 27-28
2010
Downtown
Dade City
Spring Antique Faire- See why Dade City is named one of the best antiquing destinations in the state.
352-518-9299
James E. Gray Preserve
(off Plathe Road)
727-853-1010
March 26- April 4, 2010
Skydive City
Zephyrhills
Annual Easter Boogie - Come and watch as hundreds of skydivers from around the world compete for prizes, fun and the admiration of the crowd. (Every year around Easter)
800-888-JUMP
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Dade City
813-991-4774
April 10, 2010
Downtown Zephyrhills
Music & Motorcycles Zephyrhills- Ride over to this motorcycle event for live music and family fun. Enter your bike in a competition, and you may just ride off with a prize.
813-780-1414
Shops at Wiregrass
Wesley Chapel
(813) 994-8534
Sertoma Ranch
Dade City
863-984-8445
April 2010
JB Starkey Ranch
Odessa
Moonlight Festival- Reserve your spot for this moonlight BBQ dinner, horseback ride, hayride and bonfire--fun for the entire family.
813-926-1111
April 2010
Sims Park
New Port Richey
Shakespeare by the River- Richey Suncoast Theatre will perform Shakespearean works alongside the beautiful Cotee River in Sims Park.
727-842-6777
April 2010
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
Dade City
Black Tie & Blue Jeans Country Ball- This special event brings together fine dining with a country flair.
352-562-0262
May 7-9, 2010
Withlacoochee River Park,
Dade City
Mother's Day Native American Pow Wow- Experience Native American culture via song, dance, demonstrations and arts & crafts. (Always Mother's Day weekend)
352-567-0264
May 7-9, 2010
Downtown
New Port Richey
Cotee River Seafood Festival & Boat Show- This event encompasses a boat show with a seafood festival, two-day blues concert, an arts and crafts fair and activities for the entire family. (Always Mother's Day weekend)
727-842-8066
May 8 , 2010
Downtown Zephyrhills
Music & Motorcycles Zephyrhills- Ride over to this motorcycle event for live music and family fun. Enter your bike in a competition, and you may just ride off with a prize.
813-780-1414
June 26, 2010
Downtown
New Port Richey
Main Street Blast- Entertainment, food, family fun and fireworks salute the USA and America's birthday. (Every year around Independence Day)
727-842-8066
July 4, 2010
Trilby Manor Park
Trilby
http://www.trilbyfl.com/oldtca.htm
352-206-0444
July 4
Weekend
Pasco County Fairgrounds
Dade City
Sparklebration - A July Fourth Festival & Fireworks Celebration, with continuous live entertainment, featuring Dan Story and the Sez Who Band, face painter, clown, American Flag Drop-in with Sky Divers and a large fireworks display.
352-567-6678
The Angelus
Hudson
727-856-1775
813-780-1414
Aug. 2010
Downtown
New Port Richey
A Night in the Tropics- Reminiscent of a Key West Sunset Celebration, this street party features a "cruise-in" of custom cars, street performers, music, and a smorgasbord of food and drink.
727-842-8066
Sept. 5-6, 2010
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
Dade City
Pioneer Florida Days Festival- Experience early Florida history through Civil War reenactments, children's activities and authentic craft demonstrations. (Every Labor Day weekend)
352-567-0262
Sept. 11, 2010
Downtown Zephyrhills
Music & Motorcycles Zephyrhills- Ride over to this motorcycle event for live music and family fun. Enter your bike in a competition, and you may just ride off with a prize.
813-780-1414
Sept. 24-26, 2010
Downtown
New Port Richey
Founder's Day Celebration- Celebrate the history of New Port Richey with a fun-filled event featuring a carnival and midway, arts and crafts fair, historic activities and lots of wonderful food.
727-842-8066
Crews Lake Park
Shady Hills
September 2010
J.B. Starkey Ranch
Odessa
813-546-4958
Shops at Wiregrass
Wesley Chapel
813-994-2242
Sept. 2010
Downtown
Trilby
http://www.trilbyfl.com/oldtca.htm
352-206-0444
Oct. 2010
Downtown
Dade City
Scarecrow Fest- Make your own scarecrows and harvest hats, visit the pumpkin patch, shop the farmer's market, and tour historic front porches. Enjoy live music, family entertainment, games and activities for all ages at this fall festival. This is small-town Americana at its best!
352-567-0284
Oct. 8-10,
2010
Downtown
New Port Richey
Cotee River October Bike Fest- Motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy displays and demonstrations in Downtown New Port Richey. This event offers live entertainment featuring the Marshall Tucker Band, Sheriff Bob White Escorted Benefit Ride, Two Bike Shows and more.
727-842-7651
Oct. 16-17, 2010
Downtown
San Antonio
San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival- Spectators fill the stands as professional snake handlers demonstrate the knowledge of one of the world's most feared inhabitants. Arts and crafts, music entertainment, a 5-mile race and a tortoise race add to the enjoyment of this wildlife show. (Always third weekend in October)
352-588-4444
Withlacoochee River Park
Dade City
352-567-0264
Oct. 23,
2010
Halloween Howl - Hair-raising hayrides to the haunted house, costume parade, safe trick or treating with lots of candy, inflatables, games, food, live entertainment & variety show, clowns, face painting, cake walk, and much more. 4 to 9 pm. Also, Saturday Nite Cruise will be from 4 to 8 pm.
(813) 780-1414
727-816-1890
727-816-1890
Dade City
Business Center
352-567-1444
Sims Park
Downtown
New Port Richey
727-376-7733
Nov. 4-7,
2010
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Dade City
863-984-8445
USA Fleamarket
Hudson
727-226-3401
Withlacoochee River Park
Dade City
(813) 780-1414
Nov. 14, 2010
Pasco County Fairgrounds
Dade City
Pasco Bug Jam- This event features more than 400 vintage and new Volkswagens along with VW collectibles, games, a swap meet, live entertainment and more. (Always second Sunday in November)
352-567-6678
Wesley Chapel District Park
727-845-5707
Nov. 2010
Festival Park
Zephyrhills
Fall Auto Fest- Highlighted by a collector-car auction, auto-antique swap meet, vintage auto racing and a car and truck show.
813-258-6726
Starkey Ranch
Odessa
(727) 461-1236, ext. 266
Werner-Boyce
Salt Springs Park
Port Richey
(727) 816-1890
Nov & Dec.2010
Wesley Chapel
813-994-2242
Nightly
Nov. 21 - Dec. 31
Shops at Wiregrass
Wesley Chapel
813-994-2242
November 21-29
Skydive City
Zephyrhills
Thanksgiving Skydive Boogie & Competition- Come and watch as hundreds of skydivers from around the world compete for prizes, fun and the admiration of the crowd, as they spend the holiday in the sky. (Every year around Thanksgiving)
800-888-JUMP
Dec. 3, 2010
Downtown
Dade City
Magical Night Christmas Parade- This festive night parade features nearly 100 lighted floats, marching bands and Santa.
352-567-3769
Dec. 4, 2010
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
Dade City
Country Christmas Open House- Come celebrate the holiday season with cane grinding and syrup making, a garden tractor pull, children’s activities and crafts, and also a toy drive to go to a local charity in place of admission to the event.
352-567-0262
813-780-1414
Dec.
10-12, 2010
Downtown
New Port Richey
Annual Main Street Holidays Festival & Parade- Enjoy the downtown carnival, arts and crafts, Christmas Card Lane, Santa's workshop and light parade.
727-842-7651
Dec. 11, 2010
Downtown
New Port Richey
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Street Parade- This colorful evening parade begins at 7 pm and travels along Grand Boulevard and Main Street.
Dec. 11, 2010
Downtown
Dade City
Annual Country Christmas Stroll- A tradition for more than 20 years, this event offers beautiful storefront windows, street displays, holiday lights, decorations, musical entertainment and children's activities.
352-567-0284
San Antonio Pottery
San Antonio
352-588-4228
727-816-1890
Dec. 2010
Suncoast Trail
State Road 54
Suncoast Trail Rudolph's Reindeer Ride - This bike-only event will begin at Suncoast Trailside Bicycles on SR 54 in the Super Target plaza with one turnaround at Crews Lake Park. Appetizers will be served at the beginning and dessert and drinks after. Total distance 25 miles. Riders must register.
Steve Diaz
352-754-4057
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
Dade City
352-588-2233
ext. 316
Spinnations
Port Richey
Dec.2010 -
Jan. 2011
Skydive City
Zephyrhills
Annual Christmas Skydiving Boogie- Features organized skydive formations, competitions, musical performances and much more. (Every year around Christmas)
800-888-JUMP
Historic Church Avenue
Dade City