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
Fourth Saturday
813-780-1414
Second Saturday
May-Sept
813-994-2242
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
Jan. 30 - Feb.1
Feb. 6-8
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
Jan. 31
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
Feb. 14
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
Feb. 14-15
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village,
Dade City
Farm Fest & Quilt Show and Annual Dade City Horse Pulling Championship- This unique show features fine, interesting quilts and a variety of other handmade textiles. In addition, this annual horse pulling championship features the best horse-pulling champions from around the country.
352-567-0262
Feb. 16-22
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. 19-22
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
Feb. 28 - March 1
Veterans Memorial Park, Hudson
Calusa Wood Carvers Show & Sale- Learn about the craft through wood carving vendors and hourly demonstrations.
727-842-3233
March 7- 8
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
March 7-8
Little Everglades Ranch,
Dade City
Little Everglades Steeplechase & Steeplechase Parade - Horse race enthusiasts love this elegant outing in the country, which combines the thundering beauty of America's finest steeplechase horses with family-oriented infield activities. (Always first Sunday in March.) Parade of Steeplechase-themed floats is Saturday, March 7 at 11 am
352-521-3661
J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park
New Port Richey
March 14
Downtown Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills Founder's Day- This all-day event features an arts and crafts show and a parade through historic Zephyrhills. (Always second Saturday in March)
813-780-1414
Downtown
New Port Richey
727-842-8066
March 28
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
19 - 29
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
28-29
Downtown
Dade City
Spring Antique Faire- See why Dade City is named one of the best antiquing destinations in the state.
352-518-9299
March 28
727-835-2029
April 4
Dade City
Business Center
Orange Blossom Special BBQ & Bike Festival - Professional BBQ teams and backyard teams will vie for cash prizes and trophies. The Ride for Humanity charity bike ride will also be held, along with music and food vendors.
352-567-1444
April 4-12
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
April 11
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
Sertoma Ranch
Dade City
863-984-8445
April 24-26
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 18
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 2-3
Shoppes 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.
May 9
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
May 8-10
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 8-10
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
June 27
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
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
Aug. 15
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. 6 & 7
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
September Date TBA
J.B. Starkey Ranch
Odessa
813-546-4958
Sept. 25-27
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
September Date TBA
Downtown
Trilby
http://www.trilbyfl.com/oldtca.htm
352-206-0444
Oct. 10
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
October
9 - 11
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 many more.
727-842-7651
Oct. 17-18
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
727-816-1890
727-816-1890
Dade City
Business Center
352-567-1444
Nov. 7-8
Pasco County
Fairgrounds
Dade City
Flapjack Festival- A tradition for more than 20 years, the festival invites you to join the residents for a FREE flapjack feast the first day. Participate in the 5K race or admire the arts and crafts and live music. (Always first full weekend in November)
813-909-2722
Sertoma Youth Ranch
Dade City
863-984-8445
November 6-8
USA Fleamarket
Hudson
Hudson Seafest- Sample Florida's finest seafood, including grouper and alligator, while enjoying the carnival, arts and crafts show and other family fun.
Nov. 8
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
Nov. 12-15
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
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
December 2009
Downtown
Dade City
Magical Night Christmas Parade- This festive night parade features nearly 100 lighted floats, marching bands and Santa.
352-567-3769
December 2009
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.
352-562-0262
727-816-1890
Dec.
11-13
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. The Riverlights Boat Parade is Dec. 5. The holiday street parade is on Dec. 12.
727-842-7651
Dec. 12
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
December 2009
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.
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
Dec. 19 -
Jan. 3
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