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The Ocala Boat Show 2023
Jan 6 – 8 @ 1-7pm | at the World Equestrian Center, Expo Center 2
Ocala’s biggest boating event with boats to board and buy at the best prices of the year is coming to the World Equestrian Center, on January 6-8, 2023. If it sails, paddles, or has an engine, you will find it here from the area’s best Boat Dealers, all together under one roof. Whether it’s fishing, sailing, cruising, riding personal watercraft, wake surfing, or tubing – the Ocala Boat Show provides a unique shopping experience for your budget and lifestyle. Take advantage of the special show pricing, incentives, and perks that will be offered at the 2023 Ocala Boat Show. Advance tickets are good all weekend and kids 12 and under are always free. *Friday, January 6th is $5 Ticket Day, available online. $6 at the door. ADVANCE TICKET PRICES: General Admission – $7 + Tax; Senior, Military, Veteran, First Responder – $5 + Tax DOOR PRICES: General Admission – $8; Senior, Military, Veteran, First Responder – $6; Children 12 & Under Free. Free Parking. Get tickets at https://bmgevents.ticketspice.com/2023-ocala-boat
AC Blues Brothers Come To Ocala Fl - Direct From Atlantic City Boardwalk Jan 30 @ 7–8:30pm | Ocala Golf Club
On a mission from God - The Atlantic City Blues Brothers star as Jake and Elwood in this soul-filled show Direct from Atlantic City's Boardwalk Showroom at The Claridge attached to Ballys Atlantic City LIVE in Ocala for one night to remember! All the hits you know and love, including “Goin’ Back to Miami,” “Soul Man,” “Sweet Home Chicago”, "Everybody needs Somebody to Love" and many more! Plus, the Atlantic City Blues Brothers sometimes features a live Blues set from a special guest artist from the Florida Blues scene. Tickets on Eventbrite.
The Oddities Marketplace
Jan 8 @ 11am – 3pm Ocala Downtown Market
New year, new oddities! 2023 is going to be an amazing year and the best way to kick it off is by surrounding yourself with some amazing Oddities. 76 Vendors, food trucks and entertainment — always FREE! Family friendly, pet friendly.
36th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Three Magical Weekends Jan 14-15, 21-22, 27-29, 2023 New location: 9409 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
For three magical weekends, a medieval village comes alive during festival season for the 36th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. The Faire showcases more than 160 talented artisans and craftspeople from all over the country, who arrive at Hoggetowne to display and sell a variety of goods. At the marketplace, visitors will find one-of-a-kind blacksmithing, jewelry, stone and wood carvings, weaving, hand-blown glassware, leather crafts, and period fashions. Master crafters will also show how they create their works of art. If walking through the market makes visitors hungry, they can head to the food court for a feast fit for a king. Tasty blooming onions, giant turkey legs, fresh-baked pastries, sweet potato fries and succulent ribs are just some of the foods available. Young lords and ladies can also be seen munching giant turkey legs. Step back in time and cheer on jousting knights, wander through the medieval marketplace where hundreds of artisans sell their wares, witness a battle on the living chess board, partake in olde world games and rides and feast on food fit for a king. Enjoy nine stages of entertainment where the forgotten skills of full-flight falconry, gripping aerial acrobatics and old-world magic come to life. Jugglers, knife throwers and gypsy dancers add to the excitement as they fill the streets of Hoggetowne. More info at https://www.hoggetownemedfaire.com
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Marion County Martin Luther King Day in the Park
Jan. 16 @ 10am-2pm Webb Field at Martin Luther King Recreation Complex, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34475
Enjoy the afternoon with live entertainment, speakers food vendors and more. Presented by Marion County's DR Martin Luther King JR Commemorative Commission Inc.
Ricky Skaggs
Jan 22 @ 2:30pm & 7pm Orange Blossom Opry 16439 SE 138th Terrace Weirsdale, FL 32195
Fifteen-time Grammy® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once credited Skaggs with “single-handedly saving country music.” His life’s path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact. Cost: $62 - $56 - $51 - $47. Tickets and info at www.obopry.com
Pride of the Pasture Stock Show
Jan 13 @ 10am-6pm Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
The second annual Pride of the Pasture Stock Show is hosted by Town & Country 4-H Club in Marion County. This show is open to all youth exhibitors in Florida and will feature unique breed divisions. Showmanship classes for all ages, even the little tikes (ages 3-7), a competitive Vintage showmanship class for 21+ with proceeds going to charity, a fabulous Rug Class for your cattle with incredible hides, and a light-hearted, boot-stomping Barn Dance! Divisions will include BULLS, HEIFERS, STEERS, and COW/CALF. Pride of the Pasture will be held at the spacious Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, FL. Bathrooms, concessions, vendors, and a large covered arena are just a few of the great features our show has to offer! For info and sponsorship opportunities, call Christina at 352817-5871.
Ocala Camellia Club Flower Show & Plant Sale
Jan 29 @ 9am-4pm Silver Springs State Park Ballroom, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470
The Ocala Camellia Society is a local society, affiliated with the American Camellia Society. Annual dues are $10 for individuals, $15 for couples, and $50 for corporate sponsors. A monthly newsletter is published prior to each meeting and is included in the price of the annual dues. We strongly urge all members to simultaneously join the American Camellia Society, and usually offer a free one-gallon camellia plant as a thank you gift. The annual Ocala Camellia Show is generally held on the fourth Saturday in January each year, and is open to the public on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m., in Ocala, Florida. Judging by American Camellia Society Certified Judges begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Camellia plants will be on sale both days. The Ocala Camellia Society meets on the first Thursday of each month, September through March, at 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center of the Ocala Police Department, 402 S. Pine, Ocala, Marion County, Florida.
2023 Tuscawilla Art Park Series: Bluegrass & BBQ
Jan 20 @ 6-9pm Tuscawilla Art Park - 213 Northeast 5th Street Ocala
The City of Ocala Cultural Arts and Sciences Division presents the 2023 Tuscawilla Art Park Series: Bluegrass and BBQ. Enjoy live musical performances by International Bluegrass Music award-winning bluegrass artists Appalachian Road Show with The Wandering Hours, among the public art and backdrop of the historic Ocala Union Train Station. Enjoy barbecue from Big Lee's Serious About BBQ and Country Boyz BBQ, with desserts from Big Man's Cafe as well as a CASH bar, sponsored by TriEagle Sales Van Akin - Foxfire Realty. Tickets $10-$20. Available on Eventbrite.
