Black Prong
The Big Bad Interactive All Request Piano Show: Friday, May 2nd | 6:30PM – 9PM
- Kitt and Corrin are back! Enjoy another interactive evening with The Big Bad duo and their all-request Vegas-style piano show! Doors open at 4 PM, show begins at 6:30!
2025 Kentucky Derby Party: Saturday, May 3rd | 4PM – 9PM
- Dress in your Derby finest for the 2025 Run for the Roses at the Black Prong Kentucky Derby Party! Join us for an afternoon soiree of Woodford Reserve mint juleps, chance to win games, and race day fun. New this year, we will be offering whiskey-tasting add-on experiences and limited complimentary carriage rides!
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet: Sunday, May 11th | 11AM – 2PM
- Treat the special women in your life to a Mother’s Day Brunch! The first mimosa is on us! Enjoy a DIY mimosa bar to make them just how you like, or make them bottomless for $24!
Yoga for Equestrians: Saturday May 10th & 24th | 10AM – 11:15AM
- Lu Patino of I am Luv 2 All, offers a unique yoga class designed for equestrians and non-equestrians that focuses on hip openers, shoulder mobility, and core strength. This class is appropriate for all experience levels and will be held outdoors in rotating locations across the Black Prong property.
Williston
Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival: Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th | Times Vary
- Check out the highly anticipated tenth annual Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Spring Festival, taking place on May 3rd and 4th, 2025!
Immerse yourself in a botanical paradise as you explore a vast array of rare and unique plants showcased by over 90 dedicated vendors.
Amber Brooke Farms Annual Blueberry Festival: Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th| 10AM – 5PM
- Experience the sweetest time of the year at the farm during the 4th Annual Blueberry Festival. Join them as they celebrate peak season with delicious fruit, unforgettable memories, and farm-fresh fun for the whole family.
2nd Annual North Central BBQ & Brew Festival: Saturday, May 17th | 11AM – 4PM
- FREE 2nd Annual North Central Florida BBQ & Brew Festival, a smoky celebration for BBQ and beer lovers! Enjoy the Best BBQ Dish Competition, where top BBQ masters in the region compete for the ultimate title and cash prize. Indulge in mouthwatering BBQ, sample a variety of beers, and explore arts and craft vendors. With live music setting the festive mood, this event promises a delicious and fun-filled experience for everyone!
Amber Brooke Farms Annual Sweet Corn Festival: Weekends from May 17th-25th | 10AM – 5PM
- Food trucks, Live Music and so much more!
Amber Brooke Farms Blueberry U-Pick: March – May | 10AM – 4PM
- Join Amber Brooke Farms for a berry-filled adventure! Pick your own fresh blueberries for $4.95 per pound. Make it a full day of fun with their Farm Fun Pass—just $10 at the gate for access to our giant slide hill, jump pads, ball zone, and playgrounds.
Ocala
First Friday Art Walk: Friday May 2nd | 6PM – 9PM
- Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended shopping hours. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of art, live performances, and downtown shops and restaurants.
Cannon Farms: Dinner and Dancing on the Farm!: Saturday, May 3rd & 10th | 3PM – 8PM
- Come have dinner, do some shopping and get some amazing photos in the field at golden hour! Lots of vendors to browse and shop, live music, petting zoo, hayrides, face painting or caricature drawings, inflatables, flower picking and more!
Cannon Farms: Car Show Sunday!: Sunday, May 4th & 18th | 11AM – 4PM
- Come out and vote for your favorite car! Lots of vendors to browse and shop, live music, petting zoo, hayrides, face painting or caricature drawings, inflatables, flower picking and more!
Ladies Night Out: Thursday, May 8th | 4PM – 8PM
- Ladies Night Out is a 21+ event, and each attendee gets two complimentary drinks from the bar with your $10 admission.
Pace Center for Girls, Marion is the Ladies Night Out charity partner.
Rock the Country: Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th | Times Vary
- Rock The Country, the two-day event – A Festival For We The People – will be returning to Ocala, FL on May 9-10, 2025, as the major country festival makes its official road trip across the country.
Mother & Son Dance: Friday, May 9th | 6PM – 8PM
- Enjoy a night to celebrate the special bond between Mothers and their Sons at the Vintage Glamour-themed dance. Sons will have the opportunity to honor their Mothers with love and respect while learning the timeless values of being a gentleman.
Symphony Under the Stars: Sunday, May 11th | 3PM
- Celebrate Mother’s Day in a spectacular way with Fine Arts for Ocala’s annual event, Symphony Under the Stars. Conducted my Maestro Matthew Wardell, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra will perform an enchanting outdoor concert at the Ocala Golf Club, offering a perfect evening of music, family fun, and fireworks.
Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: Monday, May 26th | 10AM
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Please join us as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Gainesville
May the Fourth Be With You-Star Wars Celebration: Saturday, May 3rd | 5PM – 10PM
- Feel the Force at the May the Fourth Be With You (Star Wars Celebration). Enjoy a public screening of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, a live theatrical show, kids’ dance party, music, and costume contests. Free and fun for all ages.
Pioneer Days: Saturday & Sunday, May 10th & 11th | Times Vary
- The 48th Annual High Springs Pioneer Day Festival Days Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10th 2025 and Sunday, May 11th 2025. The festival hours are Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. There will be craft vendors, food vendors, kid’s coral, music, as well as activities for everyone to enjoy.
45th Annual 5th Ave Arts Festival: Saturday & Sunday, May 17th & 18th | Times Vary
- The Fifth Avenue Arts Festival, organized annually by the Cultural Arts Coalition in Gainesville, Florida, is a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community. Held in the historic Fifth Avenue neighborhood, this event highlights the rich cultural heritage of the area through a diverse showcase of artistic expression.
Memorial Day Commemoration: Monday, May 26th | 10:30AM – 12PM
- Join other this Memorial Day for a special program honoring Gold Star families and our fallen heroes at the Veterans Monument. Hosted by the City of Gainesville, the two-hour ceremony features guest speakers, military honors, and a patriotic concert by the Gainesville Brass Quintet.