October Local Events

Comedy Night at the Bar & Grill: Wednesday, October 2nd | 7PM-8:30PM

• Premier Events is back with another stand-up comedy night at Black Prong Bar & Grill! Dean Napolitano returns for a night of laughs on October 2nd! Full bar, dinner menu available, Rated R 18+ only show. Experience some of the best rising stars of comedy in North Central FL along with Nationally known acts!

Night of Giving-Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Sunday, October 13th | 4PM-9PM

• We started Bar & Grill Night of Giving as a way for us to give back to our community. The charitable organization we are contributing to this week is the American Cancer Society! This event is hosted by Seacoast Bank Women Mean Business. We pledge to donate 20 % of the evening’s sales!

Camp Black Prong 2024: Thursday-Sunday, October 17th-20th | 8AM-5PM

• Camp Black Prong is a fun and educational carriage driving event where participants watch demonstrations and take part in clinics, lessons, and casual competitions. Please note: Only registered camp participants will be allowed to participate in this event. It is a private event and is not open to the public for spectating. 

Central Florida Peanut Festival: Saturday, October 5th | 9AM-3PM

• The first Saturday in October join us as we celebrate the peanut industry and harvest. Over 100 vendors featuring arts, crafts, food and information. Browse at your leisure, enjoy a bag of boiled peanuts, listen to free music from Butch Batts and the Southbound Band and reconnect with your friends and neighbors.

Amber Brooke Williston Fall Festival: Saturday, October 12th | 10AM – 5PM

• Our biggest festival of the year is back. Pick pumpkins, get lost in our crop maze, pet animals in our petting zoo, pick flowers in our sunflower and zinnia fields, listen to live music and entertainment, and more. Plus, enjoy all your favorite year-round farm activities. It’s a festival too great to miss – buy your tickets online for guaranteed admission.

Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens Fall Festival 2024: Saturday, October 12th | 9:30AM-5PM

• Celebrate the beauty of the season at our vibrant Fall Festival, a delightful event for all ages. Join us as we transform our garden into a lively hub of activity, featuring a curated selection of artisans, entertainers, and local vendors. Stroll through the festival grounds and explore a wide array of unique handcrafted goods, delicious seasonal treats, and exquisite artwork from talented creators.

Homestead Park’s Second Annual Fall Festival: Saturday, October 26th | 2PM-5PM

• Join us at Homestead Park for Fall Fun! We’ll have 20+ vendors, featuring fall-related products, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, and more!

Trunk or Treat at Homestead Park: Thursday, October 31st | 6PM-10PM

• We’re excited to host Trunk or Treat at Homestead Park again this Halloween! Grab your kiddos and join us for FREE candy, courtesy of local businesses! It’s sure to be loads of fun! Reservations needed for Local Businesses only.

Oktoberfest At World Equestrian Center: Saturday, October 5th & 12th | 11AM-4PM

• Celebrate Oktoberfest at World Equestrian Center’s Expo 1 with two consecutive Saturdays of family-friendly fun and German-inspired activities. Enjoy traditional food, draft pours, live music, and a pre-event Schnitzel Shuffle 5K Fun Run on October 5th (separate registration required).

McIntosh 1890’s Festival: Saturday, October 12th | 8AM-4PM

• Travel back in time at the McIntosh 1890’s Festival celebration. Discover the area’s rich history while walking down tree-lined streets filled with unique vendors, music, face painting and great food. McIntosh is located in northern Marion County, on Highway 441.

4th Annual Bark in the Park: A Doggy Expo: Sunday, October 13th | 1PM-4PM

• Join us for the 4th Annual Bark In The Park – A Doggy Expo! Sunday, October 13th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Ocala Downtown Market. Let’s support Marion Senior Services and Marion County Animal Services.
  Admission is FREE! Bring your furry friends and enjoy a day filled with various vendors, pet adoptions, delicious food trucks, a FAMOUS dog costume contest, and more thrilling activities this October. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Ocala Arts Festival: Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27th | 10AM-5PM

• The 54th Annual Ocala Arts Festival returns on Saturday, October 26 -27, 2024. Free and open to the public, festival goers have many options to choose from, including browsing art from a variety of more than 150 artists across the country to sampling food from local vendors. Kids will enjoy the special hands-on activities and live performances will be taking place throughout.

FKHK Fall Carnival: October 17th-27th

• Our Annual Fall carnival is family friendly. We will have various vendors and activities including not limited to Ocala Knocker Ball, Wrestling, Casino, Zombie Blast, Pony Rides and much more. Volunteer opportunities available.

Antiques & Vintage Market: Sunday, October 13th | 11AM-5PM

• Vintage enthusiasts are invited to join Artisans’ Guild Gallery for an afternoon of treasure hunting. Browse through upcycled goods, jewelry, home decor, knick-knacks, and more! This free event is open to the public.

Oktoberfest-Audi Gainesville: Saturday, October 26th | 10AM-4PM

• Join us for a day of fun with authentic German food, craft beer from Swamp Head Brewery, and live music from a band flown in from Munich.

Crossroads Farm & Apiary Fall Festival: Sept 28th-Oct 27th |10AM-7PM

• Crossroads Farm & Apiary, formerly called Roger’s Farm, was started over 30 years ago and has been a well loved family owned icon in our community.
  Fall Festival – Join us for some fall fun on the farm!
  Activities include: Bounce Pad, Hay Ride, Train Ride, Pumkin’ Chunkin’, Games, Playground, Animals, Corn Bin, Haystack, Hay Bale, Jungle Gym, U-Craft, Photo Ops, Beekeeping Encounter.