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Red Hills International Horse Trials 2020 Overview

By Emily Sanderson | Photo: Red Hills International Horse Trials One does not have to be an avid equestrian to enjoy the activities that encompass the annual Red Hills International Horse Trials that is being held next weekend, March 6-8, 2020! The Red Hills Horse Trials is a fun, family-friendly event worth attending, especially if you have never been before. I have gone every year … Continue reading Red Hills International Horse Trials 2020 Overview

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St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Day Trip Guide

By Cristi McKee | Photo: St. Marks and St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuges The St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, located just about 25 miles south of Tallahassee, is a wilderness oasis that is close to home and the prime spot for a day trip with family and friends.  St. Marks Wildlife Refuge is actually one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the U.S., and encompasses parts … Continue reading St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Day Trip Guide

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Tallahassee Balloon Festival to Be Hosted in March 2020

*****Updated March 18, 2020, 6:46 p.m. – The Tallahassee Balloon Festival has been postponed. Find more details, here. By Cristi McKee | Photo: Tallahassee Balloon Festival The first Tallahassee Balloon Festival will take place on March 20, 2020, and March 21, 2020, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by the North Florida Fair and the Tallahassee Balloon Festival, this ticketed event will be held on site … Continue reading Tallahassee Balloon Festival to Be Hosted in March 2020

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Maclay Gardens’ 31st Camellia Christmas to be Held on December 6

By Cristi McKee | Photo: Friends of Maclay Gardens, Inc Alfred B. Maclay Gardens will be celebrating the 31st anniversary of their annual Christmas event, Camellia Christmas, on December 6, 2019. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., and concluding at 8:00 p.m., admission fees to this state park are waived for this special event.  In Tallahassee, camellia flowers bloom in December, and this event celebrates this by … Continue reading Maclay Gardens’ 31st Camellia Christmas to be Held on December 6

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Red Hills Horse Trials Announces 2020 Horse Trials Dates

By Cristi McKee | Photo: Red Hills Horse Trials On November 5, 2019, Red Hills Horse Trials announced their 2020 International Horse Trials dates. This year’s Trials will run from March 5, 2020-March 8, 2020, at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park. In 2020, the Trials will be celebrating their 23rd year of Horse Trials. Known as  “one of Tallahassee’s premier family-friendly events,” the Red Hills Horse Trials … Continue reading Red Hills Horse Trials Announces 2020 Horse Trials Dates

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Cascades Park’s 2019 Sundown Concert Series Comes to a Close this Saturday with Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

By Abby Cloud | Photo: Tallahassee Downtown Since debuting in May of this year, the 2019 Sundown Concert Series held at Cascades Park has proven to be yet another musical success here in the Capital City. Occurring monthly, the local artists and performers involved have ranged greatly in genre and provided the community with a great evening of friendship and family, delicious local food, and … Continue reading Cascades Park’s 2019 Sundown Concert Series Comes to a Close this Saturday with Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

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8th Annual Tallahassee Science Festival to be Held on November 23

By Amy Marcos | Photo: Tallahassee Science Festival This year’s annual Tallahassee Science Festival is coming up! On November 23, 2019, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., science lovers will gather at Kleman Plaza for “a day of STEM exploration and fun.” Admission is free, and the event is open to all ages. With something for everyone from kindergarten to adulthood, the Tallahassee Science Festival is celebrating … Continue reading 8th Annual Tallahassee Science Festival to be Held on November 23

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Florida State Pizza Festival Coming to Tallahassee in April 2020

By Amy Marcos | Photo: Thomas Tucker ***Update: The Florida State Pizza Festival has been postponed. Tallahassee pizza lovers, rejoice! On Saturday, April 18, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., local pizza lovers have the chance to experience the “nation’s biggest pizza festival.” This is your chance to have authentic, tasty Italian pizza in the Capital City. Hosted by U.S Pizza Festivals, this event … Continue reading Florida State Pizza Festival Coming to Tallahassee in April 2020

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Gaines Street Fest to be Held on November 9

By Amy Marcos | Photo: Gaines Street Fest An event that presents all the local businesses here in town, this year’s 2019 Gaines Street Fest will begin at 2:00 p.m. on November 9, 2019, and conclude at 2:00 a.m. Hosted by Gaines Street, the festivities will be held at the intersection of Gaines Street and South Macomb Street. Called the “biggest block party in town,” this … Continue reading Gaines Street Fest to be Held on November 9

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Bradley’s Country Store to Celebrate 49th Annual Fun Day on November 23

By Cristi McKee | Photo: Bradley’s Country Store  On Saturday, November 23, Bradley’s Country Store will celebrate their 49th annual Fun Day on location at 10655 Centerville Rd. This year’s fun day will run from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m, and admission and parking to this family-friendly event is free. This year’s fun and festivities include performances by the Mountain Dew Cloggers and the Allie Cats Band, … Continue reading Bradley’s Country Store to Celebrate 49th Annual Fun Day on November 23

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