Experience a Global Culinary and Musical Journey at the Capital City Bank International Food & Music Festival! WILLISTON, Get ready to embark on a tantalizing journey around the world without leaving the heart of Downtown Williston. The much-anticipated Capital City Bank International Food & Music Festival is set to delight attendees on Saturday, October 21, ... Read more

Join us for our fourth Steers & Beers Benefit Dinner, held on the grounds of the beautiful Etheridge Cracker House just six miles from downtown Williston. This year's menu will feature locally grown ribeye steaks with side dishes, dessert and your choice of tea or water. Adult beverages will also be available. Enjoy live music ... Read more

We welcome any participation for this event. All money received goes to our CHARITY fund, "Friends of Chiefland Police Department". The money we gain from this event will go to our "Christmas for Kids" program where we give to the kids of the community and families who may be struggling for gifts at Christmas time. ... Read more

"Taste" what you've been missing, as local chefs provide samples of their best dishes and compete for your vote! The 4th Annual Taste of the Nature Coast event will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Suwannee River Fair Pavilion (17851 NW 90 Ave, Fanning Springs, Florida). Guests will sample ... Read more

Come ride the Kirby's REAL historic railroad, but know them train robbers are always up to no good! There'll be plenty of Wild West fun. Also a very special reunion of Gunfighters, Can Can Girls, and more cast members from the Original Six Gun Territory! There'll even be stuff on display from Six Gun. You ... Read more

The Refuge has scheduled five Open Houses at Seahorse Key for 2023.   Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (rain date March 16 or 17) Wednesday, March 29 (rain date March 30 or 31) Saturday, July 1 Friday, October 13 (rain date October 14) Friday, November 10 (rain date November 11)   Visitors can walk up to ... Read more

Prepare to gather in unity and gratitude as the Annual Give Thanks Music Festival - A Salute to Veterans returns to Homestead Park in Williston, Florida, on Saturday, November 11. This cherished annual event is a heartfelt tribute to the courageous men, women, and their families who have selflessly served and sacrificed for our nation's ... Read more

Honoring all who served on November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kenneth a Schwiebert Pavilion 

Great news, Yankeetown! We have a new date for our Centennial Kick Off Celebration. Mark your calendars for November 19th at the Seafood Festival. It's going to be an amazing day of fun and festivities, and we can't wait to celebrate together! TJ Brown will be providing the musical vibes from 1 PM to 4 ... Read more

Get it on your calendar! The Annual Cedar Key Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 7pm in City Park! As usual, there will be cocoa and hot cider served - be sure to arrive early to partake! Come and join our community!!

The 2023 Christmas parade will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The theme this year is “Winter Wonderland."  Immediately following the Christmas parade is Williston's Winter Wonderland and Light Up Williston in Heritage Park.

Boat Parade of lights and fireworks display on the Suwannee River at dark. The best public viewing areas are at Fort Fanning Park, Anderson boat ramp just across the bridge, or the Suwannee Belle restaurant.