There’s so much to do and see right here in our vibrant city and it’s all within a short drive or even within the comfort of your own home! So, log on or get out there and check it out.
2023 World Equestrian Center Ocala Events
The World Equestrian Center’s 300-acre facility boasts 15 outdoor rings, as well as five climate-controlled indoor arenas, ensuring ample space for competition and a refuge from inclement weather. Visit worldequestriancenter.com for more detailed event information as it is released.
Jun 20th-25th
Summer Series III: FEI CSI3*/ Pre-mier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers
June 27th-July 2nd
Summer Series IV: FEI CSI3*/ Pre-mier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers
June 28th-July 8th
American Ranch Horse Association 2023 World Show
July 4th-July 8th
Summer Series V: FEI CSI3*/ Pre-mier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers
July 12th-16th
Summer Series VI: Premier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers
July 12th-16th
Summer Series VI: Premier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers
July 19th-23rd
Summer Series VII: Premier Hunt-ers/ Level 6 Jumpers
July 26th-30th
Summer Series VIII: Premier Hunt-ers/ Level 6 Jumpers
Aug 2nd-6th
Summer Series IX: Premier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers
Aug 9th-13th
Summer Series X: Premier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers
Aug 24th-27th
2023 Ocala Dressage USEF/USDF competition
Sept 7th-9th
Summers End Morgan and Saddlebred Horse Show
Sept 14th-17th
2023 Ocala Dressage CDI 3* and USEF/USDF competition
Oct 19th-22nd
2023 Ocala Dressage
USEF/USDF competition
Nov 8th-12th
November Fall Show Series I
Nov 15th-19th
November Fall Show Series II
November 16-19, 2023
2023 Ocala Dressage CDI-W and USEF/USDF competition
(Pending USEF & FEI approval)
Dec 5th-10th
December Fall Show Series I: FEI CSI3*
Dec 7th-10th
2023 Ocala Dressage CDI-W and USEF/USDF competition
(Pending USEF & FEI approval)
Dec 12th-16th
December Fall Show Series II: FEI CSI3*
2023 Ocala Events
JUNE 10–SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
ETERNAL SUMMER: WORKS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
“Eternal Summer” exhibits work from the Appleton Museum’s permanent collection that embraces what it means to thrive in a subtropical climate. This selection of paintings, prints, photographs and more explores this theme through the sunny perspectives of fashion, nature, leisure and sports.
FRANK DIENST (AMERICAN), “ILLUMINATED PALM FRONDS,” 1998. SILVER GELATIN PRINT, 20 X 16 IN. GIFT OF THE ARTIST, VIA FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT) 2021 TRANSFER.)
ONGOING
FARMER’S MARKET
Vendors gather under the open-air Market Pavilion and along the streets of 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue, serving up a smorgasbord of fresh produce, seasonal ingredients, artisanal products, and community culture. For more information, visit www.ocaladowntownmarket.com
Saturdays from 9:00 am—2:00 pm.
June
JUNE 16TH-18TH
Orange Blossom Miniature Horse Club
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
JUNE 17TH
Sunset Polo Saturdays
Florida Horse Park @ 6:00 pm
JUNE 21ST-25TH
Peter Fogel’s “Til Death Do Us Part…You First!”
NOMA Black Box
Wed-Fri @ 7:30 pm
Sat @ 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sun @ 2 pm
JUNE 23RD
Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series: Shamarr Allen (Jazz/Hip Hop)
Webb Field at MLK Recreation Complex @ 7:00 pm
JUNE 24TH
Sunset Polo Saturdays
Florida Horse Park @ 6:00 pm
July
JULY 1ST
Sunset Polo Saturdays
Florida Horse Park @ 6:00 pm
JULY 1–JANUARY 28, 2024
THE UNSCENE SOUTH: CHARLES EADY REVISITS HISTORY
Born in South Carolina, Eady is a local artist, author and educator who uses words and images to take a deeper look into the narratives about the South.
Daily @ Appleton Museum of Art
JULY 1ST- JAN 28, 2024
Caught Up in History and Cap- tured on Film: Randy Batista’s Photographs of Florida and Cuba
Appleton Museum of Art
JULY 2ND
Red, White and OSO Blue: A Salute to our Troops
Reilly Arts Center @ 3:00 pm
JULY 7TH-9TH
Citrus County Kennel Club AKC All-Breed Show
World Equestrian Center
@ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
JULY 8TH
Fleetwood Max, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Reilly Arts Center @ 7:30 pm
JULY 8TH-9TH
Sunshine State Open Pleasure Show — The Summer Sizzler
Florida Horse Park @ 9:00 am
JULY 14TH
After Dark in the Park Movie Series: Encanto
Mary Sue Rich Community Center @ 7:00 pm
JULY 15TH
Don’t Wait Till I Die
Reilly Arts Center @ 7:00 pm
JULY 22ND
Sunset Polo Saturdays
Florida Horse Park @ 6:00 pm
JULY 28TH
Friday Foodie Fest
Lake Lillian @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
JULY 28TH-30TH
Peter Pan: A Youth Production
Ocala Civic Theatre
Fri @ 7:30 pm, Sat @ 2pm
Sun @ 2 pm
JULY 29TH
Sunset Polo Saturdays
Florida Horse Park @ 6:00 pm
August
AUG 5TH
In the Light of Led Zeppelin, a tribute to Led Zeppelin
Reilly Arts Center @ 7:30 pm
AUG 5TH
SUNSET POLO SATURDAYS
“Eternal Summer” exhibits work from the museum’s permanent collection that embraces what it means to thrive in a subtropical climate.
Florida Horse Park @ 6:00 pm
AUG 5TH-6TH
Sunshine State Open Pleasure Show — The Summer Sizzler
Florida Horse Park @ 9:00 am
AUG 10TH
Sharon Owens: Barbra Streisand Remembered
Circle Square Cultural Center @ 7:00 pm
AUG 25TH
Friday Foodie Fest
Lake Lillian @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September
SEPT 1ST
Bay City Rollers
Circle Square Cultural Center @ 7:00 pm
SEPT 7TH-24TH
Sweeney Todd
Ocala Civic Theatre
Wed-Fri @ 7:30 pm
Sat @ 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sun @ 2 pm
SEPT 9TH
Festivals of Speed
World Equestrian Center
@ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
SEPT 9TH
Wall of Echoes, a tribute to Pink Floyd
Reilly Arts Center @ 7:30 pm
SEPT 10TH
Reading Between the Lines: An Evening of Inspiration and Stories
Marion Theatre at 7:00 pm
SEPT 22ND
Friday Foodie Fest
Lake Lillian @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October
OCT 6TH
After Dark in the Park Movie Series: Hotel Transylvania
Citizens’ Circle @ 7:00 pm
OCT 8TH
1st Annual Oktoberfest Ocala Fall Craft & Food Fest
Tuscawilla Park
@ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
OCT 13TH-15TH
26TH ANNUAL JEEPTOBERFEST
JeeptoberFest is one of the oldest Jeep-only events in the southeast, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. A weekend-long event, JeeptoberFest features a multitude of charity-raising events, from guided trail rides to challenging off-road courses to block parties. Go topless and join the fun at the new Florida Horse Park location. Learn more at www.ocalajeepclub. com/jeeptoberfest/
Florida Horse Park
OCT 21ST-22ND
Ocala’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale
World Equestrian Center
@ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
OCT 22ND
Fall Y’all & Truck or Treat
Silver Springs State Park
@11:00 am - 6:00 pm
