MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Enjoy a full weekend with live entertainment, food trucks, Latin dancing, a sober brunch, Pokemon card swapping and a Home & Garden Show. Yeah, that’s a buncha different things, but that’s just how we roll here in North Central Florida.
Here are our top picks for this weekend’s events in the 352.
Rock the Country
- What: Enjoy a full weekend of country, rock and country-rock celebrating 250 years of America. The first day has a lineup of eight country artists headlined by country vets Brooks & Dunn, while country and “The Voice” star Blake Shelton tops off the nine-act second day. Food vendors will be on-site for guests to grab snacks or meals throughout the duration of the performances.
- When: Friday-Saturday, Aug. 27-28 starting at 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Florida Horse Park, 11008 CR 475, Ocala.
- Cost: Weekend general admissiond is $114.99 and single-day admission is $59.99. Add-ons and discounts are available.
Learn more here.
Forks & Friendships Breakfast Station Sober Social
- What: Just what it says–an opportunity for folks who don’t drink to enjoy brunch, connection and community.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29. 10 a.m.-noon.
- Where: 2229 Citrus Blvd., Leesburg.
- Cost: BYOB – Buy Your Own Breakfast.
For more information, call 352-765-4943.
Pokémon Traders of Ocala Show
- What: Pokémon Traders of Ocala Show. Come out and buy, sell, and trade Pokémon TCG, sealed product, graded cards, anime merch, and more.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Where: Paddock Mall, Ocala
- Cost: Free admission (family-friendly)
Learn more here.
Trucks and Tunes
- What: Dance, rock and eat for an evening of live entertainment and food trucks with Trucks and Tunes. There will be bites to eat at Poppy’s Dogs beginning at 6 p.m. with live music by MPiRe.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29 from 7-10 p.m.
- Where: The Town Square @ Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala.
- Cost: Free to attend.
Learn more here.
Gainesville Home & Garden Show
- What: Find everything for home improvement in one place at Gainesville’s Home & Garden Show hosted by Our Town Magazine and the Builders Association of North Central Florida. Vendors will have home decor, garden materials, patio items and plenty more.
- When: Saturday-Sunday, August 29-30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Where: Alachua County Sports and Events Center, 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville.
- Cost: $5
Learn more here.
Ocala Salsa & Bachata Dance
- What: Salsa & Bachata Dance Social Party–a monthly multicultural event with DJ Tony D.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 7-10:30 p.m.
- Where: PM Respiratory Services, 3306 SW 26th Ave., Suite 402, Ocala.
- Cost: $10.00 per person, cash only, free parking.
Learn more here.
