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Ocali Country Days has been bringing pioneer Florida back to life at Silver Springs for more than 30 years, and it's back this Saturday. Here's what else is worth getting out for around Marion County this week, starting with the Ocala Food and Wine Festival at WEC.
Local Events
First Friday Art Walk | Historic Downtown Ocala | Friday, Nov 6, 6:00-9:00 PM
More than 40 local artists set up around the square, with live music, free family art activities, and shops open late.
For: Families
Ocali Country Days Festival | Silver River Museum, Silver Springs State Park | Saturday-Sunday, Nov 7-8, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Watch cane syrup being made, tour the pioneer cabins, and catch live music, all for $10 (kids 5 and under free).
For: Families
Marion County Chili Cook-Off | Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala | Saturday, Nov 7, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
The 45th annual cook-off raises money for The Cornerstone School, with chili tastings, a car show, live music, and a kids' area.
For: Families
Mopars with Big Daddy | Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, Ocala | Saturday-Sunday, Nov 7-8
Classic and modern Mopars fill the grounds at Big Daddy Don Garlits' museum, with vendors and a raffle that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
For: Adults
Girls Night Out: Gone Wild | Ocala Downtown Market | Saturday, Nov 7, 6:00-9:00 PM
Dozens of women-owned businesses, a DJ, and food trucks take over the market pavilion, and it's free to stroll.
For: Adults
Jam Corps Showcase Live | Marion Theatre, Downtown Ocala | Tuesday, Nov 10, 6:00 PM
Local veterans share the music they've been making together through Arts in Health Ocala Metro.
For: Seniors
Veterans Day Memorial Concert | Reilly Arts Center, Ocala | Wednesday, Nov 11, 6:30 PM
Redeemer Christian School presents an evening of music and history to honor those who served.
For: Families
Still on the Calendar
Saw these in Monday's issue? There's still time to go.
Ocala Food and Wine Festival | World Equestrian Center, Ocala | Friday-Sunday, Nov 6-8
Saturday's Grand Tasting (1:00-5:00 PM) brings unlimited samples, a beer garden, and a wine pull, and Sunday wraps up with a jazz brunch. Insider tip: this is one of the busiest weekends of the year at WEC, so get there early and snag a good parking spot.
For: Adults (21+)
Free First Saturday | Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala | Saturday, Nov 7, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Admission is free all day, so it's a great excuse to finally see the galleries or bring along a visiting friend.
For: Families
Disney's Aladdin in Concert | Reilly Arts Center, Downtown Ocala | Saturday-Sunday, Nov 7-8
The 1992 movie plays on the big screen while a live orchestra performs the whole score.
For: Families and Kids
Save the Date
Downtown Ocala Fall Vintage Market | 151 SE Osceola Ave, Downtown Ocala | Saturday, Nov 14, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
More than 50 vendors with vintage finds from the 1950s to Y2K, plus food trucks and live music.
Light Up Ocala | Downtown Ocala Square | Saturday, Nov 21, 3:00-8:00 PM
The city's 42nd holiday kickoff brings 100+ vendors, a kids' zone, the Junior Sunshine Parade with Santa, and the tree lighting at 6 PM.
Ocala Symphony Chorus: Handel's Messiah | Reilly Arts Center, Ocala | Sunday, Nov 22, 3:00 PM
A holiday favorite that tends to fill up, so grab seats early.
Before You Buy Tickets
Holiday events fill up fast, and scammers know it. Shows like the Messiah at the Reilly tend to sell out, which is exactly when fake sellers and look-alike event pages start popping up on Facebook and Marketplace. Buy straight from the venue's website or box office, and be wary of anyone who asks you to pay by Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, or gift card. If a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.
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Closing
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