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SUMMARY:Christmas in Okeechobee 2026 — Flagler Park Holiday Light Display
DESCRIPTION:Every winter\, downtown Okeechobee turns the four blocks of Flagler Park into one of the most charming free holiday light displays in South Central Florida. Christmas in Okeechobee lights the trees\, gazebos and walkways along Park Street\, and the whole thing is free to stroll\, night after night\, from Thanksgiving weekend through the end of the year. \nIt is a genuinely easy evening out: park once\, walk the length of the display\, duck into the shops and restaurants along Park Street\, and take your photos under the live oaks. For snowbirds spending the season on Lake Okeechobee\, it has become the unofficial start of the holidays. \nWhat to Expect\n\nLighted displays through all four blocks of Flagler Park in downtown Okeechobee\nTree lighting over Thanksgiving weekend\, with the full display running from December 1\nShop Small Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving\, with downtown merchant specials\nPhoto spots\, seasonal music and pop-up community events on select evenings\nFree admission — walk through any evening\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Flagler Park\, Park Street (SR 70) between NW/NE 2nd and 6th Avenues\, Okeechobee\, FL 34972\nBest time: after dusk\, roughly 6–10 p.m.; weeknights are quieter than weekends\nParking: free street and lot parking downtown; it tightens on parade night\nBring: a light jacket — December evenings here often drop into the 50s\nAccessibility: the park paths are flat and stroller- and wheelchair-friendly\nContact: christmasinokeechobee@gmail.com\, or Visit Okeechobee County at (863) 763-3959\n\nHelpful Links\n\nChristmas in Okeechobee official site & holiday guide\nVisit Okeechobee County event directory\nTop things to do around Lake Okeechobee\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/christmas-in-okeechobee-2026-flagler-park-holiday-light-display/
LOCATION:Flagler Park\, 55 SE 3rd Ave\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Events,Lake Okeechobee Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T150000
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SUMMARY:RMMC Series Championship 2026 — Lake Okeechobee
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 RMMC Series Championship is the two-day finale of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series\, held December 5–6 on Lake Okeechobee. The teams that fished their way through five qualifiers return to the Clewiston City Ramp to settle the season. \nEarly December is prime time on the Big O. Cooling water pulls bass toward the spawning flats\, and a championship-caliber field on a lake this fertile regularly produces 20-plus-pound five-fish limits. If you only watch one weigh-in all year\, make it this one. \nWhat to Expect\n\nTwo competition days with a cumulative weight format\nSafe-light launch each morning\, afternoon weigh-ins at the ramp\nSeason awards and Team of the Year recognition\nFree for spectators\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: City Ramp\, Clewiston\, FL 33440 — roughly an hour from the lake’s northeast shore\nWeather: December mornings on the water can start in the 40s — bring layers and a windbreaker\nContact: Roland Martin Marine Center\, (863) 983-3151\, 920 E. Del Monte Ave\, Clewiston\nFishing license: required for anglers 16–64 — GoOutdoorsFlorida.com\n\nHelpful Links\n\nRMMC Series official site\nFWC Lake Okeechobee fishing forecast\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, a boat ramp nearby\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/rmmc-series-championship-2026-lake-okeechobee/
LOCATION:Clewiston City Ramp\, Clewiston\, FL\, 33440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fishing Tournaments,Lake Okeechobee Events
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SUMMARY:Okeechobee Christmas Festival & Lighted Parade 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Okeechobee Christmas Festival and Lighted Christmas Parade is the biggest night of the holiday season in Okeechobee County. Hosted by Okeechobee Main Street\, it fills Flagler Park in the heart of downtown with vendors\, food and family activities all day\, then closes with a night parade of illuminated floats\, fire trucks\, tractors\, horses and marching bands down Park Street. \nIt is small-town Florida Christmas exactly the way you hope it will be: lawn chairs staked out along the curb by mid-afternoon\, kettle corn in hand\, and half the county waving at the other half as the floats go by. \nWhat to Expect\n\nFestival\, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.: arts & crafts\, handmade gifts\, food vendors and a kids zone in Flagler Park\nLighted parade\, 6 p.m.: illuminated floats and community entries along Park Street\nLive holiday music and visits with Santa\nThe full Christmas in Okeechobee light display glowing behind it all\nFree admission\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Flagler Park\, 55 SE 3rd Ave / Park Street\, Okeechobee\, FL 34974\nParade seating: bring folding chairs and claim a curb spot by mid-afternoon — Park Street fills early\nParking: free downtown street and lot parking; arrive before 5 p.m. for the closest spots\nRoad closures: Park Street closes to traffic before the parade — plan an alternate route through town\nVendor & parade entries: Okeechobee Main Street\, (863) 357-6246\, 107 SW 5th Avenue\nBring: cash for vendors\, a jacket\, and a wagon if you have small kids\n\nHelpful Links\n\nOkeechobee Main Street (organizer)\nChristmas in Okeechobee holiday guide\nCity of Okeechobee special events & parade info\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/okeechobee-christmas-festival-lighted-parade-2026/
LOCATION:Flagler Park\, 55 SE 3rd Ave\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,Holiday Events,Lake Okeechobee Events
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SUMMARY:Yee Haw Music Fest 2027 — Okeechobee Bluegrass & Country Festival
DESCRIPTION:Yee Haw Music Fest brings three days of bluegrass\, Americana and classic country to the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center every January — right in the middle of snowbird season\, when the weather here is about as good as Florida gets. \nThe festival runs under a covered outdoor pavilion\, so the music goes on rain or shine\, and the crowd stays small enough that you can actually talk to the pickers between sets. Expect a single stage\, a steady lineup Thursday through Saturday\, food vendors\, craft booths and a lot of lawn chairs. \nWhat to Expect\n\nOne covered outdoor stage\, roughly noon to 9:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday\nBluegrass\, gospel\, Americana and traditional country acts\nFood vendors and arts & crafts exhibitors on site\nRain-or-shine format under the pavilion\nA relaxed\, family- and RV-friendly crowd of around 1\,000\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center\, 4601 Highway 710 E\, Okeechobee\, FL 34972\nTickets: single-day and three-day passes\, typically about $22 to $140\nBring: a folding chair or blanket\, cash for vendors\, and a jacket for evening sets — January nights here cool off quickly\nCamping: limited on-site RV hookups sell out early; many visitors stay at nearby lakefront parks instead\nVendors: music\, food and craft applications are accepted until full\nVenue info: Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center\, (863) 763-6469\n\nHelpful Links\n\nAgri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds (venue)\nVisit Okeechobee County event directory\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/yee-haw-music-fest-2027-okeechobee-bluegrass-country-festival/
LOCATION:Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds\, 4601 Highway 710 E\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34972\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lake Okeechobee Events,Music & Concerts
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SUMMARY:Bassmaster Elite Series Season Opener 2027 — Lake Okeechobee
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series opens its season on Lake Okeechobee\, February 11–14. This is the marquee bass fishing event of the year in Okeechobee County: the full Elite field — the best professional bass anglers in the world — launching into the Big O for four days of competition\, with the field cutting to the top anglers for Championship Sunday. \nFebruary is exactly when you want to be here. Florida-strain largemouth are staging and spawning in the shallow grass\, sight-fishing conditions are at their best\, and Okeechobee has a long history of producing enormous Elite Series bags. Expect national TV coverage\, a packed launch and a serious crowd at the scales. \nWhat to Expect\n\nFour days of competition\, Thursday through Sunday\, with daily takeoff and weigh-in\nThe full Bassmaster Elite Series field on one of the most famous bass fisheries in America\nFree public access to takeoff and weigh-in — no ticket required\nLive coverage on Bassmaster LIVE and FS1\nSponsor expo and autograph opportunities at the weigh-in site\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nTakeoff and weigh-in site: to be announced by B.A.S.S. — check Bassmaster.com closer to the event\nTakeoff: usually around safe light; weigh-ins run mid-afternoon\nBest spectating: get to the ramp 30 minutes before takeoff\, and arrive early on Championship Sunday\nOn the water: if you plan to fish the same week\, expect heavy traffic and give competitors room\nLodging: tournament week books out across the whole lake — reserve well in advance\nFishing license: required for anglers 16–64 — GoOutdoorsFlorida.com\n\nHelpful Links\n\nBassmaster Elite Series official site\nFWC Lake Okeechobee fishing forecast & regulations\nTop things to do around Lake Okeechobee\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/bassmaster-elite-series-season-opener-2027-lake-okeechobee/
LOCATION:Lake Okeechobee\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fishing Tournaments,Lake Okeechobee Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T220000
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SUMMARY:Brighton Field Day Festival & Rodeo 2027 — Seminole Tribe of Florida
DESCRIPTION:Brighton Field Day Festival & Rodeo is one of the most important cultural events in South Florida and a highlight of the Lake Okeechobee winter calendar. Held on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation on the northwest side of the lake\, it is the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s annual celebration of its heritage — and it is open to the public. \nFour days of native dance and music\, alligator wrestling demonstrations\, traditional clothing contests\, a Culture Camp\, arts and crafts by tribal artisans\, authentic Seminole food\, a full carnival midway\, concerts and a sanctioned rodeo at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. There is nothing else like it anywhere in Florida. \nWhat to Expect\n\nNative dancers\, storytelling and traditional music\nAlligator wrestling and snake demonstrations\nRodeo performances at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena\nSeminole clothing contest and Culture Camp\nParade\, carnival rides and midway games\nLive concerts and authentic Seminole food\, including frybread and Indian tacos\nArts\, crafts and beadwork by tribal and guest artisans\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Fred Smith Rodeo Arena\, 17410 Sports Complex Road\, Brighton Seminole Reservation\, Okeechobee\, FL 34974 — roughly 35–40 minutes west of the city of Okeechobee via SR 78\nTickets: purchase in advance at brightonfieldday.com; single-day and multi-day options\nThis is a weapon-free event — please leave firearms and knives at home\nBring: cash for food and craft vendors\, sunscreen\, a hat and a folding chair\nParking: on-site parking is available; arrive early on rodeo and concert nights\nInfo: (863) 467-6039\nRespect: ask before photographing dancers or ceremonial activities\n\nHelpful Links\n\nBrighton Field Day Festival official site & tickets\nFlorida Seminole Tourism events\nTop things to do around Lake Okeechobee\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/brighton-field-day-festival-rodeo-2027-seminole-tribe-of-florida/
LOCATION:Fred Smith Rodeo Arena – Brighton Seminole Reservation\, 17410 Sports Complex Road\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,History & Culture,Lake Okeechobee Events,Rodeos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T170000
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SUMMARY:Swamp Cabbage Festival 2027 — LaBelle\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The Swamp Cabbage Festival in LaBelle is one of the great small-town Florida traditions\, and it is an easy day trip from Lake Okeechobee. Held the last weekend of February in Barron Park on the Caloosahatchee River\, it honors the sabal palm — Florida’s state tree — and the swamp cabbage (heart of palm) harvested from it. \nRoughly 30\,000 people turn out for it\, and admission is free. Come hungry: deep-fried swamp cabbage fritters\, swamp cabbage with bacon\, gator tail and a full lineup of festival food. Then stay for the armadillo races\, which the Rotary Club runs as a scholarship fundraiser and which are exactly as entertaining as they sound. \nWhat to Expect\n\nSaturday morning parade with high school bands and community floats\nArmadillo races run throughout the weekend\nRodeo\, live music and a teen pageant\nDeep-fried swamp cabbage fritters\, gator tail and local food vendors\nArts\, crafts and a large vendor midway\nA car show and air show that typically run the same weekend\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Barron Park\, North State Road 29 at the Caloosahatchee River\, LaBelle\, FL 33935\nAdmission: free\nDrive time: roughly an hour and a quarter from the Okeechobee side of the lake — head south around the lake and west on SR 80\nParking: fills early on Saturday; arrive before the parade or plan to walk a few blocks\nBring: cash\, sunscreen\, a hat and folding chairs for the parade route\nTip: locals stake out parade spots the day before — if you want curb seating\, go early\n\nHelpful Links\n\nSwamp Cabbage Festival official site\nDiscover Hendry County festivals\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/swamp-cabbage-festival-2027-labelle-fl/
LOCATION:Barron Park\, LaBelle\, FL\, 33935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,Lake Okeechobee Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270228T160000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Okeechobee Reenactment 2027 — Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Day 1837\, the largest battle of the Second Seminole War was fought on the marshy ground just northeast of Lake Okeechobee. Every winter\, the Battle of Okeechobee Reenactment brings that day back to life on the actual ground where it happened — Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park. \nReenactors in period dress make camp on both sides\, portraying Colonel Zachary Taylor’s federal troops and the Seminole warriors led by Alligator\, Sam Jones and Wild Cat. The main engagement is staged each afternoon with live narration and cannon fire. Between battles you can walk the encampments\, talk with living-history demonstrators\, watch traditional craft and weapons demonstrations\, and browse period sutlers and Seminole exhibitors. \nWhat to Expect\n\nFull battle reenactment each afternoon with live narration and cannon fire\nHistoric colors presentation and military drill\nFederal army and Seminole encampments open to walk through\nLiving-history demonstrators\, artisans and Seminole exhibitors\nAlligator demonstrations and period trade goods\nGenuinely good for kids — loud\, but memorable\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park\, 3500 SE 38th Ave\, Okeechobee\, FL 34974 — only a few minutes from the lake’s northeast shore\nHours: gates typically 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily; the main battle usually steps off at 2 p.m.\nAdmission: around $10 per vehicle\nTerrain: the battlefield is open grass and can be uneven or damp — wear closed shoes\nBring: sunscreen\, a hat\, water\, folding chairs and cash for vendors\nHeads up: cannon and musket fire is loud — consider ear protection for small children and leave anxious pets at home\nInfo: Visit Okeechobee County\, (863) 763-3959\n\nHelpful Links\n\nOkeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park\nHistory of the Battle of Okeechobee\nVisit Okeechobee County event directory\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/battle-of-okeechobee-reenactment-2027-okeechobee-battlefield-historic-state-park/
LOCATION:Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park\, 3500 SE 38th Ave\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34974\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Culture,Lake Okeechobee Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260916T150740Z
CREATED:20260916T150740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T150740Z
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SUMMARY:Chalo Nitka Festival & Rodeo 2027 — Moore Haven\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Chalo Nitka means “Big Bass” in the Seminole language\, and the festival that carries the name has been running in Moore Haven since 1948 — making it one of Florida’s oldest continuous festivals. Held on the west side of Lake Okeechobee in Glades County\, it started as a celebration of friendship between the town and the Seminole Tribe and has grown into the county’s annual fair. \nIt is a proper old-Florida weekend: a big bass tournament on the lake\, a sanctioned rodeo\, a downtown parade\, a carnival midway\, live music\, food vendors and Seminole cultural demonstrations\, all within a few blocks. \nWhat to Expect\n\nChalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament on Lake Okeechobee\nTwo nights of rodeo action\nSaturday morning parade through downtown Moore Haven\nCarnival midway\, rides and games\nLive entertainment\, food vendors and arts & crafts\nSeminole cultural exhibits and demonstrations\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Chalo Nitka Park / Glades County Fairgrounds\, Moore Haven\, FL 33471 — roughly 45–55 minutes around the lake from the Okeechobee side\nAdmission: varies by event; rodeo and tournament entry are ticketed separately\, and rodeo coupons are often posted on the festival site\nBring: cash\, sunscreen\, a hat and folding chairs\nTournament anglers: register early — the Big Bass Tournament fills\nContact: ChaloNitkaSecretary@gmail.com\, P.O. Box 1003\, Moore Haven\, FL 33471\n\nHelpful Links\n\nChalo Nitka Festival official site\nFWC Lake Okeechobee fishing forecast\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/chalo-nitka-festival-rodeo-2027-moore-haven-fl/
LOCATION:Chalo Nitka Park – Glades County Fairgrounds\, Moore Haven\, FL\, 33471\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,History & Culture,Lake Okeechobee Events,Rodeos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T220000
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SUMMARY:Clewiston Sugar Festival 2027 — Lake Okeechobee's South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Clewiston calls itself America’s Sweetest Town\, and the Clewiston Sugar Festival is the weekend that earns it. Held on Lake Okeechobee’s south shore in the heart of Florida’s sugarcane belt\, the festival celebrates the crop and the people who grow it under the motto “We Raise Cane.” \nExpect live music\, food trucks\, vendor rows\, a carnival atmosphere\, the Miss Sugar pageant and sports tournaments spread across the weekend. It is free to attend and a natural pairing with a fishing trip to the south end of the lake. \nWhat to Expect\n\nLive music across the weekend\nFood trucks and local vendors\nMiss Sugar pageant\nSports tournaments and community competitions\nArts\, crafts and family activities\nFree admission\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: 162 Royal Palm Avenue\, Clewiston\, FL 33440\nDrive time: roughly an hour around the lake from the Okeechobee side via US-441 and US-27\nBring: cash\, sunscreen\, a hat and folding chairs\nMake a day of it: combine the festival with a morning on the water — Clewiston is one of the best access points on the lake\nContact: clewistonsugarfestival@gmail.com\n\nHelpful Links\n\nClewiston Sugar Festival official site\nFestival attractions & schedule\nDiscover Hendry County festivals\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/clewiston-sugar-festival-2027-lake-okeechobees-south-shore/
LOCATION:Downtown Clewiston\, 162 Royal Palm Ave\, Clewiston\, FL\, 33440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,Lake Okeechobee Events
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SUMMARY:Okeechobee County Fair 2027 — Nine Days of Midway\, Livestock & Demolition Derby
DESCRIPTION:The Okeechobee County Fair is the biggest week on the local calendar\, running nine days each March at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds. It is a real agricultural fair in a real cattle county — which is exactly what makes it worth going to. \nA full carnival midway from Modern Midways lights up the fairgrounds\, but the heart of the fair is the Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show\, where local kids show and auction steers\, hogs and heifers they have raised themselves. Add a demolition derby\, family stage shows\, a petting zoo and a midway full of fair food\, and you have the week Okeechobee plans its March around. \nWhat to Expect\n\nFull carnival midway with rides\, games and unlimited-ride armbands on select nights\nDemolition derby\nOkeechobee Youth Livestock Show and auction\nFamily entertainment\, stage shows and a petting zoo\nClassic fair food — corn dogs\, funnel cakes\, fresh-squeezed lemonade and more\nCompetitive exhibits and community displays\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Okeechobee County Fairgrounds\, 4601 Highway 710 E\, Okeechobee\, FL 34974\nTickets: gate admission plus ride tickets or armbands; watch the fair website for advance-sale pricing and discount nights\nBest value: weeknights are less crowded\, and armband nights are the cheapest way to ride\nParking: on-site; arrive early on Friday and Saturday evenings\nBring: cash\, closed-toe shoes and a stroller if you have little ones\nVenue info: Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center\, (863) 763-6469\n\nHelpful Links\n\nOkeechobee County Fair official site & daily schedule\nOkeechobee Youth Livestock Show\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/okeechobee-county-fair-2027-nine-days-of-midway-livestock-demolition-derby-2/
LOCATION:Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds\, 4601 Highway 710 E\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34972\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs,Lake Okeechobee Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T170000
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SUMMARY:Speckled Perch Festival & Parade 2027 — Downtown Okeechobee
DESCRIPTION:The Speckled Perch Festival is the oldest celebration in Okeechobee\, dating back to 1965. It started as a tribute to the town’s fishing industry — a parade and a fish fry honoring the speckled perch (black crappie) that draws anglers to Lake Okeechobee every winter — and it has grown into a full downtown weekend. \nThe Saturday parade steps off at 10 a.m. down Park Street\, and the festival fills downtown with food vendors\, local musicians\, artists and crafters\, and a kids zone. Hosted by Okeechobee Main Street\, it lands on the second weekend of March\, the same weekend as the Cowtown Rodeo — so the whole town is busy. \nWhat to Expect\n\nSaturday parade at 10 a.m. through downtown Okeechobee\nFood vendors\, including local fish and Southern favorites\nLive local talent on stage\nArts\, crafts and handmade goods\nKids zone with games and activities\nFree to attend\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Park Street and Flagler Park\, downtown Okeechobee\, FL 34972\nParade seating: bring folding chairs and stake out a curb spot along Park Street before 9:30 a.m.\nParking: free downtown; expect street closures along the parade route Saturday morning\nBring: cash for vendors\, sunscreen and a hat — March in Okeechobee is warm and sunny\nVendor & parade registration: Okeechobee Main Street\, (863) 357-6246\, 107 SW 5th Avenue\, Okeechobee\, FL 34974 — registrations are currently handled by phone or email\nMake a weekend of it: the Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo and the Okeechobee County Fair overlap the same weekend\n\nHelpful Links\n\nSpeckled Perch Festival official page\nCity of Okeechobee parade & special events\nTop things to do around Lake Okeechobee\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/speckled-perch-festival-parade-2027-downtown-okeechobee/
LOCATION:Downtown Okeechobee
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,Lake Okeechobee Events
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SUMMARY:Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo 2027 — PRCA ProRodeo
DESCRIPTION:Okeechobee County is cattle country — one of the largest cow-calf regions in Florida — and the Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo is where that heritage goes on display. Hosted by the Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Association\, this historic outdoor rodeo brings professional cowboys and cowgirls to town for a weekend of sanctioned competition under the lights. \nIt runs the second weekend of March\, alongside the Speckled Perch Festival and the Okeechobee County Fair\, making it one of the best weekends of the year to be near Lake Okeechobee. \nWhat to Expect\n\nBull riding\, bareback and saddle bronc riding\nTie-down roping\, team roping and steer wrestling\nBarrel racing\nMutton bustin’ and a calf scramble for the kids\nRodeo clowns\, giveaways\, snow cones and concessions\nTwo performances\, typically Friday and Saturday evening\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: the Cattlemen’s rodeo arena at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds\, 4601 Highway 710 E\, Okeechobee\, FL 34974\nTickets: sold online in advance through FreshTix and at the gate — buy early\, performances sell out\nArrive early: gates typically open an hour or more before the first event; grandstand seating is general admission\nBring: a seat cushion\, a light jacket for after sunset and cash for concessions\nKids: mutton bustin’ and calf scramble sign-ups happen before the performance — ask at the gate\nContact: Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Association\n\nHelpful Links\n\nOkeechobee Cowtown Rodeo official page & tickets\nVisit Okeechobee County rodeo listing\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/okeechobee-cowtown-rodeo-2027-prca-prorodeo/
LOCATION:Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds\, 4601 Highway 710 E\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34972\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lake Okeechobee Events,Rodeos
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T235900
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SUMMARY:Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2027 — Sunshine Grove
DESCRIPTION:Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival — OMF to the people who go every year — is the biggest event of any kind in Okeechobee County. Since 2016 it has taken over Sunshine Grove\, an 800-acre property of grassy fields\, a sandy beach and a shaded citrus grove just north of the city of Okeechobee\, and turned it into one of the first major music festivals of the American festival season. \nProduced by Insomniac and Live Nation\, OMF is multi-genre by design: headline rock\, hip-hop\, electronic and jam acts across several stages\, plus large-scale art installations\, late-night sets\, wellness programming and the festival’s signature Aquachobee Beach. \nWhat to Expect\n\nMultiple stages and a multi-genre lineup across three-plus days\nLarge-scale art installations throughout the grounds\nAquachobee Beach\, hammock groves and shaded chill areas\nLate-night sets and after-hours programming\nOn-site tent and RV camping\nFood\, craft and artisan vendors\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Sunshine Grove\, Okeechobee\, FL 34972\nAge: 18+ event — valid government ID required\nTickets: sold through the official site and Frontgate Tickets; tiered pricing rises as the date approaches\, so buy early\nCamping: on-site camping and RV passes are separate purchases and sell out — many attendees also stay at nearby lakefront RV parks and drive in\nBring: sunscreen\, a refillable water bottle\, earplugs and closed shoes; March days are hot and nights cool off\nTraffic: arrival day backs up badly on US-441 and SR-710 — come early or come late\, not mid-afternoon\nLineup: typically announced a few months out\n\nHelpful Links\n\nOkeechobee Music & Arts Festival official site\nVisit Okeechobee County OMF listing\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees\, waterfront bungalows\, boat storage\, air-conditioned bathhouses\, laundry\, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay\, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/okeechobee-music-arts-festival-2027-sunshine-grove/
LOCATION:Sunshine Grove\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34972\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,Lake Okeechobee Events,Music & Concerts
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