OCALA, FL (352today.com) – This weekend has a variety of markets catered to outdoor ventures, comics, food, family fun and more. Live music with a variety of styles including soul and rock will be scattered through the weekend for nostalgic and loud family fun.
Friday Foodie Fest (August 15)
- What: Enjoy this family friendly event with a variety of foods during the Friday Foodie Fest where 30+ vendors and food trucks bring delectable food choices from their home locations with face painting, inflatables and more activities to engage.
- When: Friday from 5 – 9 p.m.
- Where: Lake Lillian, Belleview, FL 34420
- Cost: Entry is free.
Friday Night Live (August 15)
- What: The Orange Blossom Opry band is back for another night of live, energetic music with Country and Southern Rock filling the air.
- When: Friday starting at 7 p.m.
- Where: Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale, FL
- Cost: $20 to $35
The Great American Soulbook (August 16)
- What: Soul music from the 70s to 90s is back for a night of nostalgic classics.
- When: Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL
- Cost: $37 – $57
7th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo (August 16)
- What: An event catered for outdoor enthusiasts with 100+ vendors with activities and shopping various outdoor ventures. Participate, explore and join in the exciting outdoor-based activities while staying cool with an indoor, air-conditioned spaces.
- When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: WEC Expo Center 2, 1598 NW 87th Court Road, Ocala, FL 34482
- Cost: $5 for adults and free for children 17 and under.
Comic Festival at the Mall – Superheroes! (August 16)
- What: Come dressed in your best superhero attire while enjoying 20 vendors with comics, figurines and more.
- When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road, Ocala, FL
- Cost: Free
Greg Warren Band (August 17)
- What: The Greg Warren Band will have you dancing all night with their variety of music and dance.
- When: Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Brownwood Paddock Square, 2705 W Torch Lake Drive, The Villages, FL
- Cost: Free
Geek Fest (August 17)
- What: Geek Fest will showcase 60 vendors with a variety of goodies for everyone to enjoy with video games, comics, figurines, tabletop games and more!
- When: Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.
- Where: Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
- Cost: Free