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JANUARY 2010

21- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

23- RoadHouse Live
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

23- Florida Bicycle Association IDIDARIDE at White Springs, Fl www.floridabicycle.org

23 CRAFT RENDEZVOUS
Date: Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
For additional information, phone 386-397-1920 or visit online Stephen Foster Citizen Support Organization. Fees: Admission Free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-1920.

24-29 ELDERHOSTEL
Date: Sunday through Friday, January 24 through January 29, 2010.
Register at Elderhostel. Adventures in Lifelong Learning.
Fees: Fees will apply. See registration page.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.

25-Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

28-Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

29-30 Ted McMullen's Elvis Tribute Competition
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

 29-31 3RD INAUGURAL KNAP-IN
Date: January 29-31, 2010. Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3rd INAUGURAL KNAP-IN
Classes and Demonstrations in Prehistoric Technologies
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in collaboration with the Osceola National Forest will hold the 3rd Annual Gator-Knap-In, January 29-31, 2010.
This event will be an educational experience geared at bringing together professional and vocational archaeologists and those interested in prehistoric technologies. Demonstrations and classes in flint knapping, ceramics, cordage and carving of stone, shell, bone and wood will be held at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. Vendors and exhibitors will have displays and materials for sale. THERE WILL BE NO BUYING OR SELLING OF AUTHENTIC ARTIFACTS. For additional information, contact Lucy Spencer at (386) 397-7009 or toll free 1-877-635-3655. The event will be free to park visitors, with paid park admission. Admission to the park is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 people. Fees: The event will be free to park visitors, with paid park admission. Admission to the park is $5.00 per vehicle, up to 8 people. Contact: For more information, call toll free 1-877-635-3655.

31- Gospel Brunch & Show with Elvis
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 musicliveshere.com

FEBRUARY 2010

Babe Ruth Baseball, Softball, and Tee Ball Registration
www.suwanneeparksandrecreation.org

1- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

4- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

5 The Live Oak Partnership is pleased to announce the rebirth of the downtown block party event. Known as FIRST FRIDAY, these events will be held monthly on the first Friday of each month. Taking place at Millennium park in downtown Live Oak this monthly event will begin at 6:00 pm.
For further information contact Randy Torrance at (386) 362-1776, or Ellie Howell at North Florida Printing Co., Inc., at (386) 362-1080.

5-6 Road to Olustee
Suwannee County Historical Museum
This event exhibits the history of Suwannee County’s involvement in the Civil War. Focusing on the life and times of the Confederate soldier of February, 1864, history comes to life for this annual event. Contact Randy Torrance at 386-362-1776 or
www.suwanneemuseum.wordpress.com

5-7 Suwannee Spirit Kid's Music Camp
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

6- Market Day at Advent Christian Village
8am-12pm
Located at the Village Square
Rent a booth for $10.00....For more info call The Village Lodge at (386) 658-5200
www.acvillage.net

6- First Saturday Coffeehouse. Come out and enjoy Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park on the First Saturday of each month where you can spend the evening at the First Saturday Coffeehouse. Starting at 7:00 p.m., enjoy songs stories, music & poetry that may be performed at this open stage night held in the park auditorium. Coffee and desserts will be available for sale. 386-397-4331 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster

6-7 Llama and Alpaca Show 
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

8- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

11- 62nd Annual Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet
At Camp Weed and the Cerveny Conference Center. Social hour at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. For ticket information please contact Susan Hillhouse at 386-362-3071 or visit www.suwanneechamber.com

11- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

12- Z Street Duo--'Live! At Dowling Park' Artist Series
6pm – 8pm
Where: Rumph Dining Room at Phillips Center
Description: The Z Street Duo features vocalist and trumpet player Mark Zauss along with tenor saxophone player and vocalist Kathy Zauss....For more info, please call Dick Grillo, Senior Director of Community and Church Outreach, at (386) 658-5557.
www.acvillage.net

12-14 La Vie En Rose Disc Golf Tournament
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

12-14 Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee                                                                                                                                                    386-758-0400 or toll-free 1-877-635-3655 Questions on Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park or the annual reenactment should be directed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

14- Valentine's Sweetheart Dinner @ SOS Music Park 386-364-1683 www.musicliveshere.com

15- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

18- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com
 
21-26 ELDERHOSTEL
Date: Sunday through Friday, February 21 through February 26, 2010.
Register at Elderhostel. Adventures in Lifelong Learning.
Fees: Fees will apply. See registration page.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005.

22- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

25- Karaoke with Teddy Mac
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

27- Cattle Baron's Ball (American Cancer Society) The American Cancer Society High Five Stetson and Stilettos Cattle Barons Ball will be on February 27, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. For more information please contact:
Courtnie Douglas Unit Executive Director - High Five & Suwannee Valley Units 352.376.6866 x 5061
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 MARCH 2010

 APRIL 2010

1-3 Rock-N-Wheels
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or visit www.hoganentertainment.net/
8th annual Rock-n-Wheels Event. April 1, 2010 - April 3, 2010. Recording artist David Cooler will be headlining "Rock-N-Wheels 2010" Friday April 2nd, 2010. Three Day rally with Bands, Poker runs, Ray Lytle Memorial Run, Vendors, Bike Games, Tatoo Contest, Bike Shows, Extreme Stunt Shows, Burnouts, Camping and More!

2-First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

2-10 95th Annual Suwannee County Fair and Youth Livestock Show
General information may be obtained from the Fair Office by calling (386) 362-3247, or visit our website at www.suwanneecountyfair.org

2-4 ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE SHOW
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center and State Park
Fees: Admission free with paid park admission.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-7005 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster/

3- Market Day at Advent Christian Village
8am-12pm
Located at the Village Square
Rent a booth for $10.00....For more info call The Village Lodge at (386) 658-5200
www.acvillage.net

4-EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
6:45 a.m. Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center and State Park
Celebrate Easter with gospel choirs, soloists and clergy from the local community who gather together for a beautiful sunrise service. Fees: This event is free.
Contact: For more information, call 386-397-4331.

16-17 Wanee Fest
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.waneefestival.com/
The 2010 Wanee Music Festival will be held Friday, April 16, 2010 and Saturday, April 17, 2010. Also, don't miss the Wanee Kick-Off Party which will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010. The lineup for this year's show and on-sale information for tickets and packages will be announced soon. Last year's Festival nearly doubled in attendance from 2008, and 2010 is looking to be even more exciting.

22-24 Suwannee River Jam
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.suwanneeriverjam.com
The South's biggest country music festival, the Suwannee River Jam is three days of good fun and great music. Every April at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, nestled along the banks of the historic Suwannee River, thousands upon thousands gather to enjoy camping, friends and family, and their favorite country music superstars.

30-May 1st The American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Suwannee High School Practice Field. For further info contact
Courtnie Douglas
Unit Executive Director - High Five & Suwannee Valley Units
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352.376.6866 x 5061

MAY 2010

1-Suwannee Reunion/Florida Book Author’s Festival
Suwannee Historical Museum
This event will feature a time of family fun. Focusing on the Stories of the Suwannee and its surrounding areas, we invite local families to use this weekend as a family reunion of their own. Games, and activities will be planned with the family in mind. Local authors are invited to participate in this event. We are especially looking for authors of local and regional history. Contact Randy Torrance 386-362-1776 or visit    www.suwanneemuseum.wordpress.com

1- Market Day at Advent Christian Village
8am-12pm
Located at the Village Square
Rent a booth for $10.00....For more info call The Village Lodge at (386) 658-5200
www.acvillage.net

1- First Saturday Coffeehouse. Come out and enjoy Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park on the First Saturday of each month where you can spend the evening at the First Saturday Coffeehouse. Starting at 7:00 p.m., enjoy songs stories, music & poetry that may be performed at this open stage night held in the park auditorium. Coffee and desserts will be available for sale. 386-397-4331 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster

7-First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

14-16 UNITE Car & Truck Show
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com
If you like hot rides of trucks, cars and bikes that just scream “look at me!” and a great weekend of just having fun and uniting with other hot ride enthusiasts, the UNITE Truck, Car and Bike Show is just what the doctor ordered this weekend at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla!

28-31 Memorial Day Getaway
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

28-30 FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center and State Park
Gates open at 8:00 a.m.
Description: Enjoy the diversity of Florida’s culture and history when its residents share their food, music, dance, stories, crafts and work life. Visit Seminole family camp, watch the state fiddling contest and savor ethnic food and church supper favorites. Pets are not allowed. For advance tickets, call 1-877-635-3655 or visit Florida Folk Festival. Participants and vendors call 386-397-7005.
Contact: For more information, call 1-877-635-3655.

JUNE 2010

4- First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

4-5 17th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival
Held on the grounds of the Wellborn Community Association, 1340- 8th Avenue in Wellborn. Activities include approximately 100 arts-crafts and food vendors, children's games and activities, country store selling blueberry pies, cobbler, etc. The parade and blueberry pancake breakfast are held on Saturday morning. For information, contact Wendell Snowden at 386-963-1157, or see our website at www.wellborncommunityassociation.com

5- Market Day at Advent Christian Village
8am-12pm
Located at the Village Square
Rent a booth for $10.00....For more info call The Village Lodge at (386) 658-5200
www.acvillage.net

5-Tropical Nights Rock the Suwannee
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

17-19 Suwannee River Jubilee (Gospel)
Gospel Music’s Premiere Camping and Concert Experience
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-183 or www.musicliveshere.com
Gospel Music’s Premiere Camping and Concert Experience is held each year on Father’s Day weekend in Live Oak, Florida. With over 700 acres of beautiful camping, hotels nearby, and the biggest and best groups in Gospel music, this year’s event is one that you don’t want to miss!

 JULY 2010

2-First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

2-4 4th of July Getaway
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

3-First Saturday Coffeehouse Song, stories, music or poetry may be performed at this open stage night held in the park auditorium at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park.  This event is held at 7:00 pm and is free.  Call 386-397-4331 for more info. or visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster

4-Branford River Reunion 4th of July Celebration
The best fireworks display in the tri-county area, games for children, craft booths and vendors, held in Branford.                                                                                                                  For more information please call (386) 935- 1427

12-14 Cal Ripkin 12U North Florida State Tournament
Call Suwannee Rec Dept 386-362-3004

22-24 Smokin on the Suwannee BBQ
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

AUGUST 2010

6- First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

7-Sizzlin’ Summer Garage Sale
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

20-21 Gator Chomp Romp
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-3641683 or www.gatorchompromp.com

 SEPTEMBER 2010

2 - Suwannee County GOP meeting at Live Oak City Hall, at 7:00PM Guest Speaker is Elizabeth Porter.

3-First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

3-6 Labor Day Getaway
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

16-18 3rd Annual Railroad Days
Suwannee County Historical Museum
This has proven to be our largest event. Focusing on the history of the railroad and its development of Live Oak and Suwannee County, this event is pure family fun. Beginning with a Railroaders Dinner on Thursday evening, followed by HOBO nite on Friday, and then a full day of activities on Saturday, this event has become a mainstay for the museum and the Suwannee County community. www.suwanneemuseum.wordpress.com

TBA-8TH Annual Live Oak Fall Festival
This event takes place in downtown and is sponsored by the Live Oak Garden Club, Live Oak Artist Guild, and the Suwannee River Regional Library.

30-Oct 2 Fall Suwannee River Jubilee (Gospel)
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

 OCTOBER 2010

1- First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

3 - 7th Annual Live Oak Scarecrow & Fall Festival. The Live Oak Partnership, Live Oak Artists Guild and the Live Oak Garden Club are partnering for this community event. A pancake breakfast at 7:30 am at the Garden Club facilities. In addition to the breakfast there will be a plant sale and activities for children.  10 am downtown the Artists Guild will have artists, crafters, entertainment, food and other activities. The Partnership will have a Scarecrow contest and a make your own scarecrow.  A Scarecrow Market Street yard sale, also a family fun Scarecrow 5k Walk/run along with a Scarecrow ride motorcycle parade and show.  At Millennium Park festivities will continue into the evening hours.

7 - Suwannee County GOP meeting at 7:00pm at the Live Oak City Hall.  Guest speaker is Phil Oxendine Republican candidate for Dist 4 Suwannee County Commission.

10-12 Disc Golf Tournament
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

14-21 Paddle Florida
Paddle the Suwannee River in the Fall from Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park 123 miles to Manatee Springs State Park. www.paddleflorida.org

15-16 Down on the Suwannee Music Festival
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

21-24 Magnolia Festival
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.magmusic.com
Guaranteed 100% Pure Organic Americana Music!
The goal of Magnolia Music & Events is to present great music festivals which will create and foster an “intentional music community”. These music festivals are designed to be enhanced by the beautiful natural settings where they are hosted. The best description of the music we emphasize is Americana or Grassroots, which includes a flavorful, rich blend of new & traditional folk, bluegrass, newgrass, roots rock, alternative country, singer/songwriter, rhythm & blues, Cajun, and Celtic music plus a few things that defy description.

30 - Downtown Trick or Treat / Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct. 30 marks the date for the annual Halloween Festival hosted by the City of Live Oak Police and Fire Departments. Many games and activities will take place at the Police Station on White Avenue. Festivities begin at 6:00pm.  Beginning at 4:00pm children are being invited to visit the downtown community for trick or treating fun.  At Veteran's Park a photo spot will be set up so parents can purchase photos of their little goblins and register them for the downtown Halloween costume contest and some hauntingly good prizes.

 NOVEMBER 2010

4 - The Republican Party of Suwannee County meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm at Live Oak City Hall, 101 White Ave SE, Live Oak.  If the first day of the month is a Thursday, then we meet the second Thursday.  For more information contact our Chairman, Carl Meece, 386-776-1444.  Check out the organization chart, officers, and precinct committeemen and women at http://www.suwanneegop.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=222&Itemid=156 .  The "about" menu gives all basic information.

 5- First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

11-14 Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival
Please join us for three days of music, art, camping, and community as we gather along the banks of the famous Suwannee River.
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com

19-21 Raid on the Suwannee Civil War Reenactment
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.floridareenactorsonline.com

25- Happy Thanksgiving

26-27 Old Tyme Farm Days
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

27 - 2nd Annual Light Up Live Oak Holiday Event
The Live Oak Partnership invites the downtown business community to join  in welcoming the holiday season. On Saturday 27, the downtown community will gather for the Light Up Live Oak event.  There will be a contest for the best decorated storefront.

27-Dec 24 Suwannee Lights
The annual Suwannee Lights presented by the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Enjoy dazzling lights, a fantasyland of lighted Christmas displays, hot chocolate, cookies, Santa, Arts and Crafts Village tours, entertainment and shopping! 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

 DECEMBER 2010

2- The Republican Party of Suwannee County meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm at Live Oak City Hall, 101 White Ave SE, Live Oak.  If the first day of the month is a Thursday, then we meet the second Thursday.  For more information contact our Chairman, Carl Meece, 386-776-1444.  Check out the organization chart, officers, and precinct committeemen and women at http://www.suwanneegop.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=222&Itemid=156 .  The "about" menu gives all basic information.

5- First Friday Block Party
The Live Oak Partnership is sponsoring this monthly event taking place the first Friday of each month in Millennium Park @ 6:00pm. Come out and enjoy good times with family and friends. Contact Randy Torrance for more information. 386-362-1776

11-14 Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival
Please join us for three days of music, art, camping, and community as we gather along the banks of the famous Suwannee River.
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com

19-21 Raid on the Suwannee Civil War Reenactment
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.floridareenactorsonline.com

25- Happy Thanksgiving

26-27 Old Tyme Farm Days
SOS Music Park and Campground 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com

27-Dec 24 Suwannee Lights
The annual Suwannee Lights presented by the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Enjoy dazzling lights, a fantasyland of lighted Christmas displays, hot chocolate, cookies, Santa, Arts and Crafts Village tours, entertainment and shopping! 386-364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com