Christmas Market 

This week’s showtimes!  

The fifth annual Ocala
Food & Wine Festival returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from
November 7–9, 2025, bringing a weekend of world-class cuisine, fine wines, and
unforgettable experiences. The celebration kicks off on Friday, November 7,
with an exclusive Chefs’ Dinner at Stirrups—recently named one of the Top 100
Hotel Restaurants in the U.S.—where Five-Star Package guests will savor a
multi-course menu with curated wine pairings. On Saturday, November 8, all
festival guests are invited to the Grand Tasting (1–5 PM, Exposition
Center 1), featuring unlimited samples from celebrated local and national
chefs, premium wine and spirits, an exclusive preview of four new WEC
restaurants, and the fan-favorite student mystery basket competition benefiting
Marion County’s ProStart program. That evening, Five-Star guests will also
enjoy the Grand Prix Reception Experience, complete with gourmet small plates,
cocktails, and prime views of world-class equestrian show jumping. The festival
concludes on Sunday, November 9, with a lively Champagne Brunch on the Stirrups
Terrace (10 AM–1 PM). Guests can enjoy live chef action stations,
sparkling wine, and casual meet-and-greets with featured culinary talent—the
perfect toast to a delicious weekend.

While Five-Star Package
guests enjoy access to all events throughout the weekend, à la carte tickets
are available for those who prefer to attend select experiences. Saturday’s
Grand Tasting is $135 per person, and the Champagne Brunch on Sunday is $125 per
person. Tickets and packages are now available at ocalafoodandwinefest.com and for information
about World Equestrian Center, please visit wec.net.  

The Majestic Oaks USEA Horse Trials are one of the highlights for eventers in Florida. With fantastic fiber footing in the show jumping arenas and a beautiful professionally designed cross-country course, riders love their experience when they ride at Majestic Oaks.

For 2025 we will host 4 USEA Horse Trials. In addition, we will have recognized schooling shows, jumper shows, serve as a venue for clinics and this equestrian venue is open 7 days a week for schooling.

https://majesticoaksocala.com/horse-trials-eventing…/…

280 juried booths for arts and crafts, antiques, metalwork, garden, artisan jewelry, home made treats, one of a kind gifts and festival food vendors.
McIntosh is midway between Gainesville and Ocala on Highway 441 in north central Florida.
Free admission, ATM’s, some WiFi but good to bring cash. Parking is for a fee in privately owned lots.
Complete information at www.mcintosh1890sfestival.com.

Over 90 vendors weekly, starting on SE 3rd St and going down the sidewalk towards Citizens’ Circle as well under the Ocala Downtown Market Pavilion…
Produce, beef, pork, chicken, goat milk products, eggs, microgreens, hydroponic produce, cheesecakes, fresh baked breads, pies, cupcakes, cookies, 18+olive oils & 30+basalmic vinegar’s, pickles, seasonings, honey, art, leather, jewelry, face & body lotions & scrubs, bath salts, toners and creams, candles, so many home made items and healthy life items. Too many to mention

November Events

Join us for Rainbow Lakes Estates M.S.D. 3rd Annual Fall Craft Festival!

FREE ADMISSION!!
Festival includes:
Hand crafted items.
Direct sales.
Food trucks.
Live band.
FREE Face painting.
Bounce house.
Slide.
Sports activity center.

Returning 2024 vendors will receive a 20% discount.

WE ARE NOT UTILIZING A THIRD PARTY EVENT PLANNER FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENTS TO ANYONE OTHER THAN RAINBOW LAKES ESTATES STAFF (TIFFANY RICHARDSON)

Call 352-489-4280 or email Rainbow.Lakes@marionfl.org
for more information

Ocali Country Days is back this fall!

Our Corvette Club of Marion County 27th All Corvette car show will be held in Dillard’s parking lot in Heath Brook Commons Plaza at 4414 SW College Road in Ocala on November 8th, 2025. We have another fantastic show planned this year coming off of last year’s successful show with 180 Corvettes representing all 8 generations of cars dating back to 1953. The show beginning at 10am will feature vendors, food, music, a basket raffle, and 50/50 drawing at 3:00pm at the conclusion of trophy presentations. There is a fee to enter a car in the show to be judged and eligible to win one of nearly 60 trophies, but entry is free to all spectators. Plan to attend for a fun filled family day and enjoy the excitement of the show along with seeing many beautiful Corvettes up close.
Hope to see you there !

Check out all of the events and activities at The Marion Maker Collective!!

Join us for our “Friendsgiving” Downtown Vintage Market, happening on November 8th, 2025!

There will be 50+ local vendors bringing you the very best curated vintage style clothing (from the Y2K era to the 1950’s), streetwear, reworked items, accessories, decor, kick-knacks, handmade items, nonprofits, a fall vintage photo booth and so much more! There will also be delicious food trucks and live music!

There is free parking in surrounding lots and a free parking garage next door. Bathrooms on site.

Downtown Vintage Market

* Date: November 8th, 2025
* Time: 11a-4p
* Address: 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 @ Citizen’s Circle
* This is a rain or shine event!
* Free family and pet friendly event!

All vendor applications are not open at this time, but when they do, please message Downtown Vintage Market and speak to Kayla or send an email to downtownvintagemarket.ocala@gmail.com for more information.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtown.vintage.market

Join us to explore the dark depths of this Tony Award-winning play, as well as several chapters in American history. Together we will examine the origins of this chilling classic – not only the Salem witch trials of the 1690s, but also what was going on in the U.S. in 1953 when Arthur Miller wrote this allegory for the McCarthy era.

Held in Studio A, this free, “no reading required” book club with R.J. Jenkins of the Marion County Literacy Council is a fascinating hour of insights.

Space is limited. RSVP by 9 p.m. on Friday, November 7 to the Civic box office at (352) 236-2274 or to https://forms.office.com/r/Y4ra4VbAqQ.

On a 15 x 15-in. canvas or board, create a barn quilt pattern alongside instructor E. Marie Fielding using your choice of colors and paper types for a one-of-a-kind design.

This class is inspired by the special exhibition, “Under the Cover of Knowledge: Betty Ford Smith’s Pinecone Quilts.”

All materials are provided and all skill levels welcome.

$85 for Appleton members; $115 for nonmembers.

Click here to register: https://cffoundation.wufoo.com/forms/paper-barn-quilt/

For questions, contact AppletonEducation@cf.edu

Howdy Fans the 5th annual Chad Smith Benefit Xtreme Rodeo is coming back to Florida Horse park again this year

Nov 8-9 th 2025
8th gates open at 1pm
Shows starts at 6:00 pm

9th gates open at 12pm
Show starts at 1:00 pm

VIP & General Admission
$20 pre – order
$25 at the gate
$75
VIP ( tour parking best seats in the house 2 free beverages and prizes )

November 8th we will have pretty ladies running fast horses 
Wild cowboys trying to tame a 1800 pound BEAST !! With a special addition added this year of legends the Cowboys that paved the road for the young Pros now will come out of retirement to show us how the old school did it along the side of our funny man and first time appearance with us is PBR finals Barrel man Hollywood Harris a Ocala native !
With announcer from the panhandle Tucker Segrest

There will be –
Food   venders
Shopping venders
Full Bar  
Live music 
And more !!!

Mutton busting for the kids
A cornhole tournament (2 division )
Pros & amateurs open to the public
Details will be posted

Will have kid friendly stuff for them as well!!

50/50 cash raffle & Gun Raffle will be there both days

So you can come watch a great event for a great cause and go home with some prizes

This is a covered arena so weather won’t effect us we will be dry either way 

This event is to raise money for a fellow friend that was in a bullriding accident and is now a paraplegic from the neck down so we do this to help this fine gentleman out and this is our 5th year anniversary and if you have any questions or needs please contact the Chad smith benefit xtreme rodeo Facebook page or contact 352-673-3171

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL COATS FOR COMMUNITY CAR SHOW!
WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE BRING ANY NEW OR LIGHTLY USED COAT, JACKET, SWEATER,
ANY CANNED FOOD OR NON PERISHABLE ITEMS,
OR PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO DONATE