Destination Dunnellon Community Calendar

The mission of the Destination Dunnellon Committee of the Dunnellon Area Chamber of Commerce is to be the conduit for a unified visionary plan for the economic enhancement, quality of life and identity of the Greater Dunnellon area.

 

 

Our event calendar is to inform residents and visitors of local events in the Dunnellon area. If you have information on a special or ongoing event that you would like to have posted to our website please click here.

Event Calendar

NOV. 13
Chocolate Extravaganza
McDonough Capital Management
6:00 pm
An evening of chocolate dessert tasting from Marion and Citrus County restaurants and caterers to benefit the Dunnellon Chamber of Commerce.
Tickets available for $5.00 per person prior to the event or $8.00 at the door.  Pick up your tickets at Dunnellon Area Chamber of Commerce or online at
www.myboomtown.info

NOV. 15
Indoor Yard Sale & Outdoor Flea Market
Wall-Rives Post 58 American Legion, Hwy 41, Dunnellon
(North of Wal-Mart)
To benefit Quilts of Valor.
Breakfast served 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. includes French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice for $4.00.

NOV. 15
Music on the Grounds
Rainbow Springs State Park
7:00 pm
Musical Host Nathan Witt and open mic.

NOV. 19
Folk Art in the United States
Dunnellon Public Library
1:00 pm
Meet the author Kristin Condgon.  Books include artists fromLatin American Culture, and 20th Century photographes.  She will refer to her co-authored book "Just Above Water".

NOV. 21-22
The Secret River
Dunnellon Middle School
The third annual season of The Secret River, an adaptation of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings children's book, will be performed.
Show times are Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m, and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and are available now by calling 489-6756 or visiting www.vsdance.com

NOV. 29
Victorian Holiday Festival
Dunnellon's Historic Village
1:00 - 9:00 pm
Christmas Carolers, horse and carriage rides and live music throughout the neighborhood. 
1:00 - 5:00
Kid's games, decorate a cookie, sidewalk chalk art contest.
Shops open until 9:00 pm for your holiday shopping pleasure.
2008
December


DEC. 6
Christmas Bazaar
Stuff and Company Craft Group
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Many of your favorite crafters will be there along with several new skilled artisans who will be selling a wide variety of hand made goods.  Refreshments available.


DEC. 12, 13, 14, 19,
20 & 21
SANTA OVER THE RAINBOW
Friends of Rainbow Springs
Santa over the Rainbow will be held December 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 from sunset to 8:30pm and Santa over the Rainbow: Lights Only will be showcased on December 26 and 27. Bring a child or become a child yourself for this one of a kind experience. Walk through the wonderland of lights that decorate the headsprings area of Rainbow Springs State Park. See Mr. and Mrs. Clause come up the Rainbow River on a lighted boat and head towards their cottage where pictures are taken. Visit with Santa’s elves and listen to carols. Visit the Friends of Rainbow Springs; see the real Mr. and Mrs. Clause during their Florida stay and feel the magic of the season. Gates open at sunset and close at 8:30p.m.

2009
January

JAN. 11
Sunday Sampler Concert Series
Dunnellon Depot
2:30 pm
An all girl group from Gainewville, weaves delightful, intricate harmonies in their original compositions and old favorites.  $8.00 admission includes refreshments.

JAN. 15
Stars Over Ocala Annual Dinner & Meeting of the Corporation
Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
For more information contact
Christine@ocalacc.com or
(352) 629-8051.



2009
February
 

FEB. 21 & FEB. 22
Rainbow Springs State Park
The always exciting, always entertaining, always a learning experience event will once again be hosted by Rainbow Springs State Park and the Friends of Rainbow Springs. Cracker Weekend, an annual event, will be held February 21st and 22nd from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Come see an expansive group of Cracker time period exhibitors. Visit Cracker Weekend to celebrate Florida history and culture. Be amazed at some of the arts like spinning yarn, making clothes, grinding corn, making butter, chopping wood, making usable home items and many more unique arts. Visit a Cracker Cow Camp and a Trapper Camp. Learn how to make fire from flint. See exhibitors in period costumes. Come browse booths and purchase unique gifts. While you’re enjoying the beautiful headsprings of the Rainbow River take time to listen to the music or some very interesting talks about the Cracker period of Florida History. Regular $1.00 admission applies.

FEB. 28 & MAR. 1
ART IN THE PARK

Rainbow River State Park

February 28th and March 1st will be the annual Spring Art Show. Visitors are welcome come browse some of the best local artist’s work. Handmade jewelry, digitally re-enhanced photography, and paintings of all kinds will be on display for two days at the headsprings of the beautiful Rainbow River. Visitors can bring a picnic or purchase snacks from the snack bar and make a day of enjoying the beautiful scenery and fabulous artwork during the wonderful spring season. Regular $1.00 admission applies.

APR. 17-18
Relay for Life
Dunnellon High School
For more information visit relayforlife.org\dunnellonfl or call Danielle at 629-4727 ext 5823.

 

 

Ongoing Events


Greater Dunnellon Historical Society  
The Dunnellon Train Depot is open each Tuesday from 9:00am - 1:00pm.  Stop by for refreshments and a game of dominoes, reminisce about simpler times, or help identify the hundreds of faces in photographs from Dunnellon's past.

First Saturday Village Market
Vendors of every type will be showcasing their wares, from antiques, produce, food to jewelry and crafts.  9 am - 2 pm the first Saturday of every month in the historic district.

Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park
Join the Friends of Rainbow Springs and your friends and neighbors the 3rd Saturday of each month after sunset for Music on the Grounds. Bring your coffee mug, a chair, and get ready to enjoy the best music Dunnellon has to offer. Every month Music on the Grounds hosted by a different musician and then followed by open mic. Don’t forget your instrument, your family friendly comedy, or your favorite poem! Take some time to enjoy the view of the beautiful headwaters of the Rainbow River or admire the stars. Tickets are only $2.00 per person.

TOPS
TOPS NO. FL 443, Dunnellon "Take Off Pounds Sensibly" meets Thursdays at the Masonic Temple on Williams Rd.  Weigh in at 6pm and meeting at 7 pm.  Call 489-5641 or 489-1960 for more information.

Dunnellon Public Library
Family Story times on the third Tuesday of every month through Nov. 18 for children ages 0-6 and those who care for them.  The program runs from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and is free.  Contact children's librarian Maricelli Roberts at 438-2520 for additonal information.

Abigail's Cafe & Coffee Shop
2nd Thursday of each month
6 - 9 pm
Visit Abigail's Cafe and Coffee Shop to listen to Dunnellon's local talent.
Bring your voice, your poems, an instrument, or you just bring your ears.  This is an open mic event! Abigail's does serve beer and wine. You may also sit outdoors on the lawn so bring a blanket or a chair.

Health Education Meetings
Rainbow Springs Country Club
Patti Keller, RN, certified diabetes educator, will hold monthly meetins the fourth Friday of each month.  She will discuss the latest information on medical problems relating to diabetes, heart problems, diet, etc.  Form more information call Patti Keller at 465-7586 or Roger Knechtel at 465-8437.

Dunnellon Young Marines
American Legion US 41, Dunnellon
6:00 - 9:00 pm Tuesdays
Young Marine activities include weekly meetings, community service, participation in parades, drug resistance education, physical fitness, outdoor activities, national schools and regional and battalion encampments. 
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