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Media Kit: Activities

From colorful celebrations of the spectacular spring to a twilight Jingle Bell Run, Tallahassee is the center of Southern-style amusement year-round. Glimpses of pioneer life are revealed through folk festivals with sheep shearing and cane grinding. Spanning the globe is a spectrum of cultural events serving up non-stop ethnic foods, music and dance. And on the wild side, events showcase aerial stunts under a big top, rooster throws and even best-dressed pig contest.

March

Natural Bridge Battlefield Re-Enactment - San Marcos de Apalachee State Historic Site
Annual re-enactment of 1865 Natural Bridge Civil War battle, featuring soldiers garbed in authentic uniforms bearing antique weapons.
922-6007

Annual Jazz and Blues Festival - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Cool days and hot sounds embrace Tallahassee as local jazz and blues artists play smooth tunes from the bayou and beyond.
575-8684

April

Springtime Tallahassee - Downtown Tallahassee
A four-week jubilee of parades, festivals, concerts, crafts and amusements make up Tallahassee's largest community-wide celebration.
224-5012

Tour of Gardens - Maclay State Gardens
Gardening experts lead springtime tours of private residential and public gardens, hosted by Maclay State Gardens.
487-4556

Spring Wildflower Festival - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
Two days of expeditions into swamp, marsh and longleaf pine habitats to spot rare and beautiful wildflowers, sponsored by the Native Plant Society.
925-6121

Flying High Circus - FSU Big Top
America's first and most prestigious collegiate circus celebrates 50 years of performances at FSU under the big top, showcasing aerial acrobatics, precision stunts and colorful clowns.
644-4874

Spring Farm Days & Pioneer Breakfast - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Annual springtime activities on an 1880s farm in the South - sheep shearing, wool spinning and "yarn" telling - by costumed pioneers.
575-8684

Death By Chocolate - Museum of Florida History
Evening of dining, dancing and romance featuring live music and sinfully decadent chocolate desserts.
488-1484

Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta Shell Point
Hundreds of sportsmen hoist sail for two days of sailing competitions on warm, Tallahassee-area Gulf waters.
926-7163

May

Southern Shakespeare Festival - Downtown Kleman Plaza
Medieval faire featuring live entertainment and costumed craftspeople culminates with Shakespeare-in-the-Park performances under spring skies.
893-3369

July

Celebrate America - Tom Brown Park
Largest fireworks display in the Big Bend, a spectacular flag presentation, sporting events and patriotic performances entertain nearly 50,000 flag-wavers.
545-6739

Summer Swamp Stomp - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Sounds of bluegrass, folk and acoustical music blend with folk tales and cloggers alongside Southern cypress swamp
575-8684

August

Caribbean Carnival - Downtown Tallahassee
Rhythms of reggae, calypso and soca fill the air during the West Indian-inspired weekend, featuring a lively parade, village of ethnic foods and crafts and J'Ouvert - the celebration at dawn.
878-2198

September

Native American Heritage Festival - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Canoe sculpting, roof thatching, native arts and crafts, and traditional Indian games give exposure to lifestyles and traditions of several area Indian tribes.
575-8684

October

FSU and FAMU Homecomings
Week of spirited activities - from concerts to parades - honoring students and alumni.

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Open House
Tours, demonstrations and displays at the world-renowned laboratory.
644-0850

Zoobilee - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
After hours, adult party featuring cuisine from 25 of Tallahassee's best restaurants accompanied by live music from local bands.
575-8684

Greek Food Festival - Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church
Twenty-four hours of Greek food, fun and festivities.
878-0747

Halloween Howl - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Trick-or-treating at an 1880s farm, haunted trail, storytelling, music and magic shows make for a howling good time.
575-8684

Daggers and Lace - Knott House Museum
All Hallow's Eve celebration featuring exquisite lace exhibits and historical cutlery displays along with eerie orators, vintage horror films and carved pumpkins.
922-2459

October - November

North Florida Fair - North Florida Fairgrounds
Largest event in north Florida and south Georgia with nearly 224,000 fun-lovers enjoying 11 days of thrills, chills, spills, frills - and even pigs!
878-3247

November

Bradley's Historic Country Store Fun Day - Bradley's Country Store
Country celebration with crafts, wagon and Model A car rides, cane grinding, syrup making and, of course, Bradley's famous homemade sausage.
893-1647

Winter on the Farm - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
Weaving, candle making, cane grinding and blacksmith demonstrations highlight seasonal activities of yesteryear on an original 1880s farm.
575-8684

December

The Winter Festival - Downtown Tallahassee
A month-long explosion of seasonal activities ending with the one-day, awe-inspiring
Celebration of Lights with festive parade, Jingle Bell Run, and numerous stages offering musical and dramatic performances.
891-3866

Market Days - North Florida Fairgrounds
One of the Southeast's largest and finest arts and crafts fairs featuring 300 nationwide artists and craftspeople, live entertainment, food, and more.
575-8684

Year 2008
For More Media Information
Alice Bonn / Britt Bowles
The Zimmerman Agency
(850) 668-2222
tallahasseepr@zimmerman.com


Media Kit General Overview Meetings Activities Sightseeing Nearby Attractions Dining Just a Glimpse Recreation History Trivia Resources Image Library Archives Search Contact News @lerts Consumer Website	Media Kit: Activities From colorful celebrations of the spectacular spring to a twilight Jingle Bell Run, Tallahassee is the center of Southern-style amusement year-round. Glimpses of pioneer life are revealed through folk festivals with sheep shearing and cane grinding. Spanning the globe is a spectrum of cultural events serving up non-stop ethnic foods, music and dance. And on the wild side, events showcase aerial stunts under a big top, rooster throws and even best-dressed pig contest. March Natural Bridge Battlefield Re-Enactment - San Marcos de Apalachee State Historic Site Annual re-enactment of 1865 Natural Bridge Civil War battle, featuring soldiers garbed in authentic uniforms bearing antique weapons. 922-6007 Annual Jazz and Blues Festival - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science Cool days and hot sounds embrace Tallahassee as local jazz and blues artists play smooth tunes from the bayou and beyond. 575-8684 April Springtime Tallahassee - Downtown Tallahassee A four-week jubilee of parades, festivals, concerts, crafts and amusements make up Tallahassee's largest community-wide celebration. 224-5012 Tour of Gardens - Maclay State Gardens Gardening experts lead springtime tours of private residential and public gardens, hosted by Maclay State Gardens. 487-4556 Spring Wildflower Festival - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Two days of expeditions into swamp, marsh and longleaf pine habitats to spot rare and beautiful wildflowers, sponsored by the Native Plant Society. 925-6121 Flying High Circus - FSU Big Top America's first and most prestigious collegiate circus celebrates 50 years of performances at FSU under the big top, showcasing aerial acrobatics, precision stunts and colorful clowns. 644-4874 Spring Farm Days & Pioneer Breakfast - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science Annual springtime activities on an 1880s farm in the South - sheep shearing, wool spinning and "yarn" telling - by costumed pioneers. 575-8684 Death By Chocolate - Museum of Florida History Evening of dining, dancing and romance featuring live music and sinfully decadent chocolate desserts. 488-1484 Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta Shell Point Hundreds of sportsmen hoist sail for two days of sailing competitions on warm, Tallahassee-area Gulf waters. 926-7163 May Southern Shakespeare Festival - Downtown Kleman Plaza Medieval faire featuring live entertainment and costumed craftspeople culminates with Shakespeare-in-the-Park performances under spring skies. 893-3369 July Celebrate America - Tom Brown Park Largest fireworks display in the Big Bend, a spectacular flag presentation, sporting events and patriotic performances entertain nearly 50,000 flag-wavers. 545-6739 Summer Swamp Stomp - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science Sounds of bluegrass, folk and acoustical music blend with folk tales and cloggers alongside Southern cypress swamp 575-8684 August Caribbean Carnival - Downtown Tallahassee Rhythms of reggae, calypso and soca fill the air during the West Indian-inspired weekend, featuring a lively parade, village of ethnic foods and crafts and J'Ouvert - the celebration at dawn. 878-2198 September Native American Heritage Festival - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science Canoe sculpting, roof thatching, native arts and crafts, and traditional Indian games give exposure to lifestyles and traditions of several area Indian tribes. 575-8684 October FSU and FAMU Homecomings Week of spirited activities - from concerts to parades - honoring students and alumni. National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Open House Tours, demonstrations and displays at the world-renowned laboratory. 644-0850 Zoobilee - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science After hours, adult party featuring cuisine from 25 of Tallahassee's best restaurants accompanied by live music from local bands. 575-8684 Greek Food Festival - Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church Twenty-four hours of Greek food, fun and festivities. 878-0747 Halloween Howl - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science Trick-or-treating at an 1880s farm, haunted trail, storytelling, music and magic shows make for a howling good time. 575-8684 Daggers and Lace - Knott House Museum All Hallow's Eve celebration featuring exquisite lace exhibits and historical cutlery displays along with eerie orators, vintage horror films and carved pumpkins. 922-2459 October - November North Florida Fair - North Florida Fairgrounds Largest event in north Florida and south Georgia with nearly 224,000 fun-lovers enjoying 11 days of thrills, chills, spills, frills - and even pigs! 878-3247 November Bradley's Historic Country Store Fun Day - Bradley's Country Store Country celebration with crafts, wagon and Model A car rides, cane grinding, syrup making and, of course, Bradley's famous homemade sausage. 893-1647 Winter on the Farm - Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science Weaving, candle making, cane grinding and blacksmith demonstrations highlight seasonal activities of yesteryear on an original 1880s farm. 575-8684 December The Winter Festival - Downtown Tallahassee A month-long explosion of seasonal activities ending with the one-day, awe-inspiring Celebration of Lights with festive parade, Jingle Bell Run, and numerous stages offering musical and dramatic performances. 891-3866 Market Days - North Florida Fairgrounds One of the Southeast's largest and finest arts and crafts fairs featuring 300 nationwide artists and craftspeople, live entertainment, food, and more. 575-8684
	Year 2008 For More Media Information Alice Bonn / Britt Bowles The Zimmerman Agency (850) 668-2222 tallahasseepr@zimmerman.com