The Lake City Growers and Makers Market meets the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Olustee Park in downtown Lake City, from 9 am to 1 pm. Local artisans and food vendors sell their goods, with the next dates including September 12 and 26, 2026.
The City of Lake City and MUSE will hold an evening Market in downtown Lake City.
The event will be Friday, October 16th from 5:00pm-8:30pm in Veterans Park-124 NW Veterans Street, Lake City, Fl . Most downtown shops will be open for this event. The event will have crafts, food trucks, shopping, live music, and fun. Vendor set up may begin at 4:00pm.
You are responsible for your own set up, clean up, and trash removal. We do not provide anything for your booth other than the physical ground. Tents are recommended. The sizes of the booth area is 10 X 10. Tents cannot be staked in the ground. Sand bags are recommended. You are responsible for setting up and operating your booth during the event. Please do not leave your booth unattended; we are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen objects. No electricity is provided. Vendors must park in the designated area (Police Department Gravel Lot) In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Please be prepared for wind. Please make sure you use sand bags to keep the tent from flying away. The event is for all artisans. Please make sure your products are in good taste, no vulgar pictures, or profanity.
The City of Lake City does not provide liability insurance for the protection of vendors, spectators, merchants, or others involved in similar activities who participate in the event. Prior to submitting an application for review, please read the entire vendor application and then decide if your product might qualify and if you meet and adhere to the rules of the market. Obtaining the proper licenses or permits and obeying all Federal, Local, and State codes is the sole responsibility of the vendor, including any regulations of the Florida Department of Agriculture or other regulatory agencies. Please familiarize yourself with the cottage Food Law. It is your responsibility to label products and follow the Cottage Food Law Guidelines.
Food Vendors must be properly licensed with the State of Florida. Food Trucks must provide the City with their certificate of Liability Insurance with the City of Lake City listed as the additional insured. Sales tax where required by state, is the responsibility of the seller. Please no smoking in the park. We are thankful and excited you will be joining us for this Community Event.
The City of Lake City will host its Downtown Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. Businesses and organizations will be lined up downtown in the Darby Parking lot handing out candy to the area trick or treaters from their decorated trunk. We hope you can join us for this fun spooky event.
Florida Gateway Fairgrounds formerly Columbia County Fairgrounds – Your gateway to something exciting! Don’t miss the annual fair and livestock show at the end of October! Great rides, great food, great shows, great time! Whether it’s Steer, Goat, Swine, or Poultry, learn about showing your livestock at this years event! Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo is the Second Weekend in March. Get ready for some PRCA Sanctioned FUN. From Business Meetings to Elegant Affairs. The Fairground facility can be transformed to meet your needs. Holiday Inn & Suites in Lake City combines comfort with value, featuring spacious rooms, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and an on-site restaurant. Conveniently located off I-75, it’s an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers.
The Holiday Growers and Makers Market takes place Thursday, November 12, from 6 to 8 pm at Wilson Park in downtown Lake City. The city's regular Growers and Makers Market usually draws around 175 vendors for its spring and holiday editions, showcasing local makers and growers alongside a Junior Market for young entrepreneurs.
Kick off the holiday season with us at our annual Christmas Tree Lighting event! On Sunday, December 6th, 2026, from 4:00pm-7:00pm in Olustee Park for a heartwarming evening filled with […]
The City of Lake City will hold its Annual Christmas in Columbia Market on Saturday, December 12th, 2026. The Festival will have crafts, food trucks, children's activities, and entertainment. Vendor set up may begin at 6:00am. You are responsible for your own set up, clean up, and trash removal. We do not provide anything for your booth other than the physical ground. Tents are recommended. The sizes of the booth area is 10 X 10. If you need a larger area please purchase multiple spaces. Tents cannot be staked in the ground. Sand bags are recommended. You are responsible for setting up and operating your booth during the market. Please do not leave your booth unattended, we are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen objects. No electric is provided. Vendors must park in the designated area If you are assigned to the Darby Pavilion you will park at the-Shands Parking lot on Franklin Street If you are assigned to Olustee Park you will park in the gravel lot at the Lake City Police Department. In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled/rescheduled. Please be prepared for wind. Please make sure you use sand bags to keep the tent from flying away. The event is for all artisans. Please make sure your products are in good taste, no vulgar pictures, or profanity. The City of Lake City does not provide liability insurance for the protection of vendors, spectators, merchants, or others involved in similar activities who participate in the event. Prior to submitting an application for review, please read the entire vendor application and then decide if your product might qualify and if you meet and adhere to the rules of the market. Obtaining the proper licenses or permits and obeying all Federal, Local, and State codes is the sole responsibility of the vendor, including any regulations of the Florida Department of Agriculture or other regulatory agencies. Please familiarize yourself with the cottage Food Law. It is your responsibility to label products and follow the Cottage Food Law Guidelines. Food Vendors must be properly licensed with the State of Florida. Food Trucks must provide the City with their certificate of Liability Insurance with the City of Lake City listed as the additional insured. Sales tax where required by state, is the responsibility of the seller. Once you submit your application there are no refunds! Please no smoking in the park. We are thankful and excited you will be joining us for this Community Event.
The City of Lake City will hold its Annual Christmas in Columbia Holiday Market on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. The festival will have crafts, food trucks, children’s activities, and entertainment.
The City of Lake City and MUSE will hold an evening Market in downtown Lake City. The event will be December 18th from 5:00pm-8:30pm in Veterans Park-124 NW Veterans Street, Lake City, Fl . All downtown shops will be open for this event. The event will have crafts, food trucks, shopping, live music, and fun. Vendor set up may begin at 4:00pm. You are responsible for your own set up, clean up, and trash removal. We do not provide anything for your booth other than the physical ground. Tents are recommended. The sizes of the booth area is 10 X 10. Tents cannot be staked in the ground. Sand bags are recommended. You are responsible for setting up and operating your booth during the event. Please do not leave your booth unattended; we are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen objects. No electricity is provided. Vendors must park in the designated area (Police Department Gravel Lot) In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Please be prepared for wind. Please make sure you use sand bags to keep the tent from flying away. The event is for all artisans. Please make sure your products are in good taste, no vulgar pictures, or profanity. The City of Lake City does not provide liability insurance for the protection of vendors, spectators, merchants, or others involved in similar activities who participate in the event. Prior to submitting an application for review, please read the entire vendor application and then decide if your product might qualify and if you meet and adhere to the rules of the market. Obtaining the proper licenses or permits and obeying all Federal, Local, and State codes is the sole responsibility of the vendor, including any regulations of the Florida Department of Agriculture or other regulatory agencies. Please familiarize yourself with the cottage Food Law. It is your responsibility to label products and follow the Cottage Food Law Guidelines. Food Vendors must be properly licensed with the State of Florida. Food Trucks must provide the City with their certificate of Liability Insurance with the City of Lake City listed as the additional insured. Sales tax where required by state, is the responsibility of the seller. Please no smoking in the park. We are thankful and excited you will be joining us for this Community Event.
The 48th Annual Olustee Festival & Craft Show takes place February 12 and 13, 2027, at Wilson Park in Lake City. More than 150 vendors set up alongside food trucks and a Kids' Zone, with live entertainment and a companion Olustee Blue-Grey 5K rounding out the weekend.
Lake City's Makers and Growers Market draws about 60 vendors to downtown Lake City every second and fourth Saturday. The Parks and Recreation department also runs a larger Spring and Holiday market, each drawing around 175 vendors, plus a Junior Market to encourage young entrepreneurs.
Celebration of Cultures/Spring Market. Saturday, May 9, 2026. 9:00am-4:00pm at Darby Pavilion/Wilson Park and Olustee Park. Blending of cultures coming together to educate the public through dance, music, food, arts, […]
Celebration of Cultures/Spring Market. Saturday, May 9, 2026. 9:00am-4:00pm at Darby Pavilion/Wilson Park and Olustee Park. Blending of cultures coming together to educate the public through dance, music, food, arts, […]
Saturday, 12:30– 5:30 p.m. & Sunday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Children are invited to explore the visual arts with “artrageously” fun projects led by KidzArt, Howard County’s celebrated advocates of child creativity. Parents must remain with children during each activity. Permanent, non-washable materials may be used. Crayons and paper will be available for younger children. On-site registration is required as space is limited. Returning to LakeFest this year is the 16’ x 5’ life-sized coloring wall for attendees to color with washable markers all weekend long. It brings a little childhood to adults, and gives kids coloring on a scale they've never seen before! Enjoy viewing a variety of decorated golf umbrellas outlining Lake Kittamaqundi near the boat dock. Using golf umbrellas as canvases, community members and groups created 60 colorful works of art inspired by the theme Celebrating the...
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