Special to Lake Okeechobee News
Wednesday, Jan 10 – Thursday, Jan. 11
Okeechobee Ag Venture
Ag-Venture is a free, one day program which provides a great opportunity for fourth grade students (public, private and home educated) to gain experience, understanding and the appreciation of our local agricultural industry.
Students view displays of commonly used equipment such as tractors and a cattle trailer, and interactive displays of feed stuffs and soil before starting their Ag-Venture through Alligator, Beef, Bees, Citrus, Dairy, Poultry and Vegetables stations. For more information got to www.okeechobeeagventure.org
Saturday, Jan. 13 & Sunday, Jan. 14
Reining, Reined Cow Horse, & Cutting Horse Clinic
Participants will take part in two days of training with a million dollar winning trainer, Todd Crawford. A full day of learning the basics of the Reining Horse competition on Saturday, Cutting Horse clinic will be Sunday morning, finishing with Reined Cow Horse work on Sunday afternoon.
Thursday, Jan. 18 – Sunday, Jan. 21
Yeehaw Music Festival 2024
The Yeehaw Music Festival is coming again to the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. Featuring nationally known bands Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, The Bellamy Brothers, Keith Bass and the Florida Bluegrass Express, and more! It’s a weekend of Bluegrass and Classic Country music. More information at evansmediasource.com
Show Times:
Thursday Jan. 18, noon – 8:30 PM
Friday Jan. 19, noon – 8:30 PM
Saturday Jan. 20, 11:30 – 7:30 PM
Tickets will be available at the gate or can be purchased from EvansMedia Source at www.evansmediasource.com
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Florida Cattle Institute and Allied Trade Show
Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show (FCIATS) is an annual event composed of educational presentations and opportunities for participants to visit with various industry vendors. Event times: 8:30am-3:00pm. To register and more information visit FCIATS.com.
Friday, Jan. 26
Treasure Coast Food Bank Drive Thru Mobile Pantry
8 – 10 AM
Entrance is at 4601 Hwy. 710 gate only
Saturday, Jan. 27
2024 Okeechobee Family Health & Safety Expo
9 AM – 2 PM The Health & Safety Expo is a great opportunity to learn about health and/or safety related services. Vendors are welcome. Free entertainment, health screenings, demonstrations, vendor booths, prizes and food. Touch a Truck exhibit for kids.
