Fort Meade Chamber Of Commerce

A fun historical event that history buffs and locals love is Florida Flywheeler’s. This event brings history to life three times a year, November, January and February. These events loring 35,000 visitors a year to our area. Centered around a recreated old village, Florida Flywheeler’s exhibits include antique engines and tractors, an old firehouse, old gas station, model T cars and more. Tractor pulls are also offered during this event.

Fort Meade has traditionally been the kind of town where residents participate in regular community events. With several events happening throughout the year and new events taking shape, good things are in store.

In January spend the weekend at the Alafia River Rendezvous, the Southeast’s largest pre-1840s interpretive encampment. Participants portray several cultures and the lifestyle of early settlers. You’ll enjoy sarsaparilla, old fashioned root beer, the various cuisines of the time and just interacting with the frontiersmen and women. Over 100 craftsmen and stores set up shop so whether you’re buying or browsing there’s plenty to discover.

Other fun events include Christmas on Broadway and the Red Hot & Blue July 4th Celebration. The Maypole celebration signifies the beginning of springtime. Elementary school students gather together at the Fort Meade Historical Museum to join and spectate the Maypole dance with its kaleidoscope of ribbons and flowers. Held in July, young fishing enthusiasts ages 4 to 14 can participate in the All-American Fishing Derby at Patterson Park coordinated by Leisure Services, 863-285-1111.

The Saturday before Halloween is a costume contest at Patterson Park. Keep a lookout for more new events yet to come. Contact the Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Special Events Listings:

MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEON PROGRAM When: 03/18/2010 Where: Fort Meade City Mobile Home Park About: Join Chamber members and Fort Meade at the monthly 3rd Wednesday luncheon and program. Call Chamber at 285-8253 to reserve seat. RSVP $10. Lunch will begin serving at 11:45 a.m. July 21 - Amendment 4 Proponent George Niemann - To balance the topic of Amendment 4, the Chamber will hear from Home Town Democracy representative for the referendum. Phone: 863/285-8253 Contact: Priscilla Perry ftmeadechamber@aol.com Cost: $10.00 *You may Pre-Pay or Pre-Register:
AFTER 5 at REHAB CONSULTANTS When: 09/23/2010 Where: 100 E. Broadway About: An "After 5" Open House will be held at Rehabilitation Consultants on Sept. 23 between 5 and 7 p.m. Owner/therapist Bob Armstrong is welcoming fellow-Chamber members to drop by for a meet and greet since he is somewhat new to the area. He owns another facility in Frostproof and would like to get to know the folks in Fort Meade. Fort Meade is fortunate to have a therapist locally and for those looking to buff up the bod, a public exercise facility is available, also. Please RSVP to the Chamber by Sept. 17 so that arrangments may be made. 285-8253 or ftmeadechamber@aol.com Phone: Contact Chamber at 285-8253 Contact: ftmeadechamber@aol.com
OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS When: 12/14/2010 Where: From Tecumseh Ave. to Washington Ave. About: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ! The Chamber is now taking entrants for Fort Meade's Old Town Christmas parade. The fee is $10 and this year's theme is "Christmas through the eyes of a child" and will begin EARLY this year: 4 p.m. The tentative schedule is: 4 p.m. Official Proclamation Ceremony at City Hall - when the Town Crier announces to world that Christmas Season is officially opened in Fort Meade. This whimsical play on the history and tradition includes a brass ensemble, choirs, lighting of the City's Tree and the kick off of the parade. 4:30 p.m. Parade: Christmas Through the Eyes of Child After The Parade Festival downtown will be tranformed into a playland for families. Vendors are welcomed to register for $10. Santa at the Gazebo .. Santa will finish the parade and then be located at Museum Park's gazebo to greet children. Phone: 863/285-8253 Contact: ftmeadechamber@aol.com
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING CHORALE When: 11/11/2010 Where: TBA About: What better way to bring friends and neighbors together than to have a community musical event for Thanksgiving. The chorale will be directed by participating church choir/school chorus directors and community talent. This way, the chorale members will enjoy learning the different styles and selections of other directors. Directors will bring their accompanists and a selection of securlar and traditional numbers relating to ... being thankful, of course. It does not all have to be serious. There will be a place for it all. Any church or school music director may register their choir/chorus members to be a part of this event by contacting the Chamber. And any individuals wanting to be a part of the chorale may also call the Chamber to register. The number of selections each director presents will be determined in September. Practice will be weekly beginning October. Donations will be collected for HELP of Fort Meade, which can use the funds to feed local families a good Thanksgiving dinner. Phone: 863/285-8253 Contact: ftmeadechamber@aol.com
Click for MORE events