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Annual Events

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  • Arcadia Rodeo Parade 2024 rides again in Downtown Arcadia

    The Arcadia Rodeo Parade will ride again Saturday, March 9, 2024 along Oak Street in Downtown Arcadia. Parade participant line-up begins at 9 a.m. at Oak Street and Orange Avenue. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., followed by award presentation and the 2024 Preseident's Trophy.  For more parade information, or how to participate, contact:…

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    Arcadia Rodeo Parade 2024 rides again in Downtown Arcadia
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    The 96th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo

    Join us for four straight days of heart-pounding rodeo action at the Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust’s 96th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, sponsored in part by Discover DeSoto and Florida Power and Light. For 96 years, the Arcadia Rodeo Association's Granddaddy of ’Em All has hosted the world’s top athletes in PRCA Rodeo to…

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    The 96th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo

  • Oak Street Market

    Arcadia Main Street Program is excited to host the 3rd season of the Oak Street Market! Held every 2nd Saturday, October- May from 9am to 2pm in the Historic Downtown Arcadia, 10 S. DeSoto Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266. This event is free and open to the public, running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect…

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    Oak Street Market

EVENT VENUES

The perfect event starts with the perfect venue! In DeSoto County, you’ll find event venues of every type — from rustic barns to historic stages to beautiful wedding venues in Southwest Florida. Our accommodating venue operators and managers will work closely with you to make your dream event come to life.

EVENT Planners

Don’t let worries about the details derail your special event! DeSoto County’s talented event planners can help ensure a seamless day and make sure you’re focused on things that matter.