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Annual Rodeo Day Parade in Downtown Arcadia

Join us in the Historic District of Downtown Arcadia on Saturday March 8th, 2025, for our annual tradition of our community’s Rodeo Parade. The parade kicks off at 10:00am on West Oak Street in Arcadia, FL, which is also home to one of the largest Antique Districts in the area. The parade lineup includes representation…
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Arcadia Youth Rodeo @ Mosaic Arena

Arcadia Youth Rodeo returns to Mosaic Adrena for their FREE admission event on February 22nd, from 8am to 6pm. Mosaic Arena is located at 2450 NE Roan St., Arcadia, FL. The Arcadia Youth Rodeo Association was created in 2008 when a small group of teens got together to convince the Board of Directors of the Arcadia All-Florida…
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DeSoto County Watermelon Festival

The DeSoto County Watermelon Festival returns April 12, 2025, with live music, CWA, pageants, seed spitting, melon eating contests, car shows, food trucks and so much more! The all-day festival takes place at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia, FL, 34266. Live music features Nashville recording artist Jeff Bates, along with Jake…
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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.

Read more: GIUSEPPE’S BROOKLYN OVEN

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GIUSEPPE’S BROOKLYN OVEN
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Historic Heard Opera House
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites arcadia
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Oak Hollow Wedding & Event Venue
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Oaks of Devonaire
Read more: The Turner Agri-Civic Center

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The Turner Agri-Civic Center

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.