Events
THINGS TO DO
what’s happening in desoto county
From the Florida Rodeo to the DeSoto County Fair, there are festivals, shows, and games for everyone in the family. Join us to explore Florida Wild!
Events Calendar
Do you have an event coming up?
Annual Events
-
2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at upriver Adventures and Jungle Dorias
Don’t miss out on the 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt at Upriver Adventures and Jungle Doria’s Wildlife Park, bringing you this fun-filled FAMILY event! Zoo admission + petting zoo fee included. Bounce house, pop-up animal meet & greets, FREE face painting, food vendors! Saturday 3/28 UpRiver Adventures (Arcadia, FL) 9 AM $20 per participant 863-884-4000
-
Annual, Community Event, Downtown: Worth the Wild, Event, Family Event, Florida Wild, Historic Downtown, History, Parade, Rodeo, Worth the Wild
Arcadia Rodeo Parade 2026
The Annual Arcadia Rodeo Parade returns to Oak Street in Downtown Arcadia, FL, on March 14th from 10-11am. For more information about the 98th Annual Arcadia Rodeo, go to Arcadia Rodeo – The Granddaddy Of ‘Em All, https://arcadiarodeo.com.
-
Annual, Community Event, DeSoto After Dark, Event, Florida Wild, Fundraiser, Live Music, Worth the Wild
3rd Annual Desoto HoeDown @ Turner Center
Featuring country music artist Jake Murphy, the 3rd Annual Southwest Florida HoeDown kicks off on Saturday, May 16th, at 6:30pm, at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, FL. For more information, contact Mark Anderson, of “Mark in the Morning” with Classic Country 104.5 FM, by emailing [email protected] or calling 941-474-3231.
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 VENUES
Oaks of Devonaire
-
EVENT VENUES
Padgett Ranch
-
EVENT VENUES
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.