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Featured event banner: Fall Fruit Tree Workshop & Sale
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Fall Fruit Tree Workshop & Sale

October 08, 2026 COUNTY EXTENSION

Join UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County for our Fall Fruit Tree Workshop & Sale on October 8! The workshop from 1:00–3:00 p.m. will cover pruning, fertilization, and cultivar selection. Then shop the plant sale from 3:15–5:00 p.m., featuring blueberries, blackberries, figs, peaches, pears, plums, apples, persimmons, and more. Plant quantities are limited. Cash or check only for plant purchases.

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Bake, Make, & Sell: Cottage Food 101

October 09, 2026 COUNTY EXTENSION

Thinking about turning your homemade food products into a small business? Join UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County for Bake, Make, & Sell: Cottage Food 101. This introductory session will cover Florida cottage food statutes, food safety basics, labeling requirements, sales, and business readiness. The class will be held October 9 from 10:00–11:30 a.m. Registration is $10.

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Food Truck Wednesday

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Oct 07, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Olustee Park - Downtown Lake City 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – Join us every Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 2:...

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Line Dancing at Halpatter

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Oct 07, 2026

Location: Halpatter Brewing Company 264 N. Hernando Avenue, Lake City, FL, United States – Line dance like no one is looking at Halpatt...

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Trivia Nation at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – Lake City

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Oct 07, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Beef 'O' Brady's 857 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL, United States – Free to play, live weekly trivia at Beef 'O' Brady's - Lake...

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Karaoke Wednesday at Gator’s Dockside

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Oct 07, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Gator's Dockside 313 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL, United States – Join us every Wednesday night on the outdoor patio for a...

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Pickleball Richardson Community Center Gym

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Oct 08, 2026

Location: Richardson Community Center 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City, FL, United States – Richardson Community Center Indoor Play ...

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Pickleball Richardson Community Center

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Oct 08, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Richardson Community Center 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City, FL, United States – Richardson Community Center Equipment pr...

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The Woods Splash Park

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Oct 08, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend | 12PM–8PM Daily 149 SW Wools...

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Trivia at Halpatter

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Oct 08, 2026

Location: Halpatter Brewing Company 264 N. Hernando Avenue, Lake City, FL, United States – Test your knowledge with our weekly trivia, ...

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Free Intro Clinic Pickleball at The Woods

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Oct 08, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – New to pickleball? Start here. Free Intro class, Thursdays a...

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Pickleball Outside at Richardson Community Center

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Oct 08, 2026

Location: Richardson Community Center 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City, FL, United States – Richardson Community Center Located on c...

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Cornhole Tournament with Interchange Cornhole

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Oct 08, 2026

Location: Richardson Community Center 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City, FL, United States – Interchange cornhole is a collective gro...

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Trivia Night at Gator’s Dockside

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Oct 08, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Gator's Dockside 313 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL, United States – Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test ever...

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The Woods Splash Park

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Oct 09, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend | 12PM–8PM Daily 149 SW Wools...

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Denmark Acres Fall Festival

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Oct 09, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Denmark Acres 825 SW Wester Dr, Lake City, FL, United States – Make plans now for a fall tradition the whole family will love...

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LIVE Entertainment at Halpatter

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Oct 09, 2026

Location: Halpatter Brewing Company 264 N. Hernando Avenue, Lake City, FL, United States – Halpatter Brewing Company has an amazing lin...

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LIVE Music at Cooper’s Hideout

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Oct 09, 2026

Location: Cooper's Hideout 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City, FL, United States – Outdoor Entertainment Venue serving beer & wine - featuri...

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Strongman Champions League

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Oct 10, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Olustee Park - Downtown Lake City 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – Get ready for the adrenaline rush of a lif...

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Tortoise Trail Poker Ride

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Oct 10, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: River Rise Preserve State Park 410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, FL, United States – Come Ride the Poker Trail on Saturd...

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Growers and Makers Market

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Oct 10, 2026

Location: Olustee Park - Downtown Lake City 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – Come show and see the local growers and ha...

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Chantelle Country Club at The Woods

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Oct 10, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – Join us for a new era of wellness at The Woods. This Saturda...

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The Candle Bar at MUSE

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Oct 10, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: MUSE Candles + Home Fragrances 124 NW Veterans Street, Lake City, FL, United States – THE CANDLE BAR Looking for something fu...

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Rentz McGuire Corn Maze

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Oct 10, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Rentzville 6365 SW County Rd 242, Lake City, FL, United States – Experience the ultimate family fun at The Rentz McGuire Corn...

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The Woods Splash Park

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Oct 10, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend | 12PM–8PM Daily 149 SW Wools...

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Recent News

Latest updates and announcements from Columbia County.

New Trash Collection Starts October 1

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Sep 19, 2026 SOLID WASTE

Garbage pickup: Residents should see no change.

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Lost & Found Dogs

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Oct 07, 2026 ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT

Searching for a missing pet? View lost and found pups picked up by Animal Enforcement.

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Career Online High School Is Back!

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Aug 27, 2026 LIBRARY

Columbia County Public Library is pleased to offer adults the opportunity to earn a free, fully accredited high school diploma and career ce...

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Business Impact Statements for Proposed EMS Municipal Service Taxing Unit

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Jun 05, 2026 BCC ADMINISTRATION

Business Impact Statements for Proposed EMS Municipal Service Taxing Units to be considered June 18, 2026

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New Policy Lowers Field Rental Fees for Local Travel Teams

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Jun 24, 2025 BCC ADMINISTRATION

The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners has approved a new resolution updating park rules and field rental fees, including a signi...

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