<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Best Local Things</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/</link><description>Best Local Things</description><atom:link href="https://bestlocalthings.com/feeds/fl/milton.rss" rel="self"></atom:link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:11:20 -0000</lastBuildDate><image><url>https://bestlocalthings.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy81MjA3OTYxNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTc2NTEzNTMwNX0.6fwleD8NAbM2svyWEPxfN_dH57e6YHsSaDL9emDqgqM/image.jpg?width=210</url><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/</link><title>Best Local Things</title></image><item><title>Milton High School Car Show</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/milton-high-school-car-show-2024-11-23-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Come support the Milton high school wrestling team.</p> <p>Ford Car, Chevy Car, Import/Domestic Classic Car & Truck, Modern Car & Truck Motorcycle, & Wrestlers' Choice On Site Day Of Show Registration $25.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:59:26 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/milton-high-school-car-show-2024-11-23-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Car Show and Toys for Tots</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/car-show-and-toys-for-tots-2024-11-21-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>The Market of Milton, the Milton Car Scene and the Marines are all joining forces to bring the most incredible market, Thursday, November 21.<br/>The Market will have awesome food trucks like Cousins Maine Lobster, Dadgum Good Barbecue, the Tin Can coffee and District Deli along with all of our local vendors plus any local businesses wanting to set up. The Milton car scene will be putting on a show and shine car show giving away prizes and trophies to the winner And the Marines will be there with Toys For Tots collecting toys for children this Christmas, and Affordable Inflatables will be there with bounce house for children, come join us for an incredible night!!! bring an unwrapped toy to donate and you will get free raffle tickets to win an item to be announced!!<br/>Spread the word, and make plans to be there!!! </p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:40:51 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/car-show-and-toys-for-tots-2024-11-21-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Milton's Blackwater Holiday Fest</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/miltons-blackwater-holiday-fest-2024-12-14-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>2nd Annual Milton's Blackwater Holiday Fest</p> <p>Come Get Your Holiday</p> <p>Shopping Done Early!</p> <p>Christmas Music All Day</p> <p>Vendors Food Trucks </p> <p>Bounce House</p> <p>Santa Will Be There From Noon Till 2:00 Pm</p> <p>Free Admission</p>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:42:33 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/miltons-blackwater-holiday-fest-2024-12-14-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>WinterFest Arts and Crafts Fair</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/winterfest-arts-and-crafts-fair-2024-12-08-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>St. Mary’s Episcopal Church annual Winter Arts and Crafts Fair is Dec 6 and 7. This event will be held at the historic church’s parish hall located at 6850 Oak Street, Milton, Fla.</p> <p>Just in time for Christmas, enjoy the day browsing one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, art, woodcrafts, candles and other creative handiwork. Retail sales vendors also will showcase their great products and food trucks as well.</p> <p>The Episcopal Church Women will be selling baked goods and homemade turkey gumbo and the Men’s Group will be grilling hamburgers.</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> December 6 - 7, 2024</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:39:41 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/winterfest-arts-and-crafts-fair-2024-12-08-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>WinterFest Arts and Crafts Fair</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/winterfest-arts-and-crafts-fair-2024-12-06-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>St. Mary’s Episcopal Church annual Winter Arts and Crafts Fair is Dec 6 and 7. This event will be held at the historic church’s parish hall located at 6850 Oak Street, Milton, Fla.</p> <p>Just in time for Christmas, enjoy the day browsing one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, art, woodcrafts, candles and other creative handiwork. Retail sales vendors also will showcase their great products and food trucks as well.</p> <p>The Episcopal Church Women will be selling baked goods and homemade turkey gumbo and the Men’s Group will be grilling hamburgers.</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> December 6 - 7, 2024</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:39:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/winterfest-arts-and-crafts-fair-2024-12-06-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Veterans Day Program</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/veterans-day-program-2024-11-11-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>9:30 a.m. - The parade begins at Milton High School, 5445 Stewart Street in Milton, and ends at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 5191 Willing Street in Milton.</p> <p>11 a.m. - Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Milton</p> <p>- Welcome: Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation Board Member<br/>- Present Colors: Milton High School NJROTC<br/>- National Anthem: Milton High School Choir<br/>- Pledge of Allegiance: Clara Jean Moore, Bagdad Elementary School<br/>- Invocation: Reverend Lee Bateman, Bagdad Methodist Church<br/>- Post Colors: Milton High School NJROTC<br/>- Proclamation: City of Milton Mayor Heather Lindsey and Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith<br/>- Intro of Speaker: Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation Board Member<br/>- Keynote Speaker: Commander Stephanie Biehl, NAS Whiting Field<br/>- Wreath Laying Ceremony: Veteran's Organizations<br/>- Taps: Milton High School Band <br/>- Benediction: Member of East Side Baptist Church</p> <p>Any Veterans organization wishing to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony or organization wishing to participate in the parade is welcome. The parade lineup is at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Veterans Memorial at 850-860-2427 or email at <a _bcc="" _body="" _cc="" _subject="" _to="santarosa.veterans.memorial.plaza@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">santarosa.veterans.memorial.plaza@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Immediately following the ceremony - 4H Cookout (donations accepted)</p> <p>Santa Rosa County 4-H along with Walmart and Aramark would like to invite all Veterans and their families to enjoy a Veteran’s Day cookout at the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza from Noon to 1 p.m. The cookout is free to veterans and their families. Not a veteran? Come enjoy the cookout and support veterans with a small donation. </p> ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:22:12 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/veterans-day-program-2024-11-11-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Creek Festival</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-festival-2024-11-24-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Join us Creek Festival </p> <p><strong>There will be nationally recognized Native American entertainment by the following artists each day:</strong></p> <p>Billy Whitefox, Nominated for Native American Music Award Artist of the Year<br/>Ed Wind Dancer, Native Rhythms' Cultural Ambassador<br/>Jamie and Joe Empert, Native Rhythms Festival Flute Award winner & nominated Best Song Solo Flute<br/>Lowery Begay, Schemitzun Hoop Dance Champion<br/>Medicine Tail Drum and Otter Oliver's Dance Exhibition Team</p> <p>The festival will also include Pow Wow Drum by Drum of the Red Boys Drum Group, Pow Wow Style Dancing, traditional Creek Stomp Dancing, living Creek Village, guided Tours by traditionally clothed as in the early 1800’s, re-enactment of the Battle of Chumuckla between Creeks and Soldiers, traditional Creek food cooking demonstrations, authentic Hunting Camp, weapons demonstrations, hands-on crafts for the children, traditional and Contemporary Food and Drink, traditional Indian Roasted Corn and Fry Bread, traditional festival food and drinks as well as a plethora of other amazing vendors and activities.</p> <p>General Admission $5.00 Kids under 7 Free. Parking on the grounds is free as well.</p> <p>The festival has sponsorship opportunities as well as opportunities for vendors to register. Tickets will be sold up to the day of as well as on site and sponsorship opportunities as well as vendor registration will close on October 31, 2024.</p> <p>Join us in celebrating our Creek Indian Heritage and Culture. A fun learning experience for the whole family.</p> <p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-rosa-creek-band-creek-fest-24-tickets-974145093197" target="_blank">Click Here to Buy Tickets</a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:10:48 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-festival-2024-11-24-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Creek Festival</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-festival-2024-11-23-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Join us Creek Festival </p> <p><strong>There will be nationally recognized Native American entertainment by the following artists each day:</strong></p> <p>Billy Whitefox, Nominated for Native American Music Award Artist of the Year<br/>Ed Wind Dancer, Native Rhythms' Cultural Ambassador<br/>Jamie and Joe Empert, Native Rhythms Festival Flute Award winner & nominated Best Song Solo Flute<br/>Lowery Begay, Schemitzun Hoop Dance Champion<br/>Medicine Tail Drum and Otter Oliver's Dance Exhibition Team</p> <p>The festival will also include Pow Wow Drum by Drum of the Red Boys Drum Group, Pow Wow Style Dancing, traditional Creek Stomp Dancing, living Creek Village, guided Tours by traditionally clothed as in the early 1800’s, re-enactment of the Battle of Chumuckla between Creeks and Soldiers, traditional Creek food cooking demonstrations, authentic Hunting Camp, weapons demonstrations, hands-on crafts for the children, traditional and Contemporary Food and Drink, traditional Indian Roasted Corn and Fry Bread, traditional festival food and drinks as well as a plethora of other amazing vendors and activities.</p> <p>General Admission $5.00 Kids under 7 Free. Parking on the grounds is free as well.</p> <p>The festival has sponsorship opportunities as well as opportunities for vendors to register. Tickets will be sold up to the day of as well as on site and sponsorship opportunities as well as vendor registration will close on October 31, 2024.</p> <p>Join us in celebrating our Creek Indian Heritage and Culture. A fun learning experience for the whole family.</p> <p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-rosa-creek-band-creek-fest-24-tickets-974145093197" target="_blank">Click Here to Buy Tickets</a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:10:48 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-festival-2024-11-23-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title> Creek Festival </title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-festival-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Join us Creek Festival </p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:04:33 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-festival-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/veterans-day-parade-and-ceremony-2024-11-11-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><span id="isPasted">The Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation will be holding its annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony. Organizations interested in participating in the parade should contact Vickie Powers at the Veterans Memorial Plaza by calling 850-860-2427 or emailing</span> <a aria-label="vetplaza@santarosa.fl.gov Opens in new window" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:vetplaza@santarosa.fl.gov" rel="noopener" target="_blank">vetplaza@santarosa.fl.gov</a>.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:56:20 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/veterans-day-parade-and-ceremony-2024-11-11-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Creek Fest</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-fest-2024-11-24-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>You are welcomed to celebrate Native American Traditions with wholesome family activities.</p> <p>Creek Fest is two full days of fun, activities, and entertainment.</p> <p>Native flute music by award winning artists<br/>Native Dance and Drumming<br/>Food<br/>Replica Creek Village<br/>Trading Post<br/>Arts and craft vendors<br/>Face painting, and various games and activities for children.</p> <p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-rosa-creek-band-creek-fest-24-tickets-974145093197?fbclid=IwY2xjawGHFDdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb0GNBGYD14x0PZU26icDFm" target="_blank">Click Here To Buy Tickets</a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:01:44 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-fest-2024-11-24-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Creek Fest</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-fest-2024-11-23-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>You are welcomed to celebrate Native American Traditions with wholesome family activities.</p> <p>Creek Fest is two full days of fun, activities, and entertainment.</p> <p>Native flute music by award winning artists<br/>Native Dance and Drumming<br/>Food<br/>Replica Creek Village<br/>Trading Post<br/>Arts and craft vendors<br/>Face painting, and various games and activities for children.</p> <p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-rosa-creek-band-creek-fest-24-tickets-974145093197?fbclid=IwY2xjawGHFDdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb0GNBGYD14x0PZU26icDFm" target="_blank">Click Here To Buy Tickets</a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:01:44 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-fest-2024-11-23-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Creek Fest</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-fest-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Creek Fest is two full days of fun, activities, and entertainment.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:55:14 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/creek-fest-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Prime Locations for Pumpkin Picking in Florida</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/pumpkin-patch-florida</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="https://bestlocalthings.com/media-library/fl-pumpkin-pick.jpg?id=52082255&width=980"/><br/><br/><p>When you think about it, there's more than one use for the pumpkin. You can carve it to use for decoration or you can cook it and eat it.</p><p>While you can go to a local grocery store and purchase a pumpkin, part of the fun is heading to a farm or patch to find your very own. Florida has a rash of farms and other sites where you can do that, often at no cost (except to buy the pumpkin).</p><p>A few tips: Look for an orange-colored pumpkin. Partially green pumpkins might not ripen anymore. When it comes to size, medium pumpkins tend to be best for carving, while smaller ones are better for cooking.</p><p>With that in mind, these are the times (Halloween nearly here) when you think about more than just goblins and ghosts. Let's get into the top pumpkin-picking spots in Florida.</p><h3>Painted Oaks Academy, Orlando, FL</h3><br/><p>This is one place to be if you want more than pumpkins. Painted Oaks' yearly festival includes pumpkins and ponies. There are hay rides, food, music, petting zoo and local vendors. And also, of course, pony rides. The story of how this all came about is worth retelling. David Ottersen was a long-time horse-lover as well as his wife, Lisa Hall. Ottersen worked as a realtor/mortgage broker. By chance, he came across an equestrian center for sale. He immediately drove the 10 miles to the site. He decided impulsively to buy it. Lisa also immediately fell in love with it. They changed careers. You might say they couldn't say "neigh." They have operated it as a working horse ranch for several years, known for their specialty of offering riding pony lessons to children. Special events such as the pumpkin patch have also cropped up in recent years.</p><h3>Fruitville Grove, Sarasota, FL</h3><br/><p>This farm has been holding its pumpkin festival for over 30 years. But events there also include a variety of family activities: pony rides, a rock wall, and a bounce house. And in October, pumpkin painting. Each venue has their own set price, but admission and parking is free along with the petting zoo, playground, live music and decorated photo locations. The store is not free, of course, but it offers certified and non-certified organic farm fresh citrus and produce that is grown locally. Jams, jellies, honey and hand-dipped ice cream are also favorites. And pumpkin ice cream is sold year-round.</p><h3>Pumpkin Towne, Jupiter, Wellington, Stuart, FL</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaE7LsaglYn/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaE7LsaglYn/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Not everyone likes chains, but this one came to South Florida more than a decade ago and has been so popular it now has three South Florida locations. Not entirely a surprise because it caters to families who have made it part of their holiday traditions. Families have seriously adopted its suggestion that pumpkins are not just about picking your own but also about "embracing the fall spirit." It helps do that by adding amenities for kids such as bounce houses, hay bales to climb to new heights, head cutout photo ops, and a merry-go-round. The lots also sell pumpkin carving kits, pumpkin carving saws and even books on the subject. </p><h3>Holland Farms, Milton, FL</h3><br/><p>This family-run farm calls itself "the nuttiest place around." And that sure is accurate because they started as a peanut farm before adding other events such as pumpkins, making themselves one of the few area places for pumpkins. Owner Bruce Holland began farming while in high school during the early 1970s. His family has had the farm for more than a century. Holland Farms boils peanuts for local high school band boosters, quarterback clubs and raceways. Today, they're one of the only pumpkin patches where you can pick your pumpkin. The pumpkins are cut from the vine so you know which ones are ripe enough to pick but are in their original growing place. Activities include a "spider web," sandbox, swings, horse tire swings, pedal tractor cart racing, slides, petting zoo, corn box, zip lines, and a maze. </p><h3>Isle of Faith's Pumpkin Patch, Jacksonville, FL</h3><br/><p>They call it "pumpkins with a purpose." Several years ago a church member came up with the idea to start a pumpkin patch in the open field on this Methodist Church property. The idea was to encourage family fun, and also help financially support the church. It's turned into one of the best patches in the area, where some of the freshest pumpkins are offered. Events include craft fairs, face painting, bounce houses, and a "trunk-or-treat" day - candy offered from car trunks. Admission is free and pumpkins are sold by donation. It's open daily through the end of October. If you happen to live in the area and the spirit moves you, volunteers for the event are always welcome.</p><h3>The Little Farm, Goulds, FL</h3><br/><p>Not so "little" when you consider it draws people from heavily populated Dade County, which includes Miami, as well as Broward County, which is home to Fort Lauderdale, and also the Florida Keys and Key Largo. Family activities have been the major reason since 1978. Pumpkins aside, visitors can accompany employees on actual farm feeding. help feed the animals, and even milk the cows. The farm also features animals such as goats, sheep, piglets, geese, ducks, turkeys and others. Don't miss the loveable three-foot-high pony that is always a treat to see. </p><h3>Key Insights at a Glance</h3><br/><ul><li>There are multiple uses for pumpkins, including decoration and cooking.</li><li>Florida has many farms and patches where you can pick your own pumpkins.</li><li>Look for orange-colored pumpkins that are medium-sized for carving and smaller ones for cooking.</li><li>Top pumpkin-picking spots in Florida include Painted Oaks Academy, Fruitville Grove, Pumpkin Towne, and Holland Farms.</li><li>Events at these locations often include pony rides, bounce houses, petting zoos, and other family activities.</li><li>Isle of Faith's Pumpkin Patch in Jacksonville draws visitors from various counties and features farm feeding and animal interactions.</li><li>The Little Farm in Goulds offers a variety of family activities and the opportunity to see and interact with farm animals.</li></ul>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/pumpkin-patch-florida</guid><category>Fall</category><category>Pumpkin-picking</category><category>Entertainment</category><category>Fall activities</category><dc:creator>David Wilkening</dc:creator><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://bestlocalthings.com/media-library/fl-pumpkin-pick.jpg?id=52082255&width=980"></media:content></item><item><title>Sprint Car Shootout</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/sprint-car-shootout-2024-09-21-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Don't Miss Southern Raceway's USCS Weekend of Speed Sprint Car Shootout on Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st.</p> <p>This SPECIAL EVENT features the return of the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour winged sprint cars for only their second stop of the 2024 season due to rainouts. It is also the FINAL TIME the 700+ horsepower USCS Winged Sprint Cars will be on the Gulf Coast in action THIS SEASON!</p> <p>The event features the USCS Winged Sprint Cars on BOTH nights racing a complete format including test and tune hot laps, heat races, the Hoosier Speed Dash and Main Events s EACH NIGHT!<br/><br/>On Saturday night 9/21, the 604 Late Models join the USCS Winged Sprint Cars on the weekend's 2nd action-packed racing card that again includes the I.M.C.A Modified, Pure Stock, and Bomber divisions, plus the Vintage race cars.</p> <p>Gates open at 3:30pm with racing at 6:30pm.</p> <p>General Admission Grandstands Adults $25, Youth 6-12 years $5, Children 5 years and Under FREE!</p> <p>Pit Area admission...Adults $35, Youth 6-12 Years $15 and Children 5 years and Under FREE</p> <p>For USCS info please visit <a href="https://www.uscsracing.com" target="_blank">www.uscsracing.com</a> or call 770-865-6097.</p> ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:19:06 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/sprint-car-shootout-2024-09-21-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Sprint Car Shootout</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/sprint-car-shootout-2024-09-20-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Don't Miss Southern Raceway's USCS Weekend of Speed Sprint Car Shootout on Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st.</p> <p>This SPECIAL EVENT features the return of the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour winged sprint cars for only their second stop of the 2024 season due to rainouts. It is also the FINAL TIME the 700+ horsepower USCS Winged Sprint Cars will be on the Gulf Coast in action THIS SEASON!</p> <p>The event features the USCS Winged Sprint Cars on BOTH nights racing a complete format including test and tune hot laps, heat races, the Hoosier Speed Dash and Main Events s EACH NIGHT!</p> <p>The USCS winged sprint cars are joined on Friday 9/20 by the I.M.C.A Modified, Pure Stock, Bomber and Stinger divisions.</p> <p>Gates open at 4pm with racing at 7:30pm.</p> <p>General Admission Grandstands Adults $25, Youth 6-12 years $5, Children 5 years and Under FREE!</p> <p>Pit Area admission...Adults $35, Youth 6-12 Years $15 and Children 5 years and Under FREE</p> <p>For USCS info please visit <a href="https://www.uscsracing.com" target="_blank">www.uscsracing.com</a> or call 770-865-6097.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:18:43 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/sprint-car-shootout-2024-09-20-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Check out the 9 Best Corn Mazes in Florida</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/corn-maze-florida</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="https://bestlocalthings.com/media-library/fl-corn-mazes.jpg?id=52085796&width=980"/><br/><br/><p>There’s one thing you can always count on come fall in Florida: an abundance of corn mazes begging to be explored! Corn mazes offer memorable fun for the whole family, no matter your age or navigation skills. Try to find your way out at the best corn mazes in the Sunshine State. </p><h3>Long and Scott Farms, Mount Dora, FL</h3><br/><p>Seven acres await visitors who are ready to accept the daunting challenge of this massive corn maze. The design changes each year, so if you found your way out of last year’s, you’ll have a fresh route to find. There’s also a one-acre mini maze for those who aren’t quite ready to tackle the giant.</p> <h3>Newberry Cornfield Maze, Newberry, FL</h3><br/><p>You better practice your screaming skills before you visit this haunted corn field! By day, families enjoy a fun activity, but when nighttime falls, the ghouls and ghosts come out to play. Can you make it out before they find you?</p><h3>Partin Ranch Corn Maze, Kenansville, FL</h3><br/><p>This corn maze is just as impressive from above as it is from the ground. This sprawling five-acre puzzle maze is loaded with challenging twists and turns that create a very real possibility you will get lost. You might need to leave a trail of breadcrumbs, you know, just in case.</p><h3>Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, Plant City, FL</h3><br/><p>Visitors look forward to the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze year after year. After you conquer the maze, reward yourself with a few other farm activities, including cornhole, duck races, and one of the state’s best pumpkin patches.</p><h3>Sweetfields Farm, Masaryktown, FL</h3><br/><p>Sweetfields Farm's corn maze just gets better and better with each fall season. This larger-than-life labyrinth offers plenty of checkpoints along the way to keep you on track, but that doesn’t make it any less challenging. If you enjoy your experience here, you’ll be glad to know they also feature a sunflower maze during the spring for twice the fun each year.</p><h3>Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres, Hilliard, FL</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BLefWKMhQ1t/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BLefWKMhQ1t/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The name doesn’t lie—this corn maze is nothing short of amazing! Thousands of people flock to this farm each year to get lost in the masterfully sculpted maze. The farm is also chock full of precious farm animals just begging for a visit—make sure you go see them in the barn before you leave!</p> <h3>Sweet Season Farms, Milton, FL</h3><br/><p>If you love a challenging corn maze that will truly test your skills, you need to check out Sweet Season Farms. They’ve got one of the largest corn mazes in the state, and it’s brimming with unique, fun, and daunting trials that only the best of the best can handle with ease. Will you be one of them?</p><h3>Farmer Mike’s U Pick, Bonita Springs, FL</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmn1XD4gCn-/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:8px;"> <div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div> </div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmn1XD4gCn-/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">See on Instagram</a> </p> </div> </blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Haunted or not haunted—take your pick! Farmer Mike has been busy creating not one, but two delightful corn maze experiences to appeal to your preferences.</p> <h3>The Smith Family Ranch, LLC, Lakeland, FL</h3><br/><p>Covering 20 acres of fun, this family-friendly ranch is packed with all your favorite farm activities, including one of the best and largest corn mazes in the state. Try your luck to see if you make it out, then go and enjoy a game of cornhole or pick out your perfect pumpkin from the patch. </p><h3>Key Insights at a Glance</h3><br/><ul><li>Fall in Florida means an abundance of corn mazes to explore.</li><li> Long and Scott Farms in Mount Dora offers a 7-acre maze with a changing design each year.</li><li>Newberry Cornfield Maze in Newberry is a challenging 5-acre puzzle maze.</li><li>Partin Ranch Corn Maze in Kenansville features the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze and other farm activities.</li><li>Sweetfields Farm in Masaryktown offers a challenging corn maze and a sunflower maze in the spring.</li><li>Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres in Hilliard has one of the largest corn mazes in the state.</li><li>Sweet Season Farms in Milton offers a challenging corn maze experience.</li><li> Farmer Mike’s U Pick in Bonita Springs has a 20-acre ranch with a large corn maze and other farm activities.</li><li>The Smith Family Ranch, LLC in Lakeland offers a family-friendly ranch with a corn maze and other activities.</li></ul>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/corn-maze-florida</guid><category>Fall</category><category>Corn-maze</category><category>Community-life</category><category>Corn maze florida</category><category>Fall-activities</category><dc:creator>Alli Hill</dc:creator><media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://bestlocalthings.com/media-library/fl-corn-mazes.jpg?id=52085796&width=980"></media:content></item><item><title>St. Rose of Lima Oktoberfest</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/st-rose-of-lima-oktoberfest-2024-09-28-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is thrilled to host our 3Rd Annual OKTOBERFEST! on SATURDAYfrom 11 AM to 7 PM. Enjoy a day of authentic Bavarian fun with tasty traditional German food including schnitzel, spaetzle, bratwurst, German potato salad, red cabbage, sauerkraut, soft pretzels, and desserts, a selection of German adult beverages, root bier for the kids, and continuous German music. Don't miss the live performance by The Polka Dots! This family-friendly event includes children's activities and a special "Kinder Menu." Admission is free; costs for meals and beverages are separate. Traditional dirndls and lederhosen are encouraged. See you there!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:41:47 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/st-rose-of-lima-oktoberfest-2024-09-28-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Blackwater River Music Fest</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/blackwater-river-music-fest-2024-10-05-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>The Blackwater River Music Fest at Jernigan's Landing is on Saturday October 5th from Noon to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 11:00 AM. Headliner is LED ZEP LIVE at 8 PM. Come listen to some traditional Led Zeppelin Music with this band that is top rated Nationally along with Hardwired Metallica, Almost Skynard and more! Tickets are $21.99 and military is $19.99</p> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p> <p>8:00 - 10:00 Pm: Headliner: Led Zep Live</p> <p>6:00 - 7:30 Pm: Hardwired - A Tribute To Metallica</p> <p>4:00 - 5:30 Pm: Cheap Whiskey</p> <p>2:00 - 3:30 Pm: Almost Skynard</p> <p>12:00 - 1:30 Pm: Bangarang Peter</p> <p><a href="https://www.simpletix.com/e/blackwater-river-music-fest-tickets-164647" target="_blank"><strong>Buy Ticket</strong></a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:17:33 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/blackwater-river-music-fest-2024-10-05-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Blackwater River Music Fest</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/blackwater-river-music-fest-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:12:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/blackwater-river-music-fest-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Fox Labor Day Bash</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/fox-labor-day-bash-2024-09-01-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Fox Labor Day Bash</p> <p>PURESTOCKS $729 to WIN<br/>602 LATEMODELS $729 to WIN<br/>604 LATEMODELS $2029 to WIN<br/>NON WING SPRINTS $729 to WIN<br/>STREETSTOCKS $729 to WIN<br/>VINTAGE $829 to WIN<br/>IMCA $1029 to WIN</p> <p>Regular Payout for Top 12 Drivers 604 LM & Vintage</p> <p>Gates Open 3PM<br/>Drivers Meet 5PM<br/>Racing 6PM</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:59:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/fox-labor-day-bash-2024-09-01-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>The Games 10K/5K</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/the-games-10k5k-2024-08-10-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Have You Ever Had the Desired to Be an Olympian? An Elite Athlete? A Patriotic Hero? Here's You Chance! Run You Heart Out for the Closing Weekend of the Summer Olympics!</p> <p>Registration Includes:</p> <p>Event-themed Sleeveless Shirts</p> <p>4 Inch Finisher Medals</p> <p>Eligibility for the Best Age Group Awards</p> <p>Age Groups are as follows; M/F 0-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, /F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70+.</p> <p>Overall male and female, as well as male and female masters winners, will receive unique event-themed plaques.</p> <p><strong>Register Cost:</strong> $22-$28</p> <p><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Milton/Games24" target="_blank"><strong>Register Here</strong></a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:34:31 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/the-games-10k5k-2024-08-10-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Coming Clean 5K Run/Walk</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/coming-clean-5k-runwalk-2024-08-24-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <section> <div> <div> <div id="raceFullDesc"> <p>The Coming Clean 5k is held yearly by West Florida Baptist Church. This event was created to help raise awareness for Coming Clean Recovery (CCR), a free, faith-based, addiction recovery program. CCR uses the proven 12 step recovery method and the truths found in God's word to usher in a life of freedom from addictive behaviors and substances. 100% of the profits from the race go to support WFBC's Coming Clean Recovery Program.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="contactFormSection"> <div><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=167187" target="_blank">Click Here </a>For Registration:</div> </section> ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:33 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/coming-clean-5k-runwalk-2024-08-24-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Southern Raceway - Fan Appreciation Night</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/southern-raceway-fan-appreciation-night-2024-07-27-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Fan Appreciation Night<br/></p> <p><strong>Classes</strong><br/>SPORTSMAN<br/>IMCA<br/>VINTAGE<br/>STREETSTOCKS<br/>STINGERS<br/>BOMBERS</p> <p><strong>Time</strong>:<br/>Gates Open 4PM<br/>Drivers Meet 6PM<br/>Racing 7PM</p> <p>2X The Money<br/>General Admission $5.00<br/>$1.00 Hot Dogs</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/southernraceway/" target="_blank">Click Here</a> For More Info</p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:11:08 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/southern-raceway-fan-appreciation-night-2024-07-27-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mid Season Championship</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/mid-season-championship-2024-07-13-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Mid Season Championship Part 2</p> <p>604 Latemodels<br/>Streetstocks<br/>$1000 To Win</p> <p>Regular Features<br/>Purestocks<br/>Imca<br/>Stingers<br/>Bombers</p> <p>Times:<br/>Gates Open 4pm<br/>Drivers Meet 6pm<br/>Racing 7pm</p> <p>$15 general admission<br/>$12 seniors military, 17 & under $5.00, 5 & under free</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:18:04 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/mid-season-championship-2024-07-13-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Gulf Pines</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/celebrate-fourth-of-july-weekend-at-gulf-pines-2024-07-07-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Gulf Pines! We'll have 2 inflatable waterslides to keep kids cool, plus.<br/><br/>Sunday: BDT BBQ & Live Music with David Lynn Michaels<br/><br/>Nearby you can take part in the July 4 Riverfest at Jernigan's Landing in downtown Milton. There's a motorcycle and car show, duck race, food, shopping and of course - fireworks.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:43:48 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/celebrate-fourth-of-july-weekend-at-gulf-pines-2024-07-07-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Gulf Pines</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/celebrate-fourth-of-july-weekend-at-gulf-pines-2024-07-06-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Gulf Pines! We'll have 2 inflatable waterslides to keep kids cool, plus.</p> <p>Saturday: BDT BBQ & Live Music with David Lynn Michaels<br/><br/>Nearby you can take part in the July 4 Riverfest at Jernigan's Landing in downtown Milton. There's a motorcycle and car show, duck race, food, shopping and of course - fireworks.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:43:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/celebrate-fourth-of-july-weekend-at-gulf-pines-2024-07-06-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Gulf Pines</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/celebrate-fourth-of-july-weekend-at-gulf-pines-2024-07-05-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend at Gulf Pines! We'll have 2 inflatable waterslides to keep kids cool, plus.<br/><br/>Friday: S'mores & Live Music with Neal James<br/><br/>Nearby you can take part in the July 4 Riverfest at Jernigan's Landing in downtown Milton. There's a motorcycle and car show, duck race, food, shopping and of course - fireworks.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:43:45 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/celebrate-fourth-of-july-weekend-at-gulf-pines-2024-07-05-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>4th of July Celebration</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/4th-of-july-celebration-2024-07-04-1-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Join us for an unforgettable 4th of July filled with fun activities and entertainment!<br/><br/>Hot Dog Eating Contest<br/><br/>Food & Drink Specials all day long<br/><br/>Spectacular Fireworks display<br/><br/>Live Music to keep the party going<br/><br/>Bring your family and friends for a day packed with excitement and celebration! Don't miss out on the festivities!<br/><br/>Let's make this Independence Day one to remember!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:34:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/4th-of-july-celebration-2024-07-04-1-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>4th of July Celebration</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/4th-of-july-celebration-2024-07-04-milton</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>4th of July celebration at Russell Harbor Landing in Milton. Please bring your own chairs, drinks and a covered dish. Please let me know ASAP what you are planning to bring. Come early cause parking gets crazy and is limited.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:09:30 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/4th-of-july-celebration-2024-07-04-milton</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>