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SUMMARY:2027 Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering
DESCRIPTION:2027 Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch\, Live Oak\, Florida\nExperience Florida’s Cowboy Heritage at the 2027 Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering\nSaddle up for a weekend of horseback riding\, camping\, cattle activities and cowboy fellowship at the 2027 Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering\, April 8–11\, 2027\, in Live Oak\, Florida. \nHosted by the Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee\, this family-friendly event brings together cowboys\, cowgirls and families to celebrate Florida’s rich ranching history and keep the traditions of the Florida cow hunter alive. \nHeld between the Great Florida Cattle Drives\, the Gathering offers participants an opportunity to reconnect with old friends\, make new ones and experience the traditions that helped shape Florida’s cattle industry. \nOptional Overnight Mini Cattle Drive – April 8–9\nWant to experience a taste of an old-fashioned Florida cattle drive? \nParticipants can join an optional overnight mini cattle drive beginning Thursday\, April 8. Riders will travel with the cattle\, camp overnight under the stars and continue the drive Friday morning before returning to the main Gathering camp around midday. \n\nThursday check-in: 9–11 a.m.\nGear loading: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.\nSaddled and ready to ride: 2 p.m.\nThursday supper and Friday breakfast provided.\nAdditional fee: $25 per person.\nRiders must be at least 8 years old and able to ride independently.\n\nWeekend Activities – April 9–11\nThe main Gathering begins Friday\, April 9\, with check-in from 9 a.m. to noon. \nThroughout the weekend\, participants can enjoy a variety of activities celebrating Florida’s cowboy culture\, including: \n\nHorseback trail rides and wagon rides\nCattle sorting and ranch roping\nBranding activities and arena games\nCowboy storytelling and poetry\nCampfires and cowboy fellowship\nChildren’s crafts and family activities\nBeef education and demonstrations\nSaturday evening supper and arena games\nSunday morning cowboy church\n\nThe Gathering concludes Sunday\, April 11\, with participants departing by 1 p.m. \nRegistration and Camping Fees\n\n\n\nRegistration\nCost\n\n\nAdults\n$100 per person\n\n\nChildren 12 and under\n$50 per child\n\n\nFamily maximum\n$300 (2 adults and any number of children 12 and under)\n\n\nElectrical hookup\n$45 per night\n\n\nOptional mini cattle drive\nAdditional $25 per person\n\n\n\nHorse accommodations: No stalls are available. Participants must plan to tie out\, hobble or use a picket line for their horses. \nConcessions will be available on-site\, and select meals are included during the weekend. \nYou can register online for the Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering at: https://www.greatfloridacattledrive.com/events/2027-great-florida-cattle-drive-gathering \n  \nHelp Keep Florida’s Cowboy Heritage Alive\nThe Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering is more than a weekend of riding and camping. It’s an opportunity to experience Florida’s cattle ranching traditions\, share stories from generations past and introduce the next generation to the cowboy way of life. \nWhether you’re a returning cattle drive participant or attending for the first time\, we invite you to bring your horse\, bring your family and join us for a weekend you won’t soon forget. \nMark your calendars for April 8–11\, 2027\, at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches in Live Oak\, Florida! \n 
URL:https://www.youthranches.org/event/great-florida-cattle-drive/
LOCATION:Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion\, 1813 Cecil Webb Place\, Live Oak\, FL\, 32060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jim Black Pavilion
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