Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Open Barrel Racing Practice
2025-03-05 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-26 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-19 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-12 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-05 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-29 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-22 18:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-15 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States
Come join us for open barrel racing practice at the Jim Black Memorial Pavilion at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch on Wednesdays from 6:30PM to 10:00PM.
The address for the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch is: 1813 Cecil Webb Place Live Oak, Florida 32060
Admission is $20.00 per horse
The event will be closed from December 1, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Open Barrel Racing will re-open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
For more information please call (386) 842-5555.

USTRC Florida Championships Super Qualifier
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-02 | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States
March 1-2, 2025 at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Jim Black Memorial Pavilion
For information about this event please visit: https://www.ustrc.com/us/schedule.aspx

Southeast Little Britches Rodeo Association Rodeo #9-10 - February 15-16, 2025
2025-02-15 - 2025-02-16 | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States
Entries close – 2/3/25
Sat 9:00am and Sun 9:30am
Format C
Entry Fees – Timed events $20, All other events $15
Stock Fees – Goats & Cattle $15, Rough Stock $35
NLBRA Fee $10
Office Fee $11
Trail Course and Rough stock will be ran back-to-back on Saturday morning.
Arena is covered. No stalls. There are RV hookups first come-first get. Please do not use any livestock catch pens or covered areas. There is a bathroom/bath house with showers. No parking or driving or any animals allowed inside of the white fence around the arena. No electric/motorized vehicles i.e. Segways, Electric bikes, scooters on the grounds due to safety and insurance. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. for arrival on Friday.
Visit https://www.selbra.net/ for more information about this event.
Contact:
Shelly Head – (386) 208-4777
southeastlbra23@gmail.com

Bi-Annual Great Florida Cattle Drive Gatherin' & Trail Ride
2025-01-23 - 2025-01-26 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Bi-Annual Great Florida Cattle Drive Gatherin’ & Trail Ride
When: January 23-26, 2025
For more information or to register online please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-florida-cattle-drive-gathering-and-trail-rides-tickets-926856371357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
We will once again be hosted by the Florida Sheriff’s Boy’s Ranch in Live Oak, Florida. This event will include guided trail rides, arena games, an evening cowboy frolic with live band, and for those who want a taste of real cowboy life like it was in the old days, an overnight cattle drive.
Unlike previous gatherings, you will be responsible for ALL of your own meals. The ONLY meal being provided will be to those participating in the overnight cattle drive. Food vendors will be available on site.
IMPORTANT OVERNIGHT CATTLE DRIVE DETAILS
For those adventurous enough, there will be an overnight cattle drive. The drive will depart on Friday and move a herd of cattle across the ranch returning with the herd on Saturday. THIS IS A “ROUGH IT” EVENT. CAMPING WILL BE PRIMITIVE AND WHAT YOU BRING ON YOUR HORSE IS WHAT YOU HAVE!! A limited number of highlines will be available, but it is strongly recommended that your horse be trained to other forms of restraint (ground picket, hobbles, etc.) THERE WILL BE NO STALLS ON THE DRIVE AND PORTABLE “ELECTRIC” PENS ARE NOT PERMITTED. A chuckwagon style meal will be provided to riders participating in the cattle drive on Friday night and Saturday morning.
As in the old days, these cattle will be moved and held in the open. There will be no cow pens at the campsite. Because of this the cattle will have to be held at night. EACH PARTICIPANT IN THE DRIVE WILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE A SHIFT GUARDING THE HERD.
Campsites
There are plenty of primitive sites available for the event. These sites provide ample room for both your rig and an area to secure your horse(s). Generators are permitted.
There will be a limited number of sites available with water and electric. The cost of hook-up sites will be $90 for the weekend. These sites will be distributed on a first come, first served basis through Eventbrite. Sites will be assigned the day of check-in. There is no “pre -selection” of sites. Electric hook-ups at the sites may be 30 or 50 amp. It is recommended that you have adapters for either. If you REQUIRE a 50 amp site, please email us and let us know.
A couple general rules (you will receive a full rules list)

All horses must have proof of negative coggins or they will be turned away.

Riders must be a minimum of 8 years old

No doubling (2 riders on one horse)

No ponying

Well behaved dogs are allowed but must be restrained by a 6 foot leash or shorter .

Southeast Little Britches Rodeo Association Rodeo #7-8 - January 18-19, 2025
2025-01-18 - 2025-01-19 | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States
Entries close – 1/6/25
Sat 9:00am and Sun 9:30am
Format C
Entry Fees – Timed events $20, All other events $15
Stock Fees – Goats & Cattle $15, Rough Stock $35
NLBRA Fee $10
Office Fee $11
Trail Course and Rough stock will be ran back-to-back on Saturday morning.
Arena is covered. No stalls. There are RV hookups first come-first get. Please do not use any livestock catch pens or covered areas. There is a bathroom/bath house with showers. No parking or driving or any animals allowed inside of the white fence around the arena. No electric/motorized vehicles i.e. Segways, Electric bikes, scooters on the grounds due to safety and insurance. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. for arrival on Friday.
Visit https://www.selbra.net/ for more information about this event.
Contact:
Shelly Head – (386) 208-4777
southeastlbra23@gmail.com

Southeast Little Britches Rodeo Association Rodeo - November 16-17, 2024
2024-11-16 - 2024-11-17 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
For more event information, please contact a Board Member:
James Head: (386) 208-2251
Kyle McCoy: (386) 855-0250
Rita Posey: (229) 300-3693
Jeremy Steinbach: (417) 846-6732
Brian Townsend: (850) 464-7956
Gary Godwin: (386) 867-0892
Justin Jones: (352) 317-7685

Fall Camp and Ride at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch
2024-11-01 12:00 - 2024-11-03 10:00 (America/New_York) | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Fall Camp and Ride at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch
When: November 1-3, 2024
Where: Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – 1813 Cecil Webb Place Live Oak, Florida
Cost:
Weekend Rider Fee…………………………$40.00
(includes all week end activities, seminar, rides, etc.)
Saturday Rider and dinner fee…………$20.00
Electric / Water Camp (per night)……$30.00
Primitive Camp (per night)………………$10.00
No horse panels available
Electric sites are limited – register early
Bathroom and Shower House Available
Current Coggins Required
Please click the link below and check the map for the site number. Then choose Special Events – Electric Sites in the menu below and choose the unit number that corresponds with the site number on the map.
Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Electric Campsites Map
One trailer allowed per electric site
Register online:
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Southeast Little Britches Rodeo Association Rodeo - October 19-20, 2024
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States

Fourth Annual Charity Golf Classic
2024-09-27 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Indian Springs Golf Club, 5248 Club House Dr, Marianna, FL, 32446, United States
Fourth Annual Charity Golf Classic
Hosted by Sheriff Donald L. Edenfield and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
When: Friday, September 27, 2024 — Check-in begins at 8:00AM CST
Where: Indian Springs Golf Club — 5248 Club House Dr Marianna, Florida
Cost: $400 for 3 person team – scramble format
Shotgun start at 9:00AM CST
Full breakfast buffet will be provided
To register or to become a sponsor, please email Ramsey Romero at golftournament@jacksonso.com

Southeast Little Britches Rodeo Association Rodeo - September 21-22, 2024
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States

East Coast Youth Rodeo Association Rodeo - September 14-15, 2024
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Event Information:
Contestants may be 19 and younger
We start at 10:00AM on Saturday’s and 9:00AM on Sundays
All events are ran both days. (except HS Bull Riding, it will be at the beginning and the end of Saturday’s performances)
Each weekend consists of 2 rodeos
Rodeo Event Fees:
Pee Wee Division (ages 4 and under): $10 per event
Mutton Bustin (ages 7 and under / 65 lbs): $20 per event
Junior (ages 5-9), Senior (ages 10-13) and High School (ages 14-19) Division: $25 per event
High School Bulls (ages 14-19): $35
For more info call (904) 845-7353 or visit https://www.ecyra.com

Florida Little Britches Rodeo Association 1 & 2
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
FLBRA 1 & FLBRA 2
September 7 & 8, 2024
– Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch –
1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL 32060
Gates Open on 9/6/2024 @ 1 pm
Concessions on site
TBD – Hook up requests open
8/26/2024 ~ 11:59 pm – Online Entries Close
~ Entry Fees Due
SEGWAYS & ELECTRIC BIKES, ARE NOT PERMITTED.
CRICKETS and GOLF CARTS are allowed, but NO CONTESANTS
are allowed to drive or anyone under the age of 18

East Coast Youth Rodeo Association Rodeo - August 10-11, 2024
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States

13th Annual Columbia County Sheriff's Office Fins and Pins Bowl-A-Thon and Fish Fry
2024-04-27 13:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lake City Bowl, 347 FL-247, Lake City, FL, 32025, United States
Hosted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Fins and Pins will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
The Bowl-A-Thon will be held at Lake City Bowl located at 347 FL-247 in Lake City, Florida. Team play times are set for 1:00PM and 3:00PM.
Pre-registration is required for the Bowl-A-Thon Prizes given for highest team score, highest individual score, and most sponsorships raised for the Youth Ranches!
The Community Fish Fry will be held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Entertainment Building from 5:30PM to 8:00PM.
Donations are accepted, the Community Fish Fry is free to the public. Come enjoy a great meal and fellowship with Sheriff Mark Hunter and help support the children of the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch.
Contact Lt. Howard Bulthuis at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for more information (386) 758-1376.

War Horse Harley-Davidson 2nd Annual H.O.G. Chapter Chili Competition
2024-04-06 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | War Horse Harley Davidson, 5331 North Highway 441, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, War Horse-Harley Davidson will present the 2nd Annual H.O.G. Chapter Chili Competition to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. You can sample and vote on your favorite chili from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Trophies and prizes will be announced at 3:15PM.
Live entertainment and free bike washes from 11:00AM to 3:00PM!
To compete or be a sponsor please email marketing@warhorseharley.com as space is limited.

East Coast Youth
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-10 | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States

4th Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Steak Lunch & Fishing Tournament
2024-03-09 | Osceola County Fishing Tournament and Barbecue, 7700 Old Melbourne Hwy, St. Cloud, FL, 34771, United States
On Saturday, March 9th, 2024, Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will hold their 4th Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Fundraiser Barbecue. A fishing tournament will start at safelight, with the main fundraiser event starting at 10:00 AM. The day will include a cornhole tournament, skeet shooting, buggy rides, and kid’s activities. A steak lunch will be served at noon. The event will be held at 7700 Old Melbourne Hwy, St. Cloud, FL.
Antares Open Fishing Tournament & Cornhole Championship

Starts at safelight
Open to first 15 boats
Up to 3 people per boat
Cost is $500 per boat – includes steak lunch

Sponsorships are available!
Platinum Sponsor
Sold to Antares Homes from Ft. Worth, Texas
Major – $1,000
8 tickets, name displayed at BBQ, Social media Recognition, plaque from the Sheriff’s Office
Corporate – $500
6 tickets, name displayed at BBQ, social media recognition, a plaque from the Sheriff’s Office
Helping Hand – $250
4 tickets, name displayed at BBQ, social media recognition, certificate from the Sheriff’s Office
Individual – $100
2 tickets, social media recognition, certificate from Sheriff’s Office
Fishing Tournament – $500 per boat
Up to 3 people per boat, includes BBQ lunch & events
To download a copy of the event flyer please click here.
To download the registration form please click here.
For more information, or to have your company logo displayed on social media,
please call 321-697-4327 or email rob.alderman@osceolasheriff.org.

30th Annual Indian River County Sheriff's Office Barbecue
2024-03-06 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Complex, 4055 41st Avenue, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, United States
The 30th Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Fundraiser Barbecue hosted by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. This year the event will be held at the Indian River County Sheriffs Office Complex at 4055 41st Avenue in Vero Beach, Florida.
Pork or chicken dinners (hot dogs for the children) will be served from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adults and children – $7 .00; children under 5 are free. In addition to great food and entertainment, there will be static displays, as well as K-9 demonstrations, S.W.A.T. demonstrations and more.

Have a Heart Ride
2024-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Florida Sheriffs Caruth Camp, 14770 SE US Hwy 19, Inglis, FL, 34449, United States
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Crystal Harley-Davidson will hold the Have a Heart Ride to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
The cost is $5.00 per person. This will include an Escorted Ride through two counties led by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Registration begins at 10:00AM at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Caruth Camp. Located at 14770 SE US Hwy 19 Inglis, FL 34449. Kickstands up at 11:00AM
The ride will end at Crystal Harley-Davidson located at 1147 S. Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, FL 34448.
To download a copy of the event flyer please click here.
For more information about this event please contact Wayne Witczak at (386) 688-0054.

Lake County Sheriff's Office 11th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament
2024-02-03 06:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hickory Point Recreation Complex, 27341 FL-19, Tavares, FL, 32778, United States
On February 3, 2024 the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will hold their 11th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament.
The event will be held at the Hickory Point Recreation Complex at 27341 FL-19 in Tavares, Florida 32778
Rules for the event:
ENTRY FEE: $100.00 per boat (includes big bass), 2 contestants per boat. On time entries must be postmarked by January 26th, 2024. Late entries will be accepted at the ramp or after 1/27/2024
at the rate of $120.00.
ELIGIBILITY: Boat Operator must be 18 years of age. Parent’s signature required for any minor fishing the event. Entry form must be completely filled out and signed by both contestants.
Tournament Size and Limit: Minimum size 12 inches guidelines with state exemption permit. Tournament limit 5 largemouth bass per boat. No culling of dead fish.
Dead Fish: Dead fish penalty will assess at the rate of .25 pound per dead fish. To be considered a live fish it must swim off upright within 3 minutes witnessed by a tournament official. Dead fish penalty will be deducted before consideration for BIG BASS AWARD.
TOURNAMENT HOURS: SAFE LIGHT until 3:00 pm. Boats will be launched in 25 boat flights and will be allowed 15 minutes per flight time extension per flight. Boats will check out by end of fishing pier and check in at the same.
Late Penalty will assess at 1 pound per minute up to 15 minutes, then disqualified.
TAKE-OFF: Will be in order in which entries are received. Confirmations will be sent to the boater’s provided email.
TACKLE & EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures may be used. All bass must be caught in a legal sporting manner.
No Trolling: Trolling is use of the outboard to power the boat to give action to the lure.
BOATS & MOTORS: Boats 16 feet or longer, with properly working aerated live-wells and kill switch. NO OVERPOWERED BOATS ALLOWED. All boats must meet B.I.A., U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Life Jackets: MUST BE WORN anytime the outboard is running until check in. Kill switches MUST BE attached to the driver anytime the combustion motor is running. Each contestant is expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. No alcoholic beverages, stimulants or depressants allowed in boats during tournament hours.
PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS: Anywhere on the tournament water except within 50 yards of another Contestant’s boat or the take-off / launch area. All fishing must be done from boat. No Contestant may leave the boat to fish or land a fish.
Tournament Director has final decision.
Any violation of these rules may constitute disqualification from this event with no refund of entry fee.

Florida Little Britches Rodeo Association
2024-02-03 - 2024-02-04 | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States

7th Annual Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering and Trail Ride
2024-01-26 09:00 - 2024-01-28 14:00 (America/New_York) | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
This year’s Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering and Trail Ride will be held at the beautiful Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch in Live Oak, FL. Join us for three days of fun and fellowship as we celebrate Florida’s rich cattle heritage.
Cost is $150 ages 8 and up, $75 ages 7 and under.
Campsites with water and electric hook-ups are available for an additional fee.
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-florida-cattle-drive-gathering-and-trail-ride-tickets-738974451477?aff=oddtdtcreator
Events for the weekend will include:
-Guided trail rides through the ranch including along the historic Suwannee River
-Greenhorn rodeo and arena games
-Saturday night prime rib supper provided by Mitchell Brothers Catering
-Saturday night live music and dance
-Cowboy poets, storytellers, and historians
-Sunday morning cowboy church
And much more!
Non-hookup campsites are included with the cost of the event.
There are 29 campsites with power and water hookups currently available for an additional fee. These are first come first serve. More sites may become available prior to the event.
DEADLINE FOR REFUNDS IS JANUARY 16, 2024
ANY REFUND REQUEST LESS THAN 30 DAYS OUT FROM THE EVENT WILL ONLY BE ELIGABLE FOR A 50% REFUND.
