Florida Gateway Fairgrounds formerly Columbia County Fairgrounds

FGF Youth Livestock - Steers LATE Entry Due Date
2025-04-25
For Additional information on the Youth Livestock Show visit the links below.

Register Here: https://columbialiv.fairwire.com/

Livestock Rules: https://emm5cbskk8v.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-Youth-Livestock-Rules-v2_1.pdf

Schedule of Events: https://emm5cbskk8v.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-Livestock-Schedule-of-Events-v2.pdf

Record Book Downloads Here: https://floridagatewayfairgrounds.org/livestock-exhibits/

FGF Youth Livestock – Steer Tag In
2025-04-26 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Livestock Barn
For Additional information on the Youth Livestock Show, visit the links below.

Register Here: https://columbialiv.fairwire.com/

Livestock Rules: https://emm5cbskk8v.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-Youth-Livestock-Rules-v2_1.pdf

Schedule of Events: https://emm5cbskk8v.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-Livestock-Schedule-of-Events-v2.pdf

Record Book Downloads Here: https://floridagatewayfairgrounds.org/livestock-exhibits/

Kiwanis Kid's Day
2025-05-03 | RODEO ARENA
Kiwanis Club of Lake City annually hosts Kiwanis Kid’s Day at the Florida Gateway Rodeo Arena. Kiwanis Club of Lake City feeds kids and builds parks in our community for our children. Kiwanis Kids Day helps raise funds to build a better community by providing a fun and family friendly event just for kids to enjoy!
$5 for Kids 16 & under – 17 & Older Free
https://www.facebook.com/KiwanisKidsDayLC for more information

Jamie Richards Memorial Prospect Steer & Heifer Show
2025-05-16 09:00 - 2025-05-17 12:00 | Livestock Barn
For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/jamierichardsmemorial

Calcutta Party
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Quail Heights Country Club, 161 SW Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City, 32025, United States
Calcutta Party at Qual Heights Country Club, bidding starts at 7:00 pm. CASH ONLY. Proceeds benefit the Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund, which assists cancer patients of Columbia County and surrounding counties with medical expenses. CalcuttaFlyer2025

FGF - Pink Crisis Fund Golf Tournament
2025-05-17 | Quail Heights Country Club, 161 SW Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City, 32025, United States
It’s time again for the Annual Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund Golf Tournament! Sign up a team or sponsor a hole to support the crisis fund!Entry form: 2025GolfTourn-FlyerandFormRegister online: bit.ly/2025GolfTournamemtRegistrationProceeds benefit the Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund, which assists cancer patients of Columbia County and surrounding counties with medical expenses.

Cliffhangers Gun Show
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01 | BANQUET HALL
Gun, Knife, and Military collectors show bringing you the best Northeast Florida has to offer. We have an assortment of both new and old for every collector and sporting enthusiast around. Come see for yourself! BUY*SELL*TRADE*
SATURDAY: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
SUNDAY: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: $10

Redbelly Fishing Tournament
2025-06-14 | Sandy Point, 29685 59th DR, Branfrod, 32008, United States
It’s time again for the Annual Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund Red Belly Fishing Tournament! Sign up a team or sponsor to support the Pink Cisis Fund!Entry FormEvent InformationProceeds benefit the Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund, which assists cancer patients of Columbia County and surrounding counties with medical expenses.

Runnin’ For the Ca$h – Barrel Race
2025-06-28, 2025-07-19 | RODEO ARENA
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/RunninForTheCash

FGF Youth Livestock – Hogs & Wethers Entry Due Date
2025-07-04

4th of July Celebration 2025 "More Than Just Fireworks"
2025-07-04
Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration filled with food, fun, entertainment, and fireworks!
📍 Location: Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
📅 Date: Friday, July 4th, 2025 Time: 5:00pm – 9:30 pm
🎉 Live Music
🌭 Food Trucks
🧃 Family-Friendly Activities
🎇 Fireworks Show at 9:00pm! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and patriotic spirit!
Admission is FREE – All are welcome! Let’s celebrate freedom together!
Contact: City of Lake City
Event Information

FGF Youth Livestock – Hogs & Wethers LATE Entry Due Date
2025-07-11
For Additional information on the Youth Livestock Show, visit the links below.

Register Here

Livestock Rules

Schedule of Events

Download Record Books

FGF Youth Livestock – Hogs & Wethers Tag In
2025-07-12 07:00 - 10:00 | Livestock Barn
UPDATED TIME! TAG IN WILL START AT 7:00 AM IN AN EFFORT TO BEAT THE HEAT!
For Additional information on the Youth Livestock Show, visit the links below.

Register Here

Livestock Rules

Schedule of Events

Download Record Books

City Church Back to School Bash
2025-08-02 | RECEPTION HALL
City Church and other Community Partners are coming together to provide FREE School Supplies & Haircuts for elementary students in our community followed with a morning of fun with waterslides.

For more Information: City Church Facebook

FGF Youth Livestock – Open Scales
2025-08-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Livestock Barn

North Florida Cornhole | Cornhole Tournament benefiting Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund
2025-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | BANQUET HALL
Cornhole Tournament hosted by North FL Cornhole on August 2nd 2025, at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds! The tournament will benefit the Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund. Registration will take place before the event and Buttman’s Seasoning & Catering will be out as well! Come out and support the crisis fund!

The Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund is a nonprofit organization, that helps cancer patients of Columbia County, Florida, and surrounding counties with medical expenses. For more information, please visit our website www.fgpink.com

Location: Florida Gateway Fairgrounds, Banquet Hall, Building D
Registration: 10:00am
Tournament Starts: 11:00am

2 Tournaments
Bring a Partner $50 per Team
Blind Draw $20 per player (Following Partner Tournament)

$10 Cooler Fee

FGF Youth Livestock – Heifers(Beef & Dairy) & Does Entry Due Date
2025-08-22

FGF Youth Livestock – Heifers(Beef & Dairy) & Does LATE Entry Due Date
2025-08-29

Swim & Splash Expo with South East Spas
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | Exhibit Building B
Interested in buying a hot tub? Want to test a swim spa? Brave enough to cold plunge AND try the sauna? Stop by to test out our full product range.
September 5-7, 2025In Lake City, Florida, at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds! 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane, FL, United States, Florida 32025

Off R Rocker B3 Rodeo
2025-09-05 19:00 - 2025-09-06 00:00 | RODEO ARENA
Get Ready for the Off R Rocker B3 Rodeo!
Mark your calendars for September 5th & 6th and join us at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City, FL for two action-packed days of rodeo thrills, family fun, and community spirit!
What to Expect:• Heart-pounding bull riding, barrel racing, and bronc riding• Top pro rodeo athletes from across the country• Food trucks, vendors, mechanical bull• Music, dancing, and a whole lot of Western hospitality
This isn’t just a rodeo — it’s a movement. Off R Rocker is proud to support and sponsor the next generation of rodeo athletes. Come cheer the cowboys and cowgirls on and be part of something bigger.
🎟️ Tickets
Location: Florida Gateway Fairgrounds, Lake City, FL Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 5–6 Time: Gates open at 5:30PM – Rodeo starts at 7:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a weekend you won’t forget. Whether you’re a die-hard rodeo fan or just looking for a good time, the B3 Rodeo has something for everyone!
Let’s Ride. Let’s Cheer. Let’s Get Off R Rocker!

Open Scales | FGF Youth Livestock
2025-09-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Livestock Barn

Bring Back Care | Florida Voices for Health
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | RECEPTION HALL
Tired of traveling long distances for medical care? We’re listening. Share your concerns at our Health Care Speak Out to help bring back care to North Florida. Hosted by For Florida’s Health and the Columbia County Wellness Collaborative.

Tickets

Uplift Columbia | Living Hope, Inc.
2025-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | BANQUET HALL
Last year about 200 people and more than 20 different churches gathered with health providers and community leaders toshare vision and action!Connect with others to have a big impact and be part of the solution,Reserve your seat and register today, to join this movement of churches and leaders working toward one purpose,Click to register and click vendor if your group or organization would like to reserve a table to share information. Click here

Gun Show | Cliffhangers
2025-10-04 09:00 - 2025-10-05 15:00 | BANQUET HALL

Barrel Race | NBHA (National Barrel Horse Association)
2025-10-04 16:00 | RODEO ARENA
The National Barrel Horse Association, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition.

Friends of the NRA Annual Banquet
2025-10-07 17:30 | BANQUET HALL
Join other champions of the Second Amendment for dinner, games, auctions, and fun with a chance to win exclusive NRA guns, gear, décor, and collectibles!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flfnra/
