Florida Gateway Fairgrounds formerly Columbia County Fairgrounds

Exotic Bird Expo
2022-09-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | BANQUET HALL
Love birds? Join us at the Exotic Bird Expo Sunday September 18, 2022. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Florida Gateway Fairgrounds 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane, Lake City, FL. 32025. Will feature a large variety of exotic birds from finches to macaws. Guests can talk to breeders and suppliers in addition to finding accessories like cages, toys, bird food and other pet bird goods and services.
Admission: $5 adults and students. Free for children 10 and under. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss this show. All deals are between the buyer and vendor contact the vendor directly if you have any questions or concerns on your purchase.

Le encantan las Aves? Unanse El Domingo September 18, 2022. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Florida Gateway Fairgrounds 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane, Lake City, FL. 32025 en el Show de Aves Exoticas tendremos muchas aves desde Finches a Guacamayos. Admision $5.00 jovenes menores de 10 anos gratis. Usted encontrara todo lo que necesita para sus aves. Desde jaulas, comida de pajaros, juguetes y mucho mas. Les esperamos. Todos las ventas son entre el comprador y vendedor. Contacte a el vendedor directamente si tiene preguntas sobre su compra. Click link for direction to location: https://goo.gl/maps/EKcSM1TWzv8M176b7

Runnin’ For the Ca$h – Barrel Race
2022-09-24 17:00 - 21:00 | RODEO ARENA
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/RunninForTheCash

Pink Peanut Soirée
2022-10-08 17:00 - 19:30 | BANQUET HALL
Saturday, October 8, 2022
5:00pm Doors Open
6:30pm Fashion Show
All Pink Attire Encouraged
Friends + Food
DJ + Dancing
Mini Makeovers
Fashion Show
For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaPeanutFederation/

68th Annual Florida Gateway Fair
2022-10-28 08:00 - 2022-11-05 17:00
More information coming soon

North Florida Cornhole | Cornhole Tournament benefiting Tough Enough to Wear Pink Crisis Fund
2023-01-14 10:00 - 14:00 | BANQUET HALL
Cornhole Tournament hosted by North FL Cornhole on January 14, 2023, at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds! The tournament will benefit the Tough Enough To Wear 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 Tough Enough to Wear 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.tetwp.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

29th Annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo
2023-03-10 18:00 - 2023-03-12 16:00 | RODEO ARENA
The 29th Annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo will be held March 10-12, 2023, at the Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo Arena. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, we welcome some of the Southeast’s best cowboys and cowgirls to Lake City for a fantastic weekend of bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, bronc riding, and all of the other excitement the rodeo brings.

Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo is a PRCA sanctioned rodeo held annually at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena in Lake City, Florida. Our rodeo includes all 7 rodeo events: Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping and Bull Riding. We also have Mutton Bustin’ and Breakaway Roping as well! Each performance includes all the events listed so you won’t miss any of the action no matter what day you join us!

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for ages 6–12 at the gate; free admission for children 5 and under.
Advance Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12(a convenience fee of $1.50 will be added to online purchases).
Advance Tickets can also be purchased at select locations.
Purchase tickets online here: Online Tickets Coming Soon

Friday & Saturday:
Gates Open at 6:00pm
Rodeo Starts at 8:00pm
Sunday:
Gates Open at 12:00pm
Rodeo Starts at 2:00pm
***Pricing and times are subject to change***

Cliffhangers Gun Show
2023-03-18 - 2023-03-19
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FGF Youth Livestock - Steers Entry Due Date
2023-04-21 08:00 - 16:00
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/2023-YouthLivestockShow-Rules.pdf

Schedule of Events: https://emm5cbskk8v.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-Livestock-Schedule-of-Events.pdf

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

FGF Youth Livestock - Steers LATE Entry Due Date
2023-04-22 08:00 - 16:00

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Fins and Pins Fish Fry
2023-04-29 | BANQUET HALL
Fins and Pins
12th Annual Bowl-A-Thon & Fish Fry
Hosted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
Community Fish Fry at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Banquet Hall
Come enjoy a great meal and fellowship with Sheriff Mark Hunter and help support the children of the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch. Contact Sarah Wheeler at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for more information (386) 752-9212.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/CCSOFinsAndPins
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCountySheriffsOffice

FGF Youth Livestock - Steers Mandatory Tag In
2023-04-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Livestock Barn

Kiwanis Kid's Day
2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | RODEO ARENA

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Golf Tournament
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Quail Heights Country Club, 161 SW Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City, 32025, United States
Wear your best pink attire and come out for golf, raffles, games, beverage carts, lunch and more!

The Tough Enough to Wear Pink Annual Golf Tournament is May 13, 2023, at Quail Heights Country Club.

Calcutta Party – May 12, 2023, bidding starts at 7:00pm. CASH ONLY

Tee time is at 8:30 am with a shotgun start. 3 person scramble. Limited to the first 30 teams to sign up!

$60 per person, $180 for team of 3.

Proceeds benefit the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Crisis Fund which assists cancer patients of Columbia County and surrounding counties with medical expenses.

Entry form is available on our website here: http://bit.ly/3JJNim1
Or register online: http://bit.ly/3TnSsaP

Swing into Spring ABGA Goat Show
2023-05-19 12:00 - 2023-05-20 18:00 | Livestock Barn
For more information on this event: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068379744395

Jamie Richards Memorial Prospect Steer & Heifer Show
2023-05-26 09:00 - 2023-05-27 12:00 | Livestock Barn
For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/jamierichardsmemorial

Cliffhangers Gun Show
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11 | BANQUET HALL

3rd Annual Redbelly Tournament - Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund
2023-06-17 06:00 - 15:00 | Sandy Point, 29685 59th DR, Branfrod, 32008, United States
Join us for Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund’s 3rd Annual Redbelly Tournament!
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Sandy Point, Branford, Florida
Safe Light – 1:00pm

Weigh-in will begin at 1:00pm, everyone is welcome to join us for weigh-in! Raffles will also be available to purchase.

$55 Entry Fee (includes ramp fee)

Guaranteed Payout
Top Prizes for Redbellies ONLY
1st – $1,800
2nd – $600
3rd – $300
4th – $200
5th – $100

$500 to the highest finishing Adult and Child Team!

Proceeds go directly to assisting people in our community who are fighting cancer!

Pre-Register Online Now: https://bit.ly/3a0waJm
or Stop by the Florida Gateway Fair office to register!

Starting positions are determined by the order paid entries are received. If you do not complete payment through the entry form online your spot will not be saved.

Entries will also be accepted at the ramp the morning of the event – CASH ONLY.

For more information contact:
Donnie Feagle (386) 365-1191
Aaron Summers (386) 623-2713

FGF Youth Livestock – Hogs & Wethers Entry Due Date
2023-06-30 08:00 - 16:00

FGF Youth Livestock – Hogs & Wethers LATE Entry Due Date
2023-07-07 08:00 - 16:00

FGF Youth Livestock - Hogs & Wethers Mandatory Tag In
2023-07-08 08:00 - 22:00 | Livestock Barn

FGF Youth Livestock – Heifers(Beef & Dairy) & Does Entry Due Date
2023-08-18 08:00 - 16:00

FGF Youth Livestock – Heifers(Beef & Dairy) & Does LATE Entry Due Date
2023-08-25 08:00 - 16:00

69th Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock Show
2023-10-27 - 2023-11-05
For up to date information on the Fair and Livestock Show follow our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/flgatewayfair/

30th Annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10 | RODEO ARENA
The 29th Annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo will be held March 8-10, 2024, at the Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo Arena. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, we welcome some of the Southeast’s best cowboys and cowgirls to Lake City for a fantastic weekend of bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, bronc riding, and all of the other excitement the rodeo brings.

Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo is a PRCA sanctioned rodeo held annually at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena in Lake City, Florida. Our rodeo includes all 7 rodeo events: Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping and Bull Riding. We also have Mutton Bustin’ and Breakaway Roping as well! Each performance includes all the events listed so you won’t miss any of the action no matter what day you join us!

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for ages 6–12 at the gate; free admission for children 5 and under.
Advance Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12(a convenience fee of $1.50 will be added to online purchases).
Advance Tickets can also be purchased at select locations.
Purchase tickets online here: https://columbiacountyresources.ticketspice.com/2024-florida-gateway-pro-rodeo?t=fgfairweb

Friday & Saturday:
Gates Open at 6:00pm
Rodeo Starts at 8:00pm
Sunday:
Gates Open at 12:00pm
Rodeo Starts at 2:00pm
***Pricing and times are subject to change***

Cliffhangers Gun Show
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | BANQUET HALL

Swing Into Spring Boer Goat Show and JABGA Area 4 Regional Show
2024-03-22 14:00 - 2024-03-23 08:00 | Livestock Barn
For more information:
https://showman.app/shows?fbclid=IwAR2iLxm8ofWvoPGzhM0tNzQcCcWZJcoSa_jiCIRRzZPFKCpp_LwYuGC5P84#/swing-into-spring-boer-goat-show
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068379744395

Bird Expo
2024-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | BANQUET HALL
Admission: $5
Children 10 and Under: Free
https://www.facebook.com/StAugustineBirdExpo

Columbia County FFA Auction
2024-04-11 17:30 - 20:00 | BANQUET HALL
Columbia County FFA Chapters come together with hand made authentic pieces and donated items for the first annual FFA Auction.
$10 Chicken and Rice
5:30pm: Preview of Auction Items
6:00pm: Dinner
6:30pm: Auction

https://www.facebook.com/events/714923047479455

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Fins and Pins Fish Fry
2024-04-27 | BANQUET HALL
Fins and Pins
Hosted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
Community Fish Fry at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Banquet Hall
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/CCSOFinsAndPins
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCountySheriffsOffice

Kiwanis Kids Day
2024-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 | RODEO ARENA
Bounce Houses | Water Slides | Kid’s Workshop | Games and Prizes | Petting Zoo | Food Vendors | Nerf Gun War Zone

$5 Children 16 and Under
17 and Older Free

This Event Benefits: Columbia County Schools District, “Food For Kids Backpack Program” & Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway “Pre-K Backpack Project”

https://www.facebook.com/KiwanisKidsDayLC
www.kiwaniskidsday.com
