Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Cannon Farms
DunnellonA u-pick farm and family destination in Dunnellon offering seasonal produce, flower picking, hayrides, a petting zoo, and special events throughout the year including Easter egg hunts and fall festivals.
Far Reach Ranch UPICK Farm
TavaresFamily-owned U-pick farm and event space on the shores of Lake Dora offering seasonal strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry picking, plus craft jams, honey, and baked goods.
Farm Tours of Ocala
DunnellonAgricultural entertainment experience offering guided farm tours in the Dunnellon/Ocala area.
Kirby Family Farm
A family-friendly heritage attraction featuring a historic locomotive train ride, antique carousel, Ferris wheel, petting zoo, magic shows, and seasonal festivals. Known for the annual Rock-N-Roll Easter Train and fall Harvest Festival.
Riverbend Cattle Company
Crystal RiverFamily-owned cattle ranch and farm store on the Withlacoochee River in Floral City. Pasture-raised, 14-day dry-aged beef and pork sold at the ranch store, online, and at area farmers markets including Brownwood in The Villages. Ranch experiences and tours available.
Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery
Crystal RiverCertified Florida Farm Winery in Spring Hill growing Norton and Muscadine grapes since 2001, offering tastings, vineyard tours, and Friday evening food truck events on the veranda.
Uncle Donald's Farm
The VillagesFifty-acre family-owned petting farm where kids can feed goats, milk a goat, go on hayrides, and meet llamas, deer, and even alligators. A hands-on farm experience that's been running since 1980.
Violette Hill Hay Farm
Mount Dora30-acre hands-on petting farm in Mount Dora offering capybara encounters, horse rides, hayrides, farm school classes, and seasonal events like pumpkin patches and Christmas on the Farm.