Wednesday, February 8th
Starting at 9:00 a.m.The City of Wauchula will be hosting a guided tour of Peace River Park. The tour is open to the public and will be free of charge. Sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen and water are recommended. The tour will start at 9 a.m. and typically lasts 2 hours.

Peace River Park is a 155-acre parcel of land located on the south side of Main Street and on the west side of the Peace River within the Wauchula City limits. The majority of the Peace River Park tract has never been significantly altered or developed for agriculture or other land uses. The project is managed to preserve the mixed bottomland hardwood forest, improve public access to Peace River, and to provide optimal wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities.
Topics of discussion will include plant identification, natives vs. exotics, Peace River, wetlands and flooding.

Any questions feel free to call Olivia Minshew at 863-773-9193.

Where: Peace River Park
1322 E. Main Street
Wauchula, FL 33873

Who: Open to the Public

Cost: FREE

Feb 10-18 - Highlands County Fair

FRIDAY, Feb. 10th
Alan Jay Automotive & Highlands Today Day
5pm-Midnight Midway Reithoffer Shows, Arm Band $20
5-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
5-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
5-10pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
7pm Convention Center Jr. Miss Highlands County 2012 Beauty Pageant
7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
6pm, 8pm Expo Stage JJ McCoy
6pm, 8pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience

SATURDAY, Feb. 11th
AXA Advisors Day & Lilly, O’Toole & Brown Day
1pm- Midnight Midway Reithoffer Shows, Arm Band $20
1-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
1-10pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
1-10pm Livestock Barn Steer, Commercial & Open Heifer Display
1-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
2pm Expo Stage Opening Ceremony – Mayor George Hensley
4pm Small Animal Barn Poultry Judging & Showmanship
7pm Convention Center Miss Highlands County 2012 Beauty Pageant
7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
3pm, 6pm, 8pm Expo Stage JJ McCoy
4pm-6pm - 106.9 The Bull Remote
2pm, 6pm, 8pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience

SUNDAY, Feb. 12th Agero Day
Senior Citizen Day - Admitted for $3.00 w/ ID
1-9pm Midway Reithoffer Shows - Arm Band $20
1-9pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
1-9pm Livestock Barn Swine, Steer, Commercial & Open Heifer Display
1-9pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
1-10pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
3pm Livestock Pavilion Market Swine Show & Showmanship
5pm, 7pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
2pm, 4pm, 6pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience
1 - 9pm Convention Center Heartland Idol at the Fair

MONDAY, Feb. 13th
Florida Hospital Heartland & Heartland Broadcasting Day
5-11pm Midway Reithoffer Shows - Arm Band $20
5-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
5-10pm Livestock Barn Swine, Steer, Commercial & Open Heifer Display
5-10pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
5-10pm Independent Midway Chainsaw Carving Show
5-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
7pm Convention Center Little Miss Highlands County 2012 Beauty Pageant
6pm Livestock Pavilion Rabbit Judging & Showmanship
6pm, 8pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience
6pm, 8pm Expo Stage Avon Park High Choir

TUESDAY, Feb. 14th Progress Energy Day
5pm-Midnight Midway Reithoffer Shows, Arm Band $20
5-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
5- 10pm Livestock Barn Swine, Steer, Commercial & Open Heifer Display
5-10pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
5-10pm Independent Midway Chainsaw Carving Show
5-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
5:15pm Livestock Pavilion Pee Wee Show
6pm Livestock Pavilion Market Steer Show & Showmanship
5:30pm, 8:30pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience
6pm, 8pm Expo Stage Sebring High School Choir

WEDNESDAY, Feb 15th
News Sun & Comcast Cable Day
Military & Veterans Day, admission $3.00 w/ Military ID
5-11pm Midway Reithoffer Shows - Arm Band $20
5-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
5-10pm Livestock Barn Swine, Steer, Commercial & Open Heifer Display
5-10pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
5-10pm Independent Midway Chainsaw Carving Show
5-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
6pm, 8pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience
6pm, 8pm Expo Stage The Florida Bluegrass Express
5-8 pm Convention Center Cooking Contest
6pm Livestock Pavilion Commercial Heifer Show & Showmanship
Open Heifer Show & Showmanship follows

THURSDAY, Feb. 16th Progress Energy Day
Students Day – Admitted with Food Can from 5-7pm
5pm-11pm Midway Reithoffer Shows - Arm Band $20
5-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
5-10pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
5-10pm Independent Midway Chainsaw Carving Show
5-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
6pm, 8pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience
6pm, 8pm Expo Stage The Florida Bluegrass Express
6:30pm Livestock Pavilion Jr. Livestock Auction

FRIDAY, Feb. 17th
Highlands Independent Bank & Cohan Radio Day
5pm-Midnight Midway Reithoffer Shows, Arm Band $20
5-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
5-10pm Livestock Barn Swine, Steer, Commercial & Open Heifer Display
5-10pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
5-10pm Independent Midway Chainsaw Carving Show
5-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
6pm, 8 pm Expo Stage Groovus
6pm, 8pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience

SATURDAY, Feb. 18th Highlands Regional Medical Center
1pm-Midnight Midway Reithoffer Shows - Arm Band $20
1-10pm Independent Midway Exhibit Buildings & Convention Center Open
1-7pm Small Animal Barn Poultry & Rabbit Display
1-10pm Livestock Barn Commercial Heifer & Open Heifer Display
1-10pm Independent Midway Chainsaw Carving Show
1-11pm Pavilion Beer Garden - Sponsored by Budweiser
5pm, 7pm, 9pm Stage Master Hypnotist Show
2pm, 6pm, 8pm Exhibit Stage The Grizzly Experience
4pm, 6pm Expo Stage California Toe Jam
7pm Convention Center Josh Thompson

Feb 14 - Happy Valentine's Day

Feb 16 - Career fair at SFCC in Avon Park 8:30am-12pm. (We will be there!)

Feb 17 - Grillin' & Chillin' on Main! Friday Night Live on Main Street in Wauchula 6-9pm!

Feb 18-25 - Hardee County Fair

2012 Hardee County Fair
www.hardeecountyfair.org

Schedule of Events

Sat., Feb. 18th – Armbands 12:00- closing $20.00
12:00 Gates Open
12:00 Midway Opens
2:00-8:00 Entertainment Tent open

Sun., Feb. 19th- Armbands 12:00- closing $20.00
1:00 Gates Open
1:00 Midway Opens
2:00 Kindergarten Princess Pageant
4:00-7:00 Entertainment Tent open

Mon., Feb. 20th
5:00 Gates Open
5:00 Midway Opens
5:00 Rabbit Show
6:00-8:00 Entertainment Tent Open
6:30 Dairy Show
7:00 Junior Miss Pageant

Tues., Feb. 21st Merchants Day $20.00 Armbands 5:00-closing $5.00 coupon available
5:00 Gates Open
5:00 Midway Opens
5:00 Poultry Showmanship
6:00 -8:00 Entertainment Tent
6:30 Swine Show

Wed., Feb. 22nd Dollar Day – Dollar rides and parking
5:00 Gates Open
5:00 Midway Open
6:00 Breeding and Heifer Show
6:00-8:00 Entertainment Tent Open
7:00 Steer Show
Beef Showmanship (After Steer Show)

Thur., Fe. 23rd – Merchants Day $20.00 Armbands 5:00-closing $5.00 coupon available
5:00 Gates Open
5:00 Midway Opens
6:00 Buyer’s Dinner
6:00-8:00 Entertainment Tent Open
7:00 FFA and 4-H Livestock Sale

Fri., Feb. 24th 2011 – Children’s Day & Midnight Madness
1:00 Gates Open
1:00 Midway Open
1:00 – 8:00 Entertainment Tent Open
7:00 Ranch Rodeo – bronc riding, team sorting, barrel racing, double mugging, calf doctoring
mutton busting ( 6 & under).
7:30 Lil’ Miss Pageant

Sat., Feb. 25th – Last Blast $20.00 Armbands (12:00 – closing)
12:00 Gates Open
12:00 Midway Opens
12:00 – 4:00 Entertainment Tent Open
4:00 Prince and Princess Pageant
4:00 Mexican Band
7:00 Mexican Bull Riding

Feb 26 - Tigres del Norte @ Arcadia Rodeo Arena

Feb 28 - On February 28, IHOP locations nationwide will offer free pancakes to each and every guest with the hope that they will leave a little something behind for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.  This is the seventh year of this fundraising effort, and we hope to bring the grand total of money raised to about $10 million in just seven years.

Feb 29-Mar 4 - Pioneer Park Days in Zolfo Springs

Mar 16 - Friday Night Live on Main Street in Downtown Wauchula! It's "Arts in the Park" on Main Street!