Once again autumn is fast approaching and that can only mean one thing in eastern Pasco County, Florida, it is time to remind you that the 45th Annual San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival will take place on October 15th and 16th of 2011. San Antonio, Florida is just to the north of Tampa and a few miles east of Interstate 75 in the hills of Pasco County on State Road 52. The festival takes place in the village park in the center of town. You cannot miss it!
This is a very popular and unique event. Something you are not likely to see in Boise, Albany, or Detroit. Of course the festival encompasses more than rattlesnakes. There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Some of the events this year are:
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Snake Shows
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World of Reptiles Show
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Classic Car Show
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Arts & Crafts for Show & Sale
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Live Music Throughout the Day
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Wild West Show
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Show & Shine 4 X 4 Show
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Custom Car Show
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Educational Wildlife Exhibits
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Petting Farm
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Western Wear Contest
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Culinary Cooking Contest
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Pony Rides
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Free Children's Games
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and Much More!
Best of all, admission to the festival and parking are FREE! However, some shows and activities do have admission fees. Click on the event website below for more information.
Feeling Hungry? Well there will be food, food, and more food, including:
- Pancake Breakfast
- BBQ Chicken Dinner
- Fish Fry
- Hotdogs
- Sausage Sandwiches
- BBQ Sandwiches
- Corn-on-the-Cob
- Funnel Cakes
- Boiled Peanuts
- Cotton Candy
- Popcorn
- Snowcones
- Ice Cream items
For more information about this great event, you can visit the Rattlesnake Festival's official webpage at: http://www.rattlesnakefestival.com You will also find ticket information and a map at this site, as well as photos of past festivals. You can also call the organizers at: 352-588-4444
Take advantage of this wonderful chance to get out and enjoy our great autumn weather. Attend and participate in this very unique event in beautiful San Antonio, Florida! My guess is that you will have a wonderful time there!
Posted by John Elwell - REALTOR at CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty, Inc. 813-783-4444 Licensed in Florida.
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