APRIL IN CITRUS COUNTY

April in Citrus County always starts out with the County Fair. This year's Fair was a huge success.  Not only blessed with beautiful weather and a large community attendance the Fair was packed full of entertainment and midway thrills.

 

Each day the livestock arena was bustling with great shows or sales allowing our County to have one of the best  youth programs in the state.

If you are in Citrus County in April be sure to check out our County Fair.




 

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION - APRIL 18

Earth Day was a great day for the community.  Our Spring weather brought many people from the community and visitors as well to the annual "Happy Birthday Earth Day" 40th anniversary Earth Day Celebration at the Crystal River 
Preserve State Park and Big Bend Sea Grasses Visitor's Center.

                                                 It's an all day event and the entry is FREE.

There was live Florida music, educational demonstrations, a touch tank, recycling and water quality tips, native plant sales, a flint knapper, wildlife talks, food booth, some excellent Earth Day t-shirts. 


For a "suggested" $5 donation, many enjoyedd the 30 minute eagle nest boat tours that were offered throughout the day

For the kids there was an earth-centered crafts and games area with coloring contest forms.  Contest entruies are judged and priuzes awarded in three age groups.

All who attended agreed that going to the Earth Day Celebration was a great way to spend a day and that April the perfect time of year to enjoy this function.

For Bird watchers, the Citrus County Audubon Society hosts a Bird-A-Thon in recognition of Earth Day. This event covers 20 birding trails throughout the county including a walk along the Homosassa Pepper Creek Trail. 


SUMMER JAZZ CONCERTS

April is "Jazz Appreciation Month" and to celebrate a Jazz Concert is planned at the Historic Courthouse in Inverness on Thursday April 22.  This concert features the Jazz group "Southern Exposure".  On April 24th a Jazz Workshop is scheduled with an open invitation to musicians of all ages.  Musicians bring their instruments to join and jam at several workshops throughout the day and then an "Open Jam takes place in the afternoon.  Drums and Keyboard are provided and it's a wonderful opportunity to hear local Jazz artists and hear some super music.  Refreshments are provided by the Deco Cafe and it always proves to be a great experience.   If you are in Citrus County in April, be sure to attend the April Jazz Workshop.

The Citrus County Historical Society  2010 schedule of jazz “theme” performances at the historic courthouse with Norman Bernard and the sounds of “Southern Exposure” with featured soloists.

All concert performances are on Thursday evenings in the restored courthouse in downtown Inverness. Tickets can only be purchased at the Historic Courthouse. Call 341-6427 for information. Tickets are $25. Season tickets $80. All concerts start at 7:00 p.m. preceded by a cocktail hour at 6 p.m.

Tribute to America’s musical gift to the world, JAZZ