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 Tusks: Mammoths & Mastodons
May 17 - Sept. 7
Created by the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, the traveling exhibit Tusks! Ice Age Mammoths and Mastodons offers guests the opportunity to see and learn about pre-historic American Mammoths and Columbian Mastodons that roamed throughout the North America continent during the last Ice Age. The exhibit also showcases fossils of other Ice Age animals including carnivores, birds and reptiles.
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American Idol
Robbie Carrico / Bo Bice
and Fireworks
July 4
4th of July Fireworks/Idol Concert Join American Idol finalists Robbie Carrico and Bo Bice for one of the biggest 4th of July concerts in Florida!
 The fireworks show kicks off at 9:00 PM, with a bang! Robbie Carrico from Season 7 of American Idol will be performing live. This native Floridian’s style is strictly rock n’ roll and is a perfect addition to any patriotic celebration!
 Then enjoy a fusion of blues and rock as Bo Bice takes the stage! Hear the influences of soul and southern rock in “Witness”, “I’m Gone” and his hit “See the Light”! All the sights and sounds, all at Silver Springs to help you celebrate The Red, White and Blue!
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International Food Festival
Sept.
(dates TBD)
Enjoy mouth-watering specialty dishes and ethnic foods from around the world and learn about the exotic spices and seasonings used to make each plate unique. Live music and entertainment from different countries will add to the festive atmosphere.
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3rd Annual All-G.M. Auto Show
Oct. 4
Hundreds of classic and late model Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks and Oldsmobiles will be on display inside Silver Springs during this one-day “show and shine” auto show sponsored by National Parts Depot.
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Oktoberfest
Oct. (dates TBD)
This event continues to grow each year with Central Florida’s finest Bavarian polka bands, authentic German food, a wide selection of imported beers and folk dancers.
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11th Annual Corvette Show
Nov. 1
More than 300 early and late model Corvettes from throughout Central Florida will gather at Silver Springs for this annual event sponsored by the Corvette Club of Marion County.
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Harvest Festival
Nov. (dates TBD)
A special event for the fall season with live bluegrass and country music, fresh specialty foods, games and Central Florida’s finest craftsmen displaying and selling their handmade carvings, leather goods and works of art.
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Native American Festival
Nov. 13 - 15
Members of tribes from North and South America will perform ancient ceremonial dances in traditional regalia, tell centuries-old stores and demonstrate their ancient arts and crafts. Other activities include a Seminole Hunting Camp, geo dig, art contest, displays of Native American artifacts and war paddles, and more.
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16th Annual Festival of Lights
Nov. 28-29 Dec. 5-6, 12-23 & 26-30
Silver Springs’ biggest special event of the year, this popular holiday celebration will be presented from dusk to 8:30 p.m. and feature more than a million twinkle lights throughout the park, plus dozens of neon displays, local choirs, strolling carolers, musical stage shows, lighted boat parade, shopping, a Holiday Buffet with all the trimmings, and of course Santa (nightly through Dec. 23).
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