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SUMMARY:Creepy Coleman | Halloween Festival
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Festival for the whole family!\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 24th\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Coleman\, Florida\nAddress: 100 Commercial St\, Coleman\, FL 33521\nLocal Vendors & Shops –\nExplore Historic Coleman Crossing Village and shop with local businesses and vendors!\nPoppy’s Dogs –\nGrab some delicious food while you enjoy the festivities.\nTransylvania Transformations –\nRight next door at Sumter County Hair\, kids can get fun face paint and spooky\nHalloween-inspired transformations! (Free)\nReptile Exhibit –\nGet up close with some fascinating reptiles and learn about these amazing animals.\nHalloween Car Show –\nCheck out a lineup of awesome vehicles dressed up for the occasion.\nTrunk-or-Treat –\nCome dressed up and collect plenty of Halloween goodies from decorated trunks!\nCostumes Encouraged! –\nBring your best Halloween look because we’re giving away a Halloween Goody Basket for the best costume!\n\nTrunk or Treat and Car Show is located at 100 Commercial St Coleman\, FL\n(CARS ARRIVE BEFORE 3pm)\n\nRegister below! For vendors and car show | Trunk or Treat!\nAvoid Scams!\n\nBelow are the PRIMARY ways to register. Will Not ask for payment through Facebook directly.\nVendor Submission: https://creepycoleman.notion.site/3c23e4b2c60880a8bae3e31…\n\nSet up between 12:00 pm – 2:30 pmTrunk or Treat: https://creepycoleman.notion.site/3c23e4b2c60880059219d9b…\n\nArrive 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm\n\nNeed To Share with someone who doesn’t have Facebook?\nSend them the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/creepy-coleman-halloween…
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LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Fall Craft Market at Browns Adventure Farm!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Brown’s Fall Craft Market 2026!\n\nDate: Sunday\, October 25th\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\nLocated at Brown’s Adventure Farm and as part of the Brown’s Fall Festival\,\nthis craft market is FREE to park and shop at.\n\nThis year’s Fall Craft Market will begin at 10am and run until 3pm.\nThere will be over 150 vendors and a great variety of food trucks\, who will be featured on the event page!\n\nLocated outside on our beautiful farm\,\ntake in all things Fall as you wander among the variety of vendors selling their crafty creations!\n\nExpect everything from Fall wreaths and decorations to handmade jewelry\,\ngarden decor\, wooden signs & crafts\, homemade baked goods\, beauty products\, plants\, and much more!\n\nIf you would like to take part as a seller\, simply fill out our official application form here: https://brownsadventurefarm.com/seasonal-markets/#fall\n\nPLEASE BEWARE OF SCAMMERS –\nThere are NO tickets to this event\, as it is FREE to attend\,\nand the link above is the ONLY way to apply to take part as a vendor!
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/fall-craft-market-at-browns-adventure-farm/
LOCATION:Brown’s Adventure Farm\, 13940 US-301\, Oxford\, FL\, 34484\, United States
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SUMMARY:Barktoberfest! Lake Eola Park Downtown Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 25th\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Lake Eola\, Downtown Orlando\n\nAddress: 512 E Washington St\, Orlando\, FL 32801 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be the Thirteenth annual Barktoberfest event hosted by Orange County Animal Services!\n\nThis event highlights our many wonderful rescue partners and shines a light on their work\,\ntheir need for support\, and their available pets.\n\nThe event will feature dozens of local pet rescue groups with a variety of pets available for adoption\,\nincluding different breeds\, sizes\, and ages.\n\nThe event will also include pet-related vendors\, food trucks\,\nand the Orange County Animal Services mobile clinic.*\n\nFor pet owners and enthusiasts in Central Florida\, this is a can’t-miss event!\n\nFor more information\, including information on becoming an event vendor\, please email Barktoberfest@ocfl.net.http://www.ocnetpets.com/GetInvolved/Barktoberfest.aspx\n\n*The OCAS Mobile Clinic will be onsite offering free rabies vaccinations and microchipping to the pets of Orange County residents. There is a limit of two pets per household for these services.\n\nAll dogs must be leashed and all cats confined in a carrier.\n\nDue to health and safety concerns\, OCAS will not be able to assist pets that have had previous vaccine reactions\, are experiencing current medical conditions or are reactive (display aggression) toward other pets or people.\n\nOCAS may elect to muzzle certain dogs\, out of an abundance of caution.\nPets unable to be safely handled will be refused service.
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/barktoberfest-lake-eola-park-downtown-orlando/
LOCATION:Lake Eola Park\, 512 E Washington St\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch (Orlando)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to put a spell on your Sunday with a wickedly fabulous Hocus Pocus drag brunch.\n\nGrab your broomsticks\, gather your coven\, and join us for a bewitching day of fierce queens\,\nfabulous looks\, and magical performances that will have you shouting “I Put a Spell on You.”\n\nTICKET OPTIONS\n\n\nGeneral Admission | $29.00\n\nVIP | $47.00\nIncludes: – Front Section Seating– Meet & Greet with the Artists\n\nBrunch Package Ticket | $59.00\n\n\nTicket Link\n\nLocation: Orlando Improv Comedy Club\nAddress: 9101 International Dr\, Ste 2310\, Orlando\, FL\, United States\, 32819
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/hocus-pocus-drag-brunch-orlando/
LOCATION:Orlando Improv Comedy Club\, 9101 International Dr\, orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Power of Women | Lady Lake
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Power of Women Event\n\nDate: October 27\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Water Oak Country Club | Lady Lake\nAddress: 216 Magnolia Dr\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\n\nThis special event is a celebration of connection\, encouragement\,\nand the incredible women in our community.\n\nGuests will enjoy brunch and mimosas\, women-focused vendors\,\nan uplifting panel discussion\, and door prizes in a warm and inspiring atmosphere.\n\nWhether you come to connect\, learn\, or support local businesses\,\nor simply enjoy a meaningful morning with other amazing women\,\nThis is an event you will not want to miss.\n\nFor questions\, please get in touch with the Chamber at 352-753-6029 or Janet@LadyLakeChamber.com\n\nA special thank you to the sponsors\,\nWater Oak Country Club Estates and LeafFilter Gutter Protection\,\nfor helping make this event possible.
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/4th-annual-power-of-women-lady-lake/
LOCATION:Water Oak Country Club Estates\, 216 Magnolia Dr\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holloween Party @ City Fire (Brownwood)
DESCRIPTION:  \nLive Music + Great Food + Costumes + Fun \nDate: October 31st\, 2026 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nLocation: City Fire Restaurant in Brownwood Paddock Square \nAddress: 2716 Brownwood Blvd\, The Villages\, FL 32163-2002\, United States \n  \nEvent by Groove 41
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/holloween-party-city-fire-brownwood/
LOCATION:Brownwood Paddock Square\, 2705 West torch Lake Drive\, The Villages\, FL\, 32163\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE 2026 MOPARS WITH BIG DADDY (Ocala FL)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDates: November 6 – November 8 \nLocation: Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing \nAddress: 13700 SW 16th Ave\, Ocala\, FL 34473 United States \nContact: Jim (Show Information)\, Shari (vendor inquiry) 813-493-2970 \n  \nThe 39th Annual Mopars with Big Daddy will be held November 7th & 8th. \nThis year we will again be raising money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. \nProceeds from the raffle and auction will go to helping children fighting cancer. \nSt. Jude Children’s Hospital treats children with cancer and provides assistance to families to be with their child during treatment at NO CHARGE. \nThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post will again in 2026 be parking spectators; \npart of the money from parking will be donated to the Explorer Post. \nIf you are a company or individual who would like to donate item/s for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser \nplease contact the museum; information below. \n  \nThe 2026 Mopars with Big Daddy will feature events with Don. Friday November 6th \nPhillips Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ocala presents the Friday Night Dinner and Q&A with Don. \nThe dinner will begin at 6:30 PM at the pavilion located outside the Antique Building. \nThe Q&A will be held at 8:00 PM inside the main museum building. \n  \nOn Saturday\, November 1st\, after the car show Don will give a tour inside the museum of the cars that have a story behind them. \nThe tour will begin at 5:00 pm and will be limited to 25 people. \nThe cost is $75.00 a person. \nDue to the limited spaces make sure you register for the tour. \n  \n2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing \nTo mark this anniversary we are pleased to announce that the First Lady of Drag Racing Shirley Muldowney \nWill be participating in the celebration and will be present during the Mopars with Big Daddy. \nShe will  be available for autographs\, photos\, and have exclusive Shirley Muldowney items for sale. \nShirley also will be participating in the Q&A with Don on Friday night. \n  \nPricing for the Mopars with Big Daddy are as follows:  \nCar Show Registration: Pre-Registration $40.00\, Day of Event $45.00\n20’ X20’ Vendor Space: Pre-Registration $55.00\, Day of Event $65.00\nCar Coral Space: Pre-Registration $45.00\, Day of Event $50.00\nDry Camp RV Spot: $25.00\nFriday Night Dinner: $45.00\nSaturday Night Tour: $75.00\nSpectator Parking: $5.00\nSpectator Show Entrance: $0.00 \n** Last day to pre-register November 4\, 2026 **\n** Last day to register for Friday Night Dinner October 30\,2026** \n  \nYou can register by mail by downloading the form from the link below. \nClick to access Mopars-With-Big-Daddy-2024Flyer-Pg-2.pdf \nMake checks payable to – Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing  \nAnd mail to – Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing 13700 SW 16th Avenue\, Ocala\, Florida 34473. \n  \nHere is the daily schedule for the 2026 Mopars with Big Daddy. \nThese schedules are subject to change and to updates. \nFriday November 6th  \n8:00 AM Gates open to Vendors for Set Up\n5:00-6:30 PM Museum open to individuals participating in the Dinner & Q&A\n6:30 PM Dinner starts under the Pavilion\n8:00 PM Q&A with Don Garlits & Shirley Muldowney begins in the Museum \nSaturday November 7th  \n8:00 AM Gates Open\n2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser\n3:30 PM Participant Judging Trophies Awarded.\n5:00 PM Saturday Night Tour with Don \nSunday November 8th \n8:00 AM Gates Open\n2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser\n3:00 PM Judged Show Trophies Awarded. \nDuring the show on Saturday & Sunday the museum grounds will be for Vendors\, Car Show Participants\, and Spectators walking around. \nAll other traffic will enter from the Spectator Parking area located on the farm to the south of the museum at 14050 SW 16thAvenue. \nThose needing Handicap Parking will be directed where to go to access Handicap Spaces on the museum grounds while spaces are available. \nWe are pleased to announce that Magrich Photography will be at the show taking photographs of the cars that participate in the show. \nMagrich Photography \n  \nThe Sleep Inn next door to the museum has a block of rooms for the show. \nReservations must be made by October 7\, 2026 to receive the show rate. \nYou can call the Sleep Inn directly at 352-347-8383 \nor visit this link to make your reservation. \n  \nWe also have a block of rooms reserved at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Ocala \nLocated at 4100 SW 40th Street\, Ocala FL. 34474 \nPhone | 352-500-0501 –  If  you call the hotel please select prompt for Front Desk. \nGive Mopars Big Daddy 2026  to get the blocked room and room rate. \nThe last day to make your reservation under this bock is October 7\, 2026. \nBook your group rate for Mopar’s Big Daddy 2026 \nFor more information please call:\nVendor Questions | Shari at 352-446-3562\nShow Information | Jim at 813-493-2970 \n  \nBusinesses or individuals who would like to donate to the fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital please \nContact Chuck at 352-245-8661 or chuck@garlits.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/the-2026-mopars-with-big-daddy-ocala-fl/
LOCATION:Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing\, 13700 SW 16th Ave\, Ocala\, FL\, 34473\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 39th Annual Mopars (Ocala FL)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: November 6 – November 8 \nLocation: Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing \nAddress: 13700 SW 16th Ave\, Ocala\, FL 34473 United States \nContact: Jim (Show Information)\, Shari (vendor inquiry) 813-493-2970 \n  \nThe 39th Annual Mopars with Big Daddy will be held November 7th & 8th. \nThis year we will again be raising money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. \nProceeds from the raffle and auction will go to helping children fighting cancer. \nSt. Jude Children’s Hospital treats children with cancer and provides assistance to families to be with their child during treatment at NO CHARGE. \nThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post will again in 2026 be parking spectators; \npart of the money from parking will be donated to the Explorer Post. \nIf you are a company or individual who would like to donate item/s for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser \nplease contact the museum; information below. \n  \nThe 2026 Mopars with Big Daddy will feature events with Don. Friday November 6th \nPhillips Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ocala presents the Friday Night Dinner and Q&A with Don. \nThe dinner will begin at 6:30 PM at the pavilion located outside the Antique Building. \nThe Q&A will be held at 8:00 PM inside the main museum building. \n  \nOn Saturday\, November 1st\, after the car show Don will give a tour inside the museum of the cars that have a story behind them. \nThe tour will begin at 5:00 pm and will be limited to 25 people. \nThe cost is $75.00 a person. \nDue to the limited spaces make sure you register for the tour. \n  \n2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing \nTo mark this anniversary we are pleased to announce that the First Lady of Drag Racing Shirley Muldowney \nWill be participating in the celebration and will be present during the Mopars with Big Daddy. \nShe will  be available for autographs\, photos\, and have exclusive Shirley Muldowney items for sale. \nShirley also will be participating in the Q&A with Don on Friday night. \n  \nPricing for the Mopars with Big Daddy are as follows:  \nCar Show Registration: Pre-Registration $40.00\, Day of Event $45.00\n20’ X20’ Vendor Space: Pre-Registration $55.00\, Day of Event $65.00\nCar Coral Space: Pre-Registration $45.00\, Day of Event $50.00\nDry Camp RV Spot: $25.00\nFriday Night Dinner: $45.00\nSaturday Night Tour: $75.00\nSpectator Parking: $5.00\nSpectator Show Entrance: $0.00 \n** Last day to pre-register November 4\, 2026 **\n** Last day to register for Friday Night Dinner October 30\,2026** \n  \nYou can register by mail by downloading the form from the link below. \nClick to access Mopars-With-Big-Daddy-2024Flyer-Pg-2.pdf \nMake checks payable to – Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing  \nAnd mail to – Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing 13700 SW 16th Avenue\, Ocala\, Florida 34473. \n  \nHere is the daily schedule for the 2026 Mopars with Big Daddy. \nThese schedules are subject to change and to updates. \nFriday November 6th  \n8:00 AM Gates open to Vendors for Set Up\n5:00-6:30 PM Museum open to individuals participating in the Dinner & Q&A\n6:30 PM Dinner starts under the Pavilion\n8:00 PM Q&A with Don Garlits & Shirley Muldowney begins in the Museum \nSaturday November 7th  \n8:00 AM Gates Open\n2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser\n3:30 PM Participant Judging Trophies Awarded.\n5:00 PM Saturday Night Tour with Don \nSunday November 8th \n8:00 AM Gates Open\n2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser\n3:00 PM Judged Show Trophies Awarded. \nDuring the show on Saturday & Sunday the museum grounds will be for Vendors\, Car Show Participants\, and Spectators walking around. \nAll other traffic will enter from the Spectator Parking area located on the farm to the south of the museum at 14050 SW 16thAvenue. \nThose needing Handicap Parking will be directed where to go to access Handicap Spaces on the museum grounds while spaces are available. \nWe are pleased to announce that Magrich Photography will be at the show taking photographs of the cars that participate in the show. \nMagrich Photography \n  \nThe Sleep Inn next door to the museum has a block of rooms for the show. \nReservations must be made by October 7\, 2026 to receive the show rate. \nYou can call the Sleep Inn directly at 352-347-8383 \nor visit this link to make your reservation. \n  \nWe also have a block of rooms reserved at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Ocala \nLocated at 4100 SW 40th Street\, Ocala FL. 34474 \nPhone | 352-500-0501 –  If  you call the hotel please select prompt for Front Desk. \nGive Mopars Big Daddy 2026  to get the blocked room and room rate. \nThe last day to make your reservation under this bock is October 7\, 2026. \nBook your group rate for Mopar’s Big Daddy 2026 \nFor more information please call:\nVendor Questions | Shari at 352-446-3562\nShow Information | Jim at 813-493-2970 \n  \nBusinesses or individuals who would like to donate to the fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital please \nContact Chuck at 352-245-8661 or chuck@garlits.com. \n 
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/the-39th-annual-mopars-ocala-fl/
LOCATION:Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing\, 13700 SW 16th Ave\, Ocala\, FL\, 34473\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 39th Annual Mopars (Ocala FL)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: November 6 – November 8 \nLocation: Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing \nAddress: 13700 SW 16th Ave\, Ocala\, FL 34473 United States \nContact: Jim (Show Information)\, Shari (vendor inquiry) 813-493-2970 \n  \nThe 39th Annual Mopars with Big Daddy will be held November 7th & 8th. \nThis year we will again be raising money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. \nProceeds from the raffle and auction will go to helping children fighting cancer. \nSt. Jude Children’s Hospital treats children with cancer and provides assistance to families to be with their child during treatment at NO CHARGE. \nThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post will again in 2026 be parking spectators; \npart of the money from parking will be donated to the Explorer Post. \nIf you are a company or individual who would like to donate item/s for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser \nplease contact the museum; information below. \n  \nThe 2026 Mopars with Big Daddy will feature events with Don. Friday November 6th \nPhillips Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ocala presents the Friday Night Dinner and Q&A with Don. \nThe dinner will begin at 6:30 PM at the pavilion located outside the Antique Building. \nThe Q&A will be held at 8:00 PM inside the main museum building. \n  \nOn Saturday\, November 1st\, after the car show Don will give a tour inside the museum of the cars that have a story behind them. \nThe tour will begin at 5:00 pm and will be limited to 25 people. \nThe cost is $75.00 a person. \nDue to the limited spaces make sure you register for the tour. \n  \n2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing \nTo mark this anniversary we are pleased to announce that the First Lady of Drag Racing Shirley Muldowney \nWill be participating in the celebration and will be present during the Mopars with Big Daddy. \nShe will  be available for autographs\, photos\, and have exclusive Shirley Muldowney items for sale. \nShirley also will be participating in the Q&A with Don on Friday night. \n  \nPricing for the Mopars with Big Daddy are as follows:  \nCar Show Registration: Pre-Registration $40.00\, Day of Event $45.00\n20’ X20’ Vendor Space: Pre-Registration $55.00\, Day of Event $65.00\nCar Coral Space: Pre-Registration $45.00\, Day of Event $50.00\nDry Camp RV Spot: $25.00\nFriday Night Dinner: $45.00\nSaturday Night Tour: $75.00\nSpectator Parking: $5.00\nSpectator Show Entrance: $0.00 \n** Last day to pre-register November 4\, 2026 **\n** Last day to register for Friday Night Dinner October 30\,2026** \n  \nYou can register by mail by downloading the form from the link below. \nClick to access Mopars-With-Big-Daddy-2024Flyer-Pg-2.pdf \nMake checks payable to – Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing  \nAnd mail to – Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing 13700 SW 16th Avenue\, Ocala\, Florida 34473. \n  \nHere is the daily schedule for the 2026 Mopars with Big Daddy. \nThese schedules are subject to change and to updates. \nFriday November 6th  \n8:00 AM Gates open to Vendors for Set Up\n5:00-6:30 PM Museum open to individuals participating in the Dinner & Q&A\n6:30 PM Dinner starts under the Pavilion\n8:00 PM Q&A with Don Garlits & Shirley Muldowney begins in the Museum \nSaturday November 7th  \n8:00 AM Gates Open\n2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser\n3:30 PM Participant Judging Trophies Awarded.\n5:00 PM Saturday Night Tour with Don \nSunday November 8th \n8:00 AM Gates Open\n2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser\n3:00 PM Judged Show Trophies Awarded. \nDuring the show on Saturday & Sunday the museum grounds will be for Vendors\, Car Show Participants\, and Spectators walking around. \nAll other traffic will enter from the Spectator Parking area located on the farm to the south of the museum at 14050 SW 16thAvenue. \nThose needing Handicap Parking will be directed where to go to access Handicap Spaces on the museum grounds while spaces are available. \nWe are pleased to announce that Magrich Photography will be at the show taking photographs of the cars that participate in the show. \nMagrich Photography \n  \nThe Sleep Inn next door to the museum has a block of rooms for the show. \nReservations must be made by October 7\, 2026 to receive the show rate. \nYou can call the Sleep Inn directly at 352-347-8383 \nor visit this link to make your reservation. \n  \nWe also have a block of rooms reserved at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Ocala \nLocated at 4100 SW 40th Street\, Ocala FL. 34474 \nPhone | 352-500-0501 –  If  you call the hotel please select prompt for Front Desk. \nGive Mopars Big Daddy 2026  to get the blocked room and room rate. \nThe last day to make your reservation under this bock is October 7\, 2026. \nBook your group rate for Mopar’s Big Daddy 2026 \nFor more information please call:\nVendor Questions | Shari at 352-446-3562\nShow Information | Jim at 813-493-2970 \n  \nBusinesses or individuals who would like to donate to the fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital please \nContact Chuck at 352-245-8661 or chuck@garlits.com.
URL:https://thesumtersocial.com/event/the-39th-annual-mopars-ocala-fl-2/
LOCATION:Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing\, 13700 SW 16th Ave\, Ocala\, FL\, 34473\, United States
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