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The Marion County Springs Festival Steering Committee meets the fourth Thursday of every month at the Hilton Ocala from January through September to plan the event. If you are interested in joining the committee please email us at springsfest@cox.net
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SEVENTH ANNUAL MARION COUNTY SPRINGS FESTIVAL AGENDA

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 Legislative/Media Preview Reception & Dinner, Silver Springs Attraction (by invitation only)
PANELISTS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE MEDIA EVENT AND SPEAKERS FOR
THE FESTIVAL:
~ Fay Baird, Senior Hydrologist, Pandion Systems, Inc., Speaker - Sept. 20
~ Connie Bersok, Administrator, Florida Springs Initiative, Panelist - Sept. 19 and Speaker - Sept. 20
~ Debbie Boyd, Florida House of Representatives, Panelist - Sept. 19
~ Jimmy Brooks, Community Affairs, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Panelist - Sept. 19
~ Victoria Craw, Environmental Section Manager, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Panelist - Sept. 19
~ Richard Deadman, Planner, Florida Department of Community Affairs
~ Robert Knight, Ph.D., Environmental Scientist, Wetland Solutions, Panelist/Speaker -Sept. 19 & 20
~ Sandra Friend, Author and Expert Naturalist, Speaker, Sept. 20 and Hike leader, Sept. 21
~ Harley Means, P.G., Geologist, Florida Geological Survey, Speaker, Sept. 20
~ Tom Scott, Assistant State Geologist, Florida Geological Survey, Panelist/Speaker, Sept. 19 & 20
~ Wes Skiles, Underwater Film Producer, Karst Productions, Keynote Speaker - Sept. 19

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 Marion County Springs Festival at Silver River State Park. Admission to the park that day only is $1 per person, children five and under are admitted free.

7:30 A.M. Exhibitor, vendor and volunteer registration and set up.

10 A.M. Opening ceremony. Exhibits and vendors open to the public.

10 A.M.-4 P.M.

Live entertainment Doorprize giveaways

SpringsSong contest Silent Auction

Photography Contest Art Show

Arts and Crafts Show Food vendors

Interactive exhibits Expert speakers

Story telling Cracker Village

Hiking Horse drawn trolley

Smokey Bear Swampy the Gator

Awareness Adventures, Inc. will be hosting pontoon boat rides on the beautiful Silver River. Space is limited, so sign up early!

Speakers itinerary:

10:10 a.m. Tom Scott and Harley Means, Florida Geological Survey

11 a.m. Dr. Bob Knight, Wetland Solutions, Inc.

12 p.m. Fay Baird, Pandion Systems, Inc.

1 p.m. Connie Bersok, Florida Springs Initiative

2 p.m. Fay Baird, Pandion Systems, Inc.

3 p.m. Sandra Friend, Genuine Florida

Campsites and cabins available for rental through Silver River State Park, and the USDA Forest Service. Hotel accommodations available through the Hilton Ocala. To access our room block with special pricing, click on the following link: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/OCFOHHF-MCSF-20080919/index.jhtml

EXHIBITORS:

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida Trail Association

Florida Yards & Neighborhoods

Friends of Rainbow Springs

Friends of Silver River State Park

Marion County Aquaholics Paddlers Group

Marion County Storm Water

Marion County Master Gardeners

Marion County Parks and Recreation

Marion County Springs Festival

Marion County WAV Program

Mister Landscaper

Ocala National Forest USDA Forest Service

Rainbow Springs Aquatic Preserve

Southwest Florida Water Management District

University of Florida Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Science

VENDORS:

Marion County Spring Festival - tee shirts - food concession- silent auction- food concession

Ocala/Silver Springs Rotary Club (BBQ)

The Nature Nook (books)

Lucy Tobias author 50 Great Walks with Lucy

Fannell Goofey's Italian Ice

Laurie Morgan (ice cream, pretzels and cotton candy)

Taylor Garden Nursery

4:30 P.M. Exhibits/vendors breakdown

8 P.M. Park closes

Times will be announced. This year's walks will include:
The Ocala National Forest
The Indian Lake State Forest
The Florida Trail
Cross Florida Greenway
Also, look for coupons on our site for free admission to:
Silver Glen Spring in the Ocala National Forest
Marion County Parks; KP Hole, Carney Island, Horse Shoe Lake and Ray Wayside parks.
We also have a coupon on line for a discounted admission, up to six people per coupon, for $15 each person to Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/recreation/index_oca.shtml#hike
The Marion County Springs Festival committee encourages you to visit the Marion County Spring or Park of your choice. LOOK FOR VALUABLE COUPONS ON THIS WEB SITE.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

Guided hiking tours by the Florida Trail Association and Forest Service

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