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• Silk Scarf Printing Class

  • When
    July 22, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us as we imprint recycled silk ties onto a silk scarf.   Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activities fee.   - - - @ . .

  
  

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• Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

  • When
    July 26, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person. 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

  
  

  
  

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• Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program

  • When
    August 02, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us on a reenactor-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road.  Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

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• Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class

  • When
    August 15, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Quilling Class

  • When
    August 23, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of quilling.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activity fee.  Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov
  

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• Early American Pie-Making Class

  • When
    August 23, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Join expert volunteers and staff as they teach participants the historic art of early American pie-making with wild berries.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activity fee.  Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email  DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov. 
  

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• Wild Fruit Jelly and Curd or Wild Pickle Making Class

  • When
    August 24, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Wild foods abound in the park, waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides.  We will cook up some wild jelly and make curd or pickles from harvested fruit as available.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activity fee, 12 and under free.

  
  

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• Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

  • When
    August 30, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person.  - – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

  
  

  
  

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• Battlefield Book Fest

  • When
    September 27, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Check back for more information and updates! Make sure to follow us on Facebook too! www.facebook.com/dadebattlefield

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• 1800’s Era Fearless Florida Frontier Women Program

  • When
    October 11, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us for this program where we will learn about the lives of pioneer women during the Second Seminole War period.   Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

  
  

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• 2025 Haunted Event

  • Start
    October 24, 2025
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    October 25, 2025
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    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Mark your calendars! The 2025 Haunted Event is set for October 24 and 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each night. Stay tuned—more spooky details will be announced soon!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The 2024 Haunted Event will be held October 25 and 26, 2024. Make your plans now to join us for a spooky good time!

  Dade’s Annual Haunted Event includes the Haunted Trail, Haunted House, Haunted Café, puppet show and games, cupcake walks, storytellers, trucks with treats, costume contest and crafts.  Cost is $5/person for park entry and event; children aged 5 and under free. Entrance fee includes a one-time visit to the Haunted Trail and most activities.  Additional $1 tickets (cash only) required for Haunted House & Café.   

  PLEASE NOTE- there are new EVENT GUIDELINES this year to help make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. 

  1. NO WEAPONS- Real or replica weapons, including toy guns, knives or other objects that could be perceived as dangerous, are not permitted. 

  2. MASKS/ FULL FACE PAINT- For security reasons, masks and full face paint are not allowed for those 13 years old and older.

  3. HAUNTED TRAIL- The trail will stay open until everyone in line by 9 P.M. gets to enjoy the chilling adventure and frights.

  For information on how you can help support the event, sponsorships and donations, contact Karen Cloud at karencloud@yahoo.com

  
  

  
  

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