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The Weekend Lineup: March 20-22, 2026
# The Weekend Lineup: March 20-22
**Spring has officially sprung, and the weather is practically begging you to make plans. Whether you're chasing live music, hunting for vintage treasure, or dragging the family to a corn dog festival (yes, really), this weekend has something for every vibe.**
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## Friday
### [Rocky and The Rollers](/events/rocky-and-the-rollers-spanish-springs-2026-03-20/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) Twenty-seven years of packing the square and they're still bringing the energy. [Rocky and The Rollers](/bands/rocky-and-the-rollers/) hit [Spanish Springs Town Square](/directory/spanish-springs-town-square/) at 1:00 PM ET with their signature all-eras, all-genres set. Free, loud, and the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
### [The Edge Of Rock + Car Show](/events/the-edge-of-rock-lake-sumter-landing-2026-03-20/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) Classic rock meets classic cars at [Lake Sumter Landing](/directory/lake-sumter-landing/). [The Edge Of Rock](/bands/the-edge-of-rock/) brings high-energy covers while the car show rolls out from 1:00-4:00 PM ET. Free admission, waterfront setting, and plenty of chrome to admire.
### [Polo Match at The Villages Polo Club](/events/polo-match-villages-2026-03-20/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) Surprisingly one of the best afternoon outings in the area. Spring season polo matches run Fridays at 3:00 PM ET at [The Villages Polo Club](/directory/the-villages-polo-club/). Tickets are $10-25 and it's a vibe you didn't know you needed.
### [Lady K Live](/events/lady-k-live-2026-03-20/) -- [Inverness](/areas/inverness/) Solo guitar session at [Storm Distillery](/directory/storm-distillery/) from 2:00-6:00 PM ET. Craft spirits, intimate setting, and a chill start to your weekend in [downtown Inverness](/directory/downtown-inverness/).
### [Live Music Friday at Broad Street Brewing](/events/live-music-friday-at-broad-street-brewing-weekly/) -- [Brooksville](/areas/brooksville/) Local bands take the stage at [Broad Street Brewing Co.](/directory/broad-street-brewing-co/) every Friday from 2:00-5:00 PM ET. Food trucks on site. Grab a pint and settle in.
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## Saturday
### [Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band](/events/gary-sinise-lt-dan-band-lake-sumter-landing-2026-03-21/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) This is the headliner of the weekend. Honor, gratitude, and rock & roll -- [Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band](/bands/gary-sinise-lt-dan-band/) have been uplifting the nation's heroes for over 20 years, and they're bringing it to [Lake Sumter Landing](/directory/lake-sumter-landing/) at 2:30 PM ET. Free show, but expect a crowd -- bring folding chairs and plan to arrive by golf cart. This one's going to be packed.
### [National Corn Dog Day Festival](/events/national-corn-dog-day-festival-2026-03-21/) -- [Williston](/areas/williston/) Only in Florida can you get historic train rides, live music, pro wrestling, a comedy show, AND a corn dog eating contest in one place. [Kirby Family Farm](/directory/kirby-family-farm/) hosts this gloriously weird one-day celebration with amusement rides and an Italian carousel. Gates open 10:00 AM-4:00 PM ET. Bring the whole family.
### [Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts & Crafts](/events/mount-dora-spring-festival-of-arts-crafts-2026-03-21/) -- [Mount Dora](/areas/mount-dora/) The 29th annual festival takes over downtown [Mount Dora](/areas/mount-dora/) with 250+ hand-selected exhibitors showcasing handcrafted art and goods. Free admission, plus wine tasting, beer, cocktails, and food. This is the kind of event that makes Mount Dora, Mount Dora.
### [Leesburg Blooms & Brews](/events/leesburg-blooms-brews-2026-03-21/) -- [Leesburg](/areas/leesburg/) The 3rd annual spring tradition hits Towne Square in downtown [Leesburg](/areas/leesburg/) starting at noon. First come, first served and free. Flowers and craft beer -- what's not to love?
### [Wild Foods Foraging](/events/wild-foods-foraging-2026-03-21/) -- [Bushnell](/areas/bushnell/) Ever wondered what you can eat in the Florida wild? Expert park staff and volunteers lead this foraging adventure at [Dade Battlefield Historic State Park](/directory/dade-battlefield-historic-state-park/) from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM ET. Educational, hands-on, and genuinely interesting.
### [Lead Foot City - Drag Racing Competition](/events/lead-foot-city-drag-racing-competition-2026-03-21/) -- [Brooksville](/areas/brooksville/) Drag racing, burnouts, and a car-truck-bike meet at the 8th Street Dragstrip. [Lead Foot City](/directory/lead-foot-city/) is the only city in America where street racing is legal, and Saturday brings a full competition day starting at 10:00 AM ET. Vendors and food on site.
### [Blue Stone Circle](/events/blue-stone-circle-spanish-springs-2026-03-21/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) The ultimate party band hits [Spanish Springs Town Square](/directory/spanish-springs-town-square/) at 5:00 PM ET. Rock, country, R&B, reggae, Top 40, Latin, pop -- [Blue Stone Circle](/bands/blue-stone-circle/) plays it all. Free.
### [CLUB CTRL Feat. DJ Lu-S](/events/club-ctrl-dj-lu-s-brownwood-2026-03-21/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) [Brownwood Paddock Square](/directory/brownwood-paddock-square/) goes full club mode at 5:00 PM ET. [DJ Lu-S](/bands/dj-lu-s/) takes CTRL, flipping the switch with beats and lights all night. Free.
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## Sunday
### [Mount Dora Jazz Band: Swing into Spring](/events/mount-dora-jazz-band-swing-into-spring-2026-03-22/) -- [Mount Dora](/areas/mount-dora/) A 13-piece jazz band performing tunes in the style of Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin at [W.T. Bland Public Library](/directory/wt-bland-public-library/), 10:00 AM ET. Free, classy, and the kind of Sunday morning that makes you feel like you've got your life together.
### [Sheila & The Sound](/events/sheila-and-the-sound-spanish-springs-2026-03-22/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) From Aretha to Journey, [Sheila & The Sound](/bands/sheila-and-the-sound/) bring the power, passion, and pipes to [Spanish Springs Town Square](/directory/spanish-springs-town-square/) at 5:00 PM ET. A retro-fueled dance floor under the evening sky. Free.
### [Billy Buchanan & His Rock N'Soul Revue](/events/billy-buchanan-lake-sumter-landing-2026-03-22/) -- [The Villages](/areas/the-villages/) Soul, early rock, and blues from the '50s to the '80s and beyond at [Lake Sumter Landing](/directory/lake-sumter-landing/), 5:00 PM ET. [Billy Buchanan](/bands/billy-buchanan/) delivers the kind of Sunday night set that makes Monday feel far away. Free.
### [Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park](/events/homosassa-springs-visit-2026-03-22/) -- [Crystal River](/areas/crystal-river/) See Lu the hippo, manatees, Florida black bears, bobcats, and native birds in a natural spring setting. The underwater observatory lets you watch from below the surface. $13 adults -- worth every penny for a Sunday nature day.
### [Pine Needle Basket Class](/events/pine-needle-basket-class-2026-03-22/) -- [Bushnell](/areas/bushnell/) Learn traditional pine needle basketry from experienced volunteers at [Dade Battlefield Historic State Park](/directory/dade-battlefield-historic-state-park/), 10:00 AM-1:00 PM ET. All materials provided. A surprisingly meditative and rewarding way to spend a Sunday morning.
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## Quick Hits
**Friday:** - **[Slickwood](/events/slickwood-brownwood-2026-03-20/)** at [Brownwood Paddock Square](/directory/brownwood-paddock-square/), 1:00 PM ET -- Jamgrass with exceptional harmonies - **[The Brothers Jukebox](/events/the-brothers-jukebox-sawgrass-grove-2026-03-20/)** at [Sawgrass Grove](/directory/sawgrass-grove/), 1:00 PM ET -- Country and classic rock - **[Wine Tasting Dinners](/events/wine-tasting-dinners-recurring-2026-03-20/)** at [Katya Vineyards](/directory/katya-vineyards/), [Ocala](/areas/ocala/) -- Multi-course pairings on the square - **[Karaoke Night at Sauced Hogs](/events/karaoke-night-at-sauced-hogs-weekly/)** in [Crystal River](/areas/crystal-river/), 2:00 PM ET
**Saturday:** - **[Brownwood Farmers Market](/events/brownwood-farmers-market-2026-03-21/)** at [Brownwood Paddock Square](/directory/brownwood-paddock-square/), 9:00 AM ET -- 70+ vendors - **[Ocala Downtown Market](/events/ocala-downtown-market-2026-03-21/)** at [Ocala Downtown Market](/directory/ocala-downtown-market/) Pavilion, 9:00 AM ET - **[Handpicked Trio](/events/handpicked-trio-sawgrass-grove-2026-03-21/)** at [Sawgrass Grove](/directory/sawgrass-grove/), 8:00 AM ET -- Bluegrass with fiddle, banjo, and great vocals - **[Renninger's Flea & Farmers Market](/events/renningers-flea-market-2026-03-21/)** at [Renninger's](/directory/renningers-antique-center/), [Mount Dora](/areas/mount-dora/), 8:00 AM ET - **[Sheltair Run the Runway 5K](/events/sheltair-run-the-runway-5k-2026-03-21/)** at Ocala International Airport, 8:00 AM ET -- Run on an actual runway - **[Night Sky Viewing](/events/night-sky-viewing-with-the-villages-astronomy-club-2026-03-21/)** at [Dade Battlefield](/directory/dade-battlefield-historic-state-park/), 8:00 PM ET -- Constellations and planets with the Villages Astronomy Club - **[The Voodoo Gypsies](/events/the-voodoo-gypsies-eastport-2026-03-21/)** at [Eastport](/directory/eastport/), 2:00 PM ET -- Classic rock from the '60s, '70s, '80s - **[Crystal River Cruise-In](/events/crystal-river-cruise-in-weekly-saturdays-2026-03-21/)** at Kings Bay Plaza, Crystal River, 1:00 PM ET - **[Downtown Street Market](/events/downtown-street-market-youth-makers-market-2026-03-21/)** in [Brooksville](/areas/brooksville/) -- Spring market spotlighting youth makers
**Sunday:** - **[Dance Express](/events/dance-express-brownwood-2026-03-22/)** at [Brownwood Paddock Square](/directory/brownwood-paddock-square/), 5:00 PM ET -- Motown and top 40 - **[Steve Hogie Band](/events/steve-hogie-band-sawgrass-grove-2026-03-22/)** at [Sawgrass Grove](/directory/sawgrass-grove/), 5:00 PM ET -- Classic rock - **[Mount Dora Village Market](/events/mount-dora-village-market-2026-03-22/)** at Sunset Park, 1:00 PM ET -- Fresh produce and local goods - **[Villagers Feud](/events/villagers-feud-eastport-2026-03-22/)** at [Eastport](/directory/eastport/), 3:00 PM ET -- Survey-says game night, teams of 4 - **[Sunday Siesta & Soul: Lupe Live](/events/sunday-siesta-soul-lupe-live-2026-03-22/)** at [District Bar and Kitchen](/directory/district-bar-and-kitchen/), [Ocala](/areas/ocala/), 11:30 AM ET
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## Weather
| | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |---|---|---|---| | High | 79°F | 81°F | 78°F | | Low | 58°F | 60°F | 57°F | | Conditions | Mostly sunny | Partly cloudy | Sunny | | UV | High (7) | High (8) | High (7) |
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