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For more information call the Special Events Division at
(954) 797-1153
Orange Blossom Festival James Pirtle Memorial Golf Classic
Friday, February 22, 2013
The Town of Davie’s 76th Annual Orange Blossom Festival will feature a new golf tournament hosted by the Davie Golf and Country Club. The James Pirtle Memorial Golf Classic will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013, to kick off the Festival weekend. By request of Mayor Judy Paul, this year’s tournament has been dedicated to the memory of James B. Pirtle, founder of Davie-based Pirtle Construction Company, who passed away in November.
The format of the James Pirtle Memorial Golf Classic will be a 4-man best ball Scramble with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Competition is open to players of all skill levels and handicaps. The tournament will award team prizes and trophies, and will feature course contests. After the event, Cowboys Saloon located at 1805 S. University Drive will host a tournament dinner and awards ceremony for the players. Net proceeds of the golf tournament will benefit the Davie Summer Youth Golf Program. |
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Complete tournament information and entry forms are available online here, or can be picked up Davie Golf and Country Club, 8201 Nova Drive, Davie, FL 33324, and the Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328. |
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Festival Both Days
Saturday & Sunday February 23 & 24, 2013
9:00am to 5:00pm
The festival will feature over 250 displays and will take place down Orange Drive from Davie Rd. west to SW 66th Terrace. This portion of Orange Drive will be closed off during the festival. Free activities for both days includes an arts & crafts show, fine arts show, western town, musical entertainment, Native American display, animal farm, western carriage display, commerce corner, information displays and green product displays. There will be a FREE concert on Saturday and Sunday! There will also be a free kids' corner that includes a bounce house, giant slide, and climbing wall. Admission to the festival is FREE. If you are interested in sponsoring this year's event, click here!
Strawberry Shortcake Festival
On Saturday and Sunday there will be an old fashioned Strawberry Festival at the Davie Woman's Club located on Orange Drive, on the festival grounds. Fresh strawberries and homemade shortcake will be served as well as other strawberry creations.
76th Annual Orange Blossom Parade
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Time:
10:00 a.m.
Location:
Davie Road between Orange Drive and SW 39 Street
Heritage championship rodeo in the covered Bergeron Rodeo Grounds of Davie, Florida
Saturday, February 23, 2013 7:30pm & Sunday, February 24, 2013 2:00pm
See authentic heritage rodeo at its finest! Be amazed as real cowboys from around the world compete for championship titles. The Davie Pro Rodeo was voted as the best rodeo east of the Mississippi and has won numerous awards rodeoing in Las Vegas, Nevada. Come watch cowboys and cow gals challenge 2,000 pound bulls, ride bare back, wrestle cattle, barrel race, and team rope. The kids will love it! Advanced and Group rate tickets are available at the Special Events Division office located at Davie Town Hall. Tickets are $18 and $8 (3-12) in advance and $20 and $10
(3-12) at the gate.
Festival, Parade and Rodeo Parking will be available behind the Town Hall and can only be accessed via Davie Road. Parking on the festival grounds is $5.00 per vehicle.
All times, dates and activities are subject to change.
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