Visit Okeechobee County

10/23/2026

🎣🍂 It’s Fishing Friday with Visit Okeechobee County!

Fall is in the air, and Captain Justin Morgan reports that the water is coming up on Lake Okeechobee! He’s looking forward to cooler weather and chasing bass and crappie this fall and winter. 🐟☀️

Ready for some time on the Big O? Gather your fishing buddies and connect with Captain Justin Morgan to plan your next fishing adventure!
👉 www.captainjustinmorgan.com

Make a getaway of it—stay locally, enjoy our restaurants, and experience the Bass Capital of the World! 🌴

Plan your visit at www.VisitOkeechobeeCounty.com.

10/21/2026

🍂🌴 It’s What to Do Wednesday with Visit Okeechobee County!

From downtown shopping and airboat racing to pumpkin fun and a Smithsonian exhibition, there’s plenty to enjoy this week!

🥕 Market on Park — TODAY, October 21 | 4–7 PM
Explore downtown Okeechobee, shop fresh produce, plants, flowers and handcrafted goodies, and enjoy the FREE Kids Kraft Corner! Stay for dinner at a local restaurant. 🛍️🍽️ Okeechobee Main Street

🖼️ Americans: A Smithsonian Exhibition
Visit the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse at 304 NW 2nd Street to experience this traveling exhibition.
📅 Open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, through December 5.
Okeechobee Main Street

This Saturday, October 24:

🚤 TNT Airboat Racing | Racing starts at 10 AM
Head to Lock 7 on Lake Okeechobee for Race #4 of the series! Food trucks will be on-site. TNT Airboat conservation club

🎾 Okeechobee Community Fun Day | Starts at 10 AM
Join USTA Florida at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex tennis courts, 580 NW 27th Lane, for a FREE event celebrating tennis and community fun! Okeechobee
Okeechobee County Parks and Recreation

🤠 Cowboy Action Shooting | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saddle up for the fourth Saturday showdown with the OK Corral Outlaws at OK Corral Gun Club!
OK Corral Gun Club

🍁 Fall Festival | Starts at 5 PM
Bring the family to North Okeechobee Church of God for hayrides, games, a bounce house, food and fall fun!
North Okeechobee Church of God

🎃 8th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch | 6–8 PM
Make a splash at the Sports Complex Pool, 640 NW 27th Lane! Enjoy floating pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, treats and family swim time.
Okeechobee County Parks and Recreation

👻 SAVE THE DATE: Community Halloween Dance
📅 Friday, October 30 | 6:30–9 PM
📍 Okeechobee Civic Center, 1750 Highway 98 North
Enjoy music, games and adult and child costume contests!
🎟️ $10 single ticket | $30 family pass
Okeechobee County Parks and Recreation

Make a weekend of it—explore, dine, shop and stay in Okeechobee County! 💙

👉 Visit our website for more events and details: www.VisitOkeechobeeCounty.com

Come Outside & Play!

10/20/2026

🍂 It's Tourism Tuesday with Visit Okeechobee County!🌻

Looking for a little fall adventure? We’re inspiring you to get out and Explore Okeechobee! 💛

✨ Start your day with a visit to Southern Salt & Coffee Co. II Okeechobee for a little local flavor. 🎃 Next, stop by our local Pumpkin Patch at the Historic First Methodist Church of Okeechobee and soak up all the fall fun! 📍 Then, head over to the Visitor Center at the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to pick up your Okeechobee Memory Lane Tour Book! Take a journey through our community’s history as you explore local historical sites and discover the stories that make Okeechobee so special.

From local favorites to fall festivities and a rich history waiting to be explored, there’s always something new to discover right here in Okeechobee County!

🍁 Happy Fall, y’all! Get outside, make memories, support local, and enjoy everything our beautiful community has to offer!

🌞 Come Outside & Play!

10/19/2026

🎉🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, DEREK DANIELS & MICHAEL JOHNSON! 🏆🎉

What an incredible win at the 2026 Falcon Boats Divisional Series Championship presented by Mercury Marine on Lake Okeechobee! 🎣🔥

We’re proud to celebrate your success and grateful you were here with us! 🙌 Thank you for being part of the event and helping make it such a memorable one.

Congratulations again on an outstanding performance, and we wish you both continued success out on the water! 💪🎣

📰 Read the full story here!
https://xtremebassseries.com/derek-daniels-and-michael-johnson-tame-okeechobee-win-2026-falcon-boats-divisional-series-championship-presented-by-mercury-marine/

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10/17/2026

🇺🇸 IT’S OPENING DAY! 🇺🇸

Please join us this Saturday at 10:00 AM for the opening of the incredible AMERICANS: A Smithsonian Exhibition at our Okeechobee Historic Courthouse!

📍 304 N.W. 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL

Come experience this unbelievable display celebrating American history and the influence of American Indians on our nation. Enjoy local vendors, guest speakers, and a wonderful opportunity to learn something new while celebrating the history and heritage of our community!

🗓️ Opening Day: Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come be part of this special event! We look forward to seeing everyone there! ❤️

10/16/2026

😎 Tough day at the office? Yeah, we can relate. 🎣☀️
Spotted: Our Tourism Department duo, Jacalyn and Angela, absolutely working hard from their lounge chairs at the Xtreme Bass Series Championship on Lake Okeechobee. 😂
The sunshine. The lake breeze. The views. Honestly, we don't know how they do it. 💅
After a grueling day like this, we're thinking these two deserve a day off… preferably on Lake Okeechobee to recover. 🌊🤣
Tourism is a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it! 😎

10/16/2026

Join Us Tomorrow!
Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council invites you to the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian “Americans” exhibition at the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕙10:00 AM
📍Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse

Come celebrate history, heritage, and the stories of Native Americans.
The exhibition will be on display through December 4, 2026.

10/16/2026

🎣 It’s Fishing Friday in Okeechobee County! 🌴

The 2026 Falcon Boats Xtreme Bass Series Divisional Series Championship, presented by Mercury Marine, is happening now on legendary Lake Okeechobee! 🏆🐟

We’re excited to welcome talented anglers and their families back to the Bass Capital of the World for two action-packed days of championship fishing!

📅 Friday, October 16–Saturday, October 17
⏱️ Weigh ins are around 3:30pm on Friday & Saturday
📍 C. Scott Driver Recreation Area
10100 W. Highway 78, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Best of luck to every team competing! We hope you enjoy our beautiful lake, local restaurants, shops, attractions, and warm Okeechobee hospitality while you’re here. 🚤☀️

Follow Xtreme Bass Series for tournament updates and results:
www.XtremeBassSeries.com

Planning a fishing trip to the Big O? Find accommodations, local fishing guides, attractions, and more at www.VisitOkeechobeeCounty.com.

Come Outside & Play in the Bass Capital of the World!

10/14/2026

Plan your trip today! www.VisitOkeechobeeCounty.com

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Mark those calendars and tell your friends. Brighton Field Day 2027 is set to hit the ground on February 18-21, 2027! 🗓️

Rain or shine this festival won’t stop especially when it’s rodeo season🤠
We have over 50 vendor to shop from and more than 20 food vendors to get a meal🍔🍕

The newest addition we have is a Friday concert with blakewhiten and Saturday concert with Cole Swindell🎤

Native dancers, alligators wrestling, and cultural shows at the amphitheater everyday! Thursday-Sunday we have something for you to enjoy 😉
Come join the Seminole Tribe of Florida for a fun weekend!

🎟️Online tickets: ticketweb.com
Physical tickets can be purchased at the gate during festival.

Schedule is coming soon.