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09/22/2026

GFNY Florida Hardee returns Sunday, October 25, bringing runners and cyclists together for an unforgettable day in the heart of Central Florida!

Choose your challenge:

• A fast, flat 5K run or walk
• A recreational 45-mile cycling route
• A competitive 85-mile cycling marathon

Participants will experience Hardee County’s scenic rural roads, citrus groves, cattle ranches and natural Florida landscape before finishing at the Hardee County Agri-Civic Center.

Not racing? Volunteers are also needed throughout race weekend. Register, volunteer or learn more at florida.gfny.com.

Come experience GFNY Florida Hardee—Where the Trail Begins.

09/21/2026

A new season means more reasons to explore Hardee County.

This fall, make time to:

Walk a nature trail
Plan a camping weekend
Cast a fishing line
Visit a local attraction
Enjoy one of our community events

What is first on your Hardee County fall list?

09/12/2026

Main Street Wauchula Fall Farmers Market is live, don’t miss the fun today!

It's a beautiful morning for the MSW Fall Farmers Market Series 2026! Stop by the market and visit our downtown businesses open this morning.

09/12/2026

Check out all the fun at Bowl of Fun Lanes this weekend right here in Hardee County!!

Looking for weekend plans? Look no further! Our deals are something that can’t be beaten… not even with a perfect 300 game! 🎳

- Saturday -
All you Can Bowl 🎳
Steak Dinners $34.95

- Sunday -
All you can bowl 🎳
2 x Cheeseburger Baskets $26
Or
2 x 8 Wing Baskets $26

* Deals are only for this weekend until sold out!

09/08/2026

Peace River Oaks looks like it should be on YOUR next weekend away! Check out all the Labor Day Fun times and be sure to

09/04/2026

GFNY World Cycling Marathon Series comes to Hardee County on October 25th, 2026 and this year they are calling all RUNNERS!

Hardee County Parks & Recreation
Visit Hardee
Hardee County BOCC

Register today to participate in the GFNY 5K at https://florida.gfny.com/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0e05xtcn&fbclid=IwY2xjawUIAKJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVFib3lHdmd4ZUdMNTNuOTFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeugScJVjSamBHt7j3MxRJ3vvBoPQjmMgSvamIp8R6NQHXTOiGPNNx1ACiuzM_aem_eEFlg5VFTLfMsICAVpq8ng

08/18/2026

Check out the COOL-est glamping site around right here in Hardee County at Peace River Oaks!

Have you visited yet, coming soon? Let us know in the comments below....

07/04/2026

We were so excited to celebrate America 250 in the Heartland right here in Hardee County!

If you missed, we encourage you to watch the full live stream on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR9wkdQu9ZM

The celebration continues tonight in Pioneer Park at the from 5-7 with live music, food trucks, yard games, pie eating contest at 6:30 and the grand finale FIREWORK show at 9pm. Be sure to listen live on WAUC 102.1

We wish you a freedom filled 4th of July!

Hardee Arts and Culture Trust
Visit Hardee

07/03/2026

July is Parks & Recreation Month!

We can't think of a better way to celebrate then with the Annual 4th of July Jubilee in Pioneer Park! So much fun to be had and we can't wait to see who WINS our first pie eating contest tomorrow.... will it be you? Sign up at 6:15pm to compete, limited space, don't be late!

Then settle in for amazing live music from Blackbird Anthem and end the night with the firework show @ 9p. Listen online to WAUC 102.1 for Patriotic tunes throughout the day and a special musical compilation just for the fireworks during the show.

06/26/2026

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Hardee County will come together to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary right here in the Heartland.

Join us on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Hardee County Civic Center for an evening of patriotism, music, history, and community as we honor the founding of our nation and the values that continue to unite us.

Community Choir & Community Band Performance
Honor Guard Presentation
Replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War Tent
Free Corn Dogs, Party Ribs & Water
Free Admission & Free Parking

Special Outdoor Activities from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Doors Open at 6:00 PM

Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate 250 years of American history and look ahead to the future.

Hardee County Civic Center
Friday, June 26, 2026

For more information, visit Heartland250.com.

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