QUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION GREAT FLORIDA CATTLE DRIVE 2022

 

Countdown to the Drive!

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Drive Dates and Trail Info

The Drive will be from December 4 – 10th.  The Drive will cover Old Florida-style land in central Florida, including Deseret Ranch, which is the largest ranch in Florida.  Also, we will traverse the beautiful Kempfer Ranch in Deer Park. Our starting point will be at the Kirchman Foundation’s Lake… Read more

What You Can Expect

A truly memorable experience of Old Florida and the Cow Culture ways.  This will be a historic event as we drive cattle through scenic central Florida cattle country.  We will be on the trail for 6-7 days and will end with a big Trail’s End Celebration Frolic. Participants will be… Read more

What’s Expected of You

Use good sense and common courtesy (and have a sense of humor) at all times, and the Drive will be enjoyable for everyone! Participants will be divided into Circles, and each Circle is expected to work together for the success of the Drive. The Cow Boss, Wagon Master, Assistant Wagon… Read more

What to Bring

Each participant is allowed 60 lbs. worth of gear.  Pack only what you really need.  Florida December weather can vary greatly, so try to be prepared for warm/cold/wet weather. Tents should be as small and lightweight as possible. Set up your tent prior to the Drive and check that is… Read more

What to Wear

1880’s Re-enactment Clothing To go on the Cattle Drive, we’d love it if you would help keep the historical flavor by dressing in 1880s style, however, we realize this isn’t doable for everyone. Traditional Western attire is also acceptable. We will be filming for a video documentary on the Drive,… Read more

Questions and Answers

Q. Where is the starting location of the Drive? Can I arrive a day or two in advance? A. The exact starting trailhead has not been determined yet, but it will be near Kenansville.  Registration will start Saturday, December 3rd, this is the earliest you can arrive.  Check-in time on… Read more

Trail’s End Frolic

The all-day celebration will be held at the Silver Spurs Practice Arena on Canoe Creek Road  (the official address is  589 1st Avenue Kenansville FL 34739) in Kenansville, Saturday, December 10th, 2022.  Tickets will be available at the gate, or through sponsorship packages. Come experience cowboy music, poetry, story-telling, and history!… Read more

Press Packet

Download our Press Packet PDF.   Read more

Be a Sponsor!

The Great Florida Cattle Drive is a non-profit event, put on by volunteers and sponsors.  We are a registered 501c3 entity as part of the Florida Agriculture Museum.  Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels, as well as we accept donations – both monetary and in-kind.  You can find out… Read more

Students

Because our event is a historical re-enactment, many educators will excuse the absence of your school-age child while attending the drive.  It is recommended that school-age youngsters keep a journal and report back to fellow students and teachers on their adventures during this wonderful re-enactment.  We provide this letter for… Read more

Food Bid and Contract

If your company would like to bid on providing the food for this event, please read the following Request for Bid and Contract document. 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive Food Vendor Request for Bid and Contract – 4/13/2022 PDF If you have questions, please send them to the Executive Committee… Read more

What Your Horse Needs to Know

The environment of the Cattle Drive is different than your everyday trail ride, and there are some skills that your horse needs to know beforehand. Your horse needs to be comfortable and controllable riding in large groups and in close contact with other horses Your horse needs to know “camping”,… Read more

Cowhunter Gear Auction!

Friday night we will be hosting a Cowhunter Gear Auction!  It will be a combination of a silent auction on smaller items, and an exciting live auction on the larger items. Expect an array of quality handcrafted goods and cowboy gear – such as items made by rawhide braiders, leather… Read more

Sponsors of the Quincentennial Great Florida Cattle Drive

Florida Department

of

Agriculture and Consumer Services

Seminole Feeds of Ocala

Florida Department of Forestry

 

Florida Agricultural Museum

Seminole Tribe of Florida

 

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

 

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

 

Hale Family Farm

 

Florida’s Offical Horse!

 

Last Stand Ranch

 

LOG Ranch – Wyatt O’Grady 

Cattle and Horses