OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The 352 is turning up the heat this weekend – and we don’t just mean outside. This weekend has a jam-packed lineup of events that has something for everyone.
Whether you’re craving the thrill of bull riding and exhilarating headliner concerts, the nostalgia of classic rock, or the comfort of local food truck fare, here are our top picks for how to spend this weekend.
Ocala’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival (June 20-21)
What: Dust off your boots for two nights of heart-pounding bull riding and toe-tapping live music at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Enjoy bull riding, food, and vendors before Lonestar and Parmalee deliver headlining performances.
When: Friday and Saturday at 7 PM
Where: 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala
Cost: $45 per night
Friday Foodie Fest (June 20)
What: More than 30 vendors and over a dozen local favorite food trucks will be set up at Lake Lillian along with family-friendly activities for a summer night of fun times and good eats.
When: Friday from 5 to 9 PM
Where: Lake Lillian, Belleview
Cost: Free
Smokin’ & Forever Foreigner Tribute Concert (June 21)
What: Rock out to some of the most iconic songs from the ’70s and ’80s as this powerhouse tribute band brings together the unforgettable hits of Boston and Foreigner.
When: Saturday at 7:30 PM
Where: 500 NE 9th Street, Ocala
Cost: Tickets start at $25
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