OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Blueberry Fest is here for a weekend of festive, fruity fun. The festival will be hosted on April 25 and 26, 2026, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the McPherson Governmental Campus, 319 SE 26th Terrace, Ocala. A variety of activities will be taking place for days full of entertainment and engagement.
There will be a variety of interactive entertainment throughout the weekend for families to enjoy. Some of these activities include arts and crafts, bounce houses, rock painting, pony rides, face painting and corn hole. The festivities continue for those with a competitive spirit with plenty of contests for families and guests. These contests include the blueberry relay, a hula hoop contest, pie eating contest, the berry cute baby contest, axe throwing contest and a sack race.
Between activities and contests, guests can take a seat and watch or relax with some of the live entertainment throughout the weekend. Check out the free cirque show where acrobats and performers will showcase entrancing skills and talents. There will also be a petting zoo where anyone can meet new animals, pet-familiar ones and feed all of them.
Experience the blueberry in the festival with one of the blueberry-themed events or through some of the delectable treats available on-site. Some of the treats guests can look forward to including farm fresh blueberries, beer, wine, berry shortcakes, blueberry fudge and a variety of sweet treats.
Join the community for this vibrant celebration of blueberries with plenty to offer for families and guests. The festival only accepts cash at the entrance and features free parking with an admission fee of $7 per person. Learn more about the festival at their Facebook page here.