09/16/2026
🍂 September in Ocala: What’s Happening Around Town! 🐴🌴
September may be winding down summer, but there’s still plenty happening around Ocala! If you’re looking for something fun to do this month, here are a few local events to add to your calendar:
🏡 Ocala Home & Garden Show
📅 September 26–27
📍 World Equestrian Center
Explore everything from home improvements and landscaping to furniture, design, pools and more. Plus, admission and parking are FREE!
🛍️ Ocala Downtown Market
📅 Every Saturday
📍 Downtown Ocala
Shop local vendors, discover unique finds, grab something delicious and enjoy a morning downtown.
🍴 Friday Foodie Fest at Lake Lillian
📅 September 18
📍 Lake Lillian Park, Belleview
Food, community and a great way to spend a Friday evening with the family!
🐎 The Championship Show
📅 September 15–20
📍 World Equestrian Center
One of the biggest equestrian weeks of the month! WEC will host three premier horse events at the same time, bringing Quarter Horse, Paint Horse and Appaloosa competitors to Ocala.
🏇 September Fall Series
📅 September 23–27
📍 World Equestrian Center
Watch top hunter and jumper competition at WEC as Ocala's fall equestrian season gets underway.
🎭 Ocala Comic Con
📅 September 19
📍 World Equestrian Center
A fun day for comic, movie, gaming and pop-culture fans of all ages!
❤️ One of the things I love about Ocala is that there’s always something happening in our community.
Whether you're new to town or have called Ocala home for years, there’s always another reason to get out and explore!
Which September event are you adding to your calendar? 👇
