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CRACKER CATTLE DRIVE

Hernando Southern Heritage Days Cracker Cattle Drive organizers invite you to saddle up your horses, ready your wagons, and return with the Cracker Cowboy's to the olden days when "cow hunters" gathered and drove their cracker cattle herds over miles of scenic trails, through swamps and back country, working alongside their cow dogs, and cracking their whips.

 

Friday, October 18th, the cracker cattle drive starts on a two day trek. The first days ride will begin in Inverness, ending that night at the cracker cow camp with a bon fire, western style dinner with all the trimmings, foot stomping music, dancing and entertainment at camp, and much more!

Saturday morning, participants will continue on their adventure along the cow trails, enjoying a lunch along the trail, to end at the Southern Heritage Days Festival around 2:00p.m., where viewers will cheer their arrival as the cows are driven through the heart of town in Hernando, Fla., parade style into the holding corrals at the historic Hernando School. Once participants’ and cattle are settled in at the festival grounds they will have the treat of local talent and Nashville recording artist, Ryan Weaver, headlining the Southern Heritage Festival concert starting at 3:00PM. This is an event that you won’t want to miss!

October 18th & 19th, 2013

Entry Fee for the Cracker Cattle Drive:

Two Day Ride:

Friday & Saturday, camp-out, 4 meals included

$100 -Adult

$75 -18 & under


One Day Ride:

Saturday, lunch included

 

$50 -Adult

$35 -18 & under

Deadline for sign-up is October 11, 2013

All proceeds from the Hernando Southern Heritage Days Cattle Drive and Festival benefit the continued restoration and upkeep of the Historic Hernando School. Hernando Heritage Council of the Citrus County Historical Society appreciates your support.

For More Information Contact:

 Angie Rushton (352) 697-2551           Andrea Merrick (352) 586-9055


Deadline for sign-up is October 11, 2013

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE! DONATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

 

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