City of Ocala

Earthfest: Celebrate Arbor Day

Saturday, April 24, 2027
Tuscawilla Park | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Celebrate Arbor Day • Celebrate Nature • Celebrate Community

Join the City of Ocala for Earthfest, a vibrant, family‑friendly celebration of nature, sustainability, and outdoor fun at beautiful Lake Tuscawilla. Enjoy live music, exciting entertainment, hands‑on activities, and delicious food — all while learning how we can care for our planet together.

PLUS — Free Tree & Pollinator Plant Giveaways!
Visitors can take home a FREE Florida‑friendly tree or pollinator plant (while supplies last) to help support native wildlife, improve air quality, and beautify our community.

Festival Highlights

• Live Music
• Scales, Tails, and Teeth – Live reptile shows presented by Jimmy Riffle of Animal Planet’s Gator Boys, along with Heather and Tyler Riffle. Engaging, educational, and perfect for nature lovers.
• Knockerball Ocala – Bounce, roll, and collide in inflatable Knockerballs for adrenaline‑filled, all‑ages fun.
• Youth Fishing Derby
• Tree and pollinator plant giveaways
• Rock Wall climbing
• Tree climbing with Common Ground Adventures
• RecMobile outdoor lawn games
• Local Food Trucks

Vendor Application

Applications are now closed. 

Sponsorship Information

Earthfest would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors! Contact Brooke Perry at bperry@ocalafl.gov for additional information. 

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!