DeLand / West Volusia 2002 Events

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May

2-3  STETSON UNIVERSITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Elizabeth Hall Chapel. Hours: 7:30p.m.  Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $3. (386) 822-8947 3-5   

2-3  SPRING GARDEN PLANTATION RAID
Demonstrations of camp life during the civil war. Exhibitions of period weapons and dress. Camp Winona (YMCA Camp on Lake Winona Rd., DeLeon Springs). Hours: Saturday, 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday, 9a.m.-3p.m. Admission: Donation  (386) 749-1341

3-12   “HARVEY”
The famous story of an imaginary six-foot rabbit. Shoestring Theatre. Hours: 3,4,9,10,11 at 8p.m.; 5 & 12 at 2:30p.m. Admission: $10 Adults; $5 Children. (386) 228-3777

3-19   “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”
An epic musical retelling the last seven days of “Jesus of Nazareth”. The Sands Theater Center. Hours: 3,4,10,11,16,17 & 18 at 8p.m.; 5,12, & 19 at 2:30p.m. Admission: $15 Adults; $8 Students. (386) 736-7456

4   STETSON UNIVERSITY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Elizabeth Hall Chapel. Hours: 4 p.m. Admission: Adults $5; Seniors $4; Students $3.  (386) 822-8947

4,11,18,25   FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

4   “FLORIDA HANDS” A DAY OF CELEBRATION
Highlights folk art, craft, music, dance, storytelling and food of diverse cultures that worked the cattle, orange, fern and turpentine industries of Florida. Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts. Hours: 9a.m.-3p.m. Admission: $3 Adults;  $2 Children. (386) 749-2959

4-5    BUCKLER CRAFT SHOW
Featuring 200 award-winning craftspeople. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission: $4 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (407) 860-0092

6   NIGHT READINGS
Mini-readings by Cassadaga mediums. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Davis Bldg.). Hours: 5:30-9:30p.m. Admission: $15. (386) 228-2880

9   WILD GAME FEAST
A continuous sampling of exotic delicacies. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 5-9p.m.  Admission: $40 pp. (386) 736-2880

10   CANDLELIGHT HEALING 
Meditation and healing. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Colby Temple). Hours: 7:30p.m. Admission: Donation. (386) 228-2880

11-12   ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
6-8 dealers, raffles, and orchid displays. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission: Adults $3; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 228-3286

17   CONCERT IN THE PARK
Downtown DeLand at Pioneer Park (Rich and Woodland Blvd.). Featuring Bluegrass by the Orange City Ramblers. Hours: 6-9p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-0649

17-June 30   PRIVATE SPACES PHOTOGRAPHY   EXHIBIT
Mexican scenes documenting cultural values. The DeLand Museum of Art (Upper Gallery). Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10a.m.-4p.m.; Sun., 1p.m.-4p.m. Admission: $2.00 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 734-4371

18   STUDENTS DAY
Mini-readings by student mediums. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp  (Davis Bldg). Hours: 12-3p.m. Admission $5. (386) 228-2880

18-19   HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
Home and garden items. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 10a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $3 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 789-8464

25   PET MARKET
Supplies and pets for sale. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission: $3 Adults; Children under 10 FREE. (352) 376-9038

25  FLORIDA SKYDIVING LEAGUE MEET
Lawn chairs and binoculars are recommended. DeLand Municipal Airport (1100 Biscayne Blvd.) Hours: 9 a.m. Admission: FREE (386) 740-9093

June

1,15,22,28,29,30   FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

1-29   PIONEER SETTLEMENT ART SHOW
Featuring the many talented members of the Pioneer Settlement. Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts. Hours: Guided Tours 9-4 p.m. Admission: $3 Adults; $2 Children. (386) 749-2959

7-12   STETSON UNIVERSITY GUITAR FESTIVAL
Largest and most prestigious festival in the U.S. featuring classical international artists. Elizabeth Hall Chapel.  Hours: Fri., 7:30p.m.; Sat., 7:30p.m.; Sun. 3p.m. and 7:30p.m; Tues., 7:30p.m.  Admission: $8 Adults; $5 Seniors and Students. (386) 822-8957

7-16   “GUYS & DOLLS, JR.”
This abridged version of the Broadway musical includes all the favorite numbers and beloved characters. Sands Theater Center. Hours: 7 & 14 at 7:30p.m.; 8,9,15, & 16 at 2:30 p.m.  Admission: $5. (386) 736-7456

14   CANDLELIGHT HEALING
Meditation and healing. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Colby Temple). Hours: 7:30p.m. Admission: Donation. (386) 228-2880

16   DIVINE SERVICE
A lecture on spiritualism. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Colby Temple). Hours: 2:00-2:45p.m. Admission:  Donation. (386) 228-2880

21   CONCERT IN THE PARK
Downtown DeLand at Pioneer Park (Rich and Woodland Blvd.). Hours: 6-9p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-0649

29   MISS LAKE HELEN / CASSADAGA CONTEST
Beauty contest. Hopkins Hall (192 Connecticut Ave., Lake Helen). Hours: 7p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 228-2121

29   SUN COAST GUN SHOW
Gun and knife show. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: Sat., 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun., 9a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $5 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (330) 963-6964

July

4    LAKE HELEN ANNUAL JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
Activities for the entire family and fireworks. Blake and Royal Parks (Corner of Lakeview and Ohio). Hours: 10a.m.-10p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 228-2121

5-Sept. 7  THE ART OF NARRATIVE
Four artists tell a story through their paintings. The DeLand Museum of Art (Lower Gallery). Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10a.m.-4p.m.; Sun., 1-4p.m. Admission: $2 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 734-4371

5-Aug.3   SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
The DeLand Museum of Art (Upper Gallery). Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10a.m.-4p.m.; Sun., 1-4p.m. Admission: $2 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 734-4371

7,13,20,26,27   FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

12   CANDLELIGHT HEALING
Meditation and healing. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Colby Temple). Hours: 7:30p.m. Admission: Donation. (386) 228-2880

19  “TROPICAL NIGHTS” AND CONCERT IN THE PARK
Food sampling at participating restaurants and live entertainment. Downtown DeLand at Pioneer Park (Rich and Woodland Blvd.) Hours: 6-9p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-0649

19-28   “CHARLOTTE”S WEB”
Upper elementary and middle school students will perform E.B. White’s classic children’s book. Sands Theater Center. Hours: 19 & 26 at 7:30p.m.; 20,21,27, & 28 at 2:30p.m.  Admission: $5 Adults; $3 Children under 12. (386) 736-7456

20   STUDENTS DAY AT CASSADAGA
Mini-readings by student mediums. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Davis Bldg.)  Hours: 12-3p.m. Admission: $5. (386) 228-2880

27   10th ANNUAL RAILROAD SHOW
Over 200 dealer tables of model trains, parts, suppliers, kits, layout materials, and other collectibles. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 9a.m.-3p.m. Admission: $5 Adults; $1 Children under 12. (407) 656-5056

28   FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
4th Annual World Championships. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

August

3   A DAY IN THE HISTORY OF DELEON SPRINGS 
Indian camps, re-creation of a Seminole Indian skirmish. Demonstrations of spinning, caning, weaving and more. DeLeon Springs State Park. Hours: 9a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $4 per car. (386) 985-4212

3   PET MARKET
Supplies and pets for sale. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission: $3 Adults; Children under 10 FREE. (352) 376-9038

3,10,17,24,31   FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

3-4  “TROPICAL CATS” CAT SHOW
6 ring all breed cat and household pet show. Volusia County Fairgrounds (Tommy Lawrence Arena) Hours: Starts at 9:00a.m. Admission: Adults $4; Seniors $3 Children under 5 FREE. (386) 822-9569

6   NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
“Going away party for crime.” DeBary’s local fire truck, police cars, and motorcycles for children to see. Blood drive. Florence K. Little Town Hall. (12 Columba Rd.) Hours: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission: Free (386) 668-3820

9   CANDLELIGHT HEALING
Meditation and healing.  Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Colby Temple). Hours: 7:30p.m. Admission: Donation. (386) 228-2880

10-Sept. 7   SUMMER ART CAMP EXHIBITION
Featuring student artists. The DeLand Museum of Art (Upper Gallery). Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10a.m.-4p.m.; Sun., 1p.m.-4p.m. Admission: $2 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 734-4371

16   CONCERT IN THE PARK
Downtown DeLand at Pioneer Park (Rich & Woodland Blvd.) Hours: 6-9p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-0649

17  FLORIDA SKYDIVING LEAGUE MEET
Lawn chairs and binoculars are recommended. Deland Municipal Airport (1100 Biscayne Blvd.) Hours: 9 a.m. Admission: Free (386) 740-9093

24   NEIGHBOR DAY CELEBRATION
A day of old fashioned family fun. Musical entertainment, old time contests of skill and endurance for both adults and children. Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts. Hours: 9a.m.-3p.m. Admission: $3 Adults; $2 Children. (386) 749-2959

September

6-22   “KISS ME KATE”
Rivertown Players present well-known musical. Sands Theater Center. Hours: 6,7,13,14,19,20 & 21 at 8p.m.; 8,15 & 22 at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $15 Adults; $8 Students. (386) 736-7456

7-8   BUCKLER CRAFT SHOW
150-200 professional, award winning crafts people from across the country exhibiting and selling their items. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission: $4 Adults, Children 12 & under FREE. (407) 860-0092

7   FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Mini- stock special. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

13   CANDLELIGHT HEALING
Camp healers participate in this service of music meditation and healing conducted in the soothing flow of candlelight during an evening of peace and harmony. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Colby Temple). Hours: 7:30p.m. Admission: Donation. (386) 228-2880

13-29  “CINDERELLA”
Beautiful musical as only Rogers and Hammerstein could write, retelling the much-loved fairy tale. Hours: 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 8:00 p.m. 15,22, 29, 2:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $10, Children $5. (386) 228-3777

14   FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Double points night. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults, Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

14-15   WEST VOLUSIA KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
All breed dog shows and obedience trials. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 8a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $3 per car. (386) 734-7211

14-15   SUNCOAST GUN SHOW
Gun and knife show. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: Saturday, 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday, 9a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $ 5 Adults, Children under 12 FREE. (330) 963-6964

21   4th ANNUAL RIVER TOWN CRAFT SHOW
Arts and crafts, food and music. Downtown DeLand (West Indiana Ave.).  Hours: 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-0649

27-28 3rd ANNUAL BULL RIDING BLOWOUT
Live country music, entertainment and professional bull riding. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 8p.m.-10p.m. Admission: $12 Adults; $6 children. (386) 734-9515

27-29  ANTIQUE SHOW
Many types of antiques for sale. Antique and jewelry repair available. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 9a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Fri., $5; Sat. & Sun., $3. (813) 988-9009

à  STUDIO ART WORK
Paint in watercolors and oil. DeBary Art League (Community Center, 38 S. Shell Rd.) Hours: 9-11a.m. Every Tuesday. Admission: $20. (386) 668-5553

à   FARMERS MARKET
Fruits, vegetables, garage sale and new items. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 6a.m.-afternoon. Every Wednesday. Admission: FREE. (386) 734-1613

à  GALLERY STROLL
Featuring 5 galleries with special events, wine and snacks. Downtown DeLand. Hours: 6-9p.m.  Last Thursday. Admission: FREE (386) 943-4001

à  STANDARDBRED HARNESS RACING
Second largest harness training facility in the world. Trackside restaurant and observation area. Spring Garden Ranch Training Center (900 Spring Garden Ranch Rd., DeLeon Springs) Hours: 11a.m. Admission: FREE. Every Tuesday- May 1. (386) 985-5654

 à  MUSIC IN THE PARK-ORANGE CITY
 Downtown City Park at E. Graves and U.S. 17-92 (Volusia Avenue). Sunday evenings, May - August. Bring your own blanket and chairs. Hours: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  Admission: Free (386) 775-5448  

October
4 FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Late model, street stock, hobby stock, mini stock, pure stock, and winged mini sprints. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults, Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

5 FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Qualifying heat races. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults, Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

5-6 3RD ANNUAL TOY ROUNDUP SHOW
Collectable toy show and sale. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 10a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $3 Adults, 12 and under FREE. (386) 789-8464

6 FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults, Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

17-20 BIKETOBERFEST
The Daytona Beach and West Volusia area host a variety of events, auctions, and shows. Call the Daytona Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau at (386) 255-0415 or the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce at (386) 734-4331 for schedule of events.

18 FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Open practice all classes. Bring your home track rules. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

19 FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Heat races. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

19 FOUR TOWNES RIVER FEST CELEBRATION
A catfish Festival filled with family fun. Live entertainment, blue grass music, arts and crafts, kids games and rides, demonstrations and a classic auto show. Gemini Springs Park (37 Dirkson Rd., DeBary). Hours: 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 789-2532

20 FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
Open Wheel Spectacular. Volusia Speedway Park.
Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

26 LAKE HELEN HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH
Halloween activities. Hopkins Hall (192 Connecticut Ave., Lake Helen). Hours: 5p.m.-9p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 228-2121

31 MONSTERS ON MAINSTREET
Halloween trick-or-treating and activities. Downtown DeLand (Woodland Blvd.). Hours: 6p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-0649

31- Nov. 10 2002 VOLUSIA COUNTY FAIR & YOUTH SHOW
Volusia County Fairgrounds. 

November
2 FULL DIRT RACING NIGHT
5th Annual Enduro 150 and special feature. Volusia Speedway Park. Hours: Races begin at 7:30p.m. Admission: $8 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (386) 985-4402

2 MOONLIGHT 'N MUMS HARVEST BALL
An enchanting evening with antique carriage rides, a live band for dancing, an auction, and dinner. DeBary Hall Mansion (210 E. Sunrise Blvd.). Hours: 6:30p.m. -11:30p.m. Admission: $60 includes dinner and carriage ride. (386) 668-5854

2-3 26TH ANNUAL FALL COUNTRY JAMBOREE
Over 100 demonstrating artisans and craftsmen, entertainment, storytellers, music workshops, hands-on crafts area, cracker food and BBQ. Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts. Hours: Sat., 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun., 9a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $3 Adults; $2 Children. (386) 749-2959

8 HANGER DANCE
Dancing, refreshments, silent auction and music of the 40's. DeLand Airport (910 Biscayne Rd.). Hours: 7p.m.-11p.m. Admission: $12. (386) 738-4149

9 AIRFLEET 2002
Veterans day parade, skydivers and entertainment. Downtown DeLand (Woodland Blvd.). Hours: 1p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-4149

10 WORLD WAR II AIRPLANE DISPLAY
Airplanes, antique cars, Douglas Dauntless S.B.D dive- bomber, food, and entertainment. DeLand Airport (910 Biscayne Rd.). Hours: 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-4149

15 FARM TOUR
A self guided tour of the agricultural business in Volusia County. The tour gives people a chance to talk to producers of ferns, fruits, vegetables, cattle, and other products. Various locations throughout the county. Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 822-5778

23-24 DELAND FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Juried fine art show with over 200 nationwide artists. Music entertainment and food court. Held in the shopping district on Woodland Blvd. In Historic Downtown DeLand. Hours: Saturday, 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday, 10a.m.-5p.m. Admission: FREE. (386) 738-0649

December
7-8 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR 
Handmade crafts and holiday items. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 10a.m.-4p.m. Admission: $3 Adults; 12 and under FREE. (386) 789-8464

28-29 SUNCOAST GUN SHOW
Gun and knife show. Volusia County Fairgrounds.
Hours: Saturday, 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday, 9a.m.-4p.m. 
Admission: $5 Adults; Children under 12 FREE. (330) 963-6964

* STUDIO ART WORK
Paint in watercolors and oil. DeBary Art League. Hours: 9a.m.-11a.m. Every Tuesday. Admission: $20. (386) 668-5553

* FARMERS MARKET
Fruits, vegetables, garage sale items and new items. Volusia County Fairgrounds. Hours: 6a.m.-afternoon. Every Wednesday. Admission: FREE. (386) 734-1613

 

Links
Elizabeth Hall Auditorium, Stetson University
421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
DeLand Museum of Art & Sands Theater Center, Cultural Arts Center
600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
Volusia County Fairgrounds
3150 E. New York Ave., Exit 56 off I-4
Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts
Hwy. 40 & US 17N, Barberville
Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp
1112 Stevens Street, Cassadaga
DeLeon Springs State Recreation Area
601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd.
Deltona Community Center
980 Lakeshore Drive, Deltona
Volusia Speedway Park Raceway
1500 East Hwy. 40, (15 miles west of I-95 on Hwy. 40)

 

More Local Event Info:


DeLand Beacon - Calendar of Events Page of West Volusia's community newspaper, featuring local news of DeLand, Orange City, Deltona, DeBary, Lake Helen, DeLeon Springs, Glenwood, Pierson, Cassadaga, Seville and Barberville in Florida.
Daytona Beach News Journal - Art, Dance, Festivals, Film, Miscellaneous, Museums, Music, Sports, Theater
West Volusia Tourism Authority - 2002 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE DELAND/WEST VOLUSIA VACATION AREA

 

 

 

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