Citrus County Fair Association

05/28/2026

We were fortunate to have Mr. Thomas display his orchids at the fair.

Every evening, Charles Thomas enters his greenhouse to visit his friends — some he’s had for 50 years.

05/27/2026

Lecanto Sr FFA members Rilynn Cooper was just named the State Wide Reserve Grand Champion Steer Carcass by the University of Florida. Way to represent Dirtfarmer Nation!
Lecanto High School Lecanto FFA Alumni

05/26/2026

Our condolences to our Board Member David Wilson and family on the loss of David's mother Florence Wilson.

Florence Josephine Wilson, age 100, of Inverness, passed away May 6, 2026, under the loving care of Vitas Hospice. Born October 11, 1925, in Basehor, Kansas, Florence grew up on a dairy farm with six brothers and three sisters. Florence graduated from Bonner Springs High School and attended IBM School of Business and St. Mary's School of Nursing in Kansas City.

She met and married Neil Wilson in South Central Illinois in 1946, where they farmed until 1960. They moved to Olney, Illinois, in 1960, where they built and managed a mobile home park for 10 years. In 1970, they moved to Inverness, FL, where Florence began working for the Citrus County School System. She retired in 1995 as the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent. Florence was active in many church activities with the First United Methodist Church in Inverness, and later with the First Christian Church of Inverness, where she was a member.

Florence enjoyed church activities, vacationing with family members, cooking and gardening. Her greatest joy in life was her family and the Lord.

Florence and Neil had eight children. In addition to her parents, Florence is preceded in death by her husband, Neil, infant son, Clayton, and son John. Florence is survived by her six children: Dennis Wilson and wife, Cindy, in Sharpsburg, GA, David Wilson and his wife, Saundra, in Inverness, Christie Gangler and husband Buddy in Valdosta, GA, Virginia Bawcom and husband Chuck in Inverness, Jeff Wilson and wife Doris in Inverness, and Marshal Wilson and wife Patty in Ocala. Florence is survived by 23 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 at First Christian Church of Inverness with the Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

The Citrus County Fair office will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th @ 10 a.m.

05/19/2026

Notice to all Livestock Exhibitors

The Livestock payment checks will be available starting at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, 20th until 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 22nd. All checks not picked up by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 22nd will be mailed. We will not hold any checks. The office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Checks will only be released to the exhibitor or their parent unless we receive an email giving authorization ([email protected]) with your instructions.

No phone calls, fax, text messages or Facebook request will be honored.

Don't forget you must have a completed W-9 (exhibitor’s name and their SS #) on file with the fair office if your check is $599.99 or more. Blank forms are available at the office so please come prepared to complete your form with the exhibitors SS # before the check will be released. If you're not sure if we have a completed W-9 form on file please send an email to ([email protected]) before coming to the office.

Your other option is to go to our website https://citruscountyfair.com/wordpress/livestock/ to download the fillable W-9 form, then bring that completed form to the office to help save time.

Be aware that your checks are valid for 90 days. Please don't delay in cashing them.

Replacement check fee will be $45.00 per check.

05/18/2026

Want to learn more about caring for your horse? Nutrition is a key component to good health and you won't want to miss this opportunity for a deeper dive into all things horse. Contact Grace at [email protected] to get registered.
Open to 4-H, FFA, and any young person interested in learning more about horse nutrition.

UF/IFAS Extension
3650 West Sovereign Path
Lecanto, FL 34461

05/18/2026

Livestock Exhibitors

Don’t forget each exhibitor who earns more than $599.99 is required to have a completed W-9 form (in the exhibitor’s name and their SS #) on file with the fair office yearly. The W-9 fillable form is available online at https://citruscountyfair.com/wordpress/livestock/

If you’re not sure if you have a completed form on file please send an email to ([email protected]) asking for verification about your W-9 form.

The office is still working on livestock paperwork before the checks can be prepared. Please continue to monitor this page for updates.

05/14/2026