Florida Gateway Fairgrounds

06/10/2026

🐄🐑🐐🐎🐕 New World Screwworm: It Concerns Us All! 🦌

Do you own livestock, horses, pets, or other warm-blooded animals? Join UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County for an educational community meeting to learn about the New World Screwworm and what it could mean for animal health in Florida.

This informational program is designed to help animal owners, agricultural producers, and community members understand:
✔ What the New World Screwworm is
✔ How to recognize signs and symptoms
✔ Which animals may be affected
✔ Current monitoring and response efforts
✔ Practical steps you can take to stay informed and prepared

📅 June 18, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Florida Gateway Fairgrounds

Hear from local and state experts, including:
• Dr. Tracie Daniels, Local Veterinarian
• Dr. Ed Burgess, UF/IFAS Extension Veterinarian Entomologist
• Dr. Todd Thrift, UF/IFAS Extension Beef Specialist
• Representatives from FDACS and FWC (invited)

Knowledge is one of the best tools we have to protect the animals we care about. Whether you own a ranch, a hobby farm, a horse, or a family pet, this meeting will provide valuable information for our community.

Educate Today. Protect Tomorrow.

For more information, contact UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County at (386) 752-5384.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country.

From all of us at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds, thank you to the brave men and women whose sacrifice protects the freedoms we enjoy every day.

We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25.

As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, we also pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/12/2026

Our office will be closed while our team attends an industry convention. We will be closed from Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm (noon) through Friday, May 15, 2026. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, May 18, 2026.

04/15/2026

Join us in supporting a cause that truly makes a difference 💗

The Florida Gateway Pink Crisis Fund is gearing up for their 2026 Golf Tournament and is looking for Sponsors and Teams! This is a wonderful way to showcase your business or honor a loved one while helping local families battling cancer.

Since 2009, this program has provided critical support to cancer patients right here in our community—and it’s all made possible by people like you.

Get involved today: https://bit.ly/2026GolfTournament-FormFlyer

04/05/2026

🌸🐣 Happy Easter! 🐰🌸

Wishing you a day full of family, fun, and sweet traditions. From all of us, we hope your Easter is filled with joy and new beginnings! 💛

04/03/2026

Our office is closed in observance of Good Friday.

We will reopen on the next business day. Thank you, and we wish everyone a peaceful holiday.

04/01/2026

Our office will be closed to the public today for the Build My Future event.

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

Our office will be closed to the public tomorrow for the Build My Future event.