IVY HOUSE Restaurant, Gift Shop & Catering
106 NW Main Street, Williston, FL 32696 352-528-5410 Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri, Sat: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. www.IvyHouseFL.com Established in 1993, the Ivy House has earned a reputation for excellence. The themed dining rooms and upstairs gift shop are housed in a turn-of-the-century Victorian home built by Dr. Willis, the son of the founder of Williston, Florida. Marjorie “Mimi” Hale, her daughter and granddaughters, along with the Ivy House staff work diligently to make the restaurant a success. Delicious, yet simple meals using mostly family recipes with true Southern flair keep customers returning week after week. Dedication to good food and Southern hospitality earned the Ivy House the Florida Trend award as one of the “Top 400 Places to Eat” in the State of Florida. Be sure to pick up a copy of Mimi’s new cookbook, Gracefully Southern, featuring her special southern recipes and desserts.
WILLISTON PEANUTS
Hwy 41, Williston, FL 32696 352-528-2388 Stock up while you’re in the Peanut Capital of Florida. The public is welcome to this factory outlet specializing in every kind of peanut preparation you could want: brittle, krunch, southern fried, peanut butter, roasted . . . delicious!
Williston Area Chamber of Commerce
607 SW 1st Avenue, Williston, FL 32696 www.WillistonFL.com Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 352-528-5552 Meetings held 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month
WILLISTON HORSEMAN’S PARK
Hwy 41, Williston, FL 32696 In addition to smaller events, the park hosts three major rodeos annually. The Pee Wee Mercer rodeo held in February was started as a benefit for Pee Wee Mercer, local bull rider and author of The Last Ride with noted Florida author Patrick Smith. The Florida High School Rodeo Association sponsors the April event with contestants from all over the state, with a grand parade, barrel racing, calf roping, riding and team roping. In October the PRCA rodeo draws participants from Florida and neighboring states. The Williston Horseman’s Association offers equestrian training and events throughout the year.
LEVY COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET: Every Saturday 7:30 am - 3 pm, 401 SE 6th Ave, Williston FESTIVALS: Spring: Airport Recreational Fest and Fly Market May: GRWC Williston Woman’s Club Art Fest, 352-528-3350 July 3rd: Independence Day Festivities
1st Saturday in October: Central Florida Fall Harvest & Peanut Festival October: Trail of Treats Dec: Light Up Williston, Parade, Tree Lighting
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Localendar.com/public/willistonfl www.FloridasEden.org Pure Water Wilderness Scenic Guide
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