JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Williston puts on an outstanding Independence Day celebration each year on July 3 with a show-stopping parade, a festival and a spectacular fireworks display to top off the evening. The parade usually includes over 100 different entries ranging from floats to fire trucks to politicians. After the parade downtown the crowd heads over to the Williston Horseman's Park for the July 3 festivities put on by the city and the Chamber of Commerce. There are plenty of free activities for children as well as food and entertainment. At nightfall the sky lights up with the much-anticipated fireworks extravaganza. Read Less

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Williston puts on an outstanding Independence Day celebration each year on July 3 with a show-stopping parade, a festival Read More

EERIE ACRES Once the site of a booming sawmill town the forest there today stands as a monument to the almost century and a half of horror and mayhem associated with a curse bestowed upon it by a voodoo priestess, prior to her demise in the late 1800's. As you wind your way deep into the unknown, you'll experience up close and personal encounters with some of the site's most notorius characters, both past and present. Visit our story tab to follow along with author Amanda Wright as she reveals the history of Eerie Acres and finds out if its true what locals say, "Evil Still Lurks There!" Hayride - Haunted Woods Trail - Maze - Kid's Zone Read Less

EERIE ACRES Once the site of a booming sawmill town the forest there today stands as a monument to the almost century and a half of horror and Read More

CENTRAL FLORIDA PEANUT FESTIVAL This is a family-friendly event sponsored by the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce. It features a variety of delicious foods and assorted types of peanuts and peanut products, including our famous southern peanut pie! Rides, music, crafts and antique tractors will also be here for your enjoyment. The festival also ha a Little Peanut King and Queen and a Baby Peanut contest. Stop by to get some peanuts and enjoy some good old fashioned fun. Read Less

CENTRAL FLORIDA PEANUT FESTIVAL This is a family-friendly event sponsored by the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce. It features a variety of Read More

EERIE ACRES Once the site of a booming sawmill town the forest there today stands as a monument to the almost century and a half of horror and mayhem associated with a curse bestowed upon it by a voodoo priestess, prior to her demise in the late 1800's. As you wind your way deep into the unknown, you'll experience up close and personal encounters with some of the site's most notorius characters, both past and present. Visit our story tab to follow along with author Amanda Wright as she reveals the history of Eerie Acres and finds out if its true what locals say, "Evil Still Lurks There!" Hayride - Haunted Woods Trail - Maze - Kid's Zone Read Less

EERIE ACRES Once the site of a booming sawmill town the forest there today stands as a monument to the almost century and a half of horror and Read More

LIGHT UP WILLISTON Long before the starting time of 6 p.m., folks fill up parking spots and gather along Noble Ave. to claim the best vantage points from which to view the holiday extravaganza. Children scramble for the candy tossed out along the street. Adults watch expectantly for an anticipated favorite float to pass by. With the Williston High School marching band, the fire department, local floats and more than a dozen seated riders from the horse club, the parade is truly a hometown celebration. Before the parade, many people stop by the GFWC Woman's Club tent to purchase dinner, snacks and hot chocolate. After the parade, everyone treks back down Linear Park to the city's pavilion where the structure is put to good use as folks gathered to hear children and adults alike sing many holiday favorites. The annual reading of a favorite Christmas fable provides entertainment for the children. Decorated with lights, the circular building provides the perfect venue for performances and then everyone is able to watch as the festival's namesake comes to pass: the illumination event. The mayor, Miss Williston and Little Miss Williston throw the switch to "Light Up Williston." The audience gasps and claps as the city is lit for the holiday season. Read Less

LIGHT UP WILLISTON Long before the starting time of 6 p.m., folks fill up parking spots and gather along Noble Ave. to claim the best vantage Read More