David Hunt — “Boss Boss” of the 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive President, Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee David Hunt is a 5th-generation Florida Cracker who has spent a lifetime horseback working cattle, caring for...

Operation Outdoor Freedom Rides with the Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 In 2026, the Great Florida Cattle Drive isn’t just a ride through Florida’s working ranch country—it’s also a chance to welcome a remarkable group...

Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 Chuckwagon Meal Plan There’s nothing like a hot chuckwagon meal after a full day in the saddle. Below is the on-the-trail meal plan for the Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026—built...

Meet Jamie Martinez, your 2026 Blue Circle boss. Jamie Martinez has spent his life working across all aspects of agriculture, building practical, firsthand experience in farming and livestock operations. From day-to-day ranch work to long...

Marcus Mitchell Named the 2026 Green Circle Boss for theGreat Florida Cattle Drive Marcus Mitchell is a third-generation Florida Cracker who proudly carries on his family’s farming and ranching traditions. Rooted in hard work, faith, and respect for...

Meet Brian Fielder - The Brown Circle Boss for 2026 Brian Fielder of Zolfo Springs, Florida. He brings more than five decades of hands-on cattle experience to his role as the 2026 Brown Circle Boss....

Domingo Hernandez – 2026 Buckskin Circle Boss, Great Florida Cattle Drive The Great Florida Cattle Drive welcomes Domingo Hernandez as the Buckskin Circle Boss for the 2026 drive, bringing with him a lifetime of service,...

Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council Supports the Great Florida Cattle Drive The Great Florida Cattle Drive is grateful for the support of the Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council (TDC), which has chosen to participate at...

Meet the GFCD 2026 Cow Boss, Travis Brown. A native Floridian originally from Melbourne, Travis has called Florida’s Heartland Region home for more than 18 years. He is a Florida beef producer who has spent...

Saddles are tightening, and plans are coming together—here’s the GFCD 2026 Schedule you’ve all been waiting for. Times may shift as we finalize details, and a final schedule with any updates will be sent out...