2027 Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering – Live Oak, Florida
Dates: April 8–11, 2027
Location: Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Live Oak, Florida
Hosted by: Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee
Experience Florida’s Cowboy Heritage at the 2027 Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering
Saddle up for a weekend of horseback riding, camping, cattle activities and cowboy fellowship at the 2027 Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering, April 8–11, 2027, in Live Oak, Florida.
Hosted by the Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee, this family-friendly event brings together cowboys, cowgirls and families to celebrate Florida’s rich ranching history and keep the traditions of the Florida cow hunter alive.
Held between the Great Florida Cattle Drives, the Gathering offers participants an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones and experience the traditions that helped shape Florida’s cattle industry.
Optional Overnight Mini Cattle Drive – April 8–9
Want to experience a taste of an old-fashioned Florida cattle drive?
Participants can join an optional overnight mini cattle drive beginning Thursday, April 8. Riders will travel with the cattle, camp overnight under the stars and continue the drive Friday morning before returning to the main Gathering camp around midday.
- Thursday check-in: 9–11 a.m.
- Gear loading: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Saddled and ready to ride: 2 p.m.
- Thursday supper and Friday breakfast provided.
- Additional fee: $25 per person.
- Riders must be at least 8 years old and able to ride independently.
Weekend Activities – April 9–11
The main Gathering begins Friday, April 9, with check-in from 9 a.m. to noon.
Throughout the weekend, participants can enjoy a variety of activities celebrating Florida’s cowboy culture, including:
- Horseback trail rides and wagon rides
- Cattle sorting and ranch roping
- Branding activities and arena games
- Cowboy storytelling and poetry
- Campfires and cowboy fellowship
- Children’s crafts and family activities
- Beef education and demonstrations
- Saturday evening supper and arena games
- Sunday morning cowboy church
The Gathering concludes Sunday, April 11, with participants departing by 1 p.m.
Registration and Camping Fees
| Registration | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adults | $100 per person |
| Children 12 and under | $50 per child |
| Family maximum | $300 (2 adults and any number of children 12 and under) |
| Electrical hookup | $45 per night |
| Optional mini cattle drive | Additional $25 per person |
Horse accommodations: No stalls are available. Participants must plan to tie out, hobble or use a picket line for their horses.
Concessions will be available on-site, and select meals are included during the weekend.
Help Keep Florida’s Cowboy Heritage Alive
The Great Florida Cattle Drive Gathering is more than a weekend of riding and camping. It’s an opportunity to experience Florida’s cattle ranching traditions, share stories from generations past and introduce the next generation to the cowboy way of life.
Whether you’re a returning cattle drive participant or attending for the first time, we invite you to bring your horse, bring your family and join us for a weekend you won’t soon forget.
Mark your calendars for April 8–11, 2027, at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches in Live Oak, Florida!
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