10/01/2026
FALL EVENTS HAPPENING THIS OCTOBER IN TAYLOR COUNTY
October is hands down one of the busiest months in Taylor County, and it always reminds me of why I’m proud to live here. Homecoming, the pageant, Iron Horse, the carnival, Forest Festival… it’s what makes Perry home to me.
OCTOBER 2 — TCHS HOMECOMING
Homecoming parade + football game! 🏈
Parade starts at 10:10 AM
Game starts at 7:00 PM
OCTOBER 3 — MISS FLORIDA FOREST FESTIVAL PAGEANT 👑
One of those longtime Forest Festival traditions that officially makes it feel like festival season in Perry! Come support all of the beautiful young women representing our community.
Pageant starts at 6:00 PM
OCTOBER 8–11 — IRON HORSE MUD RANCH
Load up the side-by-side or mud truck and bring the whole family! This is such a fun weekend, especially for the kiddos, with tons of areas and playgrounds for them. 🏁
FOREST FESTIVAL CARNIVAL
Because it wouldn’t be October in Perry without the carnival coming to town! I’m ready for some cotton candy!!! 🎡
OCTOBER 24 — 71ST ANNUAL FLORIDA FOREST FESTIVAL 🌲
The BIG one! King Tree Parade, vendors, lumberjack competitions, world’s largest FREE fish fry, live entertainment, classic cars, the Bed Race, carnival rides and fireworks to finish out the night.
There’s just something about October in our little town. Seeing Perry busy, running into people you know everywhere you go and watching these traditions continue year after year.
If I missed an event happening this month, drop it in the comments so everyone can see it!
Haley Blanco | Realtor ®
The American Dream
850.295.3810