Special events are a tradition in
Inverness and our signature events prove it!
Taste of Inverness
Work up your appetite for Taste of Inverness, a collection of local eateries combining their tasty samples with the sounds of jazz and swing music, while local artists showcase their masterpieces. Wine tasting and a car show complete this great night of friends and fun for charity. 6 pm - 9 pm, Inverness Government Center. 2011 date to be announced.
Patriotic Evening
A night of fireworks, food, fun and entertainment. Patriotic Evening is
Inverness’ brand of a Fourth of July celebration. You can view the fireworks from two beautiful lakeside locations as well as other spots throughout town. July 3, 5 pm - 10 pm.
Great American Cooter Festival
One of Florida's most unique events, boasting more activities than you can shake a tail at. Activities begin as early as October 1st and culminate the last weekend of October. During the final weekend, three days of fun for the whole family are offered. You can enjoy such events as
Cooterween, a fun day of live music, dancing, rides, food, craft booths and a costume contest, and
The Great American Cooter Blast, twelve hours of family activities and contests. Click
here for festival information.
Festival of the Arts
The first full weekend each November, this juried arts show transforms the streets of historic downtown
Inverness into a magical land of fine art and craftsmanship. Visitors will enjoy the works and atmosphere of specialty shops, a museum, fine eateries and much more.