Fall Craft Market Season Kicks Off This Morning
Lecanto, FL · September 12, 2026
Saturdays along the ridge usually move slow, but between morning craft markets and evening concerts on the square, staying home takes real effort today.
The Lead
The weekend pace picks up today as the College of Central Florida Citrus Campus opens its doors for the annual Harvest Moon Arts & Crafts Show. Hosted inside the campus conference center on South Lecanto Highway, the exhibition gathers dozens of Nature Coast woodworkers, quilters, jewelry designers, and cottage bakers under one roof. For local makers, this morning marks the unofficial transition out of the quiet summer lull and into the region's bustling fall craft circuit. Neighbors can browse handmade homewares, local honey, and seasonal gifts in comfort, with free admission and parking provided throughout the day. Exhibits run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 3800 South Lecanto Highway, kicking off a series of autumn artisan markets across the county that continue through November.
Local Pulse
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Today's Outlook
- High 87°F · Low 74°F — Overcast (21% chance of precipitation) Cloud cover will keep the heat manageable, making it comfortable for outdoor morning plans.
What's On Around Town
Inverness: Citrus Business & Builders Expo Inverness Depot Pavilion (300 N Apopka Ave), 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Meet local contractors, explore home improvement displays, and enjoy family activities.
Homosassa: C4Con Comics & Cosplay Convention Homosassa Public Library (4100 S Grandmarch Ave), 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Free comic convention featuring gaming tournaments, costume contests, and local artists.
Inverness: Small Town Saturday Night Courthouse Square (207 Courthouse Square), 5:00–9:00 PM Free open-air tribute concert and evening dining around the historic square.
Crystal River: Suzie Casta Live KC Wine Bistro (564 N Citrus Ave), 7:00 PM Intimate acoustic favorites spanning classic seventies hits to modern radio tunes.
Spotlight & Story
- Beverly Hills
- In 1960, New York tire dealer Sam Kellner purchased 3,500 acres of open cattle pasture along County Road 491. Hoping to charm northern retirees toward interior Citrus County, he borrowed California’s most glamorous zip code, selling the first twenty modest homes in 1962.
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