Special Events Covid-19 Considerations

The State of Florida entered phase three of the re-opening on September 25, 2020. Under recreations it says,” large venues: (i.e. movie theaters, concert halls, auditoriums, bowling alleys, arcades, playhouses, casinos) These venues should reopen fully with limited social distancing protocols.”

The City is welcoming back fall festivals in 2020 on a smaller scale to reopen our community and provide quality of life.

Cooter Festival
Festival of the Arts
Farm City Festival

The Depot District and Liberty Park provide an excellent outdoor venue for events which is complemented by additional actions detailed below to mitigate the spread of covid-19.

City Staff

We have minimized touch points whenever possible
Restroom facilities located throughout the park for frequent handwashing
City Information booth will have hand sanitizer available
Posting signage throughout venue encouraging social distancing and masks
Routine cleanings of the facility will take place throughout the event
We have modified the layout to allow greater social distancing especially when it comes to vendors
Reducing lines whenever possible
Encouraging staggering times
Staff will practice socially distancing whenever possible and wear a mask when not possible

Festival Vendors & Exhibitors

We will bring in local vendors from Citrus and nearby counties whenever possible.
Vendors and exhibitor are to wear a mask
Provide hand sanitizer at booth
Vendors and exhibitor follow CDC guidelines
Social distance with festival goers and other vendors
Do not provide food or beverage samples without strict safety guidelines
Limit touch points
Demonstrate their booth will allow persons to socially distance when visiting

Questions? 352-341-7820

More information

Florida Governor DeSantis Executive Order Phase 3 Right to Work

Florida Covid-19 Resources

Florida Department of Health Covid Resource Center