City of Inverness, FL Calendar

Market at the Depot, every first and third Saturday of the month. Come and check out the wide variety of fresh produce or homemade goods! We will have produce, a great selection of items for the sweet tooth, fresh seafood, and of course our jams, jellies, hot sauce, dried fruits and candies, repurposed furniture, plants and our local artisans and crafts. The Depot Pavilion is located at 300 N. Apopka Ave in Inverness. For more information contact the City of Inverness at 352-726-3913.

Embrace Artful Being at the 2025 Inverness Festival of the Arts. On November 15th - 16th, the Valerie Theatre will be transformed into a place where all ages can imagine, create and explore. This is a site-specific installation created by artist, Heather Hagar with School of Dance Arts. Be sure to catch the Character Animations of the talented students of Lecanto High School - School of the Arts. This event is free and open to the public with no ticket required. We hope you will come and enjoy this unique immersive experience. Rating: ALL AGES

Since 1971, the Inverness Festival of the Arts has been one of Central Florida’s premier juried art shows, celebrated for its commitment to showcasing artistic excellence and creativity. This year, we’re excited to introduce fine crafts alongside the fine arts, creating a broader, more dynamic experience for festival-goers. With this exciting expansion, the event will feature a wide variety of talented artists and craftspeople from across the country.

Embrace Artful Being at the 2025 Inverness Festival of the Arts. On November 15th - 16th, the Valerie Theatre will be transformed into a place where all ages can imagine, create and explore. This is a site-specific installation created by artist, Heather Hagar with School of Dance Arts. Be sure to catch the Character Animations of the talented students of Lecanto High School - School of the Arts. This event is free and open to the public with no ticket required. We hope you will come and enjoy this unique immersive experience. Rating: ALL AGES

Since 1971, the Inverness Festival of the Arts has been one of Central Florida’s premier juried art shows, celebrated for its commitment to showcasing artistic excellence and creativity. This year, we’re excited to introduce fine crafts alongside the fine arts, creating a broader, more dynamic experience for festival-goers. With this exciting expansion, the event will feature a wide variety of talented artists and craftspeople from across the country.

Step into a golden-era jukebox with Pearls Mahone and her powerhouse band at the Valerie Theatre on Friday, November 21, 2025. Known as “The Queen of Sing,” Pearls delivers a dazzling mix of classic country, rockabilly swagger, western swing two-steps, and velvet-toned jazz standards. Expect Patsy, Loretta, Dolly, June, Tammy, and much more - played by a band that just won't quit! From tear-in-your-beer ballads to toe-tapping shuffles, this is Americana the way it was meant to be: soulful, stylish, and joyfully alive. Bring your friends, your sweetheart, and your best country style to the Valerie Theatre in Inverness, this one’s a night to remember.

Celebrate the vital role of local agriculture at the Farm City Festival! This family-friendly event highlights the people, products, and practices that help bring fresh, nutritious food to our tables and support our community’s quality of life.

BACK by popular demand! Prepare for another dazzling evening as the Downing Street Big Band brings the timeless sounds of the Big Band era to the Valerie Theatre! This powerhouse ensemble captures the unforgettable energy and romance of that classic period, delivering a performance filled with style and swing. Experience the lush, full sound of a classic big band, featuring sophisticated arrangements and driven by an irresistible rhythm. The band celebrates the music made famous by legends like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie, bringing their iconic arrangements and timeless melodies to life. From infectious, up-tempo swing numbers perfect for dancing, to smooth, romantic ballads that will transport you, Downing Street Big Band offers a dynamic journey through iconic musical standards. Don't miss this spectacular night celebrating the golden age of song at the Valerie Theatre!

Three of Florida's funniest comedians live at the Valerie Theatre!