Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

See the big engines hauling big stuff at this tractor pull. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7-14; kids under 6 are free. Tickets are sold in person only and are available at K&K Truck and Trailer Parts, 2031 NW 4th Ave.

Rev up your taste buds and check out this chili competition. This is the 42nd annual cook-off, which is a fundraiser for The Cornerstone School, and will feature food, craft beers, vendor booths, live music, a kids’ zone, car show and more. Sample chili with purchased tickets, vote for your favorite, check out the cars […]

Friday 6pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-4pm - Dozens of vendors with all kinds of goodies come to this event every year. Start your holiday shopping with arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, home décor, specialty items and more. Tickets are $5-$15. See ocala.jl.org/fundraisers/autumn-gift-market for more information.

This renowned fundraiser benefits both ARC of Marion County and Interfaith Emergency Services. The evening includes appetizers, drinks, an open bar, buffet, music by DJ, silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $1,000 for a table seating 10. Marion County Road Builders Association hosts this annual event. Check out arcmarion.org/latest-news for more information.

This is the fifth annual fall carnival and the county Parks & Rec teams hosts bounce houses, a variety of food trucks, costume contests, giveaways and lots of family-friendly entertainment and activities for the kids. For more information, contact (352) 671-8560.

The annual fall plant sale offers native plant options, herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, house plants and more. The festival also offers a mobile plant clinic, soil test kits and vouchers for melaleuca mulch. Bring your own cart and no pets are allowed. For more information, contact jeremy.k.rhoden@ufl.edu.

This annual fundraiser benefits Michelle-O-Gram, a local organization that helps women get needed mammograms. The fun includes dinner and dancing, a 50/50 raffle, the Pink Halloween costume contest and more. Tickets are $25 and the dice start rolling at 6:30 pm. See facebook.com/michelleogram for more information.

Comic books, super heroes, action figures and toys will all be part of this family-friendly event. Grading and certification services for comics will be available. Vendors and food options onsite. Tickets are $5; free 12 and younger with an adult. See brickcitycomicandtoyshow.com for more info.

The annual spring plant sale offers plants, food and drink options and educational presentations. Bring your own wagon. No pets. For more info, call (352) 671-8400.

Friday/Saturday 8am-7pm; Sunday 9am-last race - Multiple races with great prizes and exciting action. Saturday afternoon will have a break to watch the Kentucky Derby.