OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, 4601 S.R. 710 E. (other entrance at 4200 S.R. 70), will host the following events in the month of April:

Saturday, April 1
Treasure Coast Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
State Road 710 entrance ONLY. 8 to 10 a.m.

Saturday, April 1
4-H Easter Equine Fun Show

Join us for the 4-H Showstoppers of Okeechobee and the Outsiders Drill Team 4-H Easter Fun Show on April 1. Activities include Carrot Race, Musical Pony, horseback Easter egg hunt, and many more. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the show begins at 10 a.m. There will be over 20 vendors set up to sell their wares and this is a free event for the public!

Saturday, April 8 & Sunday, April 9
4-H Area South Show
4-H Equine competitors from 18 counties will be coming to Okeechobee for the 4-H Area South horse show. Winners at the Area level will then be eligible for competition in the 4-H State Horse Show, and possibly moving up to regional and national competitions. The Area show will include Western/Ranch divisions, Hunter/Gaited divisions, and Dressage.

Friday, April 21 - Sunday, April 23
Florida High School Rodeo Association

High school competitors from all over Florida compete in rodeo events in hopes of qualifying for the Florida High School Rodeo State Finals. Come out and support the cowboys and cowgirls of Okeechobee and watch the action. Cutting horse competition Friday night. There is no charge for the public to attend, and a concession stand will be open.

Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30
Tour of Champions Barrel Race
Barrel racers from all over Florida will compete in one of the largest barrel races held in the state. This is one of six competitions in the Tour, each one to be held at the Agri-Civic Center. Jackpot barrel race on Friday night. There is no charge for the public to attend, and a concession stand will be open.