Feature Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
If you are looking for something unique and fun to do, the Showcase of Citrus is the place to be – any and every day of the year. It offers a variety of family-friendly experiences.
Events held at the attraction are free and open to the public. Bring your blankets and folding chairs for concerts and entertainment at the pavilion. A play area is available for the kids and food trucks are on property. To view all its events and updates, visit Event Updates.
Grab a bag to pick your own farm-fresh fruit with over 50 varieties of citrus including oranges, grapefruit, lemons, blueberries and much more from November through May each year. You can stroll through the ranch filled with relics, antiques, collectibles, foods, refreshments and citrus groves.
Visit the farm and hand-feed chickens, roosters, turkeys, hogs, cows, goats, emu, a kangaroo, a miniature horse and more.
The old-time country store offers 100% natural orange juice, slushies, and creamsicles. It also carries a variety of locally made jams, jellies, BBQ sauces, fresh farm honey, gifts and much more.
Monster truck tours are offered for a small fee.
At the Gem Mine, select from 3, 5 and 10-pound bags of ore and sift out your findings in a real sluice box. There’s a guaranteed strike in every bag!
Happy Hour is celebrated at their bars every day from 4 pm to 6 pm with wines, beers, and mimosas available.
Clermont U Pick Citrus remains open every day of the year. Face masks are requested, yet optional since their entire venue is outdoors, with open-air buildings.
The general store staff wears face masks and ask that visitors be courteous to other guests who are wearing masks and practice social distancing.
Showcase of Citrus is located at 5010 South US Highway 27 near the entrance of Lake Louisa State Park in the rolling hills of Clermont
For more information, call U-Pick Citrus at 352-394-4377, or email Info@ShowcaseOfCitrus.com.
