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⭐Pioneer Village, OB Honors Mayor Leslie, Halifax Art Festival, Boat Ramp Closures

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.George Sloane
07 Nov

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Photo: Barberville Pioneer Settlement

🛠️ Step Into Florida’s Pioneer Past in Barberville

In western Volusia County, the Barberville Pioneer Settlement gives visitors a look at Florida life from the 1800s into the early 20th century. The 30-acre site has 20 historic structures, many moved from other Florida communities. Among them is an 1885 railroad depot from Pierson, a reminder of when trains carried people and supplies and telegrams connected families across long distances.

The settlement also keeps traditional skills alive through spinning, weaving and blacksmithing demonstrations. Children can try dipping candles and see how much work went into lighting a home before electricity. The settlement is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday. See more at Barberville Pioneer Village.

Source: MyNews13

🏛️ Ormond Beach Honors Outgoing Mayor Jason Leslie

Ormond Beach thanked Mayor Jason Leslie for his two years in office with a plaque bearing a golden gavel at his final City Commission meeting on Nov. 4. Leslie brought a new gavel for Mayor-elect Lori Tolland and kept his own as a souvenir. In his farewell remarks, he thanked residents and pointed to the effects of Amendment 3 and the reopening of River Bend Golf Course as issues facing the city.

Commissioners Travis Sargent and Harold Briley also said goodbye after two terms each. Jennifer Bright defeated Sargent in Zone 2, and Amber Bobak defeated Briley in Zone 4. Briley highlighted the creation of the Citizens Academy, while Sargent said he looked forward to finding new ways to serve the community.

🎨 Halifax Art Festival Returns to Beach Street

More than 200 artists will show juried work at the free Halifax Art Festival in downtown Daytona Beach this weekend. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on Beach Street between Bay Street and Orange Avenue.

Visitors can meet artists, watch demonstrations, browse student artwork and craft booths, and enjoy live music. Food and beverages will be available, and the festival is an easy starting point for a stroll along the Riverfront Esplanade or a stop at a downtown gallery. Purchases directly support participating artists.

🚤 High Water Closes Some Volusia Boat Ramps

If your weekend plans include getting out on the water, check your launch site before heading out. Volusia County has temporarily closed several county-maintained ramps along the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Recent rain raised the St. Johns, submerging some parking areas and concealing debris. The county expects river closures to last longer. Along the Intracoastal, king tides can flood ramps, docks and parking areas even when they look accessible at low tide. The county expects affected Intracoastal ramps to stay closed through late next week, pending safety checks.

Follow posted closures and idle-speed, no-wake restrictions. Check the county’s boat ramp status page before leaving.

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Events for Saturday, November 7, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🎄 Holiday Bazaar, 8 AM–2 PM — Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach. Shop crafts, jewelry, baked goods, and holiday décor. There’s also a homemade lunch and a themed basket raffle. observerlocalnews.com

  • Event: 🛍️ Thanksgiving Vendor Market, 10 AM–3 PM — Ormond Beach Elks Lodge 2193, 285 Wilmette Ave., Ormond Beach. Browse handmade gifts, home décor, sweets, and boutique items. Admission and parking are free. eventvesta.com

  • Event: 📚 The Gilded Age of Ormond Beach, 2–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Alice and Ronald Howell give a free talk on the early settlers who helped shape Ormond Beach. Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens

  • Event: 🎨 First Saturday Ormond Art Walk, 3–7 PM — Participating galleries along Granada Boulevard, including Art Spotlight at 67 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Take the free shuttle between galleries or explore on foot. Art Spotlight hosts its “Six Degrees of Inspiration” opening reception with live music and light bites. maxdaytona.com

  • Event: 🎵 Riverside Live Music Under the Lights, 5–8 PM — Tomoka Outpost, Tomoka State Park, 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Jordan Redding performs by the river, with food available from Nate’s Seafood. Bring a chair; regular park entry fees apply. happeningnext.com

  • Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 7 PM — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Halifax Repertory Theatre presents the Broadway musical with a live orchestra. Tickets are $35. www.daytonabeach.com

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Events for Sunday, November 8, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🍂 Fall-A-Days Vendor Market, 10 AM–3 PM — Trailside Tennis Club, 300 Main Trail, Ormond Beach. Browse handmade goods, artisan crafts, and holiday gifts from more than 50 indoor and outdoor vendors. Eventeny

  • Event: 🎁 Holiday Craft & Food Fest, 10 AM–3 PM — Sea Dreams by Sara, 398 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach. Shop and eat your way through roughly 40 local craft, artisan, and food vendors. happeningnext.com

  • Event: 🌳 ReGrow the Loop: Tree ID Nature Walk, 10 AM–noon — Bulow Creek State Park, 3351 Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach. Learn how to identify local trees on a guided walk with Laura Ureta and Bryce Merritt. Bring water and comfortable walking shoes. observerlocalnews.com

  • Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 2 PM — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Halifax Repertory Theatre presents the Broadway musical with a live orchestra. Tickets: $35. www.daytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🎶 Sound Bath at Embody Pilates, 4–5 PM — Embody Pilates, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. A relaxation session with crystal singing bowls and chimes. Tickets: $29 plus a $0.73 service fee. Tune In Sound Healin

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