Jan
25
to Jan 31

The Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026

During this week long event, Brad will be joining the Cowhunter Crew on the cattle drive from Yeehaw Junction to the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Rodeo Arena concluding with a cowboy heritage festival. During the weeklong event, he’ll be capturing reference photos and working sketches that will be used to create a painting commemorating the 2026 cattle drive. On Tuesday evening, Brad will be performing cowboy poetry and sharing cow hunting stories along with 4 other special guests. The general public is welcome to the End of the Trail Heritage Festival on Saturday 9AM - 5PM where Brad and his family will have a vendor booth featuring Cowhunters Unlimited merch and his artwork. Location: 1885 US HWY 441N Okeechobee, FL 34972

For more info: www.greatfloridacattledrive.com

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"Celtic Cowhunter" Book Release and Signing Event
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

"Celtic Cowhunter" Book Release and Signing Event

  • 100 SW 15th St Okeechobee, FL, 34974 United States (map)
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Celebrate Florida’s Cattle Heritage at Lightsey’s Restaurant and Fish Company! 

Lightsey’s proudly welcomes Brad Phares for the official book release & signing event for his new book “Celtic Cowhunter."  

Meet the author/artist, view the paintings and pick up your signed copy of the book while enjoying Lightsey’s laid back atmosphere & fresh seafood

Friday December 9, 2016

6-9pm

1506 HWY 441 S

Okeechobee, FL34974

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"Wide Open Spaces" Opening Reception
Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00

"Wide Open Spaces" Opening Reception

  • Southwest Florida Community Foundation (map)
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Wide Open Spaces is an art exhibit hosted by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation featuring the work of artists Martin Gembecki of Buckingham and Brad Phares of Okeechobee.    

The exhibit will be available through mid-January.  For more information, contact Sydney Roberts at 239-274-5900.

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