First Saturday Coffeehouse Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733
Post Office Drawer G Date: Early September
Description: Songs, stories, music or poetry may be performed at this open stage night held in the park Auditorium. Bring your own talent and be part of the fun. The entertainment is free. Coffee and desserts for sale. Fees: Events are free with park admission unless otherwise indicated. Contact: 386-397-4331
Civil War Fort Garrisons Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
Phone: 904-277-7274 Date: Early September
Description: Soldiers will be manning the fort during the following times: Saturdays 9 AM – 5 PM Sundays 9 AM – 12 PM Fees: Yes, admission fee allows visitors admittance to the beaches, trails, pier, and picnic area. Fees: Yes Contact: (904) 277-7274
Marion County Springs Festival Rainbow Springs State Park 19158 S.W. 81st Pl. Rd.
Dunnellon, Florida 34432
Phone: 352-465-8555
Campgrounds: 352-465-8550 Date: Late September
Description: Learn about the issues surrounding Florida's precious freshwater. Educational and fun opportunities for the whole family. Nature Coast Painters will also be set up and selling artwork featuring Springs among other things. Fees: Yes Contact: Call the park for more information (352) 465-8555
The Florida Forest Festival Art Show Forest Capital Museum State Park 204 Forest Park Drive
Perry, Florida 32348
Phone: 850-584-3227 Date: The entire month of October
Description: For the month of October, the Museum will host "The Florida Forest Festival Art Show." Fees: Entrance to the park is free. Contact: For information call the park at (850) 584-3227
Jeanie Ball and Auditions Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733 Date: Early October
Description: The popular songs of Stephen Foster and the classical and operatic compositions of American music will be showcased at the 56th Jeanie Ball and Auditions on October 7th and 8th.
Competitors wear 1854-style formal gowns for an evening ball and a Saturday morning audition before a panel of judges. The competition and the historically formal attire are in keeping with the theme of the event, which is named for the song Stephen Foster wrote for his wife, "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair."
The competition begins with a formal ball to honor the singer and their families on Friday evening. The Jeanie Ball is open to the public and begins at 8:30 p.m. College-age women will audition for the title of "Jeanie" in a public concert on Saturday, October 8th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Fees: Free with park admission. Contact: 386-397-4331
Nature Coast Painters Rainbow Springs State Park 19158 S.W. 81st Pl. Rd.
Dunnellon, Florida 34432
Phone: 352-465-8555 Campground: 352-465-8550 Date: Early October
Description: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Artists demonstrate their talents and sell their wares. Fees: Yes Contact: Call the park for more information (352) 465-8555
Art on the Prairie Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy, Florida 32667
Phone: 352-466-3397 Date: Mid October
Description: The Friends of Paynes Prairie host "Art on the Prairie" featuring stunning photography taken at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park by Dominick Martino (http://www.prairiefriends.org/photos.html). Enjoy an evening at the Visitor Center with candlelit trails, refreshments, and music. While there, pick up a print or two (funds raised support the Preserve), learn more about the Friends of Paynes Prairie, and enjoy panoramic views of the prairie and the night sky from the observation tower. RSVP is required. Send an email with your name and the number of guests in your party to info@prairiefriends.org Fees: Yes Contact: 352-466-3397
Music Under the Stars Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park 18700 S. CR 325
Cross Creek, Florida 32640
Phone: 352-466-3672 Date: Late October
Description: Our Annual Fundraiser! Enjoy live music from several of our favorite musical groups, house tours, a delicious Bar-B-Que dinner, and a silent auction of books, art and more! Fees: Yes Contact: For more information, call 352-466-3672.
Annual Florida Forest Festival Forest Capital Museum State Park 204 Forest Park Drive
Perry, Florida 32348
Phone: 850-584-3227 Date: Late October
Description: A living history of the late 1800's will be performed by local volunteers at the Cracker Homestead. Enjoy live music, games, antique cars, arts, crafts and the world's largest FREE fish fry. Bring your lawn chair. Sorry, no pets are allowed. Fees: Entrance to the park is free. Contact: Call the park for more information (850) 584-3227
Suwannee Dulcimer Retreat Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733 Date: Early November
Description: Workshops, jam session and concerts with nationally recognized dulcimer players. Call (386) 397–4462 or visit online at www.FloridaStateParks.org/dulcimer. Fees: Workshop fee TBA Contact: 386-397-4331
Annual Thanksgiving Concert Manatee Springs State Park 11650 N.W. 115th St.
Chiefland, Florida 32626
Phone: 352-493-6072 Date: Late November
Description: Free with park admission. Great music in a great setting. Bring the family and enjoy local musicians in a family setting. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day. Fees: Yes. Contact: (352) 493-6072
Suwannee Old-Time Music camp Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733 Date: Early December
Description: Spend the weekend learning fiddle tunes, frailing a banjo, and picking up other Old-Time music techniques from the masters. Fees: Yes Contact: 386-397-4331
Annual Chamber Christmas Tree Lighting Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa, Florida 34446
Phone: 352-628-5343 Date: Early December
Description: Homosassa Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Christmas Tree Lighting adjacent to the Florida state Park's Visitor Center on the first Friday evening in December to kick off the holiday season. The event includes the arrival of Santa Claus and carol singing. Fees: Yes. Contact: 352-628-5343.
Annual Christmas Festival of Lights
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733 Date: Early December
Description: Celebrate the holiday with evening concerts, a bonfire, and a festive lighting of the park as part of White Springs' annual Christmas parade. Lights are on display every evening until 8 PM through December 23rd. Fees: YesContact: 386-397-4331
Festival of Lights & Christmas Boat Parade Fanning Springs State Park 18020 N.W. Highway 19
Fanning Springs, Florida 32693
Phone: 352-463-3420
Fax: 352-463-4038 Date: Early December
Boat parade at 6:30 pm
Description: Live music, classic car show, motorcycle showcase, arts and crafts, food, games, a ducky race on the river, and an appearance by Santa makes this a Christmas event not to be missed. In the evening, boats decorated with holiday lights and decorations will put on a spectacular parade along the Suwannee River. For more information, go online to Fanning Springs Chamber of Commerce. Presented by Fanning Springs Chamber of Commerce, Festival of Lights, Inc., and the City of Fanning Springs. Fees: Yes. Contact: 352-463-3420
Peace at Last Concert Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733 Date: Late December
Description: Celebrate the New Year with a peaceful gathering among friends for a carillon concert and poetry readings on the banks of the Suwannee River. Fees: Yes. Contact: 386-397-2733
Annual Stephen Foster Day
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733 Date: Mid Janrary
Description: An afternoon musical program and carillon recital of Foster selections honoring the legendary American songwriter who wrote Florida's state song, Old Folks at Home. Fees: Yes. Contact: 386-397-2733
Suwannee Story Telling festival
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733 Date: Early March
Description: Enjoy storytellers of international reputation telling tales of Florida history, ghost stories, family yarns, and much more! Workshops, story swaps, concerts, and special events for children. Fees: Yes. Contact: 386-397-4462
Annual Fort Cooper Days
Fort Cooper State Park 3100 South Old Floral City Road
Inverness, Florida 34450
Phone: 352-726-0315 Date: Mid March
Description: Re-live Second Seminole War activities that took place on this site. Battle reenactments at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Also features living history demonstrations, modern and period art and craft vendors, entertainment, food and refreshments.
Call the park to verify dates and times. Fees: Yes Contact: 352-726-0315
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