Along the banks of the historic Suwannee River in White Springs,Florida, folk artists have gathered to celebrate Florida’s land, people and diverse cultural heritage. Since its humble beginning in 1953, the Florida Folk Festival has not only grown to become Florida’s most prestigious cultural event, but also named “Florida’s Best Cultural Event.” In 2011, the festival was recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society with the honor of being a “Top 20 Event” in the southeastern United States.
Come celebrate with us at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park!
11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, Fl 32096
http://www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest/default.cfm
The 60th annual Florida Folk Festival, a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. From Irish fiddle tunes and kumquat pie, to the wide varieties of music brought by immigrants, the state’s cultural heritage reflects the lives of generations of Florida families and communities. Throughout the Memorial Day weekend more than 300 performances give voice and meaning to Florida’s heritage. This year our feature presenters are Billy Dean, John Anderson and Arlo Guthrie!