canceled due to hurricane damage. 

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 16th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 8-10, 2023 on the banks of the historic Suwannee River. 

This three-day event offers participants in-depth instruction in old time music techniques on the banjo, guitar, and fiddle for all levels. 

Instructors include Erynn Marshall, Carl Jones, and Bob Carlin as our featured band, Florida faculty of Lloyd Baldwin, Tommy Bledsoe, Chuck Levy, Bill Paine,  Jim Strickland, and David and Marietta Massey.  5 Dollars Short and the Purple Hayseeds will perform as well!

Meals will not be provided this year. Please plan accordingly. 

Registration for the three-day event is $210.00 (add $15 after August 31) which includes all workshops, jam sessions, discussion groups, and concerts.  For more information and instructions for registration and camping reservations, please call Andrea at the park (386) 397-4478.

Lodging Information: lakecityfl.com

CAMPING: This year we reserved a limited number of campsites for participants. Please call Andrea (386) 397-4478 after you register to reserve your site.

On-Site Camping costs $36.40 (includes tax and fees) per day. Cabins are also available at the park for $113.70 per day (includes tax and fees). The purchase of concert tickets alone does not meet the eligibility requirements for the use of the reserved campsites.

*No Refunds