Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend (September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 18th Annual Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend on September 11-13, 2026, 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 Andrew Larson, Michael Klug, Seth Shumate, Aaron Stephens, Russel Mofsky, Anna Strickland, David Strickland, Jim Strickland, Chuck Levy, Michael Godwin, and Mary Allgire.

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 Lindsay at the park (386) 397-7009.

Lodging Information: lakecityfl.com

CAMPING: This year we reserved a limited number of campsites for participants. Please call (386) 397-7009 or email Lindsay.Sigler@FloridaDEP.gov after you register to reserve your site.

On-Site Camping cost for 2 nights is $66.64 (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

Stephen Foster Quilt Show & Sale (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

You’re invited to join us at the 35th Annual Stephen Foster Quilt Show and Sale October 16-17, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, FL. Liberty in Stitches, celebrating America's 250 years through quilting.

Quilts of all shapes and sizes using both traditional and modern techniques will be on display!

We are looking for vendors and demonstrators! If interested, please contact Savannah at (386) 397-4478 or Savannah.Lord@floridadep.gov

Quilting supply vendors and handmade textile artists will be available all weekend long.

We are looking for quilts and fabric art to display and would love to have yours!

Entry fee is $5 per quilt.

When: October 16-17, 2026 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

11016 Lillian Saunders Drive

White Springs, FL 32096

Information: (386) 397-4478

Stephen Foster CSO upcoming events

Stephen Foster Old-Time Music Weekend (September 11, 2026)

Stephen Foster Quilt Show & Sale (October 16, 2026)