Florida Folk Festival (May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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2026 Florida Folk Festival Performer Application Deadline for Performers: October 15

2026 Florida Folk Festival Food Vendor Application Deadline for Food Vendors: December 15

2026 Florida Folk Festival Vendor, Demonstrator, Exhibitor Application: Deadline for Vendors, Demonstrators, Exhibitor: January 30

2026 Florida Folk Festival Volunteer Application Deadline for Volunteers: February 15

74th ANNUAL FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL

~ The Best of Florida Music, Arts & Culture ~

WHITE SPRINGS –The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park invite you to come celebrate the diverse culture, food, music and arts - everything that makes Florida unique! The 74th Annual Florida Folk Festival, happening along the banks of the historic Suwannee River in White Springs Florida. The festival will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 22– 24. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., Stages open at 10 a.m., and opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22.

Named a “Top 20 Event” in the Southeast, this festival has activities for everyone. In addition to a full schedule of performances, visitors may also participate in jam sessions, take workshops, enjoy local eats, see educational exhibits, visit with various vendors, take a dance lesson, and hear stories from all over the state.

Folk artists have come together for this event since 1953. There will be more than 300 performances by Florida’s greatest artists, including national recording artists, songwriters, and musicians of folk, blues, gospel, country, Latin, jazz, bluegrass, Caribbean, and zydeco music.

Advance tickets for the Florida Folk Festival are $35.00 per day or $70.00 for the weekend for adults. On the day of the event, tickets will be $40.00 per day or $80.00 for the weekend at the gate. Children under six years of age are admitted free of charge. Ticket prices for children between the ages of six and 16 for the entire weekend $5.00. Purchase Tickets Here!

Camping is not offered on the festival grounds but do not worry there are plenty of places to camp in the area. Camping and lodging are also available at Suwannee River State Park, O’Leno State Park, Ocean Pond, Jennings K.O.A. and Spirit of the Suwannee to name a few. For a listing of local public and private campgrounds, cabins and motels in Hamilton County, nearby Columbia County, and Suwannee County visit LakeCityFL.com

The Florida Folk Festival is a rain or shine event.

Pets are not allowed at the Florida Folk Festival.

Personal golf carts are not allowed at the Florida Folk Festival.

For more information, please call 1-877-6FL-FOLK (1-877-635-3655) or www.FloridaFolkFestival.com.

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Florida Folk Festival (May 22, 2026)