Florida Folk Festival

Tradition since 1953

Florida Folk Festival

Celebrating Traditional Florida Culture Since 1953

A Melodic Journey Along the Suwannee

Every Memorial Day weekend, White Springs becomes the folk music capital of Florida. This is where the rhythmic strumming of guitars meets the gentle lapping of the Suwannee River.

“One of the longest-running folk festivals in the United States, keeping the spirit of the south alive for over seven decades.”

Held at the historic Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, the festival is more than just music; it’s a living archive of crafts, food, and stories that define the Sunshine State’s unique heritage.

An older musician's hands playing an acoustic guitar outdoors in dappled sunlight

When

Memorial Day Weekend
Late May annually
Gates open at 8:00 AM

Where

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
11016 Lillian Saunders Drive
White Springs, FL 32096

Tickets

Daily and Weekend passes available.

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A Legacy of Song

1953

The First Festival. A small gathering of musicians sparked a flame that would burn for decades, dedicated to preserving the diverse cultural roots of Florida.

Archival photograph of folk singers with banjos performing on a wooden stage in the park

1970s

Expansion of Genres. The festival grew to include more than just bluegrass, embracing the blues, sacred harp singing, and Latin influences that mirror the state’s evolution.

A 1970s festival crowd seated on lawn chairs under oak trees, listening to a band

1990s

State Park Partnership. Formalizing the relationship with the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, ensuring the festival’s permanent home in White Springs.

The Stephen Foster Center surrounded by azaleas in bloom

Today

Celebrating 70+ years of folk art, workshops, and music. One of Florida’s premier cultural events attracting visitors from across the globe.

Aerial view of the festival grounds, with tents and crowds along the Suwannee River

Join us for the next chapter of Florida’s story.

Secure your tickets and start planning your Memorial Day weekend getaway to the heart of White Springs.

Visit the Official Festival Website