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Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center

  • When: Saturday, May 23, 2026,  8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $35 per day or $70 for the weekend. Gate tickets: $40 per day or $80 for the weekend. Children ages of 6-16 admitted $5 for the entire weekend $5. Children under 6 years of age are FREE.

The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs.
The festival is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique.

From Irish fiddle tunes, contra dancing and root beer floats to the wide varieties of music of 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 will give voice and meaning to Florida's heritage.

Every year the Florida Department of State's Florida Folklife Program researches a special topic on Florida's traditional heritage and showcase performances and demonstrations celebrating the diverse living traditions of Florida. Be sure to visit the Folklife Area to experience the compelling traditions and savor the flavors, sights and sounds of some of Florida's oldest and newest cultural communities.

The 2026 festival Folklife Area will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.

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