Upcoming
White Springs Historic Guided Tour, By Appointment
Where: start/finish at the Tourism Center
Reserve a private tour by calling Suwannee Hardware and Feed at (386) 397-2551
A 2 hour walking tour of the Historic district of White Springs.
Click here for more information.
Reserve a private tour by calling Suwannee Hardware and Feed at (386) 397-2551
A 2 hour walking tour of the Historic district of White Springs.
Click here for more information.
White Springs Town Council Election
There will be a General Election for two seats on the White Springs Town Council and a Special Election for another two seats on the White Springs Town Council.
Early Voting begins Tuesday, April 8 and ends on Thursday, April 17, from 9:00 am to 4: 00 pm, excluding Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, at the White Springs Public Library.
Election Day will be Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, at the White Springs Public Library. The General Election will be for two (2) positions for a full term of two years, and the Special Election will be for two (2) positions for a one year term.
The General Election candidates are:
Early Voting begins Tuesday, April 8 and ends on Thursday, April 17, from 9:00 am to 4: 00 pm, excluding Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, at the White Springs Public Library.
Election Day will be Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, at the White Springs Public Library. The General Election will be for two (2) positions for a full term of two years, and the Special Election will be for two (2) positions for a one year term.
The General Election candidates are:
Tonja Brown
Kizzy Burch
Cheryl McCall
Jacqueline Johnson Williams
Kizzy Burch
Cheryl McCall
Jacqueline Johnson Williams
The Special Election Candidates are:
Robert Gamsby
Nicole Williams
Randolph Williams
Nicole Williams
Randolph Williams
Suwannee Hardware & Feed Community Street Sale
When? Every second Saturday of the month!
Where? Suwannee Hardware & Feed
10572 Bridge St.
White Springs, FL 32096
Cost? Admission is free! Come buy, sell or trade - no charge to any of our guests!
What? Animals, Arts & Crafts, Produce, Plants, Tack, Yard Sale Items, whatever is legal to buy, sell or trade!
Vendors must bring own tables, chairs, tents, bags, boxes, and $!
For more info, call: (386) 397-2551
Where? Suwannee Hardware & Feed
10572 Bridge St.
White Springs, FL 32096
Cost? Admission is free! Come buy, sell or trade - no charge to any of our guests!
What? Animals, Arts & Crafts, Produce, Plants, Tack, Yard Sale Items, whatever is legal to buy, sell or trade!
Vendors must bring own tables, chairs, tents, bags, boxes, and $!
For more info, call: (386) 397-2551
Antique Tractor and Engine Show, April 3 - 5, 2025
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host the 35th Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show April 3-5, 2025. Antique tractors and farming equipment reflecting 200 years of rural American history will be on display.
Compete in the tractor pulls and watch demonstrations of shingle milling, corn grinding, home canning and more. Unusual engines for everyday purposes with exhibits and collections of flywheels, hit and miss engines, water pumps, vintage pedal tractors, antique cars, and farm equipment.
On Saturday morning, an antique tractor parade will feature everything from customized lawn tractors to restored farm machinery. Try your luck at our raffle prizes, shop and eat with our vendors. We have tons of family fun activities and a kid's area on Saturday!
Admission to the public is $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers.
If you would like to participate, please contact Andrea (386) 397-4478.
For more information, call (877) 635-3655
Compete in the tractor pulls and watch demonstrations of shingle milling, corn grinding, home canning and more. Unusual engines for everyday purposes with exhibits and collections of flywheels, hit and miss engines, water pumps, vintage pedal tractors, antique cars, and farm equipment.
On Saturday morning, an antique tractor parade will feature everything from customized lawn tractors to restored farm machinery. Try your luck at our raffle prizes, shop and eat with our vendors. We have tons of family fun activities and a kid's area on Saturday!
Admission to the public is $5 per vehicle with up to eight passengers.
If you would like to participate, please contact Andrea (386) 397-4478.
For more information, call (877) 635-3655
I ❤️ Art in the Park, April 6, 2025
When: April 6, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Craft Area, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Where: Craft Area, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Spring Pedal 'n' Paddle, May 1 - 4, 2025
When: Thursday - Sunday, May 1 - 4, 2025
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Detailed information about the festival is here.
The 2025's Tentative Event Schedule is here.
Find your answers about the festival at Frequently Asked Questions.
Pictures from the 2024 festival are here.
Bike Clinics will be taught by Coach Cat.
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Detailed information about the festival is here.
The 2025's Tentative Event Schedule is here.
Find your answers about the festival at Frequently Asked Questions.
Pictures from the 2024 festival are here.
Bike Clinics will be taught by Coach Cat.
- (New Event) MTB Conquer The Beast: Trophy awarded for best Individual Time (Male & Female). No E-Bikes (Saturday only Event). Rules are Here.
- Road Bike Rides - routes are well marked along scenic country roads lined with wildflowers
- Mountain Bike Rides – over 50 miles of mountain bike trails
- Gravel Bike Rides - over 50 miles of gravel bike routes
- Guided canoe/kayak trips with our resident kayak expert
- Guided Hiking with our International Hiking Expert
- Childrens & Beginners Mountain Bike Clinic (Friday)
- Guided Kayaking/Canoeing with our local expert
- Adult & Children Mountain Bike Clinic with our expert
- All Events are guided and/or riders can ride any of the routes on their own
- Childrens Mountain Bike (fun) Rodeo Event (Saturday)
- Camping at Stephen Foster Folk C.C. State Park White Springs FL
- Social events: Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet; Dessert SocialEvent fees cover, all rides, all meals Friday and Saturday & Sunday Breakfast, as well as camping. (no cooking for Mom!!)
Florida Folk Festival, May 23 - 25, 2025
73rd 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 73rd 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 23 – 25. Gates open at 8 a.m., Stages open at 10 a.m., and opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23.
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.
The Department of State’s Folklife Area will be celebrating the Elements and this year’s element will be Earth. Visit the Folklife Stage to experience food ways, demonstrations, traditions, superstitions and weather lore.
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.
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 visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster or www.FloridaFolkFestival.com.
~ 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 73rd 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 23 – 25. Gates open at 8 a.m., Stages open at 10 a.m., and opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23.
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.
The Department of State’s Folklife Area will be celebrating the Elements and this year’s element will be Earth. Visit the Folklife Stage to experience food ways, demonstrations, traditions, superstitions and weather lore.
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.
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 visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster or www.FloridaFolkFestival.com.
I ❤️ Art in the Park, June 14 2025
When: June 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Craft Area, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Where: Craft Area, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Juneteenth Celebration in the Park, Jun2 14, 2025
When June 14, 2025
Where Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Details forthcoming
Where Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Details forthcoming
Stephen Foster 75th Anniversary Gala, October 4, 2025
Quilt Show & Sale, October 17 - 19 2025
When, October 17 - 19, 2025
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Fat Tire Festival, October 23 - 26, 2025
When: Thursday - Sunday, October 23 - 26, 2025
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Check out https://suwanneebike.org/events/ftf.php for the latest information.
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Check out https://suwanneebike.org/events/ftf.php for the latest information.
Rural Folklife Days, October 30 2025
When: October 30, 2020
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP
Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center SP