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66th Annual Florida Folk Fest Held Memorial Day Weekend
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Florida Department of Environmental Protection 's website.
WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. -- Memorial Day is here and you don't want to be stuck in your RV all weekend. If you are in Florida or nearby and want a lively atmosphere, with fellow folk music lovers, food and drinks, and just a good time, try the 66th Annual Florida Folk Festival. From May 25-27, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will put this event that will have more than 300 performances by Florida's greatest folk and roots artists, including national recording artists and songwriters, and folk, blues, gospel, country, Latin, jazz, bluegrass, Caribbean and zyedco music. The festival starts today, Friday, May 25, at 8 a.m. and goes though Sunday for Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the historic Suwannee River in White Springs. Gates will open at 8 a.m. and opening ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m.
According to the press release, Florida Folk Festival was named a "Top 20 Event" in the Southeast. In addition to a full schedule of performances, visitors can also participate in jam sessions and workshops, and purchase local eats and merchandise from various vendors. "The Florida Folk Festival is an event for everyone to enjoy," said Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Manager, Manny Perez. "Come out and join us in paying tribute to Florida's rich history and heritage through music, workshops, food and more." Tickets are $3- perd day or $60 dfor the weekend. Unfortunately, camping is not offered on the festival grounds, but there are plenty of places to camp in White Springs and the surrounding areas.
For the full press release by Florida State Parks and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, click here.