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Special Events On the Suwannee River


Photograph of the stage and audience of the Florida Folk Festival.

Manatee Springs State Park

  • GUIDED WALK
    Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
    Description:

    -Discover the value of Manatee Springs’ natural and cultural resources-

     

    Manatee Springs State Park will offer a guided walk interpretation with Ranger Irby along the park’s North End Trail on Saturday June 22, 2013.

     

    Participants will enjoy a Park Ranger’s interpretive program while walking through the many different natural communities found along the North End Trail system. Each wagon ride will accommodate 15 people and last approximately one hour.

     

    The guided walk is free with regular paid camping fees. Day use visitors will need to pay the regular day use fee of $4.00 per vehicle for single occupants or $6.00 for two or more (includes up to eight people in each vehicle). For more information, contact the park at (352) 493-6072.


    Fees: $4.00 per vehicle for single occupants or $6.00 for two or more (up to 8 people in each vehicle).
    Contact: For more information, call 352-493-6072.

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

  • ANTIQUE, ARTS & COLLECTIBLES DAY
    Date: Saturday, July 20, 2013
    Description:

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL

     

    ANTIQUES, ARTS & COLLECTIBLES EVENT

     

    Collectors from across the area will gather to display their antiques, unique art and collectibles.  Come out and enjoy visiting with the collectors and browsing a variety of collectibles from teapots, spoons, coins, linens, toy trains & tractors, furniture, dolls, farm & turpentine equipment and so much more at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. The camaraderie you will experience will be priceless.

     

    Visit Thelma Boltin’s Gift Shop & Craft Square for crafts and demonstrations by our local artists!  A variety of snacks, drinks & ice cream are available at the Gift Shop.

     

    Visit the picnic area and have a family picnic where tables and grills are available and watch the kiddies as they play on the playground equipment.  Rent a bicycle from the Gift shop or go for a hike on the trails and enjoy a view of the Suwannee River from the gazebo. 

     

                      If you are interested in displaying your own collections please contact Pat Cromer at (386) 397-4408

                      or Susan Conley at (386) 397-1920.

     

                Letter of Invitation (PDF - 0.36KB)

                Antique, Arts & Collectibles Day Guidelines (PDF - 0.24KB)

                Antique, Arts & Collectibles Day Registration Form (PDF - 0.34KB)


    Fees: Regular park admission.
    Contact: For more information, call 386-397-4408 or 386-397-1920.
Outfitters / Supplies Florida State Parks

The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is a cooperative effort of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Suwannee River Water Management District, and the counties, cities, businesses and citizens of the Suwannee River Basin.

The listing of these private partners is for information purposes only and not an endorsement of that partner by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida State Parks or the Suwannee River Water Management District.

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
(800) 868-9914

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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