Environment & Cultural Heritage Exhibitors

Environmental and Cultural Heritage Awareness Exhibitors

Visit the Environmental and Cultural Awareness Exhibits to discover the people and organizations devoted to conserving Florida's cultural heritage and natural resources, from endangered species and vital rivers, to artists, educators, and historical sites.

Alzheimer’s Association will have their Brain Bus to inform about early detection and diagnosis, brain health, and risk reduction as well as providing an opportunity to learn about the resources available to individuals who may need to know.

Bartram Trail Society of Florida is committed to historic and environmental education, recreation, and preservation of the William Bartram heritage. They work to promote interest in developing public access recreational trails (paddling, hiking, and biking) and related activities along the routes taken by John and William Bartram through Florida and to coordinate a state-wide unified effort.

Friends of Florida Folk is an advocate for all things Florida Folk. They work to identify, protect, preserve, and promote folk arts, crafts, dance, and music. Located at the Merchandise Tent. They will have Friends of Florida Folk merchandise and are also selling performer CDs and festival T-shirts.

Florida Banjo Society is dedicated to the preservation and teaching of the Old-Time Banjo styles that were popular prior to the early part of the 20th Century. The Banjo Society annual hosts the Old-Time Banjo Contest and seeks contestants that honor and preserve this part of our culture and perform it publicly. Located near the Under the Oaks Stage, Sunday afternoon during the Banjo Contest.

Florida Fiddlers Association works to increase communication among fiddlers and other old-time musicians in the State of Florida. They hold an annual convention and conduct the Florida State Fiddle Contest. The fiddle contest is held Saturday of the Florida Folk Festival at the Gamble Rogers Stage. Members of the Fiddle Association are happy to provide information at the stage during the fiddle contest.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will inform of the history of the agency and conservation efforts in the state of Florida.

Florida Historical Society was established in 1856. The Florida Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Florida's past through the collection and archival maintenance of historical documents and photographs, the publication of scholarly research on Florida history and educating the public about Florida history through a variety of public history projects and programs. Visit their exhibit during the festival to discover information about the life and work of writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. Books relating to Florida’s history and culture will be sold.

Florida Trail Association develops, maintains, promotes, and protects the Florida National Scenic Trail and other hiking trails in Florida while educating the public about conservation of the natural beauty of Florida.

Sierra Club will have educational materials on the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources as well as on their organization.

Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA) is a White Springs nonprofit that creates and maintains local bicycle trails. They coordinate events offering pedaling, paddling and hikes.

Tallahassee Regional Music Collection is an ongoing endeavor to preserve and make accessible recorded audio, artifacts, and more created by artists who have ties to the Tallahassee region. The TRMC is a collaboration between the Warren D. Allen Music Library (AML) and the Center of Music of the Americas (CMA) at Florida State University (FSU).

Will McLean Foundation for Florida Heritage in Music presents material designed to educate about environmental protection and cultural preservation through the works of Will McLean and other Florida artists influenced by him. Located at The Will McLean Stage.

WWALS Watershed Coalition is an advocate for conservation and stewardship of water for South Georgia and North Florida. They will promote awareness, environmental monitoring, education, and citizen activities.