Join us for live folk music in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
Join us for the Gamble Jam—a laid-back, toe-tappin' tribute to the legendary Florida folk singer and storyteller, James Gamble Rogers IV! Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to bring their acoustic instruments and join the jam. Whether you're strumming, picking, singing, or just soaking in the sounds, come be part of the magic at the Gamble Jam pavilion!
Join us for the Gamble Jam—a laid-back, toe-tappin' tribute to the legendary Florida folk singer and storyteller, James Gamble Rogers IV! Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to bring their acoustic instruments and join the jam. Whether you're strumming, picking, singing, or just soaking in the sounds, come be part of the magic at the Gamble Jam pavilion!
Join us in celebrating 75 years of music, memory, and culture at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park—where the legacy of composer Stephen Foster lives on along the banks of the legendary Suwannee River.
Founded in 1950 through the vision of Josiah K. Lilly and the dedication of the Florida Federation of Music Clubs, the park honors the man behind "Old Folks at Home", Florida's state song. Since then, it has become a hub of Florida heritage, most notably as home to the nation's longest-running state folk festival.
From paddle steamers to world-renowned folk artists, this park has seen it all—and we want you to be part of its future.
The Friends of Maclay Gardens invite you to Moon Over Maclay, an elegant evening of jazz, lights, and community - set against the backdrop of the historic Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park! Volunteers will be available to assist with needed transport of lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic supplies from the parking area to the lawn. Please keep in mind that open flames are not permitted in the park - battery operated candles are a great alternative to add extra ambience to your picnic set-up. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the event. An added bonus -- as you amble the brick walkway towards the Maclay House lawn, you will enjoy the spooky and always entertaining Scarecrows In The Gardens created by local youth groups, schools, and businesses. All proceeds from the event directly support Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park.
Come enjoy a weekend of music and fun at the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat with Bing Futch and Laurie Alsobrook at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in historic White Springs, Florida. The weekend offers workshop sessions taught by foremost mountain & hammer dulcimer instructors from throughout the United States.
Visit the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat website or the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat Facebook page for more information.
Concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings
For more information on the Stephen Foster State Park Dulcimer Retreat call 386-397-4478.
April 11th catch St Johns Wood preforming at Sebastian Inlet! Join us for our monthly fundraising concert. All profit from donations, and the game of chance will go directly back into the park.
St Johns Wood is a five-piece band that transports you back to the music of the 1960's British invasion. This is the music that defined a generation including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Kinks, Zombies, David Bowie, Eric Clapton and many more. Enjoy the music that is etched into the golden history of Rock 'n Roll.
Musicians gather to play in remembrance of James Gamble Rogers IV, a renowned Florida folk singer and storyteller whom the park is named after. Acoustic instruments of all types are welcome. Meet other musicians, practice or just have fun listening! Join the group at the Gamble Jam pavilion.
February 7th catch Penny Creek preforming at Sebastian Inlet! Join us for our monthly fundraising concert. All proceeds from donations, and the game of chance will go directly back into the park. Penny Creek Band plays heartfelt, hard driving, bluegrass music since 2005. Come out and enjoy, Susan, Chris, Fritz and John for a foot tapping good time.
October 4th catch Swamp Dawgs preforming at Sebastian Inlet! Join us for our monthly fundraising concert. All proceeds from donations, and the game of chance will go directly back into the park.
Enjoy the sounds of the south, favorites from ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, The Allman Bros Band, Wet Willie, Marshall Tucker band, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Enjoy classic rock favorites from the 60's and 70's with some Motown favorites in there. Requests are taken as we have a repertoire spanning from decades of playing experience with very well-seasoned musicians. If it's fun, it will happen!