23rd Annual Florida Folk Festival Brochure, 1975

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A brochure about the events happening during the 23rd annual Florida Folk Festival in White Springs, Florida.

Stephen Foster Memorial Commission

Florida Department of State

State Archives of Florida, S1612

1975-08

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Late 20th-Century Florida (1969-2000)

White Springs (Fla.)

Hamilton County (Fla.)

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (White Springs, Fla.)

Stephen Foster State Memorial (Fla.)

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August 29-31, 1975

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Arts And Culture

Florida Folk Festival

FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL

Stephen Foster Center

White Springs, FLorida

Aug. 29, 30, 31, 1975

The 23rd annual Florida Folk Festival sponsored and produced by the Stephen Foster Center, with the assistance of Florida Federation of Music Clubs, will be held on the banks of Suwanne River at the Stephen Foster Center, White Springs, Florida on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 29, 30, 31, 1975. White Springs is located on U.S. 41 in North Florida just 3 miles off I-75 via S-136.

Florida Folk Festival encourages the use of folk songs, music, dances, legends, and kindred lore to help preserve the tradtional expressions which reflect life as it has been lived in the United States and in other countries from which our people come. Florida Folk Festival helps develop a genuine appreciation of the universal similarity of folk traditions. The Festival includes the best examples of songs, dances, arts, crafts and regional foods.

Florida Folk Festival features hundreds of performers and attracts many thousands of spectators in three days.

Florida Folk Festival is a colorful, entertaining and educational event that grows with the years. It is recognized as the outstanding folk festival in the south. Many musicians, singers, tale tellers, dance groups and soloists, craftsmen of native woods and foliage, and sellers of foods come every year and perform or sell their wares to the many who attend.

Florida Folk Festival is like a county fair with a crafts and foods midway, and the main show taking place on the outdoor stage under shady, moss-draped trees.

It is the place where old friends meet.

ACCOMODATIONS:

There are motels near White Springs on I-75 and SR 136; Lake City, 12 miles south; Jasper 18 miles north; and Live Oak, 15 miles west. Write the above mentioned Chambers of Commerce for accommodations list.

CAMPING NEAR WHITE SPRINGS:

O'Leno State Park, 32 miles south on U.S. 41; Suwannee River State Park, 28 miles west on U.S. 90; Ocean Pond in Osceola National Forest, 30 miles east on U.S. 90.

FOODS:

Tempting regional foods such as chicken and dumplings, chicken pilau; fish and hushpuppies, smoked mullet; barbeque; fried chicken; ham, sausage and biscuits; Indian fry bread; cake nd pies; and sassafras tea will be served every day of the festival.

CRAFTS:

Many folk arts and crafts are featured in rustic midway booths. Quilting, basket making, carding and spinning, wood carving, glas blowing, and other crafts are demonstrated, with products offered for sale. Also featured are ceramic pieces, rock and shell jewelry, straw brooms, pine and palmetto specialties, folk toys, lye soap; sunbonnets, dolls, aprons, and other cloth products, jellies, relishes, honey and many other items.

PROGRAMS:

Friday, August 29 - 10 a.m. ; 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 30 - 10 a.m. ; 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 31 - 10 a.m.

EVERY PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT.

ADMISSION IS REGULAR GATE FEE

Adults - $1.50

Children - 25¢

Tickets are good all day.

Bleacher Seating - Folding Chair Space Available.

No animals or alcoholic beverages allowed.

FOR FURTHER INFROMATION WRITE:

Florida Folk Festival

Stephen Foster Center

White Springs, Florida 32096

COLORFUL ENTERTAINING EDUCATIONAL

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