Public Events

January

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - This federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader is observed on the third Monday in January.

March

Wild Azalea Festival – 3rd Saturday in March. Notice: White Springs Announces Postponement of Annual Azalea Festival for 2020 – More HERE: Press Release Azalea Festival Postponed (PDF) (opens in a new window)

To combat the spread of the corona virus, White Springs officials have postponed the annual Azalea Festival, which had been scheduled for Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2020. The festival will be rescheduled when COVID-19 is contained and no longer a health issue for the general public.

White Springs, FL. Celebrate the blooming of Florida’s wild azaleas with music and dance by Florida entertainers, arts and crafts and regional foods, contests and other outdoor activities. Festival goers can purchase azaleas and other local plants to take home. For more info contact: Town of White Springs: (386) 397-2310 or admin@whitespringsfl.us More info can be found on the Wild Azalea, White Springs, Florida Facebook Page (opens in a new window)

• Suwannee Valley Times news item (opens in a new window)
• Natural North Florida (opens in a new window)
• North Florida Now (opens in a new window)

April

Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show - This event has been canceled due to COVID-19. Antique tractors and farming equipment reflecting 200 years of rural American history will be on display. Demonstrating the craftsmanship and durability of American farm machinery, the show’s participants will operate working equipment and compete in tractor races. Visitors will be able to watch demonstrations of wheat threshing, shingle milling, corn grinding and unusual engines for everyday purposes. Exhibits will include collections of flywheels, hit and miss engines, water pumps, vintage pedal tractors, antique cars and farm equipment.

May

May Day Celebration –  (2020 event canceled) Third Saturday beginning at 10 am at Carver School. Music, performances, bounce houses, softball game, and free food served at 2 pm

Florida Folk Festival (2020 event canceled) It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Florida Folk Festival.

July

Hamilton County Celebration

Antiques, Arts & Collectibles at Stephen Foster State Park

September

Old Time Music Weekend at Stephen Foster State Park (opens in a new window)

October

Suwannee River Quilt Show and Sale (2020 event canceled)
Quilters from around the southeastern United States gathers to display their magnificent quilts. Quilt mall, demonstrations many other features. Sponsored by the Stephen Foster Citizen Support Organization and local quilters guilds.

Tel: 386.397.7009 for entry forms. Admission is $3.00 per person.
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rural Folklife Days - Featuring Florida’s rural past with farm traditions that remain part of family and community life. Quilting, cane grinding, syrup making, lye soap making, hand-made cow whips
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

December

Christmas Parade

Breakfast with Santa

Christmas Festival of Lights - A one-day celebration of the holiday season. Features decorations, music and much more. Highlight is a parade down Main Street, with the tree and park lighting for the season. Donations of canned goods and small toys accepted as admission for the program to be distributed to needy families.Tel: 386.397.2733 – Email: specialeventsws@gmail.com
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9 p.m

Misc:

Weight Management Program
Free Weight Management Program (PDF file) (opens in a new window)