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.

We’re currently planning the 2024 festival. In the meantime, take a look at some of the educational exhibitors from previous festivals.

Environmental and Cultural Heritage Awareness Exhibitors

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 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Florida Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Florida's past through the collection and archival maintenance of historical documents and photographs, the publication of scholarly research on Florida history, and educating the public about Florida history through a variety of public history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.
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.
Our Santa Fe River, Inc have educational displays about water usage and conservation.
Suwannee Riverkeeper 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.
The Bartram Trail Society of Florida, Inc. is committed to historic and environmental education, recreation, and preservation and works 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 toward that end. The Society works to encourage the study, preservation and interpretation of the William Bartram heritage. They want to further develop the historic Bartram Trail of Florida.
UF Healthstreet, Our Community Our Health will have a Mobile Health Vehicle at the Festival on Friday for free health screenings and free flu and covid vaccines.