The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival @ Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL, 32096, United States
The 74th annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs.
Look for Mrs. Lee at the 74th annual Florida Folk Festival on Memorial Day weekend at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. She will be selling prints, notecards and other art items by Mr. Ernest M. Lee.
The festival is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique.
From Irish fiddle tunes, contra dancing and root beer floats to the wide varieties of music of immigrants, the state’s cultural heritage reflects the lives of generations of Florida families and communities.
Throughout the Memorial Day weekend, more than 300 performances will give voice and meaning to Florida’s heritage.
Every year the Florida Department of State’s Florida Folklife Program researches a special topic on Florida’s traditional heritage and showcase performances and demonstrations celebrating the diverse living traditions of Florida. Be sure to visit the Folklife Area to experience the compelling traditions and savor the flavors, sights and sounds of some of Florida’s oldest and newest cultural communities.
Advance Ticket Prices

Adult Weekend Ticket (3 days): $70
Adult One-Day Ticket: $35
Child’s Ticket (ages 6–16): $5 (valid for all three days)
Children under 6: Free admission

Gate Ticket Prices

Adult Weekend Ticket: $80
Adult One-Day Ticket: $40
Child’s Ticket (ages 6–16): $5 (valid all weekend)

Gloria Lee Presenting the Artwork and Stories of Mr. Ernest M. Lee at Jasper Public Library
2026-06-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Jasper Public Library, 311 Hatley Street NE, Jasper, FL, 32052, United States
Ms. Gloria Lee will be with us to share her late husband’s artwork and entertain us with her colorful stories of their life together. Mr. Lee’s artworks are on display at the library and are available to purchase.
The Artwork and Stories of Mr. Ernest M. LeeWednesday, June 10th at 10:30 amJasper Public Library

Gloria at 51st Micanopy Fall Festival
2026-10-31 09:00 - 2026-11-01 16:00 | Downtown Micanopy, 202 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Join Gloria Lee of the Mr. Ernest M. Lee Gallery at the 51st Annual Micanopy Fall Festival, one of Florida’s premier arts and crafts festivals.
Known as “The Town That Time Forgot,” historic Micanopy transforms each fall into a vibrant destination as more than 200 artists and craftspeople line Cholokka Boulevard with unique, handcrafted works. The festival attracts talented artists from across the Southeast and thousands of visitors looking for fine art, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
Stop by the Mr. Ernest M. Lee Gallery booth to browse and purchase beautiful Ernest M. Lee prints, celebrate his artistic legacy, and meet Gloria Lee.
In addition to the exceptional art, visitors can enjoy:

Live music throughout the weekend on the main stage
Local food vendors
An old-fashioned auction featuring items donated by participating artists
A charming historic downtown filled with antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants

We look forward to seeing you in Micanopy for a wonderful weekend celebrating art, history, and community!
