2012 Florida Folk Festival
May 25 - 27, 2012
According to the National Weather Service, as of 8AM Sunday, May 27, 2012, sub-Tropical Storm Beryl may arrive near Jacksonville at about 10 PM this evening.
Today we are expecting breezy conditions during the day and winds of up to 21 miles per hour at night and possible bands of rain showers and lightning this afternoon. Early Monday morning, winds may gust up to 36 miles per hour with possible heavy rain. A flood watch is currently in effect.
The Florida Park Service has reviewed and implemented its emergency action plan. At this time, tropical cyclone watches or warnings are not in effect for Hamilton County, however possible impacts from related hazards are still a concern.
All performances will continue as planned.
In the event of lightning activity, please seek shelter immediately.
The Florida Park Service encourages all participants and anyone who is camping to depart on Sunday evening after their last performance, and to begin preparing their campsites for Sunday evening departure. We will provide additional updates as we receive them.
NOAA Weather Forecast as of 8AM Sunday May 27, 2012
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall and lightning. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. North wind between 7 and 13 mph with gusts up to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 81. West wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Welcome to the 60th Florida Folk Festival, a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. From Irish fiddle tunes and kumquat pie, to the wide varieties of music brought by 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 give voice and meaning to Florida's heritage.
Folk artists and tradition-bearers presented each year in the Folklife Area reflect research and field documentation conducted by the Florida Department of State's Folklife Program. The 2012 Folklife Area celebrates the diverse cultures of the state's Panhandle inland counties. 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.
At the Florida Folk Festival you can sit with the masters who keep cultural traditions alive. In jam sessions, demonstrations and workshops, try your own hand at playing mandolin, telling stories, or making a pine needle basket. Learn how to collect your family's history, call a square dance, or the importance of native plant and animal species. Take a shopping excursion and visit with Florida's traditional and contemporary craftsmen. Then dine on collard greens and cornbread, chicken pilau and hoppin' john, shrimp gumbo, barbecue, curries, gyros and lime fizzes. As the sun sets, settle in for concerts by moonlight or dance the night away at the Heritage Stage. At the end of the day you'll have discovered new corners of the state from the people who call Florida home.
Join us along the Suwannee River at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, home of the Florida Folk Festival for 60 years. The Festival is presented under the auspices of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Recreation and Parks.
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