Suwannee River Rules County! 30 Fantastic Activities

Suwannee probably comes from an Indian word, “Sawani,” meaning “echo river.” Since the Suwannee River creates the northern, southern, and western borders, the county is almost an island! It is actually in the shape of half a heart (aawwww…) Even more water flows through Suwannee County; both the Ichetucknee River and the Santa Fe River …

Third Annual Suwannee Spring Reunion–American Music Festival at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, March 21-24, 2019

Our Natural North Florida region is well known for some great music festivals and events.  After all, Gainesville “raised” Stephen Stills, Tom Petty, Bo Diddley and others.  But at the northern end of the region, at one of the largest venues, some great “American music” can be heard at several events held at Spirit of …

Celebrate the Arrival of 2017 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park–A Party Like No Other!

There’s always something going on in Suwannee County at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground.  Of course there’s music and camping, but there are great events throughout the year.  January is no exception, but the “big fun” begins on December 31 with the big New Year’s Eve Party. Expect music by the …

20th Annual Suwannee Springfest, March 17-20, 2016

While not technically/officially/yet in our Visit Natural North Florida region, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park offers some events that draw from our 11-county region, as well as from the southeast U.S. The music begins at noon on Thursday and continues until Sunday evening.  Featured artists include John Prine, Brandi Carlile and the Del …