suwannee county
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 …
Christmas Lights Are Spectacular in Natural North Florida
The Holiday Season is a highlight is Florida’s Natural North Florida region. Small towns are well lit, with holiday parades and festivals. Several our State Parks are lit with holiday decorations and private venues hold holiday special events. Here are a few for your consideration: The 8th Annual Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm Hosted by …
Suwannee River Catfish Festival, Branford, FL, April 13, 2019
Come one, come all! To Branford’s annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival. This year’s event will be held in Greenway Park, alongside the mighty Suwannee River, in downtown Branford on April 13th. Branford is located on US27, at the river. The fun begins at 9AM and lasts throughout the day. Expect to hear live music, …
Natural North Florida–Music and Fun–There’s Country, Western and More!
There’s a great line in the movie, “The Blues Brothers”, where the owner of Bob’s Country Bunker explains to the band that they play all kinds of music—“Country…AND Western”! Well, despite the fact that our region made up of 14 mostly-rural north Florida counties furnish America lots of cattle, soybeans, peanuts and seafood, we enjoy …
Love Music? Don’t Miss 2018 Suwannee Roots Revival at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, October 11-14
Music lovers, mark your calendars! This year’s Suwannee Roots Revival at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park near Live Oak, in Suwannee County, looks to be one of the best “revivals” ever! With plenty of RV or tent camping, several music venues, as well as an all-star lineup of musicians, there’s not a slow moment …
Relax, Hike, Camp–and Enjoy Florida’s Suwannee River State Park
Located just off US90, between the towns of Live Oak and Madison, in Natural North Florida, Suwannee River State Park isn’t one of our largest parks, but it certainly is one of the most scenic. It’s upstream of the confluence of the mighty Suwannee River and the lesser “upper” Withlacoochee River, right where the highway …
Don’t Miss a Trip to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida
Located in a grove of oaks and pine trees, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is one of the Natural North Florida destinations you don’t want to miss! While the Cafe is open daily, try to time your visit during one of the many festivals and music events held there throughout the year. Typical …
Save The Dates: Natural North Florida’s Fall 2017 Music Festivals
As summer winds down in Natural North Florida, residents and visitors alike flock to our famous music and food festivals. It seems that every year, the number of events increase, as do their quality and breadth. In 2017, three are of particular note. In Hamilton County, just north of I-10 and east of I-75, the …
Natural North Florida Ultimate Springs Guide Now ONLINE
Our Natural North Florida region has a greater concentration of freshwater springs than almost any area its size in the world. Ranging from smaller springs along the Suwannee, Withlacoochee and Santa Fe Rivers to major springs bubbling up in what looks like dry land, our springs provide incredible opportunities to snorkelers, swimmers and paddlers. And …