Join the Florida Trail Association for a weekend celebrating the outdoors! Connect with fellow hikers, trail runners, and outdoor enthusiasts while camping, enjoying workshops, guided hikes, live music, and more. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the North Florida woods at Trail FEST.

Day passes to attend the event are free, but registration is required!

Event Highlights & Guide

  • Free Event – Welcoming everyone to join in the fun! Registration is required.
  • Weekend of Camaraderie – Camping, Kickoff Bonfire, & Community Gatherings
  • Guided Hikes & Adventures on the Florida Trail & the shores of the Suwannee River
  • Educational Workshops – Learn from outdoor experts & experienced hikers
  • Vendors – Shop outdoor gear, crafts, and local goods from trail-friendly businesses
  • Live Music – The sounds of local bands will fill the 800 acre park
  • Food Vendors – Enjoy local food vendors during the event
  • Volunteer Awards – Recognition of Florida Trail Association 2025 Volunteers
  • Dedicated Thru Hiker Area – Celebrating those who have taken the 1,500 mile challenge!
  • Click here for the FAQ for FEST.

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Volunteer at FEST

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Schedule and Map

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FTF FAQ

February 7th-9th. Festivities begin at 5pm on Friday, at 8am on Saturday, and at 8am on Sunday. Visitors may arrive at 9am on Friday to ask questions at our tent while we get setup, then head downtown to eat and shop local. (or you can hang out and we will put you to work!)

This is a free event no fee to attend. Although, donations are appreciated floridatrail.org/donate

The campground is full so please visit floridatrail.org/fest for more info on places to arrange your stay.

The campground at Stephen Foster is now full. If you are a thru-hiker please reach out to us as we have some primitive spots along the FT for you.  Please pre-register here.

You are awesome. There are two ways you can help, Volunteer at the festival and/or Donate to the cause. Florida Trial Fest is a grassroots festival and every donation counts in a big way. Donations can be made to the organization by clicking here! If you would like to volunteer Just click here!

We are excited to say YES!!! please RSVP for the event and note your interest in the special merch. We will have FTA Socks, shirts and all sorts of other merchandise.

Florida Trail Fest is not your normal arts and crafts festival. If you are a trail related shop, outdoor club or organization, you may be a great fit. All of our vendor booths are hiking, backpacking, trail and outdoor focused. So if you have a booth with that target in mind, please reach out to our event Director at ftf@floridatrail.org and they can point you in the right direction. Also, you can register as a sponsor or vendor by clicking here.

ABSOLUTELY! Florida Trail Fest is a family friendly event. Come camp out, or just visit for the day, You don’t even have to be a hiker, just come see what the Florida Trail is all about and meet some of the most awesome people! (including Smokey Bear and Speedy the Turtle and the Chick-fil-a Cow)

 You may have a fire in a self contained fire pit. You cannot build a fire ring, or burn directly on the ground. Please remember your LNT rules, pack it in, pack it out, Never leave a fire unattended. and extinguish it completely with water.

Nope, it’s just 3 days, we’ll all smell, nothing new. but if you have to, please donate to the park so you can use the campground facilities.

You can bring your pet as long as they are well behaved, on a leash and you clean up after them. (LNT goes for pups too)

Visit floridatrail.org/fest-guide, you’ll be able to see all the weekends activities including our sponsors, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, Guest speaker and more!

We will have directional signage at the park showing where parking is.

There are a few trees, but there are limited space to hang your hammock, please bring a tent as a backup. 

Please reach out to us at ftf@floridatrail.org or call Abe at 352-554-6062