Canceled:
Due to the impending storm, Cracker Country's Museum Day event that was scheduled for Saturday has been CANCELLED.
Everyone stay informed, stay prepared, stay safe, and come visit Cracker Country for our other fall events,
Tall Tales of Old Florida and Christmas in the Country!
What is it? Come discover rural Florida history through hands-on activities and pioneer chores. Tour our historic buildings such as our 1885 Carlton House, 1891 General Store, and 1898 Okahumpka Train Depot. Join in on a one-room school house lesson, try your skills at rolling hoops, or dip a $2 beeswax candle all while listening to the sounds of a bluegrass band on our main stage.
Cracker Country will offer FREE admission for all visitors for this one day special event!
Activities: Visitors can tour historic buildings and grounds that represent home life, commerce and transportation as it was in many rural Florida communities just before the turn of the 20th century. See our model train display, meet a 19th century Florida cow hunter and help with the everyday chores like churning butter and laundry with an old-fashioned washboard.
$2 Dip a beeswax candle -- cash only
$2 Twist a rope -- cash only
$2 Indigo Dyeing -- cash only
Shopping: There are lots of unique holiday gifts to be found at the General Store! The store features nostalgic and reproduction items, historical toys and games, books, candy, and many other unique gift items. The General Store accepts cash, Visa, Master Card, and personal checks with ID. Proceeds from sales in the General Store help support Cracker Country's field trip programs.
Food: Food trucks are available to purchase lunch or a snack.
General Pricing: FREE for all!
Parking: Enter the Fairgrounds via MLK Parking Entrance and park near Gate 2. $10.00 per car. $16.00 per RV/Bus/Oversized vehicles.