May 1-4, 2025
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, FL
Event Check In: All Check-Ins will occur at Nelly Blys in Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park
• Thursday- 3:00 pm- 8:00 pm
• Friday- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Saturday- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Check-in time to campsites is after 3:00 pm on Thursday; Check Out time on
Sunday is 1:00 pm
• All camping sites are shared sites. 1 RV and maybe tent or two per site.
• Activities may be cancelled or combined if the minimum number participants do not sign up. Weather and Suwannee River level may affect activities.
• SBA Spring Pedal ‘n’ Paddle Festival will be held rain or sunshine.
• Bike Rides: ALL EVENTS Depart from Nelly Blys! (Except Conquer the Beast MTB Challenge)
Mountain Bike Rides: Daily rides with Ride Guide. Greater than 50 miles of bike trails to choose from. http://suwanneebike.org/trails/offroad.php
Road Bike Rides: Daily rides with Ride Guide. Greater than 100 miles of paved roads to choose from. http://suwanneebike.org/events/springfest.php
Gravel Bike Rides: Daily rides with Ride Guide. Greater than 50 miles of gravel bike roads/paths to choose from. https://suwanneebike.org/trails/gravel.php
• Hiking Trips: All Hiking Trips will meet at 9:30 am at Nelly Blys and depart from there.
• Kayaking/Canoeing Trips: All Kayak Trips leave at 8:30 am from the Front Gate Area of Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park
Friday Kayak Trip with Edwin McCook approx. 4-6 hours given weather and destination (Santa Fe Rivers or Edwin’s Choice)
Saturday Kayak Trip with Edwin McCook approx. 4-6 hours (Suwannee River or Edwin’s Choice
• If you need to rent a kayak or canoe; Reservations with American Canoe
Adventures (ACA) should be paid the day before paddle event.ACA phone
number is (386-397-1309). ACA is located one block from SBA Headquarters.
• All kayaks/canoes must have a life jacket and a whistle in each boat.
• All cycling events require riders to wear helmets.
• Observe speed limits in White Springs and Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park.
• SUPPORT AND GEAR (SAG) phone # 321-848-8565. In case of emergency call 911.
• Questions: Please call or email George Litteral (George.Litteral61@yahoo.com) (321-848-8565) The last day to register and receive a T-Shirt is 4-14-24. The last day to register is 26., April 2024.
