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Suwannee Fat Tire Festival 2025

October 23 - 26, 2025

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, FL 32096

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.
  • Cancellation - Up to Sept. 15 - $20 cancellation. No refunds after Oct. 1. However, registrations may be transferred. Contact Sharon Shea (sharonallen.shea@gmail.com) (904.534.4417).
  • Suwannee Fat Tire Festival will be held rain or sunshine.
  • Activities may be cancelled or combined if the minimum number participants do not sign up. Weather and Suwannee River level may affect activities.
  • Yoga - Friday and Saturday afternoon at the River Pavilion overlooking the beautiful Suwannee River
  • Social events: Friday Meet and Greet; Saturday Halpatters Happy Hour; Bonfire, costume contest, Huffy Toss, Raffle prizes and more

Bike Rides: ALL EVENTS Depart from Nelly Blys! All cycling events require riders to wear helmets. Sign up sheets will be at Nelly Blys. All mountain bike rides are led by ride guides.

Mountain Bike Clinics: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Taught by Catherine Longmire (Between the Trees). There are clinics for all skill levels, including youth and adult. Class size is limited. Refer to 2025 Activity Schedule for details.

Hiking: The Activity Schedule will provide details about group hikes or on your own hikes.

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. 6 hours given weather and destination (Ichetucknee River or Edwin’s Choice)
  • Saturday Kayak Trip with Edwin McCook approx. 4 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.

Note: Observe speed limits in White Springs and Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park. Do not wear bike shoes in the museum building.

SUPPORT AND GEAR (SAG) phone # 904.534.4417. In case of emergency call 911.

Questions: Please call or email Sharon Shea (sharonallen.shea@gmail.com) (904.534.4417) The last day to register and receive a T-Shirt is Oct. 1, 2025. The last day to register online is Oct. 21, 2025.

Many thanks to our participating bike shops:

Champion Cycling, Jacksonville

A1A Cycle Works, St. Augustine