Note: This is a preliminary draft of the Activity Schedule. The final Activity Schedule will be published the week of the event.
Thursday (Oct. 22, 2026)
6:30 pm – Pot Luck at Nelly Blys in Stephen Foster Folk CC State Park bring dish to share. ALL Event Participants are invited to Pot Luck!! Paper Plates, Utensils, Water, Gatorade and Ice Tea provided by SBA; BYOB
Friday (Oct. 23, 2026)
Friday Activities:
7:30-8:30 am- Breakfast for all event participants at Nelly Blys. (Kayakers make a sack lunch at breakfast, as you will be on the river during lunch).
11:30-12:30 pm- Lunch provided at Nelly Blys.
3:30-4:30 Yoga Class: Meet at the Suwannee River Pavilion within Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park: Bring your own Yoga Mat (some are available to borrow).
5 - 6 pm Wine & Cheese / Meet & Greet at Nelly Blys: snacks, cheese and beverages provided.
6 -7 pm Dinner at Nelly Blys
7:15 Night rides (Gravel and Mountain Bike)
Saturday (Oct. 24, 2026)
7:30-8:30 am- Breakfast for all event participants at Nelly Blys. (Kayakers make a sack lunch at breakfast, as you will be on the river during lunch).
11:30-12:30 pm- Lunch provided at Nelly Blys.
3:30-4:30 Yoga Class: Meet at the Suwannee River Pavilion within Stephen Foster Cultural Center State Park: Bring your own Yoga Mat (some are available to borrow).
5 - 6 pm Wine & Cheese / Meet & Greet at Nelly Blys: appetizers cheese and beverages provided.
6 -7 pm Dinner at Nelly Blys
7:15 Bonfire, Costume Contest, Huffy Toss, Raffles and more
Sunday (Oct. 26, 2025)
7:30-8:30 am- Breakfast for all event participants at Nelly Blys.
Mountain bike and road rides will be scheduled.
Campers' Check out time is 1 p.m.
Cabin Check out: 11 a.m.
ACTIVITIES
Sign up sheets for all activities (cycling, paddling, YOGA, mountain bike clinics, hikes) will be at Nelly Blys.
Road Rides
All Road Rides downloads at https://suwanneebike.org/trails/road.php
MTB Rides
Trail maps available at http://suwanneebike.org/trails/offroad.php
Gravel Bike Rides
Trail Maps available at https://suwanneebike.org/trails/gravel.php
Kayak/Canoe Event
Friday: 8:30 am – Canoe/Kayak the Santa Fe River - Pack your lunch at Nelly Blys. Bring water bottle (no disposables), swim suits, mask and snorkel-optional; Meet at Stephan Foster SP Front entrance/Ranger Station and carpool from White Springs. Bring your own canoe/kayak or contact ACA (386-397-1309) to reserve canoe or kayak. ACA is one block from SBA Headquarters and can be contacted at www.aca1.com. Canoe/kayak transportation provided by Edwin McCook. Email Edwin McCook at emccook@windstream.net or 386-364-7597. (Pack your lunch at Nelly Blys before departure)
Saturday: 8:30 - half day paddle on the Suwannee River. Back in time for lunch at Nelly Blys
Hikes (Anytime - join others or hike on your own) - Hiking is spectacular this time of the year.
The Florida Trail runs along the river in the State Park and is a beautiful section.
Other hikes are a short drive to trail heads. Details will be in the final Activity Schedule.
Stroll or ride around the Historic District and learn more about our town's history and architecture. There are property and interpretative signs and a new brochure.
