Festival at Fort King

Experience what life was like in 1800s Florida at the Festival at Fort King. Mark your calendars for this weekend of family-friendly activities that are both educational and fun!

Event Details
Festival Highlights
Weekend Schedule

Event Details

Date

Typically, this festival is held the first weekend in December.

Stay tuned for the official 2026 dates!

Time

The festival usually runs all day, from 10am-3pm

Location

Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E. Fort King St.

Admission

Weekend admission to the Festival at Fort King is FREE. Student day registrations are available for $3 per student.

Stay tuned for 2026 reservation information.

Festival Highlights

Highlights of the Festival at Fort King include soldier campsites, living history demonstrations, vendor tents, children’s crafting and game activities, food and drink, and live music in the new green space.

The highlight of the weekend is a re-enactment of the pivotal event that sparked the Second Seminole War.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday

10:00am: Gates open
10:30am: D.A.R. Memorial CeremonyScales, Tails, & Teeth Program
11:00am: Seminole Stomp Dancers
11:30am: Hand to Hand Demo
Scales, Tails, & Teeth Program
12:00pm: Community Stages: Frontier Players Puppet Show
12:30pm: Seminole Stomp Dancers
1pm: Hand to Hand Demonstration
1:30pm: Scales, Tails, & Teeth Program
2:00pm: Reenactment of the Attack at Fort King
3:00pm: End of Festival

Sunday

10:00am: Gates open
10:15am: Community Stages: Frontier Players Puppet Show
10:30am: Hand to Hand Demo
Scales, Tails, & Teeth Program
11am: Seminole Stomp Dancers
11:30am: Scales, Tails & Teeth Program
12:00pm: Peter McQueen: A Creek Prophet Interpretive Talk
12:30pm: Hand to Hand Demonstration
1:00pm: Seminole Stomp Dancers
1:30pm: Scales, Tails, & Teeth Program
2:00pm: Reenactment of the Attack at Fort King
3:00pm: End of Festival

Fort King Reenactment

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect at the Festival at Fort King?

You can expect both educational and fun activities at the Festival at Fort King. The main highlight is living history demonstrations and historical reenactments, but there are many other activities throughout the weekend that draw crowds each year.

Is the festival suitable for children?

Yes! The festival is family-friendly and offers interactive exhibits and activities that engage visitors of all ages.

How much is admission?

The Festival at Fort King is free to attend.

Where is the festival located?

Fort King National Historic Landmark is located at 3925 E. Fort King St. Ocala, FL 34470.

Where should I park?

Free shuttle parking is available at the Duke Energy power line field, about a quarter mile east of the fort. The field sits between NE 43rd Avenue and NE 44th Avenue on the north side of E Fort King Street. Shuttles and trams will run continuously throughout the event for pickups and drop-offs, and an ADA tram will be available for guests who need accessible transportation.

For more information, visit the official event website here.

A map that shows Fort Street in Ocala, FL, where the Festival at Fort King is held

Plan Your Visit

There’s so much to do in Ocala and Marion County! Make a weekend of your visit to the Festival at Fort King by checking out local hotels, restaurants, and other events. Plus, get some holiday shopping done and enjoy other seasonal attractions.

Plan Your Visit