Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park honors one of America's most influential composers and celebrates Florida's fabulous cultural traditions. The Stephen Foster Museum and 250 foot Carillon Tower house exhibits and dioramas depicting scenes from some of Foster's most popular songs. Group tours are available with advance notice bus tours welcome. The Carillon Tower houses the World's Largest Tubular Bell System which plays toe-tapping Foster tunes daily at 10am, 12 noon, 2 pm and 4pm. Visit the Craft Square where demonstrating artists share their talents and offer classes and workshops. Cousin Thelma Bolton's Gift Shop offers a vast selection on one-of-a-kind crafts made by Florida artists as well as Stephen Foster memorabilia and light refreshments. The state park offers 5 scenic cabins for rent and a campground with 45 beautiful campsites for RV's and tents. Special events are frequent and the park is home to the Florida Folk Festival in May and December's popular Festival of Lights.