Held annually since 2018, the Lower Suwannee Art & Nature Festival is held each Spring at Glen Dyals Park in Dixie County. It features artists, artisans, crafter and food vendors from all over north Florida. The emphasis at this rural one-day long affair is on arts and crafts that celebrate and depict Florida's natural landscapes and wildlife.

If you are looking to view or purchase paintings and photographs of coastal scenes, water birds and aquatic life, this is your type of festival. Metal sculptors and wood artists are also here to display their creations. Along with the art, you'll also enjoy barbeque and other Florida favorite dishes - served at shaded tables - while listening to live music from local musicians.

The venue for the Lower Suwannee Art & Nature Festival is appropriately positioned adjacent to the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Glen Dyals Park is located along SE 349 Highway in Dixie County about two miles before you get to the end of the road and the remote town of Suwannee. About the only way out-of-towners can get there is by driving 21 miles south from Old Town in Dixie County. It actually seems a bit surprising that there would be a small town and public park at the end of this long, desolate, highway. Once you get here, admission and parking is free.

The festival is organized by employees and volunteers of the Suwannee Library Technical Center, and is supported by several other local groups.
Activities & Facilities

RestaurantPlaygroundPicnic shelterDogs allowedArts/crafts vendorsLive musicShort hiking trails

• Lower Suwannee Art & Nature Festival official website

Note: The dates of annual events and festivals are subject to change from year to year. Before planning your trip, be sure to check the links above for the actual dates, times, and schedule of activities.