Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park facts for kids
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is a large park in North Central Florida, United States. It is located in Suwannee County.
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Discover the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
This amazing park sits right next to the famous Suwannee River. It covers more than 800 acres (about 2.4 square kilometers). The park has lots of space for camping, places for concerts, fun activities, and beautiful, untouched forests.
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is in Live Oak, Florida. The Suwannee River runs along 3 miles of the park's edge. Over 25 different and exciting events happen here throughout the year.
What Can You Do at the Park?
The park offers many things to do for visitors of all ages.
- It has several stages for live music and shows.
- There are miles of trails perfect for hiking.
- You can rent canoes and kayaks to explore the Suwannee River.
- Horseback riding is another fun activity available.
- The park also has a restaurant and a country store.
The park is home to many plants and animals. It even has a large bat house. This house gives a safe home to more and more bats each year.
Park Improvements and Special Features
The Cornett family works hard to make the park even better. They are always improving the entertainment, hiking, canoeing, and camping areas.
The park offers different ways to stay overnight:
- Primitive camping: This is like traditional camping in tents.
- RV camping: Spaces are available for recreational vehicles.
- Furnished park models: These are like small homes you can rent.
A special place called the "Spirit Treehouse" is also available for events. In 2015, the park was shown on a TV show called "Treehouse Guys." The episode was about building a new, multi-story treehouse. This treehouse was built by the Suwannee River. It became the most watched episode of the show.
The treehouse is now called the "Mother Tree." It was named in honor of Jean Carrithers Cornett, a very important person at the park. You can take tours of the "Mother Tree" on weekends.
Major Events and Festivals
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park hosts many big events every year. These events bring people from all over to enjoy music and nature. Some of the popular festivals include:
- Suwannee Hulaween
- Suwannee River Jam
- Suwannee Roots Revival
- Wanee Music Festival
- Brainquility
- Purple Hatter's Ball
- Suwannee Rising
- Suwannee Spring Reunion
In 2019, the Suwannee Hulaween Music Festival had a record number of visitors. About 21,000 people attended, making it the biggest event for the park that year.
