Bartram Trail Frolic & Festival
Schedule
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Riverfront Park, Palatka, Fl | Palatka, FL
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Step back in time, embrace nature, and rediscover the St. Johns River at the St. Johns River Bartram Frolic & Festival — April 25–26, 2026 in Palatka, Florida!This annual celebration brings William Bartram’s legacy to life through immersive experiences, outdoor adventure, live storytelling, history, and recreation along the Bartram Trail in Putnam County.
🌿 Discover the Bartram Trail
Get out on the river and the trail! Explore the same landscapes that inspired Bartram through:
🚣 Kayaking Tours
🚴 Biking Tours
🚶 Guided Hiking
🚌 Bus Tours
🛥️ Riverboat Tours & River Excursions
🎶 Festival Activities Include:
• Live Music & Performances
• Nature-Based Exhibitors
• “Passport to the Past” Adventures
• Living History Reenactors
• Local Vendors, Makers & Artisans
• Bartram Society Exhibits & Interpretive Experiences
📍 Location: Palatka Riverfront
📅 Dates: April 25–26, 2026
⏰ 10a - 3pm both days
✨ Why We Celebrate
The Bartram Frolic & Festival honors the natural beauty, culture, and heritage that Bartram captured in his writings — encouraging visitors to reflect, explore, and engage with the St. Johns River in meaningful and recreational ways.
Come paddle, bike, stroll, learn, and connect with the landscapes that shaped our history and still inspire us today.
📌 Bring the family. Bring a friend. Bring your curiosity.
Let’s re-love our river’s heritage together.
https://bartramtrailsociety.com/annual-bartram-frolic/
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Where is it happening?
Riverfront Park, Palatka, Fl, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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