Cracker Weekend February 26, 2011

Come to Rainbow Springs State Park to experience a whip cracking good time! See first had Florida's Pioneer history with the original Florida Cracker lifestyle. Come see an expansive group of Cracker time period exhibitors. Be amazed at some of the arts like spinning yarn, making clothes, grinding corn, making butter, chopping wood, making usable home items and many more unique arts. Visit a Cracker Cow Camp and a Trapper Camp. Learn how to make fire from flint. See exhibitors in period costumes. Come browse booths and purchase unique gifts. While you're enjoying the beautiful headsprings of the Rainbow River take time to listen to the music or some very interesting talks about the Cracker period of Florida History. Visit Cracker Weekend to celebrate Florida history and culture with the sponsors Friends of Rainbow Sprigs and Rainbow Springs State Park.