The 2025 Fort Christmas Bluegrass Festival returns to Fort Christmas Historical Park

Enjoy the free bluegrass festival featuring Sandy Back Porch, The Canada Brothers Reunion, and Penny Creek Bluegrass Band.

The Fort Christmas Bluegrass Festival returns on Saturday, April 5 from 9:45 am - 4 pm at Fort Christmas Historical Park,1300 Fort Christmas Rd., Christmas.

This annual free event is a popular event, bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from food trucks in attendance.

Here's the 2025 show schedule and line up of talented performers:

9:45 a.m. Opening by MC Steve Kane, National Anthem and Boy Scouts present Flags

10 a.m. Sandy Back Porch

11 a.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion

12 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band

1 p.m. Sandy Back Porch

2 p.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion

2:50-3:10 p.m. BBQ & Bake Awards

3:10 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band

3:50 p.m. Closing by MC Steve Kane

Fort Christmas Historical Park includes a replica of a fort built in 1837 during the Second Seminole Indian War; a traditional Florida "Cracker" house and eight pioneer homes; a schoolhouse and lunchroom; a sugar cane mill and other historical farming equipment.

The historic homes, school and fort are open daily, 9 am - 4 pm, including holidays.

Question? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park at 407-254-9310

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