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Vendors and demonstrators: ‘Festival at Fort King’ applications now open

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is seeking vendors and demonstrators for the annual Festival at Fort King, which returns on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3.

This historic-themed event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort King National Historic Landmark, which is located at 3925 E Fort King Street in Ocala.

Festival at Fort King returns in December to bring guests to 1800s
The annual Festival at Fort King allows visitors to step back into the 1800s (Photo: Ocala Recreation and Parks Department)

During both days of the event, guests will have a chance to step into life at Fort King in the 1800s. Local history will be brought to life with a re-enactment of the events that fueled the start of the Second Seminole War.

Festival at Fort King returns in December to bring local history to life
Attendees will get to watch a re-enactment of the events that led to the start of the Second Seminole War (Photo: Ocala Recreation and Parks Department)

The two-day festival is in need of food and craft vendors, historical reenactors, and demonstrators. Applications are currently open and must be submitted by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, September 25.

Digital and hard copy applications, along with sponsorship opportunities, are available.

For more information, visit the City of Ocala’s Festival at Fort King webpage or call 352-368-5533.