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   For the past 22 years The Friends have played a large role in establishing the Old Florida Festival as one of the signature events held annually in Collier County. This 3-day festival, held on the grounds of the Collier County Museum, offers a look back over a hundred lifetimes of local history. The festival gathers some of the finest craft workers, folklorists, musicians and historical re-enactors from all over the state to recapture the sights and sounds of everyday life on the Florida frontier. One of Naples' best-known cultural events, this ultimate reality show offers an entertaining and educational trip through South Florida's surprisingly colorful past for families, schoolchildren and visitors of all ages and interests. A school day for local 4th grader is held every Friday before the opening of the festival to the public. For more information on attending school day, please contact David Southall (239) 252-8476. This colorful, living history event is a key part of the museum's educational mission and has received high praise from local educators for its interpretive quality, authenticity, hospitality and the overall excellence of its presenters. Proceeds from the Old Florida Festival help to fund the Museum "express" a highly successful Friends' program that underwrites transportation costs for Collier County students and enables classes to visit the Museum when no other funding sources are available.
The Friends of the Collier County Museum would like to thanks all of the re-enactors, volunteers, museum staff, and sponsors that made the 2009 Old Florida Festival a success.
- Wal-Mart 11225 Tamiami Trail N Naples, FL 34110 (School Bus Sponsor)
- The English Pub 2408 Linwood Ave, Naples, FL 34112
- Homer Helter's Antique and Military Mall 5510 Shirley Street Naples, FL 34109
- Jet's Pizza 3400 Radio Rd, Naples, FL 34104
- McDonalds 2886 E Tamiami Trail Naples FL 34112
- Sonic Drive-In 3585 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL 34112
- Chik-Fil-A 1874 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL
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