Battle of Olustee Reenactment & Festival

Sanderson, FL · Arts & Culture

When: February 13–14, 2027
Where: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, 5815 Battlefield Trail Rd · Sanderson · FL
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

The largest Civil War reenactment in Florida and one of the largest in the Southeast, staged on the actual 1864 battlefield with cannon fire, cavalry and a full weekend of period demonstrations. It is paired with the Olustee Festival, a smaller arts and crafts fair in nearby downtown Lake City.

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Battle of Olustee Reenactment & Festivalsame spot
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