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Swamp Fest 2013 - Meet the Swamp Monster in Weeki Wachee Florida

By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Real Estate Agent with Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

March 03, 2013 02:51 AM

Swamp Fest 2013 - Meet the Swamp Monster in Weeki Wachee Florida

When: March 8 - March 10, 2013
Times: Friday and Saturday 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday 9 am to 4 pm

Where: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, 6131 Commercial Way (US 19), Weeki Wachee, Florida

Admission: $8.00 adults, $4.00 children 6-11, children under 5 Free.

Annual Swamp Fest Now in its 20th Year!

Swamp Fest has become a tradition here on the Naturecoast in Hernando County! Now in its 20th year, this popular festival has outgrown its previous location at Linda Pedersen Park and is moving for the first time to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for an even more exciting and fun-filled weekend of food, crafts, and entertainment!

Entertainment all Three Days

It's not just the food and the more than 140 vendors attending the festival that will keep visitors busy. Several bands are scheduled to perform daily including country, folk, blues, rock and dance music. For the list of participants, check out the entertainment schedule!

Of course, the all time favorite is the Swamp Monster Contest! People really get creative in their interpretation of what a swamp monster may look like! Who will win this year's contest?

Insider Tips

Parking should be easily available. In addition to the large parking lot at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, nearby satellite parking will be provided with a shuttle going back and forth.

You might want to bring a backpack to easily carry items that you buy. The weather could still be cool this early in March especially in the mornings, so plan on bringing a light jacket.

Bring cash for any food or craft purchases. It's easy, fast, and some vendors will only accept the green stuff!

Most of all, enjoy the 20th Annual Swamp Fest 2013!

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Silvia Dukes, REALTOR
Tropic Shores Realty
(352) 584-7441

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Judith Parker

ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC

CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Good afternoon Silvia, I wish I lived closer. That sounds like a great time and so many vendors to enjoy. You have to go and get pictures to share. Have a lovely Sunday!!

Mar 03, 2013 02:54 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Silvia, A Swamp Fest is a good reason to get out and party. With bands, food and contests everyone will have a ball.

Mar 03, 2013 02:55 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Judith, thank you, there is another "cool spell" in the weather forecast for that weekend but it should still be sunny!

Debbie, you got it! It's always great fun and with the new location this year, it'll be like a whole new festival!

Mar 03, 2013 04:15 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Silvia, the Swamp Fest sounds like fun for all ages. Wish I was closer.

Mar 03, 2013 05:11 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Swamp Fest 2013 sounds like a hoot. Food, music, fun and swamp monsters all in one place. Where's Shaggy and Scooby when a good time like this is coming up?

Mar 03, 2013 06:38 AM

Patrick White

Home Driven Realty, Inc - Baldwin, NY

Driven to bring New Yorkers home

Good Evening Silvia

Thanks for the Localism post. The Swamp Fest sounds like an exciting warm place to be. Thanks again for sharing. Have a great week

Mar 03, 2013 08:49 AM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Silvia, I like your photographs to promote the Swamp Fest. It sounds like a fun event for the weekend.

Mar 03, 2013 11:55 AM

Mary, with so many great events across the country, it's hard to be everywhere :-)

Debbie, good question!

Patrick, thank you!

Kwee, of course, these are last year's as I don't miss this event! It definitely is a fun thing to go to!

Mar 03, 2013 09:25 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Oh my goodness, I've never heard of a Swamp Fest - we have wetlands here, but no swamps per se. This actually sounds like great big fun - especially appreciate your insider tips Silvia.

Mar 03, 2013 10:14 PM

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YIPPPPEEEEE!!

When I lived in Florida I could hardly wait to get out in the Swamp- Thanks for this post and the happy reminder =)

Mar 03, 2013 10:21 PM

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Silvia, What fun! I bet you get to see some really good "Swamp Monsters"! But I bet they are a bit scary for the little ones as in your bottom photo!

Gloria

Mar 04, 2013 12:50 AM

Debb, I think in this case, the term "swamp" should be taken loosely!

janeAnne, too funny!

Gloria, I watched that little girl interact with the swamp monster and both had a grand time!

Mar 04, 2013 01:16 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Silvia,

I think this looks like a lot of fun and I really like the costumes and masks. I wish I lived closer as I would like to attend. Thanks for sharing and I bet it will be a success and $8 is a great price.

Mar 07, 2013 11:09 AM

Swamp Fest 2013 - Meet the Swamp Monster in Weeki Wachee Florida

Swamp Fest 2013 - Meet the Swamp Monster in Weeki Wachee Florida

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