OCALA, Fla. (April 18, 2024) – The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is seeking vendors and demonstrators for the annual Festival at Fort King which will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

This historic-themed, two-day event will give guests a chance to step into life at Fort King in the 1800s. Local history will come to life with a re-enactment of the events that fueled the start of the Second Seminole War. Food and craft vendors applications are currently open and the submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m. Historical reenactors and demonstrator applications are also open and the deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m. Digital and hard copy applications are available. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information about the event, visit www.fortkingocala.com/festival or call 352-368-5533.