Christmas in the Country

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 U.S. Highway 301 North
  813-627-4225
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What is it? Bring the family for a great day experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells of an old-fashioned country Christmas. Learn how the holiday traditions of the 19th century differ from those of the 21st through hands-on historical interpretations, carols, traditional decorations, and more!

Activities:  Experience a 19th-century Florida Christmas in the Country at Cracker Country. Stroll through the four-acre complex and experience seasonal décor, music, and traditions in 13 original buildings. Collect holiday keepsakes like salt dough ornaments, Christmas card ornaments, and paper ornaments, and discover everyday pioneer chores like churning butter and cleaning laundry with an old-fashioned washboard. Additional activities include:

$2 Dip a beeswax candle 

$2 Twist a rope 

$2 Dye with indigo

Shopping: There are lots of unique holiday gifts to be found at the General Store! The store features nostalgic and reproduction items, historical toys and games, books, candy, and other unique gifts. The General Store accepts cash, debit, and credit cards. Proceeds from sales in the General Store help support Cracker Country's field trip programs.

General Pricing: Adults 12 and up: $14; Seniors: $12; Students ages 6-11: $12, Kids ages 0-5: FREE. Advanced ticket purchase is required. We regret that there will be no on-site ticket sales. All ticket sales are final.

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