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Annual 1890’s Crafts and Antiques Show Vendors and entertainment will be on the east side of town around the

Returns to McIntosh park. Parking is available in several privately run lots of the highway with prices
ranging from $5 to $10. Handicap parking is available.
McIntosh- Admission is free to the 1890’s Festival to be held in Victorian The 1890’s Festival is sponsored by the nonprofit organization, The Friends
McIntosh on Saturday, October 26. Over 280 arts, crafts and antiques vendors of McIntosh. The organization is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the
from all over the country will participate. The event will run from 8:00am- natural and historic beauty of Mclntosh. Since its charter in 1973, the Friends
5:00pm. organization has provided thousands of dollars in college scholarships to local
Among beautiful old live oaks the charming Victorian homes provide shade young people and support for the Mclntosh area charter school. The local
and the backdrop for the all-day free main stage entertainment. This year’s school, churches and organizations depend on the festival for fundraisers. For
entertainment will feature an array of music from country to Cajun, bluegrass, further information contact Friends of McIntosh at 352-591-4038 or find them
folk and gospel. on facebook.
The museum in the old downtown railroad depot will be open all day and Mclntosh is on Highway 441, between Ocala and Gainesville. From the North:
will feature displays from bygone days in McIntosh. Children’s activities take Exit I-75 at Micanopy, Exit #374. Turn left (East) onto CR234, continue to stop
place around the Depot. Van Ness Park is the central location for playground sign at US 441. Turn right (So.) go approximately 6 miles. From the South: Exit
equipment, musical entertainment, chairs, benches and picnic tables. Food I-75 at Irvine/Orange Lake, Exit #368. Turn right (East) onto CR318, continue to
vendors around the Civic Center will offer a variety of tasty options. light at US 441. Turn left (No.) go approximately 3 miles.

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