Christmas in the Country at Cracker Country
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610
- Cost: $16/Adults, $14/Seniors, $12/Students (ages 6-11), Free/Kids 5 & Under
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!
Visitors will also have the opportunity to step into the daily rhythms of 19th‑century life and discover how closely holiday preparations were tied to the land and the seasons. Long before modern conveniences, families spent weeks preparing for Christmas by preserving foods, sewing garments, and crafting decorations by hand. Throughout the grounds, knowledgeable interpreters will demonstrate these skills and share the stories behind them, helping guests better understand how Floridians balanced work and celebration during the winter season.
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. Guests can 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.
- Website: www.crackercountry.org
- Contact Name: Cracker Country
- Contact Phone: 813-627-4225
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Holiday Events
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