Ocali Country Days takes a step back to the 1800s this weekend

Ocali Country Days brings local history and educational fun to Silver Springs Nov. 7 & 8.

Kids are gathered in front of a chalkboard in a historic schoolhouse, drawing and writing with the chalk.

352todayAmber Battillo/352todayKids gathered in the historic schoolhouse at the Silver River Museum's Knap-In event on Feb. 21, 2026, drawing and looking around.

SILVER SPRINGS, FL (352today.com) – The Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center will be host to the Ocali Country Days Festival from Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8, 2026. The festival will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1445 NE 58th Ave., Ocala. There will be re-enactments and historical exhibits for a fun and educational weekend.

Guests will have the opportunity to experience live history exhibits, pioneer cabin tours and vendors throughout the Silver River Museum grounds. Walking through historic cabins and rooms, guests will experience demonstrations of blacksmithing, sugar cane syrup making and open-hearth cooking while learning about early settler history. Vendors will feature crafts, quilts and more with food trucks on-site.

The festival will also feature a tram ride, taking guests on a scenic tour around the state park. Live performances will take place, bringing the old spirit of Florida to life. The on-site museum will also be open to visitors throughout the festival, allowing guests to enjoy a look into Florida history across multiple exhibits.

This festival will provide a fun and educational look into Florida history, highlighting the life of settlers in 1800s. Entry to the festival is $10 per person and free for children aged five and under.