REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN and available on the Stephen Foster CSO (Citizen’s Support Organization) website: https://stephenfostercso.org/events
Come enjoy a weekend of music and fun at the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, on November 7-8, 2025 (with a jam and optional workshops offered on Sunday, November 9!) at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in historic White Springs, Florida. Join the Retreat Director Bing Futch and Co-Director Laurie Alsobrook as they welcome another distinguished slate of instructors for 2025.
Unlike other festivals and retreats, SFDR participants are able to select workshops on the spot, without specifying workshop choices in advance. The entire retreat cost $110.00, which includes entrance to both Friday and Saturday concerts and workshops, jams & more!
Retreat registration is handled by the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park CSO (Community Support Organization) – REGISTER HERE!
Beginning October 25, a $15.00 late registration fee will apply. For more information on the Stephen Foster State Park Dulcimer Retreat call 386-397-4478.
IMPORTANT INFO ON CAMPING AT THE PARK: This year we reserved a limited number of campsites for participants. Please call Andrea (386) 397-4478 after you register to reserve your site.
We look forward to seeing you in November 2025!!

Join us way down upon the Suwannee River!
Typical Retreat Registration Package
- Weekend Package – $110.00 Includes all workshops and concerts
- (Beginning October 25, a $15.00 late registration fee will apply.)
a la Carte Registration (fee depends on selected options)
- Friday Only – $70.00 Workshops, Jams, & Concert
- Saturday Only – $70.00 Workshops, Jams, & Concert
- Friday Concert – $10.00 7pm Concert only
- Saturday Concert – $10.00 7pm Concert only
- Concerts – $20.00 Concert Ticket for BOTH Friday & Saturday
Visit the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat Facebook page for more!