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The 1890s Festival is "RAIN OR SHINE."  There have been hot festivals and cold ones.  They've been sunny or rainy – sometimes in the same day.  But whatever the weather, the vendors and shoppers have come since 1974.  The festival will be cancelled for weather only if directed by local or state authorities.

Attending the Festival is FREE!

The Town of McIntosh  started in the 1880s, and blossomed in the 1890s.  The Festival is in the McIntosh's Historic district and many of the homes and buildings are from the 1890s.  See the Walking Map in the MAPS section for a listing of historic homes you'll be seeing in McIntosh.   For a stroll around the HISTORIC VILLAGE OF McINTOSH, check the bottom of the MORE THAN SHOPPING page.  Karin Harms, a local artist, has drawn some of our wonderful Victorian treasures.

McIntosh is in North Central Florida between the cities of Ocala and Gainesville on US 441.

Check the MAPS page for directions and maps OR Parking/Handicapped Parking

The Festival is in McIntosh's historic district on the east side of US 441.  It occupies Avenues F and G from 8th Street to 3rd Street.  See maps of McIntosh and the Festival on the MAPS page.

While dogs are permitted on the streets of the Festival, it isn't a great place for them.  The streets are crowded and the weather can be a challenge to our furry friends.  If possible, the 1890s Festival suggests you leave dogs at home.

All Festival parking is on the west side of the Festival.  Many local organizations and individuals offer parking for the Festival.

McIntosh streets are paved and wheelchair and scooter friendly.  Please note that streets become steep east of 6th street.  Golf carts and ATVs are not allowed.

There is no parking of any kind on Festival grounds.

Depending on availability, three large lots and many private lots have level ground appropriate for wheelchair users for a fee.  

Parking may be available at

McIntosh First Baptist Church on the west side of US-441 at  Avenue F 

McIntosh Grocery on the east side of US-441 at Avenue F

McIntosh Area School on the west side of US-441 at Avenue I 

You can get a variety of food from snacks to meals from our food vendors.  See the FESTIVAL FOOD AND FACILITIES map in the MORE THAN SHOPPING section for a listing of this year's vendors.  Homemade treats are also available from vendors throughout the festival.

In addition to traffic control, Marion County Sheriff's Officers are available to help with safety issues.  Marion County First Responders are also available for health related events.

There is no published vendor list.  This is at the request of our vendors.  

To find a specific vendor or type of vendor, check at the information booths at the west corners of the park.

Vendor Applications are available on the VENDOR INFORMATION page.

 All vendor applications are juried.  Selection is based on product quality,  uniqueness, and how products fit  into the festival.

All applications must be mailed with supporting checks and information.  Deadline for postmark for applications is June 30.  Acceptance letters are mailed to vendors by July 15.  Some spaces may be available after the deadline.

The McIntosh 1890s Festival is dependent upon the University of Florida's football schedule and availability of Marion County Sheriff's Officers.  We get the news out as soon as UF's schedule is posted and traffic control is assured.

Check out our MORE THAN SHOPPING page.

*ENTERTAINMENT in the park starts at 10:00 and ends at 3:00.  You can count on a variety of music to enjoy as you sit under the heritage oaks in Van Ness Park.

• Booths specializing in children's activities may be found throughout the show.

• NON-PROFIT ORGANIATIONS have booths to introduce visitors to their programs and to sell organization-specific items.

• Enjoy walking in the HISTORIC VILLAGE OF MCINTOSH in McIntosh.