Special Event: Bluegrass Festival on April 6!
The Bluegrass Festival returns on Saturday, April 6 from 9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Fort Christmas Historical Park, presented by the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from food trucks (if available).

• Here's the show schedule and line up of talented performers:
  • 9:45 a.m. Welcome, National Anthem and Boy Scouts present flags
  • 10 a.m. Sandy Back Porch
  • 11 a.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion
  • 12 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
  • 1 p.m. Sandy Back Porch
  • 2 p.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion
  • 3 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
  • 3:50 p.m. Closing remarks

To make a reservation, please call the park directly at 407-254-9310; leave a detailed message if you reach voicemail. Please note that Orange County Parks and Recreation requires 30 days or more to schedule and complete payment and paperwork for all rentals.

With the exception of ADA service animals, no pets are permitted in Fort Christmas Historical Park. Alcohol is prohibited in the park.

Tours and Special Events

• The historic homes, school and fort are open daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., including holidays.

The park includes a replica of a fort built in 1837 during the Second Seminole Indian War; a traditional Florida "Cracker" house and eight pioneer homes; a schoolhouse and lunchroom; a sugar cane mill and other historical farming equipment.