Saturday, November 14, 2026
Authors Nick Penniman and Franklin Adams will be signing copies of their book at MusicFest.
The folk down in historic Everglades City are getting excited about their Music Festival this weekend on Saturday, November 4, at the Rod & Gun Club starting at 12:00 noon.
Besides great local musicians, they have attracted some interesting Auction items. Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery has donated a 2024 calendar featuring images by this renowned photographer. There is also a poster of the dunes on St. Joe Beach which no longer exist because they have been covered with condos since Clyde captured them on film. Other well-known artists who are contributing their works are Varick Niles and Hannah Ineson. Local businesses have provided Gift Certificates for tours, rides, and meals. The organizers expect the bidding to be lively!
Several arts & crafts vendors will be set up to sell their handiwork. Authors Nick Penniman and Franklin Adams are signing copies of their book "Enjoyment of the Same" about conservation in Southwest Florida, an effort in which they were both instrumental and donating some of the profit to ESHP to preserve the heritage of this unique area. The Everglades Lions Club will provide hotdogs with cold drinks so you can have lunch without leaving the lovely lawn on the bank of the river.
An added feature to the afternoon is the "20@$20" Exclusive Tour of the old Bank of Everglades Building which is being renovated by the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation, the festival hosts. The Bank, founded 100 years ago by Barron Collier, moved into this dignified landmark in 1927 and served the community until 1962 after which the building became a lodging house. Its elderly owner donated the two-story structure to ESHP because he knew they would take care of it for posterity.
For more info and to book tickets, see www.eshp.org or phone Marya at 239-451-0265.
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