What’s It All About?
Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival 2027 | March 5th-7th
Swamp Fest has grown from a small community fundraising festival to an annual event that draws thousands from all over. In 1994 Swamp Fest held its first annual festival in the parking lot at the Weeki Wachee Area Club, soon outgrowing the parking lot it moved around the corner to the Weeki Wachee Christian Camp. The festival remained there for a few years before moving even further down Shoal Line Boulevard to Linda Pederson Park. In 2013 Swamp Fest made a big move to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. But In 2018 Swamp Fest made its return to its permanent home, Linda Pedersen Park!
Swamp Fest is organized by Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival Inc. with all monies (after operating costs) being distributed to local charities.
Approximately $290,086.79 donated to Local Hernando County 501c3’s since 2014
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Swamp Monster Contest
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Festivities at the Park
Swamp Monster Contest
The Swamp Monster contest is a yearly costume contest where contestants of all ages come dressed as their version of a swamp monster.
- Sign in for the contest will be located at the information booth.
- Contestants must be at the stage dressed in their costumes no later than 10:30am on SATURDAY.
- Contestants are encouraged to make as much of their costume as possible. You will be asked questions (see below) during the contest to help the judges make their final decisions.
- Contestants are encouraged to remain in costume and circulate throughout the festival as much as possible.
- Photos of all contestants may be used in Swamp Fest promotions and advertising.
- Judge’s decision will be final.
- It is encouraged to show up early and interact with the community.
ADMISSIONS INFO
Experience the best of the bayou while supporting local causes. Tickets will also be available at the gate during the event.
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Free if dressed in full uniformAdvance ticket sales will start soon!
“No pets or Emotional Support Animals are permitted but Service Dogs are welcome”
Per Hernando County BOCC & Parks and Recreation.
Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival 2027 | March 5th-7th
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Since its 1994 debut as a local parking lot fundraiser, Swamp Fest has grown into a massive annual tradition that attracts thousands of visitors from across the region. After transitioning through several venues over the decades, the festival returned to its permanent home at Linda Pedersen Park in 2018 to continue its mission of supporting local charities.