Annual Cracker Day Festival
Celebrate cowboy heritage with games, food, and crafts.
Annual Cracker Day Festival
(904) 209-0332 West of St. Augustine, past I-95
5840 SR 207
Elkton, FL 32033
The St. Johns County Cattlemen's Association will host its Annual Cracker Day Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton.
Cracker Day showcases and honors cracker horses, which were brought to the Americas by the Spanish. This family-friendly event includes activities, craft vendors, cowboys, pony rides, snacks, and horse races. A farmer's market featuring boutiques, local products, and wooden furniture and décor will last from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local riders of all ages will participate in several horse games:
- Pole Bending
- Pick Up Race
- Cloverleaf
- Arena Race
- Flat Races
- Jackpot Barrels
- Jackpot Poles
Food and drinks are available for purchase from food trucks.
Pets are welcome to attend, and parking is available.
Admission: $5.00 per vehicle (cash only). Registration to compete in the horse games ranges from $5.00 to $15.00. Camping is $25.00 per night.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024. Gates open at 6:00 a.m. for the competitors.
Where: The St. Johns County Fairgrounds is located at 5840 State Road 207 in Elkton, Florida 32033.
Annual Cracker Day Festival
(904) 209-0332 West of St. Augustine, past I-95
5840 SR 207
Elkton, FL 32033
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