Lullaby of the Rivers Festival

Lullaby of the Rivers celebrates our rivers with a music festival on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m., on the grounds outside the Limelight Theatre. Local singer/songwriter Bob Patterson and organizer/activist Carol Kramer have used Patterson's award-winning song "Lullaby of the Rivers" to create a festival featuring regional musicians, storytellers, and environmental organizations.

"Lullaby of the Rivers" is a tribute to Florida's rivers and their heritage. In his folksy storytelling style, Patterson invites listeners to embrace the Native American tradition of environmental responsibility by remembering that Florida's great rivers—including the Apalachicola, Ichetucknee, Ocklawaha, and Kissimmee—and their Native American names still used today.

In addition to a day of musical entertainment, the event includes a resource fair, activities for kids, educational exhibits, vendors, and food trucks. The mission of the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival is to "awaken and nurture connections to nature in gatherings of all ages by using music and stories that inspire environmental awareness and consciousness."

The Day's Events

• Live Music from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring beloved, well-known musicians and young singers and songwriters just developing their performance skills. These family-friendly musical performances feature singer-songwriters performing folk, Americana, jazz, blues, and music written for children.
• River Expo featuring the North Florida Sierra Club, Bee Augustine, and other nature-inspired and protection organizations. Exhibitors share information, answer questions, and present workshops that explore our natural surroundings and nature-inspired art.
• In the Kid Zone, decorate your personal bamboo walking stick with markers, natural items, and paint.
• Vendors at the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival offer food, drinks, arts, crafts, and jewelry. The curated vendors make creative, useful items that are inspired by nature.

Admission: Admission is free. Donations are accepted.

When: Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Outside Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084