Sundays at Stetson's

Sunday at Stetson's Events

Bob Patterson of the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival, the Stetson Kennedy Foundation, and the St. Johns County Parks Department present "Sundays at Stetson's," a much-loved monthly concert series held at Kennedy's former residence, Beluthahatchee Park. 

Each month, this music series features a different musician or group, which carries on Stetson Kennedy's traditions and values. During the first months of 2025, Sundays with Stetson presented Paul Garfinkel, Bob Patterson, the Thick 'n Thin String Band, Katherine Archer, John Dickie, and Sam Pacetti. 

Stetson Kennedy was an American activist and conservationist. He studied and promoted the folk arts, was a close friend of Woody Guthrie, and built a unique and welcoming home on the banks of the man-made Beluthahatchee Lake. Woody Guthrie often stayed in Stetson's house and wrote songs while there. The property is now a county park honoring Stetson Kennedy and the writers and artists who found inspiration there.

The concerts are held inside one of the property's buildings from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., on one Sunday a month (usually the second Sunday). The concerts are free, though a $10.00 donation is suggested. No reservations are required. 

Make sure to tour Stetson's home with the event organizers. 

Admission: Free. Donations accepted. 

When: One Sunday every month, usually on the second Sunday. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 S.R. 13 in Fruit Cove, Florida 32259

The Sundays at Stetson's concerts are sponsored by the Stetson Kennedy Foundation, St. Johns County Parks, Lullaby of the Rivers, and the North Florida Folk Network.