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2011 Springtime Tallahassee Festival
Schedule of Events
Breakfast in the Park- March 9, 2011
Breakfast in the Park will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Springtime volunteers will serve up a hearty, old-fashioned... |
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About Us
Springtime is a civic organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Tallahassee history. The home and meeting place of the Springtime Board of Directors is the David S. Walker Library built in 1903. David S. Walker for whom the library is... |
History
In 1967, Florida had its first Legislature based on reapportionment. The opening gavel rapping had hardly faded before Southern and Central Florida Legislators were suggesting moving the capitol.
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Officers
2010-2011 SPRINGTIME OFFICERS
This year's Directors, like their predecessors, are responsible for establishing and maintaining festival policy. The officers for the organization include the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
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Krewes
The 500 members of Springtime are divided into five Krewes and are the working core that makes the Springtime Festival a reality. The Krewes represent five different eras in Florida's history, Spanish, American Territorial,... |
Spanish
Spanish Krewe Chief
Chris Nicholas
SPANISH KREWE (1528 - 1821): This Krewe signifies the Spanish time period when the Spanish became the first to explore the Tallahassee area. In 1539, Hernando de Soto and a fleet of 600 men wintered... |
American Territorial
American Territorial Krewe Chief
Chris Cowgill
In 1821 Spain relinquished control of Florida and the United States sent Andrew Jackson to be the military Governor. Tallahassee was deserted at that time, but after two years of crossing the... |
Antebellum
Antebellum Krewe Chief
Joel Jarrett
Planters from the north moved south to the fertile lands of Tallahassee. The town enjoyed social and political development during this period. Even the nephew of Napoleon, Prince Achille Murat, and his... |
War & Reconstruction
War and Reconstruction Krewe Chief
Dave Batts
These were the years that the Civil War divided our nation. At the battle of Natural Bridge, twenty miles south of Tallahassee, a small group of soldiers... |
20th Century
20th Century Krewe Chief
Jean Anderson
The time from 1900 until today has seen Tallahassee come from a sleepy southern town to a bold and progressive metropolitan area. State Government is still the primary... |
Belles & Gents
Belles and Gents Court 2009-2010
Photos by Katrice Howell
Springtime's next generation is well represented in its service organization - the Springtime Belles and Gents.
The Belles and Gents is a service organization composed... |
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson XXXVIII and Rachel
Norm and Maryann Gravelle
To promote the rich history of our community, Springtime Tallahassee annually selects two members to portray Andrew Jackson and his wife, Rachel. They serve, together... |
Grand Parade
presents the
2011 Springtime Tallahassee
Grand Parade
10:30am-12:00 noon
Join us for one of the largest parades in the southeast, the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade needs no introduction. Come see the more than 100 colorful... |
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Membership
Membership Information
How you can join in all the fun?
There are five Krewes in Springtime Tallahassee. Each Krewe offers 50 "memberships". There must be an opening in the Krewe that you want to join. A member shall be a person of... |
Sponsors
We would like to thank the following
2009-2010 PROUD SPONSORS OF
SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE
Springtime Tallahassee recognizes the generosity of our sponsors. Your patronage of these fine establishments will help show our appreciation!
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Sponsored Events
2011 Springtime Tallahassee Festival
Schedule of Events
Breakfast in the Park- March 9, 2011
Breakfast in the Park will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Springtime volunteers will serve up a hearty, old-fashioned... |
VIP's & Guest Krewes
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to our 2011 Springtime Tallahassee Festival. For our 43rd year the theme, “What's Cookin?...Springtime Tallahassee” allows us to reach... |
Parking
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Parking:
(Corresponds with parking map) The following garages will be open for festival parking: A, B, C, 1, 2, 50, E, D
Click here to view map and additional garages: 2010 Parking... |
Newsletters
Please click below to view the Springtime Newsletters:
* Springtime Newsletter October 2008
* Springtime Newsletter March 2009
* Springtime Newsletter June 2009
* Springtime Newsletter October 2009
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Press Releases
Springtime Tallahassee Press Releases
Springtime Tallahassee Takes It To The Limit
Springtime receives Top Event Honors
David S. Walker Library participates in Tallahassee's Historic Homes Tour
2010 Springtime Tallahassee... |
Vendor Information
2011 Springtime Tallahassee
Vendor Information
Please click on the following links to download a vendor application.
2011 Arts & Craft Vendor Application
2011 Food Vendor Application
Food Vendors Licenses & Permits:
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Charitable Foundation
Springtime Tallahassee Charitable Foundation, Inc.
The mission of the Springtime Tallahassee Charitable Foundation is to promote Tallahassee’s history and culture through festival activities, creating major economic benefits for the Community.
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Golf Tournament
Springtime Tallahassee Charitable Foundation
Swing into Spring Golf Tournament
March 1, 2010
The Swing into Spring Golf Tournament was held Monday, March 1, 2010 at SouthWood Golf Club. The players... |
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Honoring Our Leaders
Honoring our Leaders
Over the last 42 years Springtime has experienced substantial growth going from a small dedicated group of volunteers wanting to showcase our community to being voted one of the top 20 events in the southeast and top 100 events in Florida... |
Springtime Krewe Float History
2010 Springtime Tallahassee Krewe Float
Themes and Descriptions
Each year the Springtime Tallahassee Krewes spend many hours preparing their floats for the Grand Parade. Not only is time spent decorating floats, but each Krewe puts ... |
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Contact Us
Contact details for Springtime Tallahassee and our Officers
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Karen Ellis (Executive Director)
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Richard Musgrove (2010-2011 President)
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Elle Mick (2010-2011 General Chair)
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Holly Hughes (Membership/Event Coordinator)
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