An Old Florida Christmas
Visitors can enjoy a festive, family-friendly day exploring local vendor booths and grabbing a bite from food trucks. The celebration also features live entertainment and holiday crafts across the historic grounds.
What to Expect
Festive celebration featuring vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and holiday crafts.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Bradenton
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Manatee Village Historical Park
Food & Drink
Food trucks will be serving food.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families looking for a festive community event
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
Tips & Advice
- Come hungry and grab lunch from the food trucks, which are set up alongside the vendor booths at the park.
- Bring the kids for the holiday crafts, since the day is planned for the whole family as well as the live entertainment.
- Vendors should send in applications before the November 2, 2026 deadline, and remember that national companies, even through independent consultants, aren't accepted.
- Visitors to Manatee Village Historical Park may be photographed or filmed for the park's marketing, so keep that in mind if you'd rather not be on camera.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free admission.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at An Old Florida Christmas?
You can browse vendor booths, eat from the food trucks, watch live entertainment and make holiday crafts at Manatee Village Historical Park.
Is it good for families?
Yes, it's a festive day planned for the whole family, with holiday crafts as well as entertainment.
Is there food?
Yes, food trucks are on site along with the vendors.
How do I become a vendor?
New vendor applications open September 1, 2026, and are due November 2, 2026. Email manatee.village@manateeclerk.com or use the online application. Vendors have to be selling something, and national companies aren't accepted, including people working for them as independent contractors or consultants.
How else can I get involved?
Email manatee.village@manateeclerk.com to find out how to take part in An Old Florida Christmas 2026.
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