Shindig Activities

There’s Plenty to Do for You and Your Family at the Florida Shindig!

On the Water

  • Swimming, weather permitting (a lifeguard will be on duty)
  • Canoes
  • Paddle boats
  • Slip ‘n Slide
  • Ski boat pulling tubes
  • Fishing — bring your own poles and tackle. The lake is stocked with bass and brim. Catch and release only, please. No license is required.

Sports & Games

  • Archery — sign up during registration
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball — including mixed-doubles and Battle of the States tournaments with prizes
  • Dutch Blitz tournament
  • Dodgeball
  • Softball
  • Wiffle ball
  • Kickball
  • Soccer
  • Human foosball
  • Billiards
  • Ping pong
  • Carpet ball

Special Events

  • Florida Shindig’s Got Talent Show — Monday night
  • World Champion Arm Wrestling — Wednesday night
  • Old-fashioned games — including three-legged races, sack races, and tug-of-war, with prizes

Relax & Enjoy

  • Hiking
  • Contra dances — $20 for families / $10 for singles. This helps pay for the live caller and band.
  • Cards
  • Campfires
  • Board games
  • Music
  • Art
  • Conversation

Faith & Fellowship

  • Prayer
  • Worship
  • Singing

Snack Shak — gift shop and more

Street witnessing

Explore the Area

The Florida Shindig is also a good base for exploring the surrounding area. St. Augustine, Orlando, and Gainesville are all within driving distance, along with numerous springs and rivers.