Mary Z. & Bob Cox at Florida Folk Festival 2008 Date: May 23rd through May 25th, 2008. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. Description: Enjoy the diversity of Florida´s culture and history when its residents share their food, music, dance, stories, crafts and work life. Visit Seminole family camp, watch the state fiddling contest and savor ethnic food and church supper favorites. Pets are not allowed.