Hurston, History & Heritage

Commemorating America 250.

Celebrate culture, heritage, and legacy with the 2026 ZORA! Festival Season.

Thank you for supporting the 2026 festival season

Featured Experiences

For cultural travelers, families, scholars, and heritage enthusiasts, the 2026 ZORA! Festival Season is a season-long celebration that transforms Eatonville into a cultural heritage destination. From exhibitions and academic conferences to concerts, family programming, and style-forward events, the festival connects Zora Neale Hurston’s legacy to America’s 250th anniversary.

Outdoor Festival

Three extraordinary days of art, music, learning, and community celebrating heritage and culture in Historic Eatonville

Happy Birthday, Zora!

Join audiences around the world for a joyful online celebration of Zora Neale Hurston’s life, legacy, and lasting impact on literature, art, and American culture.

Placemaking Conference: “Entering the Zoraverse: People, Places, Spaces”

Entering the Zoraverse: People, Places, Spaces — A two-day convening where scholarship, art, and community intersect to explore Zora Neale Hurston’s enduring cultural impact.

Cotton Club Reimagined: 1930s Harlem Nightlife

Celebrate the glamour and creative genius of the Harlem Renaissance during the Cotton Club Reimagined — an unforgettable evening of live jazz, soulful vocals, and classic nightlife ambiance.

Individual Festival Tickets, Special Pricing
& Festival Packages

Individual & Combo Tickets

$20 & $30

Special Pricing Tickets

$100 & $200

Festival Packages

$650 & $930

Visit Historic Eatonville — America’s Oldest Incorporated Black Township

Explore where culture, history, and hospitality come together. Plan your visit with travel tips, lodging partners, and everything you need to make the most of your ZORA! Festival experience.

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Be Part of the Legacy

The ZORA! Festival thrives through the passion and participation of people like you.
Become part of the celebration by volunteering, sponsoring, or showcasing your
art and business.

Preserve the Past.
Empower the Future.

Your support helps sustain the work of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (P.E.C.), ensuring that Eatonville’s cultural, heritage and historical legacy continues to educate and inspire future generations.