LULLABY OF THE RIVERS
90% of the world’s population lives within 6 miles of a river.
Lullaby of the Rivers is a nonprofit organization that uses songs, stories, exhibits and activities to raise awareness of rivers and our relationship with them.
Women Who Rule
Sunday, January 18th 3pm-6pm.
Doors open at 2pm.
Live Music Lineup
Jeanie Fitchen is an award-winning songwriter, storyteller and recording artist who earned a 1999 Grammy nomination for her CD Roads in the category of Best New Folk Album. Jeanie received a Florida Folk Heritage Award in 2001 for her long-standing contributions to the state’s folk cultural resources. In 2010, Jeanie was honored with The Fellow Man and Mother Earth Award by The Stetson Kennedy Foundation. Jeanie was inducted into the 2016 Florida Folk Festival’s Legends and Legacy Hall of Fame in recognition of her legacy of performances as a Florida singer-songwriter and for her contributions to the Florida Folk Festival
Katherine Archer possesses one of the sweetest voices in Florida and is equally at home on guitar, mandolin and ukulele. Katherine’s original songs range from reflections of Wild Florida to energetic, powerful statements about life and love to wry and humorous observations. She’s also an author. “Snorkel McCorkle and the Lost Flipper”, a book with music, addresses our imperiled Florida water paradise and critters, seen through the eyes of a 10 year old eco-heroine. A devoted environmentalist, Katherine helps produce Lullaby of the Rivers festivals and concerts as a board member and performer.
Jolie is an acclaimed independent singer-songwriter renowned for her dynamic vocal range and emotive, intimate performances. She was voted Saint Augustine’s “Best Female Vocalist” and “Best Musician” in both 2019 and 2020. Her unique style often draws comparisons to celebrated artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Sara Bareilles, and Birdy. In 2019, Jolie debuted her five-track EP, I Can Only Be Me, to a sold-out audience at its official release concert, followed by the heartfelt single 365 Days. Most recently, she released singles Forfeit, The Ghost of Us, and Belong with poignant melodies and introspective lyrics.
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The Lullaby of the Rivers Festival is a free community event with live music, a Kid Zone, vendors and food trucks. It includes a River Expo that combines a wide variety of visual and sensual experiences. Environmental organizations offer learning activities for people of all ages. The Expo provides a community forum for discussions, collaborations, networking, learning, and sharing. It sparks active citizenship and shapes new behaviors that lead to a better future.
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You can participate in the festival and the expo. This is a community event and depends on community support. If you would like to join us in making next year’s free event even better, please take a look at these opportunities.
2025 Exhibitors and Vendors
EXHIBITORS
The River Expo at the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival offers plenty of opportunities to learn about rivers and the environment. Interactive learning activities are fun for the whole family.
- Bartram Trail Society Foundation
- Bee Augustine & Bees Beyond Borders
- Earth Kinship
- Fish Island Community Alliance
- Florida Defenders of the Environment
- Florida Water Warriors
- Friends of Anastasia State Park
- Friends of the GTM Reserve
- Loving Nature Community
- Matanzas Riverkeeper
- Magnolia Mystic
- North East Florida Sierra Club
- Raising Water Protectors
- St. John’s County Democratic Environmental Caucus
- St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
VENDORS
A festival is not complete without vendors. Browse and buy from a wide variety of offerings. We greatly appreciate the nature theme our vendors are bringing to the festival.
- ARCHTECH Design
- Calamity Clown
- Coastally Yours
- Dancing Pines Apothecary
- Denna’s Art
- Dino’s Woodshop
- Dory Road Bakery
- Dr. Linda’s Magnesium Rich Products
- Dreamweaver
- Ecochic Shades
- Finklepott’s Original Fairy Hair
- Holly Culpepper Pottery
- Horseo Mandala Art
- Jonathon Monto Pottery
- Little Lala
- Meek Fair Trade
- Mindful Eyes Artistry
- Mystic Concoctions
- Nature’s Palette
- Peak Java, formerly, Growers Alliance Coffee
- Skunk Ape Designs
- The Soap Divas
- World Portraits by NanC
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Our Mission
The Lullaby of the Rivers Festival mission is to awaken and nurture connections to nature in gatherings of all ages, with music and stories that inspire environmental awareness and consciousness through performances, workshops, interactive exhibitions, and partnership programs.
2025 FESTIVAL SPONSORS
ArtLife
Chris Temple, host of YourMoneyToday.org
Debra Weller
Do It For Love
Dory Road Bakery
Eclipse Studios
Eco Friendly Printer
Fish Island Community Alliance
Florida Water Tours
Friends of Anastasia State Park
Friends of St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Hasty Flooring
Historic Map & Print Shop
Hugh Malloch and Daytona Blues
IME Civil and Engineering
Jam-Ology
Jamie DeFrates
James White, Sr.
John Dickie IV
Jule’s Art Tours
Kathy Wallace
Lisa Mack Productions
Lucia Vit
Mary’s Harborview Cafe
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Horowitz
Ned Pollack
North Florida Folk Network
Northeast Florica Sierra Club
O.C. White’s Restaurant
Sherry Weber
Sierra Club of Northeast Florida
Skinny Lizard Screen Printing & Embroidery
Stetson Kennedy Foundation
St. Augustine Amphitheater (The Amp)
St. Augustine Entertainer
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
St. John Cultural Council
Susan Novy
Tara Hill Specialties
Tiny Tug Tours
Trade Winds Lounge
VisitStAugustine.com
Will McLean Foundation
William Snyder, Land Surveyor
The Lullaby of the Rivers Festival is a recipient of the Fall 2024 State of the Arts Grant awarded by the St. Johns Cultural Council.
