49th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee or Ocean Pond
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park , Florida
February 13–15, 2026
Admission Fees
Adults $12 — School-age children $6 — Pre-school-age children FREE
Most sutlers on site accept credit/debit cards for purchases.
Since 2019, public parking is NOT allowed along US 90, at or close to the battlefield, with the exception of persons with a disability placard. FREE bus shuttle service is provided from the Dowling Center, 1.5 miles EAST of the Battlefield on U.S. 90, directly across from the Baker County Correctional Institutional. No shuttle buses will operate west of the Battlefield.
View video explaining new parking regulations and operating times for visitors.
- History of the Battle of Olustee
- Battle of Olustee booklets and DVD
- Numerous Civil War presentations scheduled under our 9,000 square foot Ball Tent and on the Parade Ground.
- Where is the reenactment and Olustee Historic State Site?
- What will the weather be like? — Get a second opinion.
- The Authentic Spectator — Advice for the non-reenactor coming to the Battle of Olustee.
- Reminiscenes by Mary Fears
Reenactor Information and Applications (2026)
- The Olustee Battlefield Citizens Support Organization will charge a Resource Fee for the Olustee Battle Reenactment. The $10.00 per person fee applies to each reenactor in period dress and their accompanying guests. Children under the age of 6 are free.
- Protect yourself! Make your mark at the Registration Tent.
- General Information — READ FIRST! (PDF)
- Unit Commanders’ Letter (PDF)
- Reenactment Regulations: A Guide for Reenactors (PDF)
- Applications for ALL reenactors NOTE: Florida Park Service instructions for submitting electronically — Download and open the form. Complete the information, then click the submit button in the upper right-hand corner. If you don’t see the submit button, complete and save the form, then email it to Andrea.Thomas@floridadep.gov as an attachment.
- Applications for ALL sulters/educators/exhibitors NOTE: Florida Park Service instructions for submitting electronically — Download and open the form. Complete the information, then click the submit button in the upper right-hand corner. If you don’t see the submit button, complete and save the form, then email it to Andrea.Thomas@floridadep.gov as an attachment.
- Guidelines for Federal Field Musician Reenactors
Sponsoring Organizations
Motels, Non-reenactor Camping, and Restaurants
The Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is located in Baker County, Florida, just east of the Columbia County line. Lake City, in Columbia County, is the closest city with significant tourist facilities. Rooms usually are booked early due to the Lake City Olustee Festival which, although it is a completely separate event, is held on the same weekend as the Battle of Olustee Reenactment.
Battle of Olustee home page
http://battleofolustee.org/