upcoming Events
An Afternoon with Sean Sexton: Selected Readings and Art
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Experience Sean Sexton’s paintings, poetry, journals, and perspective in an afternoon created for those who appreciate art, literature, Florida culture, and the stories that connect people to place.
upcoming Events
Nature Journaling Workshop with Sean Sexton
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Spend the day with artist, writer, and longtime journal keeper Sean Sexton as he shares how he uses journaling to observe, record, and reflect on the natural world.
Events Archives
Past Events
2026 Blooms · Birds · Bonsai
Guests stepped into a celebration of art and nature at Blooms · Birds · Bonsai. This annual Fair Oaks Foundation event featured fine art, house tours, bonsai exhibits, birdwatching walks, and guest speakers, all beneath the timeless beauty of the Fair Oaks canopy.
Archaeology Students Explore Fair Oaks History
Fair Oaks welcomed Professor Nathan Lawres and archaeology students from the University of West Georgia for a three-week dig that uncovered artifacts dating back as far as 800 AD.
We Love Birds
2/15/2025, 11AM-5PM
Thank you for joining us for “We Love Bird,” a special fundraising event held at Fair Oaks on February 15, 2025. Guests enjoyed birding, bird art, golf cart rides around the farm, and exclusive house tours of the estate. Live music, delicious treats, and beverages were available throughout the day!
Summer Solstice Soirée
6/22/2024, 11AM-5PM
Celebrate the arrival of summer with us at the Fair Oaks Foundation’s Summer Solstice Soirée! This June, immerse yourself in a captivating afternoon featuring the artistic talents of Karen LeMonnier, Linda Zidonik, and Leslie Peebles. Enjoy an array of refreshments and the insights of a special guest speaker, all while supporting our foundation and the remarkable works of our featured artists. Mark your calendar for this enchanting summer event, where art, community, and the magic of the summer solstice converge.
2023 Autumn Arts Soiree at Fair Oaks
Thank you for joining us! We were overjoyed to have hosted the Autumn Arts Soiree, nestled in the peaceful beauty of Fair Oaks in Evinston, FL. It wasn’t just a typical gathering; it was a heartfelt celebration of artistic flair, the enchantment of the season’s shift, and the vibrant pulse of our community.
2023 Garden Party at Fair Oaks
The Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. welcomed everyone to our inaugural Garden Party, celebrating the arrival of spring in Old Florida! Set against the stunning backdrop of Fair Oaks in Evinston, FL, the day was filled with lawn games for all ages, hayride tours, a Bouncy Castle, a BBQ food truck, live music, art sales, a live painting demonstration, a guest speaker, and so much more!
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7726 SE 179th Place
Micanopy, FL 32667
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