2025 McIntosh 1890s Festival

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The CIL had the pleasure of joining the historic McIntosh 1890s Festival on Nov, 8th and what an incredible day it was! With thousands of visitors walking the streets to shop handmade crafts, enjoy live entertainment, reconnect with friends, and kick off the holiday season, the festival was full of energy and community spirit.

Our team members Kevin and Mika represented the CIL at this year’s event, sharing information about our services and connecting with countless festival-goers. They had wonderful conversations, met many new faces, and helped spread awareness about the resources and support CILNCF provides to people with disabilities throughout North Central Florida.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a beloved local tradition and to continue building relationships within our community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about the CIL—your support keeps our mission moving forward!

💚 For more information about the festival, visit the McIntosh 1890s Festival website: https://mcintosh1890sfestival.com/

A two-panel event graphic showing scenes from the McIntosh 1890s Festival. The top panel features a crowded outdoor festival walkway lined with vendor tents under large oak trees draped in Spanish moss; CIL staff are at a booth on the left engaging with visitors. At the top, the McIntosh 1890s Festival logo and the CILNCF logo appear with an “X” between them, and large text reads “McIntosh 1890 Festival Recap.” The bottom panel shows CIL team member Kevin Towles standing beside two festival participants dressed in 1890s-style Victorian clothing—one in a purple dress and hat, the other in a black suit and top hat—posing in front of the CIL tent.
A collage-style graphic from the McIntosh 1890s Festival featuring CILNCF staff and their outreach booth. The top section shows a selfie of Kevin Towles standing under a blue tent with Mika Vuto beside him, and a second photo of Kevin and Mika posing with two festival participants dressed in Victorian-era costumes—a woman in a purple dress with a matching hat and a man in a black suit and top hat. A text banner across the center reads, “Kevin & Mika represented CILNCF at the festival, meeting thousands and sharing our mission!” The bottom section shows Kevin standing behind the CIL outreach table, which is covered with brochures, flyers, and giveaway items, with a large CIL banner displayed behind him in front of a white picket fence.

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