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Yaupon Holly: Return To The Florida Fair (2026)
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Genre
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Release Date
July 4, 2026
MPAA Rating
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Duration
072 minute(s)
Production Budget
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Studio
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Official Site
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Director
Evan Mitchell Foster
Starring
  • Joe Thompson
  • Michael Glime
  • Michael Anzivino
  • Padraig Mee
  • Jason Kerr
  • Bryson Hunt

In the sun-drenched, quirky landscape of a Florida fair, a man embarks on an unlikely journey of rediscovery that blends humor, heart, and a dash of botanical obsession. Directed by Evan Mitchell Foster, this offbeat comedy-drama follows Joe Thompson as a beleaguered soul who finds himself drawn back to the annual fair, a place filled with faded memories and the lingering aroma of fried food and possibility. Alongside a motley crew of eccentric locals, played by Michael Glime, Michael Anzivino, Padraig Mee, Jason Kerr, and Bryson Hunt, he becomes fixated on the humble yaupon holly, a native plant with a rich but forgotten history. As the group navigates the chaotic midway, competitive pie-eating contests, and the fair’s eccentric traditions, they stumble upon a deeper connection to the land and each other. The film balances a wry, observational tone with genuine warmth, exploring themes of community, heritage, and the strange, wonderful ways we find meaning in the most unexpected places. It is a charming, low-key adventure about the ties that bind us to a place, and the simple, surprising power of a plant to bring people together.