SUNDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2023 ORANGE BLOSSOM PAGEANT AT PIONEER FESTIVAL
Bring the whole family out to enjoy the 1st annual Orange Blossom Pageant under the Big Barn in a family friendly atmosphere!! The pageant begins at 2pm and will include intermission entertainment. Be sure to bring the kiddos to enjoy the Kids’ Zone and food vendors located beside the Big Barn.
**parking fee separate** | **4 and under free**
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All about Pioneer Festival Below | MARCH 2 - 5, 2023
Pioneer Festival, formerly known as Pioneer Park Days Festival, was established in 1968. You may hear it referred to simply as "the show". This term came from the initial "show" being comprised of a showing of tractors and engines. Later on the old flea market area. Pioneer Village area, and entertainment was added to the event, being fully known as Pioneer Park Days Festival.
Showcasing the history of local industries that have driven our local economy to where it is today is a primary love of all involved! Founding families still contribute their time, resources, knowledge, and service to preserve the heritage while educating our youth, communities, and visitors who travel from all over the Eastern United States.
Attracting over 10,000 people in the 4 days of the festival and bringing the center of Zolfo Springs to life!
Main attractions of the Pioneer Festival are:
- Hardee County Showcase (see all there is to eat, stay, shop, and play in Hardee County)
- Pioneer Village - 1800s (entertainment, re-enactments, food and more all to time-period)
- Spring Market (previously known as "the flea market" has gotten a face lift, come see us!)
- Vintage Belle Market (shabby chic, upscale artisan and antique market)
- Tractor & Engine Displays (one of the largest on display in Florida)
- Festival Foods of all kinds (throughout entire festival)
- Kid's Zone (Thursday and Friday afternoons & Saturday and Sunday all day)
- Car, Truck, & Jeep Show (9am-1pm Saturday, March 4th under the Big Barn)
- Orange Blossom Pageant (starts at 2pm Sunday, March 5th under the Big Barn)
- Sip & Shop (4pm-6pm Friday, March 3rd in the Vintage Belle Market)
- Concerts & Entertainment (under the Big Barn: Thursday Night Free Concert, Saturday Night Glen Templeton Tickets Available here)
- One Hour Tour for our Field Trip Reservations
NEW this year: Concerts, Kid's Zone, updated Spring Market, Field Trips, and interactive activities in Pioneer Village!
