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50th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer Days — Saturday
Hosted by Lake Wales History Museum
Saturday, October 2410:00 AM – 4:00 PMLake Wailes Park, Lake Wales
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- When
- Saturday, October 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where
- Lake Wailes Park
499 East Park Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853 - Admission
- Free
The Lake Wales History Museum presents the 50th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer Days Festival, a free community heritage celebration at Lake Wailes Park.
Saturday begins with the Pioneer Hour ceremony at 10:00 a.m., including presentation of the 2026 Pioneer of the Year award.
Festival highlights
- Heritage Village with early American trades and hands-on historical demonstrations
- Community Market featuring artisan crafts, handmade goods, local art, and food vendors
- Live music, storytellers, and other entertainment
- Family Fun zone with activities including a petting zoo, pumpkin-patch crafts, and interactive games
- Beers with Pioneers, with craft beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available throughout the weekend
Festival admission is free. Food, beverages, and vendor purchases are separate. Official information: lakewaleshistory.org/pioneerdays. Questions: 863-676-1759 or pioneerdays@lakewaleshistory.org.
The festival continues Sunday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This event is hosted by another organization. Listing it here does not imply endorsement by the committee.