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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan Your Visit

Event Details

The Florida Pioneer Festival takes place November 6–7, 2026 at Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs, Florida.

  • Festival Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days

  • This is a rain-or-shine event, so dress comfortably for Florida weather​​​​​

​​​Tickets - General Admission
Includes admission to all events except workshops (see Education Pass below)
Early Bird Pricing through October 30:
  • Adults: $7
*Parking is not included and is $5/cash each day to benefit local high school athletics and civic clubs
November 1 - Festival Days:
  • Adults: $10

  • Students (with ID): $5

  • Children 4 & under: Free
    Includes access to the festival grounds, Mercantile Market, food trucks, and Friday night’s bluegrass concert.

*Parking is not included and is $5/cash each day to benefit local high school athletics and civic clubs

Education Passes – 2 Full Days of Learning

For those ready to dive deeper, the Education Pass offers two days of talks, lectures, and hands-on workshops led by nationally recognized speakers including Joel Salatin, Laura Cox, Rachel Hester, and more.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Regenerative farming & homesteading practices

  • Beekeeping & animal care

  • Bread making & food preservation

  • Permaculture & food forest design

  • Butchering & meat cuts

  • Plus dozens of practical, skill-building sessions

Pricing Options:

Early Bird Pricing through October 30:

  • Single-Day Education Pass: $35 (Friday OR Saturday) 

    • Includes gate entry, all sessions for the day, and all activities.

  • Weekend Education Pass (Best Value): $55

    • Includes both days of gate entry

    • Access to all educational sessions

*Parking is not included and is $5/cash each day to benefit local high school athletics and civic clubs

November 1 - Festival Days:

  • Single-Day Education Pass: $50 (Friday OR Saturday) 

    • Includes gate entry, all sessions for the day, and all activities

  • Weekend Education Pass (Best Value): $70

    • Includes both days of gate entry

    • Access to all educational sessions

*Parking is not included and is $5/cash each day to benefit local high school athletics and civic clubs
 

Choosing the Right Ticket
  • Just exploring? → Gate Entry

  • Looking to learn? → Single-Day Education Pass

  • Want it all? → Weekend Education Pass

All tickets are subject to standard fees and processing.

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Parking & Accessibility

  • Paid onsite parking with attendants to guide you. $5 CASH ONLY with proceeds shared with high school athletics and civic clubs.

  • Accessible parking and pathways are available. Please note: some areas are grassy or uneven.

Visitor Information

  • Re-entry: Allowed with wristband or ticket confirmation and hand-stamp

  • Food & Drinks: No outside food or coolers. 

  • Pets: Service animals only.

  • Payments: Many vendors accept cards, but cash is recommended. *$5 CASH is required for parking.

  • What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, and a notebook for workshops if desired.

Travel & Lodging

Address

Pioneer Park
231 Wilbur C. King Blvd.
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890

Easily accessible from State Road 66 and a short drive from Sebring, Wauchula, Arcadia, and other Heartland towns.

Nearby Airports
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA): ~1 hr 45 min north

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~2 hrs northeast

  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): ~2 hrs southwest

Lodging
  • Hotels available in Sebring, Wauchula, and Arcadia (20–30 minutes away)

  • RV parks and campgrounds in Zolfo Springs and Hardee County

  • Vacation rentals and cabins nearby — book early for best options

OUR SPONSORS

2026 Sponsors

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Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

CONTACT US

FESTIVAL LOCATION

231 Wilbur C. King Blvd,

ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890, USA

FESTIVAL MAILING ADDRESS

PO Box 1420 | Wauchula, FL 33873

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