Plan Your Visit

Event Details

The Florida Pioneer Festival takes place November 7–8, 2025 at Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs, Florida.

• Festival Hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM both days

• Festival Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM both days

• Evening Concerts:

  • Friday at 6:00 PM – Southern Express Bluegrass (included with Gate Entry)

  • Saturday at 6:30 PM – Alex Key (ticketed, or included with Saturday/Weekend Education Passes)

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

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Tickets & Entry

Gate Entry

• 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.

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Alex Key Headline Concert (Sat, Nov 8 – 6:30 PM)

• $30 (includes Saturday gate entry)
  A high-energy show from Nashville rising star Alex Key at the Nickerson Pavilion.

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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

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Pricing Options:

• Main Pavilion Speaker Education Pass (Best Value): $40 

  • Includes both days of gate entry

  • Access to all educational sessions in the main pavilion (tent space is sold out)

  • Admission to evening concert

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

  • Includes gate entry, all sessions for the day, and evening concert admission.

• Weekend Education Pass (Best Value): $75 (SOLD OUT)

  • Includes both days of gate entry

  • Access to all educational sessions

  • Admission to both evening concerts

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Choosing the Right Ticket

• Just exploring? → Gate Entry

• Want music only? → Saturday Alex Key Concert ticket

• 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

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

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Visitor Information

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

• Food & Drinks: No outside food or coolers. Refillable water bottles welcome.

• Pets: Service animals only.

• Payments: Many vendors accept cards, but cash is recommended.

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

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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