Pioneer Festival - Homesteading in the Heartland
Welcome to the Florida Pioneer Festival – Homesteading in the Heartland!
Join us for an annual celebration of self-sufficiency and traditional skills at Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs, Florida. The Florida Pioneer Festival is a vibrant gathering featuring homesteading vendors, skilled crafters, artisans, makers, and a diverse food truck park. Enjoy insightful talks from leading voices in the homesteading movement, hands-on workshops, and live nightly concerts that bring the community together.
What is Homesteading?
Homesteading is a lifestyle centered around self-sufficiency, where individuals and families grow their own food, raise livestock, preserve harvests, and even generate their own energy. Whether embracing off-grid rural living or practicing urban and suburban sustainability, homesteaders seek greater independence, healthier food options, and a deeper connection with the land. The movement is fueled by a passion for DIY skills such as woodworking, herbal medicine, and food preservation. With the rise of social media, modern homesteading has become more accessible than ever, inspiring people everywhere to reclaim traditional skills for a sustainable future.
Come experience Florida’s premier homesteading festival—where history, craftsmanship, and self-reliance come to life!
TICKETS are on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-pioneer-festival-featuring-joel-salatin-tickets-17217372459
Dakin Harvest Festival
Food trucks, vendors, live music, kids zone, pumpkins, corn maze, u pick, calf cuddles, lawn mower races and more!
Dakin Harvest Festival
Food trucks, vendors, live music, kids zone, pumpkins, corn maze, u pick, calf cuddles, lawn mower races and more!
Dakin Harvest Festival
Food trucks, vendors, live music, kids zone, pumpkins, corn maze, u pick, calf cuddles, lawn mower races and more!
Jeep Night - Spooky Edition
Join us for jeep night at Texas Roadhouse. Exclusive parking for jeeps. Vendors, contests, trophies, so much fun!
Old Miakka Hootenanny
This is an annual event to support the 1914 School House! Food, vendors, performances and much more!
Feel Good Fair
The Feel Good Fair at Bee Ridge Florist
Saturday, August 16 | 9am – 2pm | Bee Ridge Florist, Sarasota
Tickets available now on Eventbrite
Step into a morning of calm, creativity, and connection.
The Feel Good Fair is a wellness-focused pop-up event bringing together mindful makers, holistic experiences, and small local businesses — all in the heart of our flower shop.