Sugar Cane Syrup Making & Moonshine Tasting
Experience one of Florida's sweetest traditions at the Pioneer Florida Museum! Watch fresh sugar cane transformed into delicious syrup at our fully operational cane mill, sample authentic cane syrup, and enjoy a full day of history, entertainment, demonstrations, and family fun.
Sample a variety of complimentary tastings from local distilleries and browse bottles and specialty products available for purchase. Explore our authentic Moonshine Still exhibit, discover the history of moonshining in Florida, hear fascinating local moonshine stories, meet representatives from participating distilleries, and learn about the craft and traditions behind this unique part of our heritage.
Festival Schedule
At the Cane Mill (Northwest Corner of the Museum)
Live Sugar Cane Syrup Making
Sugar Cane Syrup Tastings
Southern Syrup-Makers Contest
Fresh Sugar Cane & Sugar Cane Juice Samples (while supplies last)
Presentations & Speakers
12:00 PM – US Sugar Presentation featuring Southern Syrup-Makers
Location: Mabel Jordan Barn
1:00 PM – Michael Ferguson, Public Historian
Historical Presentation (Topic to be Announced)
Location: Main Building – Lockey Tool Room
Live Entertainment
10:00 AM – The Barking Dogs
Between the General Store and the Cane Mill
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – The Geared Up Band
in the Gazebo, in front of the yellow 2 -story Overstreet House
2:00 PM – Raid at the Moonshine Still, Near the Moonshine Still, General Store & Open Field
All Day – Pharaoh's Wildlife Kingdom
Citrus Stage near the General Store
All-Day Activities
Tour the Museum's Moonshine Exhibition
Moonshine Tastings & Specialty Cocktails (21+ with valid ID)
Live Blacksmith Demonstrations
Traditional Pioneer Craft Demonstrations
Model Train Room Open in the Trilby Train Depot
Explore all historic museum buildings where Florida's pioneer history comes alive
Vendors, Food Trucks, Desserts & Shopping
Museum Concessions featuring Cracker Fixins (located by the fire trucks)
Step back in time as you tour our historic village, explore authentic pioneer buildings, and discover the stories of the men and women who helped shape Florida's history.
Donations are appreciated but never required.
Visitor Information
Museum Concessions are Cash Only
No Pets
No Coolers
Vendor Registration: https://pioneerfloridamuseum.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=55