Pioneer Days

Saturday March 4 2017 Pioneer Park Days in Zolfo Springs is in its 49^th year, the three day event is a antique Tractor, stationary engine and farm equipment show. There is also some historical exhibits of “Florida Cracker” life, a 300 space flea market, many food vendors and live music. Admission is $5.00.

In years past we rode our bicycles the mile distance from our campground to the county park. Because of Millie's wrist we played it safe and drove, parking just across the street. ($3.00)

I find the stationary engines the most interesting part of the show, They range in size from small salesman models to ones as large as a pickup truck. Many of them are running and it's amazing how quiet they are. 

Lots of flea market vendors, we didn't buy anything.

We ate from one of the food vendors set up by a local benevolent association, I think it was the Lions Club. The usual fried food, Millie had chicken fingers, I had catfish, we shared fries and a drink.

There is a large pavilion in the park and they have continuous music all day, mostly Bluegrass and country. The bands rotate throughout the day, we sat for the performance by a group called Swinging Bridge. They have been together for 20 years and were quite good.