The Pioneer Florida Museum is hosting a festival that showcases the strength of draft horses, and the beauty and diversity of quilts.
(Richard K. Riley)
The event is slated for Feb. 4 and Feb. 5.
The Southern Draft Horse Pulling Competition will be 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Feb. 4.
Other highlights include:
- The Hoffman Challenge Quilt Collection on display
- A show of dolls, quilts and clothing
- A display of works by local quilters
- A sale of quilts and supplies
- A quilt appraisal and trunk show
- Cane grinding and syrup making, Feb. 4
- An arts and crafts show; traditional crafts
- Festival vendors and a concession stand
- Children’s activities
The museum is one mile north of downtown Dade City, off U.S. 301, at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road.
Farm Festival & Quilt Show
Where: 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City
When: Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Draft Horse Pull competition on Feb. 4, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Cost: $10 for adults on Saturday and $5 on Sunday; $5 admission for children (6-12), both days. Children age 5 and younger are admitted free.
Published February 1, 2017
