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Scarecrow Festival

1,000+ crowd at Scarecrow Festival

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There were plenty of fun activities to do at the Scarecrow Festival, held on Oct. 10, at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village. Guests could make their own scarecrow, participate in costume contests, enjoy live entertainment and so much more. (Kelli Carmack)

The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, in Dade City, held its annual Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 10.

With the purchase of a $5 admission ticket, attendees could participate in games, costume contests and petting zoos, as well as enjoy watching performances from soccer-playing dogs and a bubble balloon magician.

The most popular activity was “Make Your Own Scarecrow,” where guests could create life-sized scarecrows by stuffing them with loads of hay.

The Scarecrow Festival was sponsored by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union.

Published October 21, 2020

This scarecrow seems to enjoy hanging out near the livestock.
Over 72 vendors were at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village’s annual Scarecrow Festival. Guests were able to purchase Fall-themed items, such as tin pumpkins, candles, home décor and more. The item featured here was created by Karen Gaskin, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
The main activity at the Scarecrow Festival, held on Oct. 10 at the Pioneer Florida Museum, was creating your own life-sized scarecrow to take home.
The Soccer Collies brought lots of fun to the Scarecrow Festival when they played soccer in front of a captivated crowd. The Soccer Collies are the entertainment side of the Soccer Dogs organization, whose goal is to locate and assist in the training and placement of rescue and shelter dogs that show potential to become soccer playing dogs. Shown with the Soccer Collies is Mark Lukas, founder of Soccer Dogs

Scarecrow fest to enliven Dade City

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Just in time for fall, patrons will have a chance to enjoy the Scarecrow Festival.

At the annual Scarecrow Festival, patrons get to customize their very own scarecrow and indulge in other fun activities.
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The Dade City event function set for Oct. 12, will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A host of vendors will offer food and crafts, and there will be entertainment, too.

Mr. Tommy will make his return with live musical performances, and a sing-along for kids and adults.

Patrons can design their own scarecrows for $5, and characters from the PAW Patrol television series will be there, with photos scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

If patrons choose, they can leave their custom-made scarecrows in a supervised area while they engage in other activities, then can pick them up afterwards.

Kids will have lots of options for fun too.

There will be a petting zoo, a pony ride and a barrel train ride through a corn maze, with Conductor Joe at the helm.

Other activities will include rock climbing, rock and pumpkin painting and touch-a-truck.

Admission is free for those under 5; $5 for those 5 to 18; and $10 for ages 18 and up.

Parking is free. Service animals are allowed, too.

The event will be held at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.

For additional information, contact Brenda Minton at (352) 206-8889 or at .

What: Scarecrow Festival

Where: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City

When: Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free for those under 5; $5 for ages 5 to 18; $10 for ages 18 and up.

Details: The Dade City event makes its return with favorites such as performances by Mr. Tommy, and barrel train rides with Conductor Joe. Multiple vendors will  offer food and other items, too.

Info: Contact Brenda Minton at (352) 206-8889 or at .

Published October 2, 2019