Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival
2027-01-09 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | Pioneer Florida Museum & Village 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL 33523
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
