Lake Wales · Polk County
FestivalFree50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival
Milestone 50th year of the free community heritage festival — living-history demos, pumpkin patch, crafts, and Cracker music. Presented by the Lake Wales History Museum.
- Date
- October 24 – 25, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Venue
- Lake Wailes Park
- Address
- Lake Wailes Park
- Cost · age policy
- Free — no ticket requiredStated in the listing.
- Accessibility
- Not confirmed
Getting there
Lake Wailes Park · Lake Wailes Park
Distance from nearby hubs
- Lake Wales0 mi
- Winter Haven13 mi
- Lakeland25 mi
- Bartow16 mi
- Haines City15 mi
- Orlando46 mi
- Tampa54 mi
Straight-line distances — open a route above for driving time.
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Capital project
Related to
Parks & facility improvements
Recurring capital maintenance across municipal parks, courts, and community buildings funded in the culture and recreation line.
Reported · Last checked Thursday, July 16, 2026 · City of Lake Wales — FY 2024-2025 municipal report
City department
Hosted at a facility run by
Parks & Recreation
Maintains municipal parks and runs leagues, camps, and aquatic programs.
Reported · Last checked Thursday, July 16, 2026 · City of Lake Wales — FY 2024-2025 municipal report
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