* The Grateful Alive *
10 AM to 12 PM
Directions:
- Heading East or West on I-4, take exit signs into Lake Alfred. Follow S.R. 557 approximately 5 miles into town - Watch for "Event" signs directing to festival and parking
- Heading North or South on S.R. 27, take exit signs into Lake Alfred. Follow S.R. 17/92 approximately 5 miles into town - Watch for "Event" signs directing to festival and parking.
- Heading East or West on S.R. 17/92 follow into Lake Alfred - Watch for "Event" signs
* 2022 HIGHLIGHTS *
We invite YOU to "Step Back In Time" as you explore the Educational, Historic Exhibits, Unique "Finds" at "The Olde Market Place" or "Lake Alfred Junction", and all of the other fun activities being offered at Lake Alfred's 3rd Annual Heritage Festival . . . Something for young and old alike . . Don't miss it!!
** 1700-1800's PIONEER VILLAGE "Lake Alfred Junction" will return with the help and support of Florida Frontiersmen members presenting authentic trades and lives of Pioneers, Indians, and Businesses of that era. Every camp site will be a mini-history lesson. For the past (50) years, Florida Frontiersmen, Inc. (a 501 C-3 organization) has sponsored "Alafia River Rendezvous" on their Homeland, FL property
YOU are invited to join us for a day full of exploration and FUN!!
Come see what Lake Alfred, Florida has to offer!!
Presented by the City of Lake Alfred and the Lake Alfred Historical Society, Inc.
BBQ
Sodas
Kettle
Corn
& More
Explore and learn about important Lake Alfred Historic Residential, Business, and Veteran sites while relaxing in the comfort of a Citrus Connection tour bus. Three FREE One-Hour Guided Tours will be offered throughout the day narrated by Historical Society Museum Curator, Connie White
Learn Something NEW (or Old)
about LAKE ALFRED!!
GAMES & PHOTO OPS!
4th Annual Lake Alfred Heritage Festival
The Lake Alfred Historical Society, Inc. and the City of Lake Alfred
have joined forces to present another fantastic diversified and
informative Festival!! (COVID-19 Safety Precautions will be observed)
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED INFORMATION . . LOOKING FORWARD TO 2023!!
Saturday, February 25, 2023
(Festival is located at the corner of E Pomelo and N Seminole Avenues)
10 AM to 4 PM
A unique blend of Lake Alfred's history combined with
our rich American Heritage over decades and centuries
INTERESTING! ~ EDUCATIONAL!! ~ FUN!!!
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FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Lake Alfred's Black History will be highlighted through the work of Historian/Researcher Dean Moss McCracken
on the Rosenwald Schools and other materials sharing decades of community history and involvement.
We are honored to have "The Buffalo Soldiers Florida, Inc" led by President, Richard
Wilder, and "The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War" led by Commander, Tim
Campaign, joining our Civil/Seminole War History Exhibitors Group. They, along with
a visit from President Abraham Lincoln, will be presenting some important National
and State Black History events . . Education in action!!
LIVE MUSIC
Voted "Best of Central FL" * Josh Blevins Band *
Three Years in a Row!! 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
**As we prepare for our 2023 Heritage Festival, we have openings for: **
- THE OLDE MARKET PLACE VENDORS
(Old-World Trade / HandCraft / Cottage-Industry)
- AMERICAN HISTORY DEMONSTRATORS / EXHIBITORS
"Click & Print"
Contact Event Coordinator, Judy Schelfo, to find our how YOU can be a Sponsor,Vendor, or American
History Exhibitor. A convenient "CONTACT" link is provided for you on this site. Please direct any
questions, comments, suggestions TO: JSchelfo@mylakealfred.com / (863) 602-2942 or (863) 837-5250 SPECIAL "THANK YOU" TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS