# Event Details - **Event Name**: Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 Jan, 2027 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 Jan, 2027 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival - Saturday, January 9, 2027, 10 am - 4 pm 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. Admission: Adults: $15 Students: $5 Children 4 & Under: Free Free Parking Donations are appreciated but never required. Visitor Information Museum Concessions are Cash Only No Pets No Coolers Distilleries that would like to participate, contact the museum for more information. pioneerfloridamuseum@gmail.com Vendor registration is ONLY on our website: www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org. Pioneer Florida Museum & Village 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL 33523 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dade-city/raising-cane-and-moonshine-festival/200030316897131 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, exhibitions, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit, shopping, dog, womens-history-month, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 220 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Dade City - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL, United States, Florida 33523 - **lat**: 28.38559 - **long**: -82.1913 - **full address**: 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL, United States, Florida 33523 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9c011aa9c70987ee266728d7eb9ad02cde8a2e36165e82b00df54500a17db421-rimg-w500-h749-dc080808-gmir?v=1788496758 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival being held? - **A:** Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival takes place on Sat, 09 Jan, 2027 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 Jan, 2027 at 04:00 pm at 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL, United States, Florida 33523. - **Q**: Who is organizing Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival ? - **A:** Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival is organized by Pioneer Florida Museum and Village. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Pioneer Florida Museum and Village's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Pioneer Florida Museum and Village a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Pioneer Florida Museum and Village has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Raising Cane and Moonshine Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dade City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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