When: Saturday, October 24th, 2020
Time: 7 AM - 4 PM
Where: Lee County Historical Society
6500 Stage Road
Loachapoka, AL 36865
The annual Pioneer Day (formerly Syrup Sopping) takes place on October 24th this year in beautiful Loachapoka, AL!
Take a step back in time with demonstrations, good food, live music and a variety of vendors!
The 9-hour festival features weaving and cloth-making demonstrations, mules grinding cane, syrup being made, musical entertainment with hammered and mountain dulcimers, banjos and guitars, a doctor’s beautiful herb and crops garden, Native American dancing, bread making, soap making, period pottery, fireplace and outdoor cooking, and numerous other old-time crafts and unique vendors.
Of course, the famous sweet potato biscuits are made on-site for your enjoyment as well as camp stew, beans, collards, BBQ, and more.
There will be plenty of activities for children as well. Tour the two-story 140 year old Trade Center Museum, watch the blacksmiths at work, visit the Log Cabin, and the Taylor Whatley agricultural implement collection.
Admission is free to all, so come out and enjoy the fall weather at Pioneer Day in Loachapoka. For more information, visit www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.orgor call 334.887.3007.
Vendors, staff, volunteers, and guests will be expected to follow state and CDC guidelines for public safety and health.