Cracker Cowboy Day at Pioneer Florida Museum and Village
- When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL 33523
- Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students and children, under 5 and active military FREE
Step back into Florida’s cattle ranching past and experience the sights sounds and skills of the legendary Florida Cracker Cowboys. Known for their distinctive braided leather whips, often stretching ten to twelve feet, the sharp crack of these whips helped guide cattle across open range and earned these cowmen their famous name.
Enjoy a full day of living history and hands on fun for all ages featuring
• Whip cracking presentations
• Blacksmith demonstrations
• Heading and heeling roping demonstrations
• Children’s roping activities
• Petting Zoo
• Cow camps
• Cowboy music
• Live entertainment
• Cowboy poetry
• Florida Cracker cows and horses
• Food vendors
• Unique shopping vendors
The first one hundred children visiting the petting zoo will receive a free cowboy or cowgirl hat while supplies last.
Yellowstone television series fans are invited to stop by the Trilby Depot to take photos with our cardboard cutout of Rip Wheeler.
Admission is ten dollars for adults, five dollars for students and free for children under five years old. Tickets are available at the gate only.
Parking is free. Donations are appreciated but not required. Some food and activities are cash only.
- Website: pioneerfloridamuseum.org
- Contact Name: David
- Contact Phone: 352-567-0262
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Family Fun
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