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Clewiston Sugar Festival 2027 — Lake Okeechobee’s South Shore

March 12, 2027 @ 10:00 am - March 13, 2027 @ 10:00 pm
Free admission

Clewiston calls itself America’s Sweetest Town, and the Clewiston Sugar Festival is the weekend that earns it. Held on Lake Okeechobee’s south shore in the heart of Florida’s sugarcane belt, the festival celebrates the crop and the people who grow it under the motto “We Raise Cane.”

Expect live music, food trucks, vendor rows, a carnival atmosphere, the Miss Sugar pageant and sports tournaments spread across the weekend. It is free to attend and a natural pairing with a fishing trip to the south end of the lake.

What to Expect

  • Live music across the weekend
  • Food trucks and local vendors
  • Miss Sugar pageant
  • Sports tournaments and community competitions
  • Arts, crafts and family activities
  • Free admission

Know Before You Go

  • Where: 162 Royal Palm Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440
  • Drive time: roughly an hour around the lake from the Okeechobee side via US-441 and US-27
  • Bring: cash, sunscreen, a hat and folding chairs
  • Make a day of it: combine the festival with a morning on the water — Clewiston is one of the best access points on the lake
  • Contact: clewistonsugarfestival@gmail.com

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Where to Stay

Lake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees, waterfront bungalows, boat storage, air-conditioned bathhouses, laundry, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.

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