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SUMMARY:Swamp Cabbage Festival 2027 — LaBelle\, FL
DESCRIPTION:The Swamp Cabbage Festival in LaBelle is one of the great small-town Florida traditions\, and it is an easy day trip from Lake Okeechobee. Held the last weekend of February in Barron Park on the Caloosahatchee River\, it honors the sabal palm — Florida’s state tree — and the swamp cabbage (heart of palm) harvested from it. \nRoughly 30\,000 people turn out for it\, and admission is free. Come hungry: deep-fried swamp cabbage fritters\, swamp cabbage with bacon\, gator tail and a full lineup of festival food. Then stay for the armadillo races\, which the Rotary Club runs as a scholarship fundraiser and which are exactly as entertaining as they sound. \nWhat to Expect\n\nSaturday morning parade with high school bands and community floats\nArmadillo races run throughout the weekend\nRodeo\, live music and a teen pageant\nDeep-fried swamp cabbage fritters\, gator tail and local food vendors\nArts\, crafts and a large vendor midway\nA car show and air show that typically run the same weekend\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Barron Park\, North State Road 29 at the Caloosahatchee River\, LaBelle\, FL 33935\nAdmission: free\nDrive time: roughly an hour and a quarter from the Okeechobee side of the lake — head south around the lake and west on SR 80\nParking: fills early on Saturday; arrive before the parade or plan to walk a few blocks\nBring: cash\, sunscreen\, a hat and folding chairs for the parade route\nTip: locals stake out parade spots the day before — if you want curb seating\, go early\n\nHelpful Links\n\nSwamp Cabbage Festival official site\nDiscover Hendry County festivals\n\nWhere to Stay\nLake 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.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/swamp-cabbage-festival-2027-labelle-fl/
LOCATION:Barron Park\, LaBelle\, FL\, 33935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Parades,Lake Okeechobee Events
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SUMMARY:Battle of Okeechobee Reenactment 2027 — Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Day 1837\, the largest battle of the Second Seminole War was fought on the marshy ground just northeast of Lake Okeechobee. Every winter\, the Battle of Okeechobee Reenactment brings that day back to life on the actual ground where it happened — Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park. \nReenactors in period dress make camp on both sides\, portraying Colonel Zachary Taylor’s federal troops and the Seminole warriors led by Alligator\, Sam Jones and Wild Cat. The main engagement is staged each afternoon with live narration and cannon fire. Between battles you can walk the encampments\, talk with living-history demonstrators\, watch traditional craft and weapons demonstrations\, and browse period sutlers and Seminole exhibitors. \nWhat to Expect\n\nFull battle reenactment each afternoon with live narration and cannon fire\nHistoric colors presentation and military drill\nFederal army and Seminole encampments open to walk through\nLiving-history demonstrators\, artisans and Seminole exhibitors\nAlligator demonstrations and period trade goods\nGenuinely good for kids — loud\, but memorable\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\nWhere: Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park\, 3500 SE 38th Ave\, Okeechobee\, FL 34974 — only a few minutes from the lake’s northeast shore\nHours: gates typically 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily; the main battle usually steps off at 2 p.m.\nAdmission: around $10 per vehicle\nTerrain: the battlefield is open grass and can be uneven or damp — wear closed shoes\nBring: sunscreen\, a hat\, water\, folding chairs and cash for vendors\nHeads up: cannon and musket fire is loud — consider ear protection for small children and leave anxious pets at home\nInfo: Visit Okeechobee County\, (863) 763-3959\n\nHelpful Links\n\nOkeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park\nHistory of the Battle of Okeechobee\nVisit Okeechobee County event directory\n\nPlease note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel. \nWhere to Stay\nLake 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.
URL:https://lakeokeervpark.com/event/battle-of-okeechobee-reenactment-2027-okeechobee-battlefield-historic-state-park/
LOCATION:Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park\, 3500 SE 38th Ave\, Okeechobee\, FL\, 34974\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Culture,Lake Okeechobee Events
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