History Museum Offers to Share "Beers With Pioneers" October 25

The Lake Wales History Museum will add a new kick-off feature to the popular annual Pioneer Days festival in October by hosting "Beers with Pioneers: A Fun Evening of Craft Beer and Local Heritage."

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Museum volunteers take part in the annual Pioneer Days festival on the shores of Lake Wailes, The Beers with Pioneers event will be a new Friday night addition to the traditional Saturday/Sunday event, which always takes place the last weekend of October,

Described as "a one-of-a-kind event," the fundraiser will take place on Friday, October 25th beginning at 6 p.m. A $20 ticket allows each adult participant to sample a wide variety of craft beers, according to Museum Director Angela Rosado. The tasting will run until 9 p.m.

"This is your chance to raise a glass to our amazing local history while savoring some of the best craft beers our area has to offer," Rosado said. Beyond the craft beers, guests will have the opportunity to sample delicious snacks from local restaurants. A selection of wines will also be available to those who prefer it.

The two-day Pioneer Days festival, which runs Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, features a wide variety of exhibits and entertainment, typically drawing thousands of visitors and area residents to the shores of Lake Wales.

The Beers with Pioneers event will begin Friday evening at the History Museum where guests will retrieve a wristband, a commemorative tasting glass, and a handy virtual map to help navigate various local spots in downtown Lake Wales where they can sip on the variety of craft beers.

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The newly-reconstructed and landscaped Park Avenue downtown Lake Wales will be among the locations of the Beers with Pioneers event on October 25, allowing guests to take in the improvements underway in the historic district.

The event will coincide with Lake Wales Live, so there will be musical entertainment on the streets of the downtown area.

Tickets may be purchased online at https://centralfloridatix.com/events/beers-with-pioneers-10-25-2024. For more details write to [email protected] or connect with the museum on social media.

Details of the Pioneer Days event are available as http://www.lakewaleshistory.org/pioneer-days.