Lake Wales Pioneer Days

09/02/2026

When you "flipped" your calendar yesterday to September did you get goose bumps? We did! Pioneer Days is NEXT MONTH! Gearing up for a great event.

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

Haven't nominated your favorite "Pioneer" yet? No worries! There's still time - deadline is September 18.

06/30/2026

12/19/2025

Please consider supporting Lake Wales Mardi Gras!♥️

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Since taking over leadership of Lake Wales Mardi Gras in 2018, we have focused on two very important things.
1. Creating a family friendly atmosphere, that has something for everyone.
2. Transforming this event into a fundraiser for the very community that enjoys it.

Since 2018 we have managed to donate over $110,000 back to the community through so many deserving organizations. If this event means or has meant something to you, I urge you to visit our website to see how you can help. We have a small committee that got even smaller this year and we are very reliant on our volunteers, as well as our sponsors. Honestly, without the two, it would be impossible to put this event on. We have a few huge opportunities for you to become sponsor partners and it is vital that we get these locked up ASAP. If you or someone you know would like more information on what is involved in sponsoring Lake Wales Mardi Gras, please contact us with your questions. We are looking forward to another great event, but we can't do it without your help!

Thank you,
Joshua Curchy
321-615-5183
Lake Wales Mardi Gras-President

12/19/2025

🏦 Thank You, SouthState Bank! 🏦

A big thank you to SouthState Bank for their generous support of Pioneer Days! Community partners like SouthState Bank help make it possible for us to bring people together to celebrate Lake Wales’ history, traditions, and hometown spirit.

Your support played an important role in creating a fun, welcoming event for families, neighbors, and visitors alike. We’re grateful for your continued investment in our community and for helping keep events like Pioneer Days thriving.

Thank you for being a valued partner and for supporting what makes Lake Wales special! 💙

12/18/2025

We can hardly believe it, but next year marks our 50th Pioneer Days festival! 🥳 Half a century of honoring history, community, and family fun, and we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with YOU.

Start getting excited, because 2026 is going to be bigger, brighter, and more memorable than ever. Think amazing music, family activities, historic highlights, and plenty of surprises as we mark 50 years of Pioneer Days in Lake Wales!

Stay tuned, mark your calendars, and get ready to make history with us. 🎉

12/18/2025

👏 Thank You, Labor Solutions, Inc.! 👏

A huge thank you to Labor Solutions for their support of Pioneer Days! Events like this don’t come together without a lot of behind-the-scenes effort, and we’re grateful for partners who help make everything run smoothly from start to finish.

Because of your support, we’re able to create a welcoming, fun, and well-organized event for our community, celebrating history, families, and all that makes Lake Wales special.

We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to supporting local events. Thank you for helping make this year's Pioneer Days festival a success! 💙

12/17/2025

❤️ Pioneer Days is powered by local love.

We’re proud to partner with businesses and organizations that believe in celebrating Lake Wales’ history and bringing the community together. Thank you to all of our sponsors, local community partners, volunteers, and attendees for showing up, giving back, and supporting what makes our town so special.

Interested in being part of Pioneer Days next year? We’d love to hear from you! 📩Email us at [email protected]
to learn more about getting involved!

12/17/2025

🎉 Thank You, AdventHealth! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful to AdventHealth for being a Pioneer Day sponsor and for sponsoring both our stage and giveaway bags this year.

The stage truly was the heart of Pioneer Day, from presenting our Pioneer of the Year Award, to hosting amazing live bands, to cheering on the adorable kids in our costume contest. It was the place where so many special moments happened, and it wouldn’t have been possible without AdventHealth’s generous support.

Thank you for helping us do what we do and for investing in events that make Lake Wales such a special place!