HIGH SPRINGS ‒ Rain clouds rolled in, but spirits stayed high as the 48th Annual Pioneer Days Festival returned to downtown High Springs on May 10 and 11, 2025. Hosted by the High Springs Chamber of Commerce, the two-day celebration took place at and around the Farmers Market Pavilion. In spite of the rain, some people did venture out to enjoy the event.
Attendees enjoyed live music, an array of food and craft vendors, and reenactments that brought frontier history to life – including the ever-popular old west style shootout, staged with all the theatrical flair fans have come to expect. Kids had their own slice of the past to explore in the “Kid Corral,” while history buffs wandered the Heritage Village display showcasing pioneer tools, dress, and traditions.
Turnout was noticeably lighter than in years past, but thanks in part to the covered pavilion festivalgoers could dodge the on again, off again drizzle.
Pioneer Days has long been a fixture of spring in High Springs, offering a mix of education, entertainment, and old-fashioned fun. This year’s event marked nearly five decades of celebrating the area’s rich heritage.
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Soggy Weather Can't Stop a Shootout: High Springs 48th Annual Pioneer Days
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