Central Florida Events That the Whole Family Will Enjoy

If you're looking for Central Florida events that will be'Pioneer of the Year' award winner. While the
fun for the entire family, look no further. Becauseselection process to determine the winner is strictly
Central Florida is full of things to do, you won't haveconfidential, the honor is always awarded to
to travel very far to enjoy a great family day.someone who has contributed significantly to the
Whether you'd like to enjoy a display of Princessgrowth and development of the greater Lake Wales
Diana's clothing, take the family on a Halloweencommunity.
hayride or spend the day at a boat, car and air show,Roar 'n Soar
there's something for everyone. Here are just a fewAnother of the Central Florida events is Roar 'n Soar.
of the many Central Florida events taking place thisRoar 'n Soar is full of exotic cars, vintage aircraft and
fall:classic boats. The event takes place November 8-9
Diana's Dresses - Dress For Humanity IIat Fantasy of Flight in Polk City.
One of the ongoing Central Florida events is Diana'sAnyone who owns a classic, vintage or unusual car,
Dresses - Dress For Humanity II. The exhibit is atruck or motorcycle is invited to take part in the
display of 18 different clothing ensembles worn byClassic and Vintage Vehicle Corral. If you don't have a
Princess Diana. The clothing has been on display atclassic car, but still want in on the fun, consider
the Princess's former home, Kensington Palace, sincesigning up for the Slalom Course. Anyone with a
2001 and will return to the palace in 2010. This is thevehicle can sign up to race through a cone-lined
first time this collection has toured the United States.slalom course with spectators cheering them along
The exhibit is ongoing until December 26, 2008 and isthe way.
at the Lakeland Center. The dresses can be viewedThe Classic Race Boat Association is also sponsoring
Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.an exhibition of boats that will race along a course on
Cost is $23 for adults, $8 for children 6-12 andLake Agnes. There will also be vintage boats on
children under 6 are free and private events can bedisplay and RC boat races along Lake Agnes
arranged.featuring district and national RC Boat race winners.
Annual Pioneer Days FestivalRoar 'n Soar is also one of the Central Florida events
The Lake Wales Annual Pioneer Days Festival is a nothosting a collection of vintage aircraft. Some of the
only fun, but a tactile educational experience that isplanes include a Grumman Duck, built in 1945, a P 51-C
free for the entire family. A favorite among Centraland a Fokker DA-1. There will also be remote control
Florida events with locals and tourists, the Pioneeraircraft performing aerial maneuvers and paragliders
Days Festival has been held on the last Saturday inperforming for the crowds on the ground.
October since 1977. For a day, visitors areTickets for the two day event cost $38 for adults
transported back into the pioneer days as they walkand $19 for children ages 6-15. One day passes are
among costumed event goers, listen to the$23 for adults and $12 for children. Active duty and
Highlander Marching Band, embark on carriage tours,retired military members can purchase a two day
take in the sights of antique cars and observe aspass for $15 by showing their military ID and children
era-period crafts are being created by artisans.5 and under are free.
If you plan to attend the Pioneer Days Festival, youThese are just a few of the many Central Florida
won't want to miss the event kick off. Each year,events that families can attend this fall. With so many
pioneer hour begins with the ringing of the TillmanCentral Florida events, there's sure to be something
Bell, followed by the announcement of the annualthat caters to anyone's interests.