| 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. Because | | | | selection process to determine the winner is strictly |
| Central Florida is full of things to do, you won't have | | | | confidential, 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 Princess | | | | growth and development of the greater Lake Wales |
| Diana's clothing, take the family on a Halloween | | | | community. |
| hayride or spend the day at a boat, car and air show, | | | | Roar 'n Soar |
| there's something for everyone. Here are just a few | | | | Another of the Central Florida events is Roar 'n Soar. |
| of the many Central Florida events taking place this | | | | Roar '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 II | | | | at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City. |
| One of the ongoing Central Florida events is Diana's | | | | Anyone who owns a classic, vintage or unusual car, |
| Dresses - Dress For Humanity II. The exhibit is a | | | | truck or motorcycle is invited to take part in the |
| display of 18 different clothing ensembles worn by | | | | Classic and Vintage Vehicle Corral. If you don't have a |
| Princess Diana. The clothing has been on display at | | | | classic car, but still want in on the fun, consider |
| the Princess's former home, Kensington Palace, since | | | | signing up for the Slalom Course. Anyone with a |
| 2001 and will return to the palace in 2010. This is the | | | | vehicle 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 is | | | | the way. |
| at the Lakeland Center. The dresses can be viewed | | | | The 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 and | | | | Lake Agnes. There will also be vintage boats on |
| children under 6 are free and private events can be | | | | display and RC boat races along Lake Agnes |
| arranged. | | | | featuring district and national RC Boat race winners. |
| Annual Pioneer Days Festival | | | | Roar 'n Soar is also one of the Central Florida events |
| The Lake Wales Annual Pioneer Days Festival is a not | | | | hosting a collection of vintage aircraft. Some of the |
| only fun, but a tactile educational experience that is | | | | planes include a Grumman Duck, built in 1945, a P 51-C |
| free for the entire family. A favorite among Central | | | | and a Fokker DA-1. There will also be remote control |
| Florida events with locals and tourists, the Pioneer | | | | aircraft performing aerial maneuvers and paragliders |
| Days Festival has been held on the last Saturday in | | | | performing for the crowds on the ground. |
| October since 1977. For a day, visitors are | | | | Tickets for the two day event cost $38 for adults |
| transported back into the pioneer days as they walk | | | | and $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 as | | | | pass 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, you | | | | These 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 Tillman | | | | Central Florida events, there's sure to be something |
| Bell, followed by the announcement of the annual | | | | that caters to anyone's interests. |